Category Archives: Guest Author Stories

The Tree Is Dead

Posted on August 29, 2012 by jroesler728

by Jean Roesler My husband and I recently went to Massachusetts to visit his sister and her husband. Going outside to their backyard we noted that something was different from our last visit. “You’ve taken down some trees,” I said. My … Continue reading →

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Dying Slowly

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift The other day I was walking past the turned on television and heard an elderly man being interviewed about his impending death.  He had been sick for a long time and knew he didn’t have a much … Continue reading →

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It’s Better to Say You Don’t Know Than Give a Bad Answer

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jroesler728

by Jill Briscoe Even when I’m old and grey do not forsake me oh Lord until I have declared your word to the next generation, your might to all that are to come. Psalm 71:16-18 I remember writing in my … Continue reading →

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Set Him Free!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift God speaks to us in many ways. If we are close enough to Him we can hear Him in the wind, in the baby’s cry, in the noise of a busy street, in the doctor’s office and … Continue reading →

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Helpless?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift When a friend hurts so do I. The other day a friend was telling how lonesome she was when her husband of many years died.  He was confined to a rehab/hospice facility for a while before he … Continue reading →

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Why He Flies

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jroesler728

by John Batson It seems that if you talk to ten different adult kite fliers you will get ten different reasons why they fly. As for me, flying kites reminds me of the carefree days of my youth. A time … Continue reading →

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Today At Lunch

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jroesler728

by  Shirlee Vandegrift I went out to have lunch with a friend. Seated at a table next to us were two men of advanced years, like my friend and me.  They must have been, at the least, 75.  You know … Continue reading →

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Touched by the Son in a Mystical Way!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by jroesler728

Story Contributed by Ken Chandler The following story was written for me at my request. I have heard this almost 94 year old man tell this story in his strong melodic voice. The story happened when he was 25 years … Continue reading →

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Lady, Can You Spare a Dime?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by jroesler728

By Jean Roesler Recently I visited the beautiful city of Victoria on Vancouver Island. Taking the ferry to get there meant that everywhere we went we had to walk; but Victoria is easily a walkable city and a great place … Continue reading →

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Like a Fragrant Offering

Posted on October 14, 2011 by jroesler728

by Jean Roesler As a runner, I eagerly await the day when the cool crisp air of the fall season will replace the hot and humid air of summer. Morning runs bring on a refreshing vigor and an appreciation for … Continue reading →

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