Tag Archives: God

What Is a BLOG?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by jroesler728

By Shirlee Vandegrift My God, My Friend, You are the Maker of all things in Creation. We give you the praise and glory for all of them; or most of them. We cannot hold back our admiration and adoration and … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers and Devotions | Tagged blog, creation, God, Kingdom, Pastor, Silverstrands, thoughts | Leave a comment

God Blesses Our Messes

Posted on July 16, 2012 by jroesler728

I woke up this morning to find a big puddle of shampoo on the bathroom counter. I smiled. I smiled because my 3-year-old granddaughter had done it. It was not work to wipe it up because I love her. This … Continue reading →

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It’s Screaming for Color!!!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by jroesler728

I have learned much these past weeks as I have watched my friend, who is an artist, chose a new home. Some of the houses held promise by their clever descriptions and web based photo gallery. Once … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged color, God, home | Leave a comment

They Didn’t Even Smell of Smoke

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jroesler728

This is a phrase borrowed from the New Living Translation describing the condition of Daniels three friends who had been thrown into the firry furnace. The Bible is careful to make it clear that the furnace was so hot that … Continue reading →

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God Speaks Into Our Personal Story

Posted on June 8, 2012 by jroesler728

I have been blessed with remarkable physical health. I am aware of this when I am asked to fill out a health history and am able to answer “no” to all of the categories. Now for the first time in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged arm, God, neck, pain, Psalm 138 | Leave a comment

Gazing at Flames

Posted on June 1, 2012 by jroesler728

I have been reminded this week of the words of a song by Rita Springer, “If you call me to the fire, You will not withdraw your hand, I’ll gaze into the flames and look for You.” When Daniel’s three … Continue reading →

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It’s Better to Say You Don’t Know Than Give a Bad Answer

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jroesler728

by Jill Briscoe Even when I’m old and grey do not forsake me oh Lord until I have declared your word to the next generation, your might to all that are to come. Psalm 71:16-18 I remember writing in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Author Stories | Tagged 9/11, answers, Bible, doctor, friend, God, Holy Spirit, lerning | 1 Comment

Joy and Pain

Posted on May 21, 2012 by jroesler728

I remember wondering if there would be a way to write joy and pain in the same space. It was important to me because I was teaching a course called “Love that Heals.” We were learning about suffering and exploring … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged artist, Giant, God, joy, logo, Love that Heals, pain, pray | Leave a comment

Set Him Free!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift God speaks to us in many ways. If we are close enough to Him we can hear Him in the wind, in the baby’s cry, in the noise of a busy street, in the doctor’s office and … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Author Stories | Tagged Enemy, God, listen, nursing home | 3 Comments

An Unexpected Answer to Prayer

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jroesler728

On Saturday I went out to our camper to spend a day with God. Reading Psalm 13 from the Amplified Bible I was stopped at this phrase “lighten the eyes of my faith to behold Your face in the pitch-like … Continue reading →

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