Tag Archives: faith

Footsteps in the Sea

Posted on May 28, 2014 by rstaples2013

Faith through aging eyes encounters God when He plants His footsteps in the sea. We have precious memoires of being able to track the God we love and trust. We are eager to tell of the times when His interventions … Continue reading →

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Read the End of the Book

Posted on May 19, 2014 by rstaples2013

I am preparing for a Memorial Service I did not expect to attend. The person who is being remembered is younger than I am. If I let my natural mind calculate, then she died too early. I also need to … Continue reading →

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Running to Jesus

Posted on April 25, 2014 by rstaples2013

I’ve met a friend that is so “radiant” with the Presence of God that I’ve asked her to take me with her into a deeper relationship with Him. Her answer was, “I don’t know very much. All I know is … Continue reading →

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Watching God with Wonder

Posted on April 16, 2014 by rstaples2013

I am writing this from a page in my story where I have exhausted all I know to do. My prayer for guidance seems to be answered with “Watch God be God”. This phrase is not unfamiliar to me as … Continue reading →

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Faith through Aging Eyes

Posted on March 12, 2014 by rstaples2013

As a relatively “young” person assigned to ministry with Senior Adults, I deliberately chose to use the word “we” when addressing “our” group. Over the years, awareness gradually dawned: aging people look old to other people but they don’t feel … Continue reading →

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A Good Name

Posted on March 7, 2014 by rstaples2013

A Good Name I have been asked to speak to a Senior Adult Fellowship on the topic “A Good Name.” It is never easy for me to prepare a talk when the subject is chosen for me. The idea of … Continue reading →

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Shredding My Data

Posted on February 14, 2014 by rstaples2013

I have filled three huge lawn bags with shredded paper today. Hidden among the shreds are the details of my life. I could tell you how much my electric bill was in 1980 if I had spared those receipts from … Continue reading →

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Standing on the Promises

Posted on January 1, 2014 by rstaples2013

One of my favorite Bibles is at least 40 years old. It is an Amplified version that I have been able to have rebound. I have decided to use it for my regular reading/studying in 2014. It will be fun … Continue reading →

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I’ve Driven Off the Beaten Path

Posted on November 1, 2013 by rstaples2013

This is a picture of the GPS in my car. The red line on the left is the highway. The red arrow near the middle is my car. How did this happen? I don’t seem to be driving on a … Continue reading →

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You Didn’t Sign Up for This

Posted on July 5, 2013 by jroesler728

It’s possible to find yourself in a setting that evokes concern for your well-being by those watching your life. When someone comments, “You didn’t sign up for this,” it begs the question, “What did I sign up for?” Marriage vows … Continue reading →

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