Tag Archives: Jesus

Following Jesus to the Finish Line

Posted on January 13, 2014 by rstaples2013

She always wheels halfway into the hallway so she can watch me walk away. When I get to the corner I turn and wave. There is one more hall before the elevator. The sadness settles in for me as reflect … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Why You Are Here?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by rstaples2013

To acknowledge that aging is a diminishing experience is easy in the abstract. When it becomes personal it is more difficult. I am walking with a friend for whom an extended care facility has become her only choice. She is … Continue reading →

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Standing on the Promises

Posted on January 1, 2014 by rstaples2013

One of my favorite Bibles is at least 40 years old. It is an Amplified version that I have been able to have rebound. I have decided to use it for my regular reading/studying in 2014. It will be fun … Continue reading →

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When “Thankful” Is a Choice

Posted on November 29, 2013 by rstaples2013

I am awakened this morning by the strong purr and gentle paw of my cat, Takker. I am reminded that he was given to me as a gift ten years ago today. He has been and is a source of … 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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The Gift of Trust

Posted on November 15, 2013 by rstaples2013

It is amazingly empowering to be trusted. Sometimes it is the gift of being trusted with news that is so sensitive it cannot be casually shared. To be and have a confidant is one of the deep joys of relationship. … Continue reading →

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Revisiting a Precious Encounter

Posted on October 16, 2013 by jroesler728

Last night I was “working” at “resting” in Jesus. A memory from 40 years ago flooded my heart. I was about 30 years old and in one of those rare seasons of life where my circumstances seemed perfect to me. … Continue reading →

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Celebrate

Posted on October 11, 2013 by jroesler728

I bought this glass at Goodwill.  I smiled as I paid $.99 each for six. The reason this was amusing to me is that I had donated these champagne glasses last week when, in an obsessive fury, I filled boxes … Continue reading →

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How Do I See Myself?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by jroesler728

I recently learned that a group of ministry leaders were being asked to do an exercise in character development.  One of the steps asked the participant to “Describe yourself by identifying the animal you most feel like or the vehicle … Continue reading →

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