Author Archives: jroesler728

My Eyes Saw Only One

Posted on June 14, 2013 by jroesler728

There must have been at least 60 kindergarten children singing and speaking at the concert in the school gymnasium this morning. Folding chairs had been placed theater style so the parents and grandparents with their zoom lens cameras could view … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged 2nd Chronicles, children, God, grandchild, grandparents, Lord, parents, singing | Leave a comment

My Amazing New Bush

Posted on June 12, 2013 by jroesler728

As the landscaper and I surveyed the work that needed to be done we stopped and looked at this “hopeless” bush. The landscaper was gentle but as he asked about the age of the bush and pointed out how much … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged beauty, Chain it, friend, God, landscaping, prison, pruning | 2 Comments

Maybe I Just Don’t Realize It

Posted on June 10, 2013 by jroesler728

My grandchildren, ages 4 and 6, thought it would be fun to hide in our house so that when their mother picked them up she would not be able to find them. One potential hiding place was an empty ottoman … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged Breath of God, discovery, grandchildren, Holy Spirit, hymn, lessons | Leave a comment

And He Cried

Posted on June 5, 2013 by jroesler728

I heard a story this week told by a friend from India who has served as a missionary there, in her home country, for many years. As we talked she was reminded of a time, decades ago, when some refugees … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged Calcutta, children, crying, death, Father, husband and wife, India, missionary, mother, story, tears, tiger | 1 Comment

When Grandmother Prays

Posted on June 3, 2013 by jroesler728

I know a grandmother who prayed believing. She always said, “When God answers our prayers.” She never said, “If God answers our prayers.” She would pray for years for one person. The prayer had the same faith and passion after … Continue reading →

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Discovering God’s Handwriting

Posted on May 31, 2013 by jroesler728

We were entering the Kindergarten classroom that was prepared with written messages on paper tablecloths, plates of cookies and boxes of juice. This reception followed the concert we had just attended. My reason for coming was standing next to her … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged Besta, classroom, concert, God, grandchild, I love you, Kindergarten, Lord, love, message, preparations, story, writings | Leave a comment

Is This Story Funny or Serious?

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jroesler728

Walking along the side of the road with my hiking boots, thick socks, roll up quick dry pants, weightless shirt, bright red back pack, sun hat (with a drape for my neck), and big sunglasses must have attracted attention. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged aging, danger, elderly, funny, gear, God, hiking, officer, old people, police, serious, Spain | 3 Comments

I Missed You

Posted on May 27, 2013 by jroesler728

I have not written for over a week. This is the first time since this blog was started that we have taken a break. I found that I missed writing. 1 John 1:4 says “We write this to make our … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged 1 John, blog, missed, Silverstrands | 6 Comments

Suffering Transformed into Beauty

Posted on May 15, 2013 by jroesler728

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us”. Romans 8:18 I love it when I see the transformation of something that has been shaped by natural exposure become a … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged artist, beauty, God, grain, release, suffering, transformation, tribulation, wood | Leave a comment

There Is Someone Waiting for Me

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jroesler728

I typed the destination into my GPS. I was headed to a retreat for a group of women who had been in a Bible Study together for 40 years. I felt honored to be asked to lead them. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged Bible Study, childhood, Father, God, home, listen, love, mother, parents, retreat, road | Leave a comment