Tag Archives: Jesus

A Place Pepared

Posted on July 11, 2012 by jroesler728

For those of us who have known the gospel since childhood, the words of Jesus, “I go to prepare a place for you” are so familiar that we are at risk of missing the amazing grace they display. I am living … Continue reading →

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Moving

Posted on July 9, 2012 by jroesler728

There is something exciting about moving to a new house. Every circumstance is different, of course, but if your old house burned down it means you get to buy a new toothbrush and a new couch, as well as everything in-between. … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Water Lily

Posted on July 6, 2012 by jroesler728

A koi pond needs lots of plants. They provide shade and a hiding place for fish as well as being a help in stabilizing the water. Last winter was not kind to my plants and this spring didn’t give me time … Continue reading →

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Freedom Hangs in the Light of Truth

Posted on July 4, 2012 by jroesler728

When I share something that can be interpreted in more than one way my husband usually says “hang it in the best possible light.” I suppose it is another way of “giving the benefit of a doubt.” One of the … Continue reading →

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The Comfort of an Advocate

Posted on June 29, 2012 by jroesler728

I have had a month of legal and logistical pressure. I have found myself in places of tension with city ordinances, building inspectors, insurance adjustors, real estate offers, amendments, banking legislations and… I have had a month of placing phone … Continue reading →

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They Didn’t Even Smell of Smoke

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jroesler728

This is a phrase borrowed from the New Living Translation describing the condition of Daniels three friends who had been thrown into the firry furnace. The Bible is careful to make it clear that the furnace was so hot that … Continue reading →

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Links that Anchor to Humanity

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jroesler728

I listened with awe as Suu Kyi addressed the dignitaries that awarded her the Nobel Prize for peace. She was chosen for this honor in 1991 but because of house arrest in Myanmar could not personally accept it until this … Continue reading →

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Putting Grandma in the Grave

Posted on April 23, 2012 by jroesler728

Originally posted on June 24, 2011 (A graveside service for children) There is no way to make what we are going to do here now easy.  As we actually put the body that your Grandmother used to live in into … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Jesus as a Fun Companion

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jroesler728

We think of Jesus, rightly so, as our King. We think of Jesus, rightly so, as our Savior, We think of Jesus, rightly so, as our Shepherd. This list of titles can go on and on. Today, without risking irreverence, … Continue reading →

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Where to Start

Posted on January 13, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift Heavenly Father, I come before You not knowing how to pray, or where to start. You are so big and I am so small. You are so powerful and am so weak. You are so truthful and … Continue reading →

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