Tag Archives: pain

If It Doesn’t’ Hurt

Posted on June 24, 2013 by jroesler728

How many of us are looking for a pain free life? Is a pain free path the one that will take us where we really want to go? I am working with a personal trainer with the goal of getting … Continue reading →

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Scared?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift The word ‘scared’ should not have a place in the mind or mouth of a believer, should it?  Nor should the words “why,” “why me,” “why them” or any other words that indicate unbelief. I have been … Continue reading →

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With Friends Like These…

Posted on January 25, 2013 by jroesler728

I sent out an email this morning to a few of my friends letting them know that I was in a tough place.  That I couldn’t track God in this story. Here’s what they replied: “God is faithful based on … Continue reading →

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Does God Answer Prayers Randomly?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by jroesler728

A week ago I received a prayer request from a friend who is a doctor in northern India. It happened that her email came through at 4:18 AM. I woke up at just that time and heard the signal that … Continue reading →

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Jesus Listening to Isaiah 53

Posted on January 2, 2013 by jroesler728

I found a web site this morning that displays a parallel Hebrew and English text of Isaiah 53. At the top there is an option to listen to this chapter in Hebrew. As I listened, I imagined Jesus listening to … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse into “No More Tears”

Posted on December 24, 2012 by jroesler728

A Glimpse Into “No More Tears”   We know very little about what the land of “no more tears” will be like. We cling to the hope of living and reigning with Jesus. We know He has promised to wipe … Continue reading →

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Created in His Image (Part 2)

Posted on November 30, 2012 by jroesler728

In my first post with this title I talked about the possibility of joy being a shared experience with God because we have been created in His image. I have that same question about our ability to carry the pain … Continue reading →

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Does Prayer Matter?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift This week I was blessed with an answer to a prayer I never uttered. Someone must have been praying for me recently. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Plus about 6 years ago. It is a progressive and … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Unexpected Words

Posted on August 27, 2012 by jroesler728

I have been jolted this past week by words that will have a lasting impact.  I have heard them as I answered my phone with no preparation for what I was about to hear. I will write about three calls, completely … Continue reading →

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God Speaks Into Our Personal Story

Posted on June 8, 2012 by jroesler728

I have been blessed with remarkable physical health. I am aware of this when I am asked to fill out a health history and am able to answer “no” to all of the categories. Now for the first time in my … Continue reading →

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