Category Archives: Thoughts and Reflections

Is God Enjoying My Vacation?

Posted on August 24, 2012 by jroesler728

The question, in and of itself, prompts many other questions. It trusts God knows when I sit and when I rise. When I work and when I rest. It presumes that I can contribute to his joy. It presumes that … Continue reading →

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Daddy Didn’t Spank Us…Ever!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by jroesler728

Was it because we were never naughty?  No! Was it because he didn’t believe in disciplining children? No! Was knowing I had disappointed him or sparked his anger worse than a spanking? Yes! But, why didn’t he ever spank? Mom … Continue reading →

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How Far Have I Fallen?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by jroesler728

This sobering question is prompting me to review my spiritual story. The speaker for our Senior Adult Fellowship yesterday challenged us with the words of the Angel to the church at Ephesus as recorded in Revelation 2. The disturbing verse … Continue reading →

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Face to Face

Posted on August 13, 2012 by jroesler728

I combed my hair today before I tried to connect with my friend on FaceTime. This was important because FaceTime is a feature of an I- Pad that lets you see the person you are talking to. What’s more concerning … Continue reading →

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Keepsakes

Posted on August 10, 2012 by jroesler728

I don’t want so many things cluttering my house. I want just a few things so that it will look neat and it will be quicker to clean. The challenge is that everything I pick up to throw out or take … Continue reading →

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Deciding Where to Rest

Posted on August 3, 2012 by jroesler728

For some reason there was about a square foot of sunshine on our living room carpet today. The rest of the floor was shaded.  When I walked into the room, my cat had found the one sunny spot and was … Continue reading →

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Polishing the Rear View Mirror

Posted on July 27, 2012 by jroesler728

I sat in a prayer group this week led by a senior adult lady who is struggling with weakness. Some days it is hard for her to hold her head up. She walks into the building leaning on a walker … Continue reading →

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Our Desires – His Ordaining

Posted on July 18, 2012 by jroesler728

There is an old hymn that goes something like this: “Hast thou not seen?  All thy desires have been granted in what He ordeigneth.” I am delighted when I am given insight to see that the awkward place I find … Continue reading →

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God Blesses Our Messes

Posted on July 16, 2012 by jroesler728

I woke up this morning to find a big puddle of shampoo on the bathroom counter. I smiled. I smiled because my 3-year-old granddaughter had done it. It was not work to wipe it up because I love her. This … Continue reading →

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Finding a New Rhythm

Posted on July 13, 2012 by jroesler728

Life has a way of interrupting a familiar rhythm and demanding an accommodation to a new beat. It happens with piano lessons, too. Just as you get comfortable with the assigned music there is a numerical sign that lets you … Continue reading →

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