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2013 in review

Posted on January 1, 2014 by rstaples2013

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 6,700 times in 2013. If it were a NYC subway … Continue reading →

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A Promise Kept

Posted on December 22, 2013 by rstaples2013

Let me tell you about the five koi that live at the bottom of this pond. There is one whose name is Big Red. Then there is Fish Bone, Piano, Pirate and Flame. We have a mutually beneficial relationship. I … Continue reading →

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Revisiting a Precious Encounter

Posted on October 16, 2013 by jroesler728

Last night I was “working” at “resting” in Jesus. A memory from 40 years ago flooded my heart. I was about 30 years old and in one of those rare seasons of life where my circumstances seemed perfect to me. … 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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Prison, Freedom and Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2012 by jroesler728

I was seated in a pew waiting for the worship service to begin when I saw them walk into the sanctuary. They were a family of three made up of the father and his young adult son and daughter. I … Continue reading →

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Created in His Image (Part 2)

Posted on November 30, 2012 by jroesler728

In my first post with this title I talked about the possibility of joy being a shared experience with God because we have been created in His image. I have that same question about our ability to carry the pain … Continue reading →

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The Power of Children’s Words

Posted on October 12, 2012 by jroesler728

Why are these words so important? My four-year-old friend, “I want to talk to you on the phone.” My six-year-old friend, “It’s OK to make a mistake.” My ten-year-old friend, “I remember when we came to your fish pond and … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Unexpected Words

Posted on August 27, 2012 by jroesler728

I have been jolted this past week by words that will have a lasting impact.  I have heard them as I answered my phone with no preparation for what I was about to hear. I will write about three calls, completely … Continue reading →

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Can This Machine Run?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by jroesler728

Originally posted Feb 17, 2012 Can you make this machine run? A friend advised me that a snow blower that I am trying to keep running might be beyond repair. “It is cheaply made,” he explained. I was surprised to … Continue reading →

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Oh, Mr. Tentmaker

Posted on April 16, 2012 by jroesler728

Originally Posted June 8, 211 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9 It was nice living in this tent when it was strong and secure and the sun was shining and the air was warm. But, Mr. Tentmaker, it’s scary now. My tent is … Continue reading →

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