Tag Archives: fear

Dusting off my Faith

Posted on May 22, 2020 by rstaples2013

  “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Psalm 11:3   For me this verse has always had application to people living in another place at another time.   Until now…   Navigating this pandemic has driven … Continue reading →

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No, Honey, There is Nothing Wrong

Posted on March 7, 2017 by rstaples2013

These words came to me from my massage therapist whom I called to tell that my muscles had a rebound effect to her work on my body. I was feeling increased pain and a general feeling that there was something … Continue reading →

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God’s Interesting Intimacy

Posted on May 19, 2015 by rstaples2013

I have long been aware that God speaks to me in a myriad of ways. I love them all, but am especially intrigued by the times when He answers my heart cry with a melody. Usually, it is a song … Continue reading →

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Dread No More

Posted on January 29, 2014 by rstaples2013

A common phrase that is used as an attempt to comfort someone is “waiting is the hardest place to be.” There are some who will actually say that bad news is easier to deal with than no news. Aging opens … 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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Scared?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift The word ‘scared’ should not have a place in the mind or mouth of a believer, should it?  Nor should the words “why,” “why me,” “why them” or any other words that indicate unbelief. I have been … Continue reading →

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And Close the Path to Misery

Posted on October 26, 2012 by jroesler728

Sometimes when I have trouble praying I go to my old hymnbook and look for something that will give me a jump-start. This morning I was impacted by these words from an advent hymn dated 1710. The first lines are … Continue reading →

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Low Visibility

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jroesler728

We walk by faith and not by sight. Yet, there are times, like now, for me, when I am reminded that I am still looking to see some assurance that God will show us mercy. Is it an oxymoron to … Continue reading →

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No Fear of Bad News…

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jroesler728

This verse from Psalm 112 verse 7, “He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” is one more reminder to me that God’s grace reaches far to embrace me. This is especially relevant today … Continue reading →

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Default Setting

Posted on January 9, 2012 by jroesler728

What does the word “default” really mean? In the English language, the word “default” can be used in many different ways, but the definition I want to explore here is what does the technician mean when he says that your computer … Continue reading →

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