Category Archives: Nature

Peer Pressure Made Me Do It

Posted on August 9, 2012 by richrockwood

As soon as Gideon died, the Israelites relapsed and prostituted themselves with the Baals, making Baal-berith their god. The Israelites did not remember the LORD their God, who had rescued them from the hand of all their enemies on every … Continue reading →

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God is Praised to the Ends of the Earth

Posted on July 25, 2012 by richrockwood

As I read the verse below I was struck by the idea that God is known and praised all over the earth. “Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth.” (Psalm 48:10 NRSV) That … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan Will Carry On After Us

Posted on July 24, 2012 by richrockwood

As I read the words which follow, I had an interesting thought: Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear or be dismayed; take all the fighting men with you, and go up now to Ai. (Joshua 8:1a NRSV) … Continue reading →

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Everyone’s Got Talent

Posted on July 17, 2012 by richrockwood

NBC has a provided a show for gifted people. It’s called “America’s Got Talent.” According to Wikipedia this show is part of the British “Got Talent” Franchise. “It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other … Continue reading →

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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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The Love of God All Around Us

Posted on June 23, 2012 by richrockwood

My wife and I read these words as we sat near our open deck door on this refreshing and gorgeous summer morning Psalm 104 NRSV 10 You make springs gush forth in the valleys; they flow between the hills, 11 giving drink … Continue reading →

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