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Posted on September 20, 2020 by rstaples2013

                                      Through the Lens of a Disciple                  I asked my friend, who is an accomplished artist, if we could paint a scene together. I did not recognize, at this point, that I was stepping into the role of a disciple, one … Continue reading →

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Then Jesus Danced for Me!

Posted on March 17, 2020 by rstaples2013

(a written account of a recent Sunday Morning worship encounter). _______________________________________________________________ As I entered the sanctuary I knew, deep in my spirit, that this team of dancers who had come to lead our worship service, were themselves encountering God with … Continue reading →

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Comfort Through the Eyes of a Child

Posted on January 26, 2016 by rstaples2013

Jesus is clear in His teaching that we are to come to Him as a child. It is helpful to nurture relationships with children so that we can gain insight into what it is about a child that Jesus desires … Continue reading →

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Pages or Chapters to Follow

Posted on February 15, 2013 by jroesler728

(Written 02/12/2013) I write this morning in a reflective mood, as this is my 70th birthday. I have never before paid much attention to my age but this year I am strangely aware that this is the number of years … Continue reading →

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Images in the Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Posted on January 18, 2013 by jroesler728

Last week I misjudged the width of my car. The price I paid was the bill for a new passenger side view mirror. Today I tested the mirror and was relieved to see it respond to the adjustment button. The … Continue reading →

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Where Will These Boots Go?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by jroesler728

You see one shoe each of two pair of new hiking boots. The blue one is a woman’s size 9 ½. The black one is a man’s size 13. The woman will be 70 years old when this trip starts. … Continue reading →

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