Category Archives: Stories

Stories of faith or antecdotes

I Cooked It

Posted on July 16, 2015 by rstaples2013

I have been completely at ease simply confessing, “I don’t cook”. The universal response has been, “That’s OK. You don’t have to”. When I have a few friends for a meal I go to a Deli and after I follow … Continue reading →

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Stories these Hands Could Tell

Posted on June 29, 2015 by rstaples2013

I am not very often conscious of my hands. Most days they are awesome gifts of skill and dexterity that I simply take for granted. .But today I noticed my hands. It was intriguing to me that they looked like … Continue reading →

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Faith Through Aging Eyes

Posted on May 22, 2015 by rstaples2013

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Strength through Whispered Weakness

Posted on September 15, 2014 by rstaples2013

My friend has been in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit for a week. Her health crisis came without warning. She was awakened at 2 AM with symptoms that prompted her family to call 911. The ER transferred her to Surgical … Continue reading →

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Everyday Awe

Posted on May 12, 2014 by rstaples2013

A hospital visit today has prompted me to search my heart for what I take for granted. The friend I visited has been an active leader in the Senior Adult Ministry of our church. Health challenges have limited her participation … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Mother-Part 6

Posted on May 9, 2014 by rstaples2013

This is part 6 of a 6 part series entitled, “A Tribute to Mother.” R is for Relentless Prayers The one gift to which nothing compares is learning to pray To God who knows and cares (1 Peter 5:7) To … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Mother-Part 5

Posted on May 7, 2014 by rstaples2013

This is part 5 of a 6 part series entitled, “A Tribute to Mother.” E is for Encouragement I was marching in the parade. Wearing Iola High School’s heavy gray wool uniform, white buck shoes and carrying a big tenor … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Mother-Part 4

Posted on May 5, 2014 by rstaples2013

This is part 4 of a 6 part series entitled, “A Tribute to Mother.” H is for homemade answers Saturday nights we went to town and packed in the alley behind main street. I smelled onions and hamburgers frying from … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Mother-Part 3

Posted on May 2, 2014 by rstaples2013

This is part 3 of a 6 part series entitled, “A Tribute to Mother.” T is for Tunes. Sometimes there was nothing to do but sing. Walking behind the cows in a muddy cow lane on a hot summer day, … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Mother-Part 2

Posted on April 30, 2014 by rstaples2013

This is part 2 of a 6 part series entitled, “A Tribute to Mother.” O is for Oops, I’ll have to do it over. I was probably six or seven when I walked up to May’s to buy groceries. I … Continue reading →

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