Tag Archives: child

“Following Jesus Is Not Hard”

Posted on March 26, 2014 by rstaples2013

I listened as these words were spoken with confidence and joy by a charismatic prophet from Macedonia. This man then said, “You only think it is hard because someone told you it was hard.” I should probably end this blog … Continue reading →

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How Does It Feel to Be Left Behind?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by jroesler728

by-Shirlee Vandegrift How does it feel to be left behind? Were you ever left, or did you do the leaving? It was over 50 years ago that three other mothers and I took turns driving our children to the various … 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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Take My Hand…

Posted on December 21, 2012 by jroesler728

I was walking through the lobby of our church at the time when our preschool children use this place as a kind of playground. I heard the patter of many little feet before I saw them running at full speed … Continue reading →

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So, Then, What Child Is This?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by jroesler728

A few days ago I wrote a blog letting you know I was given this title for a talk. I want today to let you know the outline I will use. I really believe God has led me in the … Continue reading →

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She Could Have Stayed in Bethlehem Parts One and Two

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jroesler728

Note: Due to some technical problems we had with originally posting this story, we are reposting both parts one and two here together (Though the eyes of a child) I was having dinner with my two adopted granddaughters. One is … Continue reading →

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She Could Have Stayed in Bethlehem

Posted on January 1, 2012 by jroesler728

(Though the eyes of a child) I was having dinner with my two adopted granddaughters. One is 5 and the other is 3. We were all sitting on the floor around a low table eating pizza and some sliced fruit. … Continue reading →

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