Category Archives: Perseverance

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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Lead Me Lord

Posted on July 16, 2012 by richrockwood

As I get older, I have noticed it is harder to hear what people are saying. Sometimes it takes me longer to understand what is happening around me. This is not unlike the feeling I have experienced when walking around … Continue reading →

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The Courts of the Lord

Posted on July 13, 2012 by richrockwood

In one of my readings for today, I came across these verses: 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing … 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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