Category Archives: Fathers

“Fire and Forgiveness” A Mix of a Boy’s Fascination with Fire and Problems That Never Seem to Go Away

Posted on October 2, 2026 by richrockwood

My three volume novel is a story about the struggles of Barry Brown, a Catholic boy’s fascination with candles and other sacred objects causing him many problems. It started when he served his first Mass. He had been excited to … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Anger, Attitude, Challenge, Choices, Faith, Fathers, Fathers and Sons, Forgiveness, Friendship, Grief, Healing, Life, Loss, Parenting, Peer Pressure, Prayer, Reconciliation, Rejection, relationships, Religion, Religious Heritage, Right Standing with God, Self-Worth, Sin, Symbols, Thankfulness, The Past | Tagged Fear, Identity, Renewal, Self Worth, Surrender | Leave a comment

A Father Who Stays

Posted on June 16, 2013 by richrockwood

For over forty years, I carried the weight of unforgiveness for my dad. He had deserted our family when we needed him most. He had not been there for me to show me things I thought males were expected to … Continue reading →

Posted in Disappointment, Family, Father's Day, Fathers, Forgiveness, God, Heavenly Father, Letting Go, Parenting, Peace | Tagged Children, Dad, Fathers, Fathers Day, Forgiveness, Heavenly Father | 4 Comments

If Jesus Were a Contemporary Writer

Posted on May 29, 2013 by richrockwood

While my wife was reading the story of the Prodigal Son to me, I was struck by the powerful dialogue, the structure, and the twist at the end. Granted it was only a parable, the impact was still stunning. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ, Drama, Eternal Life, Family, Father's Day, Fathers, Fathers and Sons, Fiction, Forgiveness, Inspiration, Novel, Parenting, Problem Children, Prodigal Son, Reconciliation, Writing | Tagged Christ, Fathers, Forgiveness, Parenting, Problem Children, Prodigal, Renewal, Sons | Leave a comment

No Rest for the Wicked

Posted on July 14, 2012 by richrockwood

If one regularly watches the news and reads newspapers he or she can begin to think evil is too entrenched for good ever to be victorious. Will the War in Afghanistan ever end? Will terrorists ever lay down their weapons … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Bondage, Country, Creation, Eternity, Faith, Fathers, Forgiveness, Guidance, Peace, Prayer, Quiet Time, relationships, Religion, Repentance, Salvation, Stress, Suffering | Tagged Abiding, Christ, Church, current-events, Fear, Forgiveness, Identity, Perseverance, politics, Prayer, Principles, Quiet Time, Renewal, Stress, Surrender, Trust, Worry | Leave a comment

Reflecting on This Union

Posted on July 4, 2012 by richrockwood

About 200 yards away just across a busy traffic artery there stands a flag pole with a giant American flag raised to the top. The morning blue sky perfectly mats the red, white and blue. Cars scoot easily by at … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation, Faith, Fathers, Guidance, Heaven, Patriotism, Politics, Prayer, Quiet Time, relationships, Service | Tagged Country, current-events, Fear, Identity, Integrity, Liberty, Morals, Principles, Surrender, Trust | Leave a comment

The Blessing of a Father

Posted on June 17, 2012 by richrockwood

Today is Father’s Day in America so many of us are thinking about our earthly father. In church today the minister invited us to think about all the good lessons our fathers taught us. What about those of us who … Continue reading →

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