Category Archives: Fear

Get Going

Posted on July 11, 2012 by richrockwood

Last night at a meeting for writers, we were all encouraged to let our passion for writing move us forward.  That’s an easy thing to agree to do while “up” there with all the other writers.  Today I have to … Continue reading →

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When I Am Afraid I Will Trust in You

Posted on June 30, 2012 by richrockwood

“O Most High, when I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”(Psalm 56:3 NRSV) My experience with the elevator on Wednesday showed me my faith is shaky.  When I stepped in the first elevator, the button I pushed did … Continue reading →

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Prayer: It’s Just Telling Him What’s Going On

Posted on June 29, 2012 by richrockwood

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 screaming “Lord, have mercy on us, Son … Continue reading →

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Getting Stronger in My Faith

Posted on June 27, 2012 by richrockwood

Today I have another faith challenge.  I have to visit a building and go to the third floor.  To get there I have to take an elevator. Yes, I am claustrophobic and so taking this elevator becomes a matter of … Continue reading →

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