Category Archives: relationships

The Blessing of a Father

Posted on June 17, 2012 by richrockwood

Today is Father’s Day in America so many of us are thinking about our earthly father. In church today the minister invited us to think about all the good lessons our fathers taught us. What about those of us who … Continue reading →

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The World Has Been Crucified to Me

Posted on June 16, 2012 by richrockwood

My wife and I were reading from Paul’s letter to the Galatians this morning and this phrase struck me as odd: “May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has … 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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Planning for the Unimaginable

Posted on June 5, 2012 by richrockwood

One of my readings this morning reminded me of a thought I had a day or two after my wife died unexpectedly: “When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish.” (Psalm 146:4 … Continue reading →

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