Tag Archives: Christmas

Footprints in Chaos

Posted on December 22, 2015 by rstaples2013

Many of us love to pray or sing “Open my eyes, Lord, I want to see Jesus.” What we aren’t as quick to acknowledge is our expectation that the Jesus we see be accompanied by comfort, order and tranquility. Those … Continue reading →

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How Does It Know to Celebrate?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by rstaples2013

I’m looking at this amazing plant. It is getting ready to explode with blossoms. The buds are pushing through the tips of the green leaves. I don’t see any frenzy in this activity. I don’t see any competition between the … Continue reading →

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No More Lutefisk

Posted on October 7, 2013 by jroesler728

My Aunt died this week. She was 91 years old and suffering with congestive heart failure.   It is not hard to engage the rational mind and say that this is a blessing, an evidence of the grace of God. … Continue reading →

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Blue Velvet and Lace

Posted on March 6, 2013 by jroesler728

I have been trying to simplify our house. This means that I am going through things and either giving away or tossing things that we will never need. (If you were to walk though our house today you would not … 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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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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A Prayer after Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jroesler728

Good and Loving God, This year as I think about all the preparations for Christmas and then acknowledge that, for some, the hopes for the day could not be met, I am remembering the Garden of Eden. I am so … Continue reading →

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Christmas Memories from Childhood-Part One

Posted on December 19, 2011 by jroesler728

This is the first post, in of series of three, of Christmas memories from my childhood. I didn’t know then that the yearly adventure of getting our Christmas tree would set the standard so high that getting a tree in any other … Continue reading →

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Love Wrapped in Power: a Christmas Prayer

Posted on December 14, 2011 by jroesler728

Father in Heaven, We thank you that we can come to you as your children. Thank you that you welcome us and want to us to become familiar with your love and your power. As we prepare for Christmas, we … Continue reading →

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