Tag Archives: Jesus

She Could Have Stayed in Bethlehem Parts One and Two

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jroesler728

Note: Due to some technical problems we had with originally posting this story, we are reposting both parts one and two here together (Though the eyes of a child) I was having dinner with my two adopted granddaughters. One is … Continue reading →

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She Could Have Stayed in Bethlehem

Posted on January 1, 2012 by jroesler728

(Though the eyes of a child) I was having dinner with my two adopted granddaughters. One is 5 and the other is 3. We were all sitting on the floor around a low table eating pizza and some sliced fruit. … Continue reading →

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Love Wrapped in Power: a Christmas Prayer

Posted on December 14, 2011 by jroesler728

Father in Heaven, We thank you that we can come to you as your children. Thank you that you welcome us and want to us to become familiar with your love and your power. As we prepare for Christmas, we … Continue reading →

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Journey of Prayer

Posted on December 2, 2011 by jroesler728

One of the most precious gifts God has given us is a free ticket for the Journey of Prayer. It is the “trip of a lifetime” because God travels with us, leads us to His heart and speaks into ours. It … Continue reading →

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Black Friday

Posted on November 25, 2011 by jroesler728

by Jean Roesler Today is what we now call “Black Friday.” For retailers it marks the first day of the Christmas shopping season and the day that brings them from operating in the “red” to the “black.” You might say … Continue reading →

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Is “Died” the Best Word?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by jroesler728

Last week a veteran missionary who was loved by many died. It was not a sad death. This lady had wanted to die for a long time. In fact, many of us had been praying that she could be released … Continue reading →

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My Lunch Today

Posted on November 18, 2011 by jroesler728

We have stories in the Bible of God asking people to bring what they have to Him and then He takes the scraps we bring Him and does a miracle. One example of this is the story of Jesus feeding the … Continue reading →

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Maybe I Can Bring a Smile

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jroesler728

A friend of mine is in the process of aligning her income to her lifestyle. If being a Senior Adult were an academy she would be in pre-school, in other words, she is younger than I am. A few weeks … Continue reading →

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Barren Walls/Blossoming Heart

Posted on September 23, 2011 by jroesler728

I wanted to visit my friend in her home one last time before she moved to a senior living facility with supportive services. This home, from which she will soon move, has the fragrance of a sanctuary for me and … Continue reading →

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Uncrushable Memory Faith

Posted on September 19, 2011 by jroesler728

I called my friend tonight to ask what she has learned about her son’s diagnostic work up. She had already told me that he had a lump on his neck and that a needle biopsy had revealed cancer.  We were … Continue reading →

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