Tag Archives: freedom

Maybe this Burden is not Mine

Posted on December 18, 2015 by rstaples2013

I have often prayed for a burden to be removed from mine, or a friends’ shoulder. I was impacted this morning by the wording of Psalm 81:6 “I removed his shoulder from the burden…” I would have expected it to … Continue reading →

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Are Bare Trees Happy?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by rstaples2013

In conversation with an older friend, I heard her say, “The trees are losing their leaves.” She continued, “I love it. They are so happy to not have to hold the weight of all those green leaves.” Because I have … Continue reading →

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I’m Glad God Already Knows

Posted on June 17, 2013 by jroesler728

The news this week is shocking us by revealing that every phone call we make and every email we send is recorded and stored. The whole idea seems to not be possible in a country where personal freedom and privacy … Continue reading →

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The Comfort of Being Known

Posted on March 27, 2013 by jroesler728

A long time friend went with me for a medical procedure today. I invited her into the room where all the questions are asked. It felt good to know that as I responded to inquiries regarding my health history and … 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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Freedom Hangs in the Light of Truth

Posted on July 4, 2012 by jroesler728

When I share something that can be interpreted in more than one way my husband usually says “hang it in the best possible light.” I suppose it is another way of “giving the benefit of a doubt.” One of the … Continue reading →

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