Author Archives: jroesler728

Our Country Prays Today

Posted on May 5, 2011 by jroesler728

Our God and Father, we acknowledge You as the creator of all and the ruler over all power and authority—those recognized as having national significance and those unseen by the human eye. On a day when our nation is called … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers and Devotions | Tagged America, blessings, Christ, Day of prayer, forgiveness, God Bless America, grace, grandchildren, nation, political system, Psalms, truth | Leave a comment

When Do I Prepare for Aging?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by jroesler728

My husband’s mother told him that he would get old if he didn’t die early. That brings a smile but is not, in itself, motivational for making some preparations for aging. When is the right time to prepare for some … Continue reading →

Posted in Issues | Tagged aging, Dr. Vernon Grounds, experiences, needs | Leave a comment

Jolted by Memories

Posted on May 2, 2011 by jroesler728

More than 50 years ago… We were friends. I don’t mean just friends, we were glued to each other. I don’t know if it was by choice or because we were the only girls in our class of 5 in … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged friend, memories, pond, schoolhouse, sister, skate, ski, softball, Sunday School | 3 Comments

Casey’s Rubber Plant

Posted on April 29, 2011 by jroesler728

Sometimes it’s the one added thing that makes it impossible to bear the load. The thing in itself is not the issue. After all, who would give that much credit to a rubber plant? But, Casey was dying. At least … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged apartment, control, death, grief, Jesus, memorial, rubber tree, stress | Leave a comment

For the Cause

Posted on April 25, 2011 by jroesler728

This is a continuation of my conversation with Pastor Pete. I learned that Pastor Pete plays the guitar and sings, and that Treva, his wife of 5 years, sings duets with him. I knew that seven years ago his first … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged cause, conversation, God, Pete | Leave a comment

The Weaver’s Skillful Hand

Posted on April 21, 2011 by jroesler728

This is a continuation of my conversation with Pastor Pete. As we maintained a steady but comfortable eye contact I asked “What do you know for sure about God?” He repeated thoughtfully, “… about God.” It wasn’t’ the question he … Continue reading →

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Something Good About You

Posted on April 19, 2011 by jroesler728

by Roselyn Staples I could hardly wait to get there. I had very careful directions along a winding country road…, “when you have gone a mile you will see a school bus sign, turn your left blinker on immediately and … Continue reading →

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An Angel Sitting at the End of My Bed

Posted on April 12, 2011 by jroesler728

by J Roesler Granddaddy Romine was a poor Texas farmer. I don’t remember much about Granddaddy except for old faded family pictures. He was a tall man with dark, deeply wrinkled skin from the hot Texas sun. He sported … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Author Stories, Stories | Tagged angels, God, grandchild, granddaddy, grandfather, Jesus, Texas, tractor | 2 Comments