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Jolted by Grace

Posted on March 14, 2012 by jroesler728

What happened? I was backing out of our garage as I usually do. There is no need to pay careful attention to that which you do routinely. BUT, this morning the car jolted to a sudden stop for “no reason.” Stunned, I tried … Continue reading →

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Releasing What Is Gone

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jroesler728

There is no doubt that aging involves loss. I have referenced processing loss as one of the essential ingredients to growing old gracefully. But how do we know when something is gone? There is, of course, the loss that cannot be … Continue reading →

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Tenses of Gratitude

Posted on May 16, 2011 by jroesler728

Aging is a fertile field for past tense gratitude. I can reflect on my life and recognize God’s protective hand on my childhood years. How does a child even stay alive on a small farm where my small hands were … Continue reading →

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Our Country Prays Today

Posted on May 5, 2011 by jroesler728

Our God and Father, we acknowledge You as the creator of all and the ruler over all power and authority—those recognized as having national significance and those unseen by the human eye. On a day when our nation is called … Continue reading →

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