Category Archives: Stories

Stories of faith or antecdotes

My Eyes Saw Only One

Posted on June 14, 2013 by jroesler728

There must have been at least 60 kindergarten children singing and speaking at the concert in the school gymnasium this morning. Folding chairs had been placed theater style so the parents and grandparents with their zoom lens cameras could view … Continue reading →

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My Amazing New Bush

Posted on June 12, 2013 by jroesler728

As the landscaper and I surveyed the work that needed to be done we stopped and looked at this “hopeless” bush. The landscaper was gentle but as he asked about the age of the bush and pointed out how much … Continue reading →

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And He Cried

Posted on June 5, 2013 by jroesler728

I heard a story this week told by a friend from India who has served as a missionary there, in her home country, for many years. As we talked she was reminded of a time, decades ago, when some refugees … Continue reading →

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When Grandmother Prays

Posted on June 3, 2013 by jroesler728

I know a grandmother who prayed believing. She always said, “When God answers our prayers.” She never said, “If God answers our prayers.” She would pray for years for one person. The prayer had the same faith and passion after … Continue reading →

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Discovering God’s Handwriting

Posted on May 31, 2013 by jroesler728

We were entering the Kindergarten classroom that was prepared with written messages on paper tablecloths, plates of cookies and boxes of juice. This reception followed the concert we had just attended. My reason for coming was standing next to her … Continue reading →

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Is This Story Funny or Serious?

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jroesler728

Walking along the side of the road with my hiking boots, thick socks, roll up quick dry pants, weightless shirt, bright red back pack, sun hat (with a drape for my neck), and big sunglasses must have attracted attention. I … Continue reading →

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It’s Clean Dirt, Besta

Posted on May 10, 2013 by jroesler728

I was excited to schedule the spring maintenance of my Koi pond at the same time as my grandchildren were coming to spend some time with me. I made sure the girls knew they would need boots, as the area … Continue reading →

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Seeing Beauty with Your Heart

Posted on May 3, 2013 by jroesler728

On my first visit to Norway, decades ago now, I discovered a distant relative who lived in a remote mountain cottage. She was pointed out to me in the village where I was looking for ancestors. I took the risk … Continue reading →

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You Will Never Lose Power Again

Posted on April 26, 2013 by jroesler728

These were the parting words of the electrician when he finished the complex work of installing a generator that will automatically kick in when there is a storm or some other interruption of power to our house. He left us … Continue reading →

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He Puts My Tears in a Bottle

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jroesler728

When I am tempted to doubt God’s care for my sadness I am reminded from Psalm 56 that he keeps my tears in a bottle. They must be precious to Him. I cherish the times in my life when I … Continue reading →

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