Tag Archives: Lord

Riding Without Training Wheels!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by jroesler728

I had just asked God how He wanted to reveal Himself to me today when my phone notified me that someone had left a message. It was my seven-year-old granddaughter. (I gave myself permission to interrupt my reflective time with … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged Besta, bike, blessing, God, granddaughter, joy, learning, Lord, phone call, praise, Psalm 84, strength, training wheels, trust | Leave a comment

My Eyes Saw Only One

Posted on June 14, 2013 by jroesler728

There must have been at least 60 kindergarten children singing and speaking at the concert in the school gymnasium this morning. Folding chairs had been placed theater style so the parents and grandparents with their zoom lens cameras could view … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged 2nd Chronicles, children, God, grandchild, grandparents, Lord, parents, singing | Leave a comment

Discovering God’s Handwriting

Posted on May 31, 2013 by jroesler728

We were entering the Kindergarten classroom that was prepared with written messages on paper tablecloths, plates of cookies and boxes of juice. This reception followed the concert we had just attended. My reason for coming was standing next to her … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories | Tagged Besta, classroom, concert, God, grandchild, I love you, Kindergarten, Lord, love, message, preparations, story, writings | Leave a comment

God’s Stunning Strategy

Posted on May 1, 2013 by jroesler728

I received a message today that there is danger coming our way. Scared, I jumped into conversation with God and asked my friends to fast. Together we asked Him for help. My Prayer: “O, Lord, You have been the God … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers and Devotions | Tagged 2 Chronicles, battle, discouragement, fasting, God, history, Lord, prayer, struggle | 2 Comments

My Name Is On the List

Posted on March 4, 2013 by jroesler728

As I scanned the news this morning I noticed that the President had pardoned a list of people. The commentator noted that none of the people were well known and there was no explanation given as to why these particular … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged death, grace, Jesus Christ, Lord, newpaper, pardon, president, punishment | Leave a comment

Remembering God’s Story

Posted on March 1, 2013 by jroesler728

I had the privilege today of being asked to tell the story of developing a ministry for senior adults. It was a joy to track God’s faithfulness and recount the things He taught me through those who have walked with … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged Christ, churches, denominations, God, grandparents, Jesus, Lord, memories, parenting, prayeradign, prayers, Senior Adult Ministry | Leave a comment

Being Reminded of Who Hears Our Prayers

Posted on February 27, 2013 by jroesler728

As I am journeying through a Lenten devotional based on the Book of Common Prayer I am finding each morning that the written prayer begins and ends with these words: O,God ______________________________, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers and Devotions | Tagged Book of Common Prayer, comfort, God, gratitude, heart, Holy Spirit, intercession, Jesus Christ, Lenten, Lord, prayer | 1 Comment

Chances

Posted on January 9, 2013 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift Another week gone by. Another week ahead. A chance to confess our sins and repent. A chance to appreciate the music. A chance to visit with each other. Thank You for all of the chances, past, present, … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Author Stories, Prayers and Devotions | Tagged chances, Father, Jesus, Lord, morning, prayer, repent, sacrifice, Savior, sin | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Thoughts and Reflections | Tagged fear, God, hymn, Jesus Christ, Lord, misery, path | 3 Comments

Where Did They Go?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift Recently, in the process of cleaning out drawers and shelves I made many trips down memory lane. At home the trips had to do with my children. I have four. They are in their 40s and 50s, … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Author Stories | Tagged church, friends, Lord, Maker, memories | Leave a comment