Category Archives: Thoughts and Reflections

Feeding Faith and Starving Fear

Posted on February 20, 2013 by jroesler728

As I searched for something that would give me some fresh content for Lenten devotions, I ran across a web site based on the Book of Common Prayer (St David’s Church). It had an introduction calling for readers to use … Continue reading →

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The Best and the Worst of Aging

Posted on February 18, 2013 by jroesler728

We had a 27-year-old guest at our senior adult prayer meeting today and the question was asked, “ What is the best part of growing older and what is the worst?”  Among the answers for the best were, “freedom to … Continue reading →

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Pages or Chapters to Follow

Posted on February 15, 2013 by jroesler728

(Written 02/12/2013) I write this morning in a reflective mood, as this is my 70th birthday. I have never before paid much attention to my age but this year I am strangely aware that this is the number of years … Continue reading →

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Just a Small Cataract

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jroesler728

My eye doctor said I have a very small cataract. “Nothing to worry about now.” I responded by saying, “No, I don’t.” He looked at me with interest. I knew he was wondering why I was questioning his diagnosis. I … Continue reading →

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With Friends Like These…

Posted on January 25, 2013 by jroesler728

I sent out an email this morning to a few of my friends letting them know that I was in a tough place.  That I couldn’t track God in this story. Here’s what they replied: “God is faithful based on … Continue reading →

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Confused and Forgetful

Posted on January 21, 2013 by jroesler728

These two words are nightmare terms for us as we age. We try to make them funny. I have a mug that says, “I think I may be confused but maybe I am not.” And then I have a key … Continue reading →

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Images in the Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Posted on January 18, 2013 by jroesler728

Last week I misjudged the width of my car. The price I paid was the bill for a new passenger side view mirror. Today I tested the mirror and was relieved to see it respond to the adjustment button. The … Continue reading →

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Does God Answer Prayers Randomly?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by jroesler728

A week ago I received a prayer request from a friend who is a doctor in northern India. It happened that her email came through at 4:18 AM. I woke up at just that time and heard the signal that … Continue reading →

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Arranging My Heart

Posted on January 4, 2013 by jroesler728

“I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.” When I read these verses from Psalm 132 today I wondered if … Continue reading →

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Jesus Listening to Isaiah 53

Posted on January 2, 2013 by jroesler728

I found a web site this morning that displays a parallel Hebrew and English text of Isaiah 53. At the top there is an option to listen to this chapter in Hebrew. As I listened, I imagined Jesus listening to … Continue reading →

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