Category Archives: Thoughts and Reflections

God Speaks Into Our Personal Story

Posted on June 8, 2012 by jroesler728

I have been blessed with remarkable physical health. I am aware of this when I am asked to fill out a health history and am able to answer “no” to all of the categories. Now for the first time in my … Continue reading →

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Could It Be Possible?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by jroesler728

How many times have I longed to be able to touch the hem of His garment and to know that healing power is penetrating my brokenness? Today, in reading Isaiah 6, I noticed that in a vision Isaiah saw the … Continue reading →

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It’s True But Don’t Say It Now!!!

Posted on June 4, 2012 by jroesler728

As Kingdom people there are many wonderful truths that are foundations for hope. These truths allow us to hold our worldly possessions loosely. These truths open an access to a bigger picture than we can now see. We can and … Continue reading →

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Gazing at Flames

Posted on June 1, 2012 by jroesler728

I have been reminded this week of the words of a song by Rita Springer, “If you call me to the fire, You will not withdraw your hand, I’ll gaze into the flames and look for You.” When Daniel’s three … Continue reading →

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What Crisis Reveals

Posted on May 23, 2012 by jroesler728

I thought I understood crisis. I have taught the basics of crisis response for years. I have met with people in crisis and have been told that I have been helpful. But this crisis has torn through my mask of competence … Continue reading →

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Releasing What Is Gone

Posted on May 7, 2012 by jroesler728

originally posted Feb 27 There is no doubt that aging involves loss. I have referenced processing loss as one of the essential ingredients to growing old gracefully. But how do we know when something is gone? There is, of course, the … Continue reading →

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When Did We See You Hungry?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jroesler728

The picture that Jesus uses in Matthew 25 where He says that when you feed the hungry you are actually feeding Him has always been impactful to me. I have often taken refuge in the phrase “whatever you did for … Continue reading →

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Loving the Prodigal at Easter

Posted on April 9, 2012 by jroesler728

Since childhood, Easter Day has been for me a stunning penetration of ordinary life by the profound overarching power of God. There is no problem bigger than a dead Jesus and His power over death is that which is made … Continue reading →

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Helpless?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift When a friend hurts so do I. The other day a friend was telling how lonesome she was when her husband of many years died.  He was confined to a rehab/hospice facility for a while before he … Continue reading →

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DON’T MENTION BUTTER

Posted on March 26, 2012 by jroesler728

I am trying to live a more healthy life. One of the components I am considering is diet. This week I have tried and failed to observe a three-day cleansing fast. The instructions included eliminating meat, wheat, gluten, sugar, processed foods, and … Continue reading →

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