Author Archives: jroesler728

I’m Still Young, I Think…

Posted on June 20, 2011 by jroesler728

I want to commend you for your courage in reading this blog entitled Silverstrand: Faith through aging eyes. Especially since your secret is that you feel like you are just “getting started.” Do you remember the first time someone gave … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to My Husband

Posted on June 17, 2011 by jroesler728

Since his stroke 8 years ago many of the things my husband, Virgil, did without a thought now require time, concentration and humility. Words can be elusive and repair of normal appliances or machinery is daunting. This can be illustrated … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged friend, husband, lawn mower, love, Virgil | 4 Comments

X Marks the Spot

Posted on June 15, 2011 by jroesler728

Just for fun draw a line on a blank paper. Think of one end as the date of your birth and the other as the date of your death. Then, put an X on the place on that line that … Continue reading →

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Come, See a Miracle

Posted on June 13, 2011 by jroesler728

I think I was four years old. We lived on a farm and on a routine day after our evening meal, which we called supper, my Dad and Mom would go out to the barn for a couple of hours … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged calf, Dad, farm, miracle, Mom | 2 Comments

What Are You Counting Today?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by jroesler728

We have a wonderful couple that has been faithful in our prayer group for years. Six months ago the man developed some health problems that needed to be attended either in the hospital or in-home medical care. In the weeks … Continue reading →

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A Simple Plan

Posted on June 6, 2011 by jroesler728

In John’s gospel Jesus talks to Peter about what will happen when Peter gets old. We can read these verses in John 21 and learn about God’s plan for Peter. We can read these verses and be glad that it … Continue reading →

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Visiting Miriam

Posted on June 3, 2011 by jroesler728

I rang the front door bell with my Bible in my hand and a small vial of anointing oil in my pocket. As I waited I heard my name called from the side of the house. It was a relief … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged annoint, Carlton, Father, Holy Ground, Holy Spirit, ill, Miriam, oil, smoke, Son, tea kettle, vial | Leave a comment

Lil Makes an Appointment

Posted on June 1, 2011 by jroesler728

We agreed a good time for both of us would be right after the Senior Seminar—a weekly bible teaching followed by small group discussion. I had offered to come to her home but Lil was so busy with her volunteer … Continue reading →

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It’s Not About the Hymns

Posted on May 30, 2011 by jroesler728

A pastor who led a worship team at a local church introduced himself as one who works in the “war department.” It seemed to be a “given” that whatever style of music was prayerfully chosen for the worship service, someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Issues | Tagged hymns, Jesus, Old Rugged Cross, Power of the Cross, praise, worship | 6 Comments