Tag Archives: identity

Being a Child of God

Posted on January 11, 2021 by rstaples2013

“The Robin and the Sparrow” Said the robin to the sparrow, “I should really like to know, Why these anxious human beings Rush about and worry so.” Said the sparrow to the robin, “Friend I think that it must be, That they have no Heavenly … Continue reading →

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I don’t feel like me

Posted on February 16, 2019 by rstaples2013

It’s when I look in a mirror. The me that looks back at me is not the me I know. I even introduced myself to the me in the mirror, but no meaningful connection was made. I go to my … Continue reading →

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Black, White and Red

Posted on August 14, 2016 by rstaples2013

I woke up this morning to news of the racial unrest in Milwaukee being expressed during the night by protesters burning buildings. My mind took me back to the race riots of 1967. How long ago was that? Is it … Continue reading →

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This Time Between

Posted on May 18, 2015 by rstaples2013

I don’t have a job. I don’t have an income. I don’t have a position. When someone asks me what I do, all I can say is what I used to do. I don’t have anyplace I need to go … Continue reading →

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Paid for, but Not Activated

Posted on February 21, 2015 by rstaples2013

On a recent visit to my Apple store, I remembered how much fun it was to take advantage of the One to One package of computer lessons offered with the purchase of a new computer. I am often surprised, these … Continue reading →

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I Know my Daddy

Posted on October 17, 2014 by rstaples2013

Yesterday I had a day with my granddaughter who has been eight years old for six days. We planned our day together to include choosing and delivering some small gifts for people who are sick or in nursing homes, Since … 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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This Child Must Live Here

Posted on April 14, 2014 by rstaples2013

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to a fellowship group at the home of a friend. As the gathering developed, it became apparent to the friend who had invited me that his home was too small. He emailed … Continue reading →

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Not With That Name

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jroesler728

I grew up on a farm 8 miles north of a town of 1000 people. No one was ever sure that a thousand people really lived there but that was the number painted on the sign that identified the town’s … Continue reading →

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