Tag Archives: pain

Scared?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by jroesler728

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

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What Does He hold Together?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by jroesler728

I have often been intrigued by the verse in Colossians 1:17 that references Jesus and says that in Him all things hold together. I understand it from a theological perspective and believe that there is a picture too big for … Continue reading →

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Time Heals

Posted on December 26, 2011 by jroesler728

I am familiar with the phrase “Time Heals” when applied to an ache or pain. Sometimes time is the best medicine. I recently watched as time was the basket in which a different type of healing was delivered. Here is the … Continue reading →

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Dreading This Visit to My Parents

Posted on September 7, 2011 by jroesler728

How do you prepare for traveling cross country to visit parents who are living in what feels like a horror movie? What do you say to a mother who is counting the hours until you come because you are the … Continue reading →

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When God Does Nothing

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jroesler728

When we hurt we look for relief. Pain control is a major factor in medical protocol. No one expects pain that does not respond to treatment. There are so many options, so many approaches. There must be something that will … Continue reading →

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When Do I Say Goodbye?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by jroesler728

I have said goodbye to two precious friends this year because I knew they were dying. One was Darlene. She was hospitalized for kidney failure after learning that the chemotherapy she had been enduring for her cancer was no longer … Continue reading →

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The Back Door Doesn’t Close

Posted on June 22, 2011 by jroesler728

 Welcome to Senior Adult Ministry! We want to be warm and friendly. We want to make the front door wide. We want to change the image of Senior from “a category to be avoided and denied” to “one where joy … Continue reading →

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