Category Archives: Focus

Anchor Symbol

Posted on April 21, 2023 by richrockwood

According to Apple’s Dictionary, an anchor “is a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom..  It can also be “a person or thing that provides stability or confidence in … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse Into (Eternal) Life

Posted on June 6, 2017 by richrockwood

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 →

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At The Gym

Posted on January 4, 2017 by richrockwood

Men and women have dragged themselves out of bed to this place to exercise.   Obviously they believe in the benefits to their minds and bodies, but for some it goes beyond that.  For some it is the path to … Continue reading →

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The Road Less Desired

Posted on November 25, 2016 by richrockwood

If I could have before me the path I took at age 40 or an alternative, which would I take? I now have walked the path I’m on for thirty years, so I am somewhat familiar with it. Imagining another … Continue reading →

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It’s a Test!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by richrockwood

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 having a drink beforehand because it helped … Continue reading →

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Spy Wednesday or Holy Wednesday

Posted on March 27, 2013 by richrockwood

What is Happening  On Wednesday Jesus remains in Bethany.  According to Wikipedia “Bethany has traditionally been identified with the present-day West Bank city of al-Eizariya (Arabic (العيزرية), meaning “Place of Lazarus”), site of the reputed Tomb of Lazarus, located about … Continue reading →

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Teaching in the Temple

Posted on March 26, 2013 by richrockwood

What’s happening:  It’s Tuesday and Jesus has returned to the Temple.  This seems to occupy so much of His focus so far this week.  He looked at it on Sunday and cleansed it yesterday.  Now He is sitting in it … Continue reading →

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Cultural Differences

Posted on March 16, 2013 by richrockwood

Part of a daily devotional series at Words of Hope (https://woh.org/word/devotionals/2013/03/16) looking at how people in the Bible handled tough situations: Read Matthew 8:5-13 What made this man think that a Jewish rabbi—reported to have miraculous powers—would help him? He … Continue reading →

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Disaster on the Horizon

Posted on March 15, 2013 by richrockwood

Part of a daily devotional series at Words of Hope (https://woh.org/word/devotionals/2013/03/15) looking at how people in the Bible handled tough situations: Read Habakkuk 3:16-19 Being blind-sided means getting hit by something bad you didn’t see coming. But what if you … Continue reading →

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Homeland in Ruins

Posted on March 14, 2013 by richrockwood

Part of a daily devotional series at Words of Hope (https://woh.org/word/devotionals/2013/03/14) looking at how people in the Bible handled tough situations: Read Nehemiah 2:1-20 The closest I have come to a natural disaster was in Mississippi, six months after Hurricane … Continue reading →

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