Author Archives: rstaples2013

Come as You Are

Posted on May 20, 2015 by rstaples2013

Today my friend is celebrating 80 years of life. I called to ask what she was doing. She said “Nothing”. I said I was trying to decide if I should take a shower, dress up and drive over or just … Continue reading →

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God’s Interesting Intimacy

Posted on May 19, 2015 by rstaples2013

I have long been aware that God speaks to me in a myriad of ways. I love them all, but am especially intrigued by the times when He answers my heart cry with a melody. Usually, it is a song … Continue reading →

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This Time Between

Posted on May 18, 2015 by rstaples2013

I don’t have a job. I don’t have an income. I don’t have a position. When someone asks me what I do, all I can say is what I used to do. I don’t have anyplace I need to go … Continue reading →

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Paid for, but Not Activated

Posted on February 21, 2015 by rstaples2013

On a recent visit to my Apple store, I remembered how much fun it was to take advantage of the One to One package of computer lessons offered with the purchase of a new computer. I am often surprised, these … Continue reading →

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I Decided to do it Today

Posted on February 17, 2015 by rstaples2013

I know how to keep my body at a healthy weight. I really can’t explain why, but for the last several weeks, even maybe few months, I have just eaten anything I wanted to eat. I have a friend who … Continue reading →

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Weakened by Joy

Posted on February 15, 2015 by rstaples2013

I found myself so overcome with joy this week that I was too weak to pray. My thoughts went to the teaching in Romans where we learn that the Holy Spirit helps us. It says that the Spirit intercedes for … Continue reading →

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The Altar is too Crowded

Posted on February 14, 2015 by rstaples2013

I confided to a friend that I am harboring a feeling of resentment toward someone. This friend responded with firm kindness, “You need to lay that on the altar”. I thought about this, struggling with the tension of knowing she … Continue reading →

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Answering the Door

Posted on January 23, 2015 by rstaples2013

Aging eyes shape our responses to many activities of daily living. Years of experience have taught that it is wise to know who is at the door before you throw it open and welcome them in. This caution is also … Continue reading →

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Why is Grief so Lonely?

Posted on January 22, 2015 by rstaples2013

It is often true that people rally around a grieving person. There are probably rare times when a person is so the center of attention as at the memorial service of a loved one. Yet, neither the well-meaning crowd nor … Continue reading →

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When the Journey Looks Impossible

Posted on January 17, 2015 by rstaples2013

I have been fascinated today by a story I found on BBC News of bar headed geese that take a “short cut” on their migratory journey from Tibet to India and actually fly over the top of Mt Everest. This … Continue reading →

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