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Author Archives: richrockwood
Michelle, Ma Belle
I was browsing through some old Beatles music on the internet and came upon the song “Michelle.” As I listened, I was back in the 1960’s with “Beatlemania.” The term described the hysteria over John, Paul, George and Ringo, “the … Continue reading
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A Glimpse Into (Eternal) Life
While doing the things of my life (routine and worthwhile tasks) I started thinking about Eternity in Heaven. Eternity had no beginning and will have no end. All of time is but a tiny nugget occurring within eternity. What about … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Aging, Attitude, Belief, Bible, Death, Eternal Life, Eternity, Focus, Letting Go, Old Age, Priorities, Resurrection, Spirituality, Time, Uncategorized
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While I Pondered
A Simple Idea Multiplied in My Mind By Waiting on the Lord I am: Surrendering-I give up my expectations and judgmentalism. I let go of the controls and turn the outcome over to the Lord. Trusting God-I admit that God … Continue reading
Posted in Adaptability, Faith, Freedom, love, Meditation, Patience, Peace, Relaxation, Wisdom
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It’s a Test!
Originally posted on Rich Rockwood, Christian Author:
Do you remember dreading tests in school? I was never fond of the cramming method and was always looking for the best way to take a test. One fellow I met suggested…
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Imagine This
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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…
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Holy/Maundy Thursday-New Covenant
Originally posted on Rich Rockwood, Christian Author:
What is Happening: We don’t know anything about what happens earlier in the day other than Jesus is focusing on the Passover Meal (start reading at Matthew 26:17). At some point his disciples come…
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A Second-Second Chance
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A Gust of Grace: blew through my life when I was in the US Army. I was in during the height of the Vietnam War (1967-1970). I had finished basic training at Fort…
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Prayer: It’s Just Telling Him What’s Going On
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The two men were desperate. They couldn’t see, but they could hear. A multitude was passing by. Who are they? What’s going on? Jesus is passing by. Jesus of Nazareth…the healer. They started…
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Getting Past the Fear of Computers
Living in the Past What was it like to live through the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy’s Assassination and other historic events. It might be of interest to learn how things were done in the past as a curiosity. Descriptions of … Continue reading
Posted in Accomplishments, Adaptability, Attitude, Commitment, Computer, Memory, Persistence, Purchases, Stress, Tasks, The Past, Wisdom, Work, Worry
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This Present Moment
General Observations on Life: Observations on life and suggestions for a Happy Life. The advantages of forgiveness, thankfulness. The ability of family relationships to produce lasting pleasure versus the short pleasures of instant gratification. When I was quite young, … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Adaptability, Adventures, Aging, Appearance, Appreciation, Belief, Charity, Choices, Communication, Contentment, cool, Courage, Economy, Enjoyment, Faith, Fear, Feelings, Freedom, Grief, Happiness, Humanity, Humor, Imagination, Independence, Inspiration, Laughter, Learning, Letting Go, Loss, Orderliness, Passion, Principles, Reality
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