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Author Archives: richrockwood
A Shepherd’s Rhyme
A Shepherds Rhyme I stared up at the fog filled, hazy sky And wondered if there was something in my eye A cloud of haze: eased past with little motion Perhaps a sign that called for some devotion We’d waited … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Baby Jesus, Bible, Christmas, Faith, Forgiveness, Gifts, God, Grace, Jesus, Messiah, Prophecy, Religion, Religious Heritage, Salvation, Spirituality, Worship
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Places and Faces
Over the course of my almost 80 years I have come in contact and interacted with many places and faces. I have lived in Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, California, Washington State, Kentucky and Korea. In the last two I was … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Aging, Appreciation, Attitude, Family, Friends, Humanity, Life, Milestones, Old Age, relationships, Thankfulness, travel, Writing
Tagged books, Family, Food, Photography, travel
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Shower the People You Love with Love
I did not realize it at the time, but when I kissed my wife Inga good-bye that morning in 2006, I would never see her alive again. She was on the way to compete with other Bridge players. I had … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Communication, Death, Family, Feelings, Grief, Letting Go, Loss, love, Marriage, Perspective, relationships
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A Christmas Fable
I just Might Believe in Santa Claus Again. Something happened to me this year that may cause me to believe in Santa Claus again. It all started one afternoon this month. I was walking into my pharmacy when I saw … Continue reading
Posted in Appearance, Baby Jesus, Belief, Christmas, Depression, Despair, Faith, Fiction, Humanity, Santa Claus, Testimony, Uncategorized
Tagged Renewal
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The 2024 Election in the Light of Christmas
This time of year must surely lift us The annual joyful event called Christmas Forget this year, this weird election Instead we need sincere reflection A blinking star still lights the way To feeding trough where a baby lays The … Continue reading
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Looking for Restful Sleep
Say a prayer before you sleep. Let His gracious love surround you as, without a care, you drift into sleep. This is your time now to revitalize your mind, body and soul. All the thoughts that directed your words and … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Life, Night, Old Age, Perspective, Prayer, Quiet Time, Relaxation, rest/sleep, Sleeplessness
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Snake Wrapped Around a Staff
A reader of my blog posts asked if a serpent wrapped around a staff in a doctor’s office is related to the ancient healing practice used by Moses for everyone bitten by serpents. “Then the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and … Continue reading
Cross/Crucifix
“The cross is one of the oldest and most universal of all symbols [for Christians]. It is, of course, the perfect symbol of Christ because of his sacrifice upon the cross. In a broader sense, however, the cross has become the … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Atonement, Belief, Bravery, Choices, Christ, Commitment, Courage, Crucifixion, Death, Evil, Faith, Good Friday, Jesus, Letting Go, Materialism, Passion, Pride, Priorities, Spirituality, Suffering, Testimony
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Easter Lilies
Why do Christians use lilies at Easter in their churches and even in their homes? As a minister, every Easter the front of our church held a number of Easter Lily’s in full bloom. They gave off a strong fragrance … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Bible, Church, Crucifixion, Easter, Eternal Life, Eternity, Faith, Good Friday, Heaven, Life, Old Age, Religion, Resurrection, Resurrection of Jesus, Symbols, Trust, Wonder, Word of God, Worry
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Six Pointed Star
The six-pointed star is a symbol seen throughout the world since the beginning of history. It has had different names, depending on what religion or belief system it appears in. In the book “Symbols: Signposts of Devotion,” Dr. Ratha Doyle … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Belief, Bible, Creation, Culture, Faith, Holocaust, Identity, Religion, Religious Heritage, Suffering, Symbols, Uncategorized
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