Tag Archives: Father

Thoughts on Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2015 by rstaples2013

My Dad has been in heaven for nearly 20 years. Today I wish I could have 5 minutes with him. We wouldn’t need to talk. We could just look at each other and know what the other was thinking. This … Continue reading →

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Papa Doesn’t Have Spell Check

Posted on March 19, 2014 by rstaples2013

The following story came by email today. It is the first one I have ever seen written by my precious first grade granddaughter. I read it with delight and pride. “The Qwen and the Prinsess, Wans thar was a Qwen … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged Besta, Father, prayers, spelling, stories | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged Christ, faith, Father, heir, name, questions, reputation, seniors | 2 Comments

Our Special Guests

Posted on December 2, 2013 by rstaples2013

We invited two special guests for Thanksgiving dinner. These guests are two brothers who are always eager to come to our home and lift things that are too heavy for my aging husband. And, I reluctantly add, too heavy for my … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Prayer for Thanksgiving Worship Service

Posted on November 27, 2013 by rstaples2013

“Be joyful always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ.” The God we are worshipping today is the Loving Father Who welcomes His children. Today our Father wants us to come … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers and Devotions | Tagged Christ, family, Father, fears, finances, Holy Spirit, home, invitation, Jesus, joy, prayers, promise, relationships, Thanksgiving, unity | Leave a comment

I Want to Resemble My Father

Posted on November 18, 2013 by rstaples2013

This is a picture of me at 10 weeks old. It is Easter Sunday 1943. I found it in a little worn and water stained baby book in which my mother had written down little details of my beginnings. On … Continue reading →

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And He Cried

Posted on June 5, 2013 by jroesler728

I heard a story this week told by a friend from India who has served as a missionary there, in her home country, for many years. As we talked she was reminded of a time, decades ago, when some refugees … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged Calcutta, children, crying, death, Father, husband and wife, India, missionary, mother, story, tears, tiger | 1 Comment

There Is Someone Waiting for Me

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jroesler728

I typed the destination into my GPS. I was headed to a retreat for a group of women who had been in a Bible Study together for 40 years. I felt honored to be asked to lead them. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged Bible Study, childhood, Father, God, home, listen, love, mother, parents, retreat, road | Leave a comment

Chances

Posted on January 9, 2013 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift Another week gone by. Another week ahead. A chance to confess our sins and repent. A chance to appreciate the music. A chance to visit with each other. Thank You for all of the chances, past, present, … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Author Stories, Prayers and Devotions | Tagged chances, Father, Jesus, Lord, morning, prayer, repent, sacrifice, Savior, sin | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged baby, burden, child, Christmas, encounter, Father, Genesis, His Word, His World, image, image bearer, Jesus, manger | Leave a comment