Author Archives: jroesler728

The” Real Work”

Posted on July 17, 2013 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift Recently I wrote an article about the “Real Work.” I admonished the readers to remember the Real Work; PRAYER. In the last several months I was having a tough time praying. In fact I even wondered how … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Author Stories | Tagged answers, church, faithfulness, God, pastors, prayer, trust, volunteer | 1 Comment

Do You Really Want Me to Do This?

Posted on July 12, 2013 by jroesler728

I am shopping for a new car. I am giving myself permission to look at a wide variety of prices and styles. I tell myself this may be the last car I will buy so why not get a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged car, God, life, tight spaces, trust | 3 Comments

The Junk I Don’t Notice

Posted on July 10, 2013 by jroesler728

We are in the process of cleaning up our yard and making our neglected landscaping into beds where our bushes and flowers can feel proud. Our plan included the demolition of a small wooden shed that had been patched and … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged garden, God, husband, junk, shed | Leave a comment

Have an Answer Ready

Posted on July 8, 2013 by jroesler728

I smile when I remember the spring day that my then five-year-old nephew and I were exploring in our backyard. Recent rain had connected the lawn to the adjacent marsh.I watched as my nephew was drawn to the deeper mud. … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged bleach, bow, discipline, God, hope, Jesus, Lover of my Soul, marsh, mud, nephew, rain, spring, Tide | Leave a comment

You Didn’t Sign Up for This

Posted on July 5, 2013 by jroesler728

It’s possible to find yourself in a setting that evokes concern for your well-being by those watching your life. When someone comments, “You didn’t sign up for this,” it begs the question, “What did I sign up for?” Marriage vows … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged faith, Jesus, marriage vows, youth conference | 2 Comments

My Heart Melts When…

Posted on July 3, 2013 by jroesler728

I listened last night to a mother telling a story about her two children. The story developed from the experience of dropping these two, ages 4 and 6, off at a neighborhood church for a summer children’s program. Preparation for … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged caring, children, church camp, God, heart, love, mother, parent, siblings, story, tenderness | 1 Comment

How to Crash a Family Picnic

Posted on June 28, 2013 by jroesler728

My childhood friend is here with me for the weekend. We can do whatever we want except for one commitment. I need to take her to a family picnic where a mother and a daughter are celebrating a 140-year-old birthday. … Continue reading →

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Faith through Childhood Eyes

Posted on June 26, 2013 by jroesler728

I am thankful for a childhood faith that delighted in the wonder of God’s creation, trusted Jesus for anything and wanted to live for Him. As a child I always knew where to find God. One of his favorite places … Continue reading →

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If It Doesn’t’ Hurt

Posted on June 24, 2013 by jroesler728

How many of us are looking for a pain free life? Is a pain free path the one that will take us where we really want to go? I am working with a personal trainer with the goal of getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged Holy Spirit, pain, personal trainer, Peter, suffering | 2 Comments

I’m Glad God Already Knows

Posted on June 17, 2013 by jroesler728

The news this week is shocking us by revealing that every phone call we make and every email we send is recorded and stored. The whole idea seems to not be possible in a country where personal freedom and privacy … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged comfort, country, email, freedom, God, government, grace, presence, privacy, surprises, technology, thoughts | Leave a comment