Category Archives: Prayers and Devotions

Prayers and Devotions

Chances

Posted on January 9, 2013 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift Another week gone by. Another week ahead. A chance to confess our sins and repent. A chance to appreciate the music. A chance to visit with each other. Thank You for all of the chances, past, present, … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Prayer for Thanksgiving Worship Service

Posted on November 26, 2012 by jroesler728

“Be joyful always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ.” The God we are worshipping today is the Loving Father who welcomes His children. Today our Father wants us to come … Continue reading →

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What Child Is This?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by jroesler728

I have been asked to bring a message at a Christmas Brunch for Senior Adults using the title, “What Child Is This?” The question could be answered with one word or expanded upon for hours. I will be expected to … Continue reading →

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Unanswered Prayer

Posted on August 31, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift When the Director of Senior Adults asked me recently to take the teaching time at our Thursday Prayer Group, I started by asking the Holy Spirit to give me a topic  and give me the words. My … Continue reading →

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What Is a BLOG?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by jroesler728

By Shirlee Vandegrift My God, My Friend, You are the Maker of all things in Creation.  We give you the praise and glory for all of them; or most of them.  We cannot hold back our admiration and adoration and … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for a Difficult Time

Posted on May 28, 2012 by jroesler728

by Josh Wheeler Father, I pray for my friends during this transition. Lord, I pray that you would give them wisdom. I pray that you show them the truth of their situation. I don’t know the reality of their needs, … Continue reading →

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Can This Machine Run?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by jroesler728

Originally posted Feb 17, 2012 Can you make this machine run? A friend advised me that a snow blower that I am trying to keep running might be beyond repair. “It is cheaply made,” he explained. I was surprised to … Continue reading →

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Well, It Happened Again

Posted on April 20, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift Today (April 4) a dear man died and went to Heaven. We all knew it was going to happen sooner or later. In fact we knew it was likely to be sooner. Such a hard last year … Continue reading →

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Oh, Mr. Tentmaker

Posted on April 16, 2012 by jroesler728

Originally Posted June 8, 211 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9 It was nice living in this tent when it was strong and secure and the sun was shining and the air was warm. But, Mr. Tentmaker, it’s scary now. My tent is … Continue reading →

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Scared?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by jroesler728

By Shirlee Vandegrift The word ‘scared’ should not have a place in the mind and mouth life of a believer, should it?  Nor should the words ‘why’, ‘why me’, ‘why them’ or any other words that indicate unbelief. I have … Continue reading →

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