Category Archives: Perfectionism

Have Some Fun…Lighten Up!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by richrockwood

I don’t think I’ve ever thought about it this way. Here’s the scene: “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (Matthew 18:1 NRSV). Maybe it was idle chatter, … Continue reading →

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My Soul Longs for the Courts of the Lord

Posted on June 15, 2012 by richrockwood

How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. (Psalm 84:1-2 NRSV) In his book … Continue reading →

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The Only Thing that Counts is Faith Working Through Love

Posted on June 13, 2012 by richrockwood

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith working through love. (Galatians 5:6 NRSV) I have had pride over some of my accomplishments in the past. I was in the … Continue reading →

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An Oracle Within My Heart

Posted on June 12, 2012 by richrockwood

“An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked…” (Psalm 36:1 NIV) The term “oracle” takes us back to ancient times and temples. Then an oracle was a person or place which was thought to have wisdom … Continue reading →

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My Life is Passing Like a Shadow

Posted on June 10, 2012 by richrockwood

“For who knows what is good for mortals while they live the few days of their vain life, which they pass like a shadow? For who can tell them what will be after them under the sun?” Ecclesiastes 6:12 (NRSV) … Continue reading →

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True Confessions of a Closet Perfectionist

Posted on June 6, 2012 by richrockwood

“For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the … Continue reading →

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