Tag Archives: God

Thoughts on Prayer

Posted on November 9, 2012 by jroesler728

(from brothers and sisters around the world). Last week I had the stunning privilege of talking to a group of international guests and asking them to teach me what God was teaching them about prayer. The first to respond was … Continue reading →

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Finding Family

Posted on November 7, 2012 by jroesler728

When a person nears 70 and has no biological family, the search for family becomes relevant. As I have reflected on this past weekend, I am recognizing that I am in a family that God has designed. On Thursday night, … 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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I Need to Find It So I Can Sleep

Posted on September 14, 2012 by jroesler728

What is it that I need in order to go to sleep? The question came up for me last night, as my just turned 4 grandchild was getting ready to leave. She realized that she didn’t have her “bu-bu” (a … Continue reading →

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Like a Weaned Child…

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jroesler728

Silverstrands.org is designed as a place for stories, insights and prayers that reflect on faith through aging eyes. I have been thinking today that, as I grow older, I am seeing that there is a story much bigger than I have … Continue reading →

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Unanswered Prayer

Posted on August 31, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift When the Director of Senior Adults asked me recently to take the teaching time at our Thursday Prayer Group, I started by asking the Holy Spirit to give me a topic  and give me the words. My … Continue reading →

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Is God Enjoying My Vacation?

Posted on August 24, 2012 by jroesler728

The question, in and of itself, prompts many other questions. It trusts God knows when I sit and when I rise. When I work and when I rest. It presumes that I can contribute to his joy. It presumes that … Continue reading →

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Dying Slowly

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift The other day I was walking past the turned on television and heard an elderly man being interviewed about his impending death.  He had been sick for a long time and knew he didn’t have a much … Continue reading →

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Face to Face

Posted on August 13, 2012 by jroesler728

I combed my hair today before I tried to connect with my friend on FaceTime. This was important because FaceTime is a feature of an I- Pad that lets you see the person you are talking to. What’s more concerning … Continue reading →

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Deciding Where to Rest

Posted on August 3, 2012 by jroesler728

For some reason there was about a square foot of sunshine on our living room carpet today. The rest of the floor was shaded.  When I walked into the room, my cat had found the one sunny spot and was … Continue reading →

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