Category Archives: Thoughts and Reflections

I Missed You

Posted on May 27, 2013 by jroesler728

I have not written for over a week. This is the first time since this blog was started that we have taken a break. I found that I missed writing. 1 John 1:4 says “We write this to make our … Continue reading →

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Suffering Transformed into Beauty

Posted on May 15, 2013 by jroesler728

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us”. Romans 8:18 I love it when I see the transformation of something that has been shaped by natural exposure become a … Continue reading →

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There Is Someone Waiting for Me

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jroesler728

I typed the destination into my GPS. I was headed to a retreat for a group of women who had been in a Bible Study together for 40 years. I felt honored to be asked to lead them. The first … Continue reading →

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Beauty in the Mess

Posted on May 6, 2013 by jroesler728

Tomorrow my little Koi pond will be cleaned and serviced for the season. Today the surface is covered with algae and floating scraps from last year’s bloom. When the sun is bright I can see images of my fish. I … Continue reading →

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When Dying Is the “Next Step”

Posted on April 29, 2013 by jroesler728

We live in a time where dying is complex. There are so many options and so many decisions. I remember, as a child, that when people’s bodies stopped working they died at home. It was an expectation for those who … Continue reading →

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I’m Really Good with Dogs

Posted on April 19, 2013 by jroesler728

I have a friend who has a Maltese that has an insatiable need to be held and snuggled. This dog will force itself on to your lap and position its head in such a way that you are surprised to … Continue reading →

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Learning from Mary, the Mother of Jesus

Posted on April 15, 2013 by jroesler728

As Protestants we don’t often talk about Mary. We are more likely to simply explain the role we do not ascribe to her. Yet, I am reminded this week of what I want to learn from her. She understood that … Continue reading →

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The Floor Is Not Very Far

Posted on April 12, 2013 by jroesler728

I am at the home of my personal trainer. She has created a program of specific movements for me that, when repeated religiously, will give my body balance and flexibility. As I try to get into the prescribed position I … Continue reading →

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Being Attentive to our Posture

Posted on April 8, 2013 by jroesler728

As I am preparing for a hike I am reminded that posture is important. As I go for my walk I try to remember to press my tummy toward my spine, let my shoulders relax and widen, and picture a … Continue reading →

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Do I Want to See Jesus?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jroesler728

Some Greeks came up to Philip in John 12 and said they wanted to see Jesus. Philip told Andrew and together they told Jesus. Jesus answered by talking about how if a seed does not die it does not yield … Continue reading →

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