Category Archives: Thoughts and Reflections

Standing on the Promises

Posted on January 1, 2014 by rstaples2013

One of my favorite Bibles is at least 40 years old. It is an Amplified version that I have been able to have rebound. I have decided to use it for my regular reading/studying in 2014. It will be fun … Continue reading →

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Make Time Your Friend

Posted on December 27, 2013 by rstaples2013

I am looking at my little pine tree. I captured this treasure from the wooded area of my friends’ farm in the days following his premature death. I wanted something living to protect the memories of our precious times together. … Continue reading →

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Can This Be Said of Me?

Posted on December 23, 2013 by rstaples2013

Can This Be Said of Me? The Christmas story from Luke exposes the heart of many characters. Their responses help us understand what God values. This year I am pondering how I, an older person, measure up to Elizabeth, the … Continue reading →

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How Does It Know to Celebrate?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by rstaples2013

I’m looking at this amazing plant. It is getting ready to explode with blossoms. The buds are pushing through the tips of the green leaves. I don’t see any frenzy in this activity. I don’t see any competition between the … Continue reading →

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It’s REAL Now

Posted on December 6, 2013 by rstaples2013

I have known for a few months that the wheels have been set in motion for me to administer my Aunt’s living trust. We have met with her attorney and I understand that my designated role is irrevocable. I have … Continue reading →

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When “Thankful” Is a Choice

Posted on November 29, 2013 by rstaples2013

I am awakened this morning by the strong purr and gentle paw of my cat, Takker. I am reminded that he was given to me as a gift ten years ago today. He has been and is a source of … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Trust

Posted on November 15, 2013 by rstaples2013

It is amazingly empowering to be trusted. Sometimes it is the gift of being trusted with news that is so sensitive it cannot be casually shared. To be and have a confidant is one of the deep joys of relationship. … Continue reading →

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I’ve Driven Off the Beaten Path

Posted on November 1, 2013 by rstaples2013

This is a picture of the GPS in my car. The red line on the left is the highway. The red arrow near the middle is my car. How did this happen? I don’t seem to be driving on a … Continue reading →

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I Need to Hear It Again

Posted on October 25, 2013 by rstaples2013

There are some things that we know, but knowledge of them isn’t enough. We need to hear what we already know.   Examples of this are “I love you,” “I will walk with you’” “I cherish our friendship,” or “I … Continue reading →

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Celebrate

Posted on October 11, 2013 by jroesler728

I bought this glass at Goodwill.  I smiled as I paid $.99 each for six. The reason this was amusing to me is that I had donated these champagne glasses last week when, in an obsessive fury, I filled boxes … Continue reading →

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