Tag Archives: relationship

Then Jesus Danced for Me!

Posted on March 17, 2020 by rstaples2013

(a written account of a recent Sunday Morning worship encounter). _______________________________________________________________ As I entered the sanctuary I knew, deep in my spirit, that this team of dancers who had come to lead our worship service, were themselves encountering God with … Continue reading →

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Just this one relationship…

Posted on July 2, 2019 by rstaples2013

I doubt that there is anyone who has better friends or more friends than I do.  I am grateful to God and to my friends for the gift they are to me. Yet, I find myself mourning the lack of … Continue reading →

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Only With My Dad

Posted on June 24, 2016 by rstaples2013

These words captured my attention today as I have been reading through the gospel of John with the specific purpose of watching Jesus do only what the Father directed Him to do and  say only what the Father said to … Continue reading →

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Comfort Through the Eyes of a Child

Posted on January 26, 2016 by rstaples2013

Jesus is clear in His teaching that we are to come to Him as a child. It is helpful to nurture relationships with children so that we can gain insight into what it is about a child that Jesus desires … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2015 by rstaples2013

My Dad has been in heaven for nearly 20 years. Today I wish I could have 5 minutes with him. We wouldn’t need to talk. We could just look at each other and know what the other was thinking. This … Continue reading →

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Paid for, but Not Activated

Posted on February 21, 2015 by rstaples2013

On a recent visit to my Apple store, I remembered how much fun it was to take advantage of the One to One package of computer lessons offered with the purchase of a new computer. I am often surprised, these … Continue reading →

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Because I Know You

Posted on November 25, 2014 by rstaples2013

Hearing loss opens the way for uninvited emotions to charge what begins as a straightforward comment. My default response when my husband does not hear what I have said is to repeat the same comment in a louder tone. The … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t call for any Reason

Posted on June 7, 2014 by rstaples2013

My phone rang. As I picked it up I recognized the caller as my nephew. The physical distance between us prohibits meeting for coffee. I said “hello” and he responded with “hello”. This was followed by silence. I asked how … Continue reading →

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Do I Want to See Jesus?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jroesler728

Some Greeks came up to Philip in John 12 and said they wanted to see Jesus. Philip told Andrew and together they told Jesus. Jesus answered by talking about how if a seed does not die it does not yield … Continue reading →

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What God Wants for Me

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jroesler728

This morning a friend prayed that I would embrace what God wants for me as well as what he wants from me. It dove tailed with my reflections on my recent visit from my six-year-old grandchild. This visit was a … Continue reading →

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