Category Archives: Milestones

Baptism

Posted on May 28, 2023 by richrockwood

Water is a symbol of cleansing and purifying. In Christian baptism, water is used to signify a cleansing from sin.  Also, in some denominations, it is a sign of the newness of life for a believer. The use of water … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Bapism, Belief, Bible, Church, Eternal Life, Faith, God, Grace, Milestones, New Covenant, Parenting, Priorities, Providence, Religion, Spirituality, Symbols | Leave a comment

On the Threshold

Posted on February 23, 2017 by richrockwood

Today I toured the Kennedy Space Center and felt a connection to another world famous place having to do with two earlier pioneers of the skies-Orville and Wilbur Wright. My visit to Kitty Hawk happened a number of years ago, … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Adventures, Astronaut, Belief, Choices, Commitment, Courage, Creativity, Diversity, doubt, Humanity, Inspiration, Kennedy Space Center, Learning, Milestones, Perseverance, Space, Space Travel, Work | Leave a comment

Happy? New Year

Posted on December 27, 2016 by richrockwood

We’re here again-on the verge of another new year.  The typical greeting (or is it a wish?) we give each other is “happy new year.” Is that what we all really want?  To be happy, according to the Apple Dictionary … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptability, Adversity, Balance, Bed-ridden, Belief, Contentment, Depression, Despair, Disappointment, Education, Fear, Feelings, Learning, Life, Loss, Milestones, Miracles, New Year, Perseverance, Persistence, Perspective, Questioning, Religion, Self-Discovery, Service, Values, Wisdom, Worry | Leave a comment