Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Leaning into Jesus

Posted on March 6, 2017 by rstaples2013

The story of John, who calls himself the disciple that Jesus loved, is compelling. At one point in the biblical story he is reclining next to Jesus resting his head on Him. When asked by the other disciples to check … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2015 by rstaples2013

My Dad has been in heaven for nearly 20 years. Today I wish I could have 5 minutes with him. We wouldn’t need to talk. We could just look at each other and know what the other was thinking. This … Continue reading →

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People Pass Me on the Trail

Posted on May 22, 2015 by rstaples2013

That is what happens when your body ages I wonder why we try so hard to convince others and ourselves that this is not true. Why are anti-aging creams, oils, and even surgery so popular? My husband’s mother once told … Continue reading →

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Weakened by Joy

Posted on February 15, 2015 by rstaples2013

I found myself so overcome with joy this week that I was too weak to pray. My thoughts went to the teaching in Romans where we learn that the Holy Spirit helps us. It says that the Spirit intercedes for … Continue reading →

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Have an Answer Ready

Posted on April 23, 2014 by rstaples2013

I was given these five questions, under the title “You Have an Enemy” and asked to respond in a written interview. The quote by Neil Anderson was included in the request. These are my answers. I welcome your thoughts and … Continue reading →

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O taste and See…

Posted on February 17, 2014 by rstaples2013

Having prayed through Paul’s prayers in my morning devotions, I was gripped by this phrase in the Amplified Bible “…(That you may really come) to know (practically, through experience for yourselves) the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge … Continue reading →

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A Little Boat in Constant Readiness

Posted on February 3, 2014 by rstaples2013

“…a vast multitude, hearing all the many things that He was doing, came to Him. And He told His disciples to have a little boat in [constant] readiness for Him because of the crowd, lest they press hard upon Him … Continue reading →

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It’s REAL Now

Posted on December 6, 2013 by rstaples2013

I have known for a few months that the wheels have been set in motion for me to administer my Aunt’s living trust. We have met with her attorney and I understand that my designated role is irrevocable. I have … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Prayer for Thanksgiving Worship Service

Posted on November 27, 2013 by rstaples2013

“Be joyful always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ.” The God we are worshipping today is the Loving Father Who welcomes His children. Today our Father wants us to come … Continue reading →

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The Power of “Thank You” Prayers

Posted on November 25, 2013 by rstaples2013

I have met a small group of people whose prayers create in me a hunger to know God better. They pray with intimacy, intensity, and confidence. They know Who they are talking to and they know who they are in … Continue reading →

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