Tag Archives: promises

Footprints in Chaos

Posted on December 22, 2015 by rstaples2013

Many of us love to pray or sing “Open my eyes, Lord, I want to see Jesus.” What we aren’t as quick to acknowledge is our expectation that the Jesus we see be accompanied by comfort, order and tranquility. Those … Continue reading →

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The Gift of “No Control”

Posted on June 16, 2014 by rstaples2013

It’s hard for me to let go of the delusion that I have some control. I try to defend this lie by setting up trust accounts, investing in life insurance and establishing safeguards. God, in His faithfulness, is relentless in … Continue reading →

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A Little Boat in Constant Readiness

Posted on February 3, 2014 by rstaples2013

“…a vast multitude, hearing all the many things that He was doing, came to Him. And He told His disciples to have a little boat in [constant] readiness for Him because of the crowd, lest they press hard upon Him … Continue reading →

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Dread No More

Posted on January 29, 2014 by rstaples2013

A common phrase that is used as an attempt to comfort someone is “waiting is the hardest place to be.” There are some who will actually say that bad news is easier to deal with than no news. Aging opens … Continue reading →

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Standing on the Promises

Posted on January 1, 2014 by rstaples2013

One of my favorite Bibles is at least 40 years old. It is an Amplified version that I have been able to have rebound. I have decided to use it for my regular reading/studying in 2014. It will be fun … Continue reading →

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The Floor Is Not Very Far

Posted on April 12, 2013 by jroesler728

I am at the home of my personal trainer. She has created a program of specific movements for me that, when repeated religiously, will give my body balance and flexibility. As I try to get into the prescribed position I … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 22, 2013 by jroesler728

I go back, from time to time, to my old Amplified Bible. Many of the verses have dates written in the margin. I also enjoy the amplifications of words, giving various possible meanings. (This can get cumbersome and repetitive if … Continue reading →

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A Receipt for a Prayer

Posted on January 23, 2012 by jroesler728

I got an email this week telling me that a friend of mine and her ten year old daughter had chosen a personal scripture verse to use as a prayer for each of their family members and “others” who they … Continue reading →

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