Author Archives: jroesler728

Look Up and Enjoy the Feast!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by jroesler728

A big jar of cashews slipped out of my hand. The nuts scattered across the kitchen floor. As I was brushing them into the dustpan I wondered if I should just pick them up with my fingers and eat them.  It … Continue reading →

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Today At Lunch

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jroesler728

by  Shirlee Vandegrift I went out to have lunch with a friend. Seated at a table next to us were two men of advanced years, like my friend and me.  They must have been, at the least, 75.  You know … Continue reading →

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Praying for or with Others

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jroesler728

Sometimes we may want to pray with or for someone but are not sure how to start. Here are some thoughts. I am grateful that I can pray for someone at anytime. No one but God needs to know. The privilege … Continue reading →

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Borrowing an Idea for Prayer

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jroesler728

Content of quote contributed by Kim Owens I was deeply blessed to discover the following thoughts from a friend who prays for me: So thankful ~ whenever eternal perspective washes over life circumstance ~ bringing freedom from worry & hope … Continue reading →

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Trading Rubber Plant Places

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jroesler728

I wrote about the Rubber Plant Doctor in October of 2011. That story explains why I have three rubber plants in my living room. I hope you scroll back and read about it. Now it is four months later and … Continue reading →

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Releasing What Is Gone

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jroesler728

There is no doubt that aging involves loss. I have referenced processing loss as one of the essential ingredients to growing old gracefully. But how do we know when something is gone? There is, of course, the loss that cannot be … Continue reading →

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Whose Wrinkled Arm Is This?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by jroesler728

If someone were to ask me if I knew I was getting older I would say, “Of course.” In fact, I have given talks that include the perspective that our bodies are only designed for temporary use. We will all … Continue reading →

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What to Say When There’s Nothing to Say

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jroesler728

I received an email from a friend who is experiencing life altering medical symptoms and getting no clarity from a team of medical experts. This is part of my response: First of all, thank you for trusting me with your … Continue reading →

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Leave Room for Mystery in Prayer

Posted on February 20, 2012 by jroesler728

We have a web page now that brings up a page where a prayer request can be written, and with one click, it will reach someone who will pray and ask others to pray. I received an email this week … Continue reading →

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Can This Machine Run?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by jroesler728

Can you make this machine run? A friend advised me that a snow blower that I am trying to keep running might be beyond repair. “It is cheaply made,” he explained. I was surprised to hear this discouraging report because … Continue reading →

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