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How Does It Feel to Be Left Behind?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by jroesler728

by-Shirlee Vandegrift How does it feel to be left behind? Were you ever left, or did you do the leaving? It was over 50 years ago that three other mothers and I took turns driving our children to the various … Continue reading →

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And He Cried

Posted on June 5, 2013 by jroesler728

I heard a story this week told by a friend from India who has served as a missionary there, in her home country, for many years. As we talked she was reminded of a time, decades ago, when some refugees … Continue reading →

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He Puts My Tears in a Bottle

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jroesler728

When I am tempted to doubt God’s care for my sadness I am reminded from Psalm 56 that he keeps my tears in a bottle. They must be precious to Him. I cherish the times in my life when I … Continue reading →

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It’s True But Don’t Say It Now!!!

Posted on June 4, 2012 by jroesler728

As Kingdom people there are many wonderful truths that are foundations for hope. These truths allow us to hold our worldly possessions loosely. These truths open an access to a bigger picture than we can now see. We can and … Continue reading →

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Helpless?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by jroesler728

by Shirlee Vandegrift When a friend hurts so do I. The other day a friend was telling how lonesome she was when her husband of many years died.  He was confined to a rehab/hospice facility for a while before he … Continue reading →

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