Author Archives: jroesler728

Bent but Not Broken!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by jroesler728

Our back yard has attracted my attention these past days by a big branch that has lowered itself from its usual inconspicuous spot and curved down with its tip actually resting in the snow. Today I don’t see it at … Continue reading →

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What Happened to Real News?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by jroesler728

What happened to real news? I mean when you turned on the news you heard about what had happened in your neighborhood, your state, your nation and your world. You just heard it one time and then, if you were so … Continue reading →

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Do Not Forget

Posted on March 8, 2013 by jroesler728

As we age forgetting becomes a dreaded experience. Does it mean the arrival of an intrusive and intractable enemy that will eventually wipe all memory and leave me a stranger to myself and others? We know there is pathology that … Continue reading →

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Blue Velvet and Lace

Posted on March 6, 2013 by jroesler728

I have been trying to simplify our house. This means that I am going through things and either giving away or tossing things that we will never need. (If you were to walk though our house today you would not … Continue reading →

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My Name Is On the List

Posted on March 4, 2013 by jroesler728

As I scanned the news this morning I noticed that the President had pardoned a list of people. The commentator noted that none of the people were well known and there was no explanation given as to why these particular … Continue reading →

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Remembering God’s Story

Posted on March 1, 2013 by jroesler728

I had the privilege today of being asked to tell the story of developing a ministry for senior adults. It was a joy to track God’s faithfulness and recount the things He taught me through those who have walked with … Continue reading →

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Being Reminded of Who Hears Our Prayers

Posted on February 27, 2013 by jroesler728

As I am journeying through a Lenten devotional based on the Book of Common Prayer I am finding each morning that the written prayer begins and ends with these words: O,God ______________________________, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t I Throw It Out?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by jroesler728

On the small stand next to the chair that I sit in for my morning devotions there are two opened packets of Beta food. They have been there for a long time. The little fish died months ago and I … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 22, 2013 by jroesler728

I go back, from time to time, to my old Amplified Bible. Many of the verses have dates written in the margin. I also enjoy the amplifications of words, giving various possible meanings. (This can get cumbersome and repetitive if … Continue reading →

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Feeding Faith and Starving Fear

Posted on February 20, 2013 by jroesler728

As I searched for something that would give me some fresh content for Lenten devotions, I ran across a web site based on the Book of Common Prayer (St David’s Church). It had an introduction calling for readers to use … Continue reading →

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