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Author Archives: richrockwood
The Love of Money is a Sneak
This verse in my devotions this morning stuck with me: “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves … Continue reading
Launched Toward Heaven
“While I kept silence, my body wasted away, through my groaning all day long.” (Psalm 32:3 NRSV) The man had definitely wronged me. While I nursed my grudge with thoughts of retaliation and maybe even a lawsuit, I was … Continue reading
Moved to Service
Because of a devastating blow-through in my life in 2006, I could see the humanity of Jesus in my Gospel reading today. “Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. … Continue reading
Standing Straight and Tall
I have some big events to face today. One involves a decision worth a lot of money which would place a burden on two other people. It is stressful to contemplate and I have no peace about it. The other … Continue reading
Heaven-Breathed Freshness
Today my wife and I sat out on the deck for our morning devotions. It is so handy to be able to get outside from our dining room. There in the beauty of freshly leafed trees dripping with last night’s … Continue reading
Surrender It!
This post really is a follow up to my previous one about Jury Duty. The night before last I was driving the Thruway in the northwestern corner of New York State. I was on my way back to Saugerties where … Continue reading
Who Am I
Why do I feel it necessary always to compare myself to others. I believe it goes back to when I was in grade school inWisconsin. Because our family did not have enough money I could not wear the “in clothes” … Continue reading
Summoned for Jury Duty
I received my notice several months ago. Unless I had a very good excuse (eg sickness or old age), I was to report for Jury Duty on March 19, 2012. At first I became nervous about this. I have claustrophobia … Continue reading
Every Sunrise is a New Day
Here is a link to a video reminding us of the potential of each new day Every Sunrise Brings a New Day
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Imagine This
It seems like I have always lived in this dark, smelly cell. I cannot remember when this day began. A memory of Passover with my men flickers for a few moments and puts itself out. The door clangs open. Two … Continue reading