Category Archives: Religion

Heaven-Breathed Freshness

Posted on May 29, 2012 by richrockwood

Today my wife and I sat out on the deck for our morning devotions.  It is so handy to be able to get outside from our dining room.  There in the beauty of freshly leafed trees dripping with last night’s … Continue reading →

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Surrender It!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by richrockwood

This post really is a follow up to my previous one about Jury Duty. The night before last I was driving the Thruway in the northwestern corner of New York State.  I was on my way back to Saugerties where … Continue reading →

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Summoned for Jury Duty

Posted on March 19, 2012 by richrockwood

I received my notice several months ago.  Unless I had a very good excuse (eg sickness or old age), I was to report for Jury Duty on March 19, 2012. At first I became nervous about this.  I have claustrophobia … Continue reading →

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Imagine This

Posted on March 4, 2012 by richrockwood

It seems like I have always lived in this dark, smelly cell. I cannot remember when this day began.  A memory of Passover with my men flickers for a few moments and puts itself out. The door clangs open.  Two … Continue reading →

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Connections

Posted on March 2, 2012 by richrockwood

Regardless of how I feel, I am connected.  I am connected visually to those who see me at any given moment in time.  I am connected by line of sight to everything I can see outside my windows.  I am … Continue reading →

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One Mind

Posted on March 2, 2012 by richrockwood

Can anyone tell me why there is so many different opinions all around the earth? There are splits within the throng of believers in God.   Some have put others to death who believe in the same God.  They believe religion … Continue reading →

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