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Make Time Your Friend

Posted on December 27, 2013 by rstaples2013

I am looking at my little pine tree. I captured this treasure from the wooded area of my friends’ farm in the days following his premature death. I wanted something living to protect the memories of our precious times together. … Continue reading →

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Revisiting a Precious Encounter

Posted on October 16, 2013 by jroesler728

Last night I was “working” at “resting” in Jesus. A memory from 40 years ago flooded my heart. I was about 30 years old and in one of those rare seasons of life where my circumstances seemed perfect to me. … Continue reading →

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Lay Your Head on Jesus’ Lap

Posted on July 22, 2013 by jroesler728

For many years I have looked forward to my friend’s mother coming to visit from India. It has been her rhythm to visit her family here in the States for a few months each summer. This mother has led a … Continue reading →

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How to Crash a Family Picnic

Posted on June 28, 2013 by jroesler728

My childhood friend is here with me for the weekend. We can do whatever we want except for one commitment. I need to take her to a family picnic where a mother and a daughter are celebrating a 140-year-old birthday. … Continue reading →

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My Amazing New Bush

Posted on June 12, 2013 by jroesler728

As the landscaper and I surveyed the work that needed to be done we stopped and looked at this “hopeless” bush. The landscaper was gentle but as he asked about the age of the bush and pointed out how much … Continue reading →

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Drops of Blood on Good Friday

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jroesler728

As I write this it is Good Friday. We were reminded in our worship service today that we have 364 days each year where we are called to focus on the joy we have in Jesus. But on this one … 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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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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What God Wants for Me

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jroesler728

This morning a friend prayed that I would embrace what God wants for me as well as what he wants from me. It dove tailed with my reflections on my recent visit from my six-year-old grandchild. This visit was a … Continue reading →

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I’m Going to Have a Childhood!

Posted on February 4, 2013 by jroesler728

These words came from a retirement-aged lady whose life has been traumatized by a childhood that was abducted by neglect and abuse. The full quote is “I’m going to have a childhood in spite of my mother.” She said, in … Continue reading →

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