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About richrockwood

Writer of Christian fiction whose first book "Memory Theft" delves into the impact an extortion scam has on a retired widower. For more information please check out www.richrockwood.com

Out of the Depths I Cry to You, O Lord

Posted on June 14, 2012 by richrockwood

Try to imagine you are the one who wrote these words: Psalm 130 NRSV 1   Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. 2       Lord, hear my voice!      Let your ears be attentive           to the voice of my supplications! It … Continue reading →

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The Only Thing that Counts is Faith Working Through Love

Posted on June 13, 2012 by richrockwood

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith working through love.  (Galatians 5:6 NRSV) I have had pride over some of my accomplishments in the past.  I was in the … Continue reading →

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An Oracle Within My Heart

Posted on June 12, 2012 by richrockwood

“An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked…” (Psalm 36:1 NIV) The term “oracle” takes us back to ancient times and temples.  Then an oracle was a person or place which was thought to have wisdom … Continue reading →

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My Life is Passing Like a Shadow

Posted on June 10, 2012 by richrockwood

“For who knows what is good for mortals while they live the few days of their vain life, which they pass like a shadow? For who can tell them what will be after them under the sun?” Ecclesiastes 6:12 (NRSV) … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning of the Heart

Posted on June 9, 2012 by richrockwood

I know I have to do it each year, but sometimes I don’t.  I know I should do a more thorough cleaning than normal each Spring to get ready for summer.  Either with open windows or the ac running, the … Continue reading →

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Stress Relief in God

Posted on June 7, 2012 by richrockwood

I met with a friend of mine for breakfast this morning.  When I asked “how are you doing?” his answer was “I’m under a lot of stress lately.”  He and I then talked about some unhealthy ways people use to … Continue reading →

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True Confessions of a Closet Perfectionist

Posted on June 6, 2012 by richrockwood

“For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the … Continue reading →

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Planning for the Unimaginable

Posted on June 5, 2012 by richrockwood

One of my readings this morning reminded me of a thought I had a day or two after my wife died unexpectedly:  “When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish.” (Psalm 146:4 … Continue reading →

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I Love Your Church, Lord

Posted on June 4, 2012 by richrockwood

I thought of church when I read this scripture today:  “Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying … Continue reading →

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God is Not Easy to Understand, Still

Posted on June 3, 2012 by richrockwood

“Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind:  ‘Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?  Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me.  Where were you when … Continue reading →

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