Author Archives: jroesler728

A Receipt for a Prayer

Posted on January 23, 2012 by jroesler728

I got an email this week telling me that a friend of mine and her ten year old daughter had chosen a personal scripture verse to use as a prayer for each of their family members and “others” who they … Continue reading →

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Fresh Footprints in Fresh Snow

Posted on January 20, 2012 by jroesler728

Everything outside is pure white. The ground is covered. The pine trees have their green needles wearing white shawls while a red cardinal positions himself for a stunning portrait. As a child in the country the snow stayed white. Here in … Continue reading →

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One Is Enough for Me!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jroesler728

I have been noticing that some of our aging men are coming for our large group teaching but leaving before the follow up small group discussion begins. I have wondered why, because these same men seem to do fine if … Continue reading →

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I Get That Way, Too

Posted on January 16, 2012 by jroesler728

Sometimes it is hard to know what to say to someone who has reached the edge of their emotional cliff. Unsolicited advice is received as criticism. An attempt to apply a random biblical promise puts our whole faith story at … Continue reading →

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Where to Start

Posted on January 13, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift Heavenly Father, I come before You not knowing how to pray, or where to start. You are so big and I am so small. You are so powerful and am so weak. You are so truthful and … Continue reading →

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She Could Have Stayed in Bethlehem Parts One and Two

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jroesler728

Note: Due to some technical problems we had with originally posting this story, we are reposting both parts one and two here together (Though the eyes of a child) I was having dinner with my two adopted granddaughters. One is … Continue reading →

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Default Setting

Posted on January 9, 2012 by jroesler728

What does the word “default” really mean? In the English language, the word “default” can be used in many different ways, but the definition I want to explore here is what does the technician mean when he says that your computer … Continue reading →

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Stay Open to the Holy Spirit

Posted on January 6, 2012 by jroesler728

This was the summary advice I was given when I asked a retired pastor who is nearing 90 years old to give me a word of wisdom. He focused on the question and explained further. Let the Spirit guide every … Continue reading →

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She Could Have Stayed in Bethlehem

Posted on January 1, 2012 by jroesler728

(Though the eyes of a child) I was having dinner with my two adopted granddaughters. One is 5 and the other is 3. We were all sitting on the floor around a low table eating pizza and some sliced fruit. … Continue reading →

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A Prayer after Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jroesler728

Good and Loving God, This year as I think about all the preparations for Christmas and then acknowledge that, for some, the hopes for the day could not be met, I am remembering the Garden of Eden. I am so … Continue reading →

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