Tag Archives: heart

Let the Drum Beat

Posted on February 15, 2012 by jroesler728

I attended a meeting this week where the now predictable comment on music in the church surfaced: “the drums are too loud.” I worshipped this morning at a service where the drumbeat was palpable, but the Spirit was so unleashed that … Continue reading →

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Do Our Prayers Reflect Our Core Beliefs?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jroesler728

I remember walking home with a cross culture worker in an Eastern country. The people who attended the prayer meeting were preparing for life work that would put their very lives at stake. As I reflected on the evening of praise … Continue reading →

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Default Setting

Posted on January 9, 2012 by jroesler728

What does the word “default” really mean? In the English language, the word “default” can be used in many different ways, but the definition I want to explore here is what does the technician mean when he says that your computer … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Because He Doesn’t Care

Posted on November 30, 2011 by jroesler728

My cell phone made the sound that lets me know I have a message. As I listened I found myself hoping I was misunderstanding what I was hearing. But, as I listened again there was no denying that my friend was … Continue reading →

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Barren Walls/Blossoming Heart

Posted on September 23, 2011 by jroesler728

I wanted to visit my friend in her home one last time before she moved to a senior living facility with supportive services. This home, from which she will soon move, has the fragrance of a sanctuary for me and … Continue reading →

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Don’t Ask Me Again!!!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by jroesler728

My mother kept asking the same questions.  It took me a couple of years to really face the fact that she asked again because she had no memory of having asked before. As her dementia progressed there were episodes where … Continue reading →

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This Is What We Are Here For

Posted on May 11, 2011 by jroesler728

This is a continuation of my conversation with Pastor Pete At this point, Pastor Pete took the lead in choosing the content of our conversation by saying, “There is such a change now in ministry. When I started, the philosophy … Continue reading →

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