Tag Archives: hymn

Maybe I Just Don’t Realize It

Posted on June 10, 2013 by jroesler728

My grandchildren, ages 4 and 6, thought it would be fun to hide in our house so that when their mother picked them up she would not be able to find them. One potential hiding place was an empty ottoman … Continue reading →

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Family Members Not Yet Met

Posted on December 31, 2012 by jroesler728

There is something comforting in reading stories and songs written by people of faith from past generations. There is a knowing that warms the heart when a telling of the faith journey is recognized as that which was experienced then … 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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Glimpses of Glory

Posted on October 24, 2012 by jroesler728

Most days seem to run their course and, if anyone would ask us to report the highlights, we would sort through the routines looking for something interesting to tell. But then, there are those breakthrough moments when we become aware … Continue reading →

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Singing from a Place of Reality

Posted on September 26, 2012 by jroesler728

One of the members of our prayer circle was asked to choose a hymn. She immediately picked, “What if it be today…Jesus will come back someday.” As we finished the song I asked her if she would tell the group … Continue reading →

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Our Desires – His Ordaining

Posted on July 18, 2012 by jroesler728

There is an old hymn that goes something like this: “Hast thou not seen?  All thy desires have been granted in what He ordeigneth.” I am delighted when I am given insight to see that the awkward place I find … Continue reading →

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