Category Archives: Right Standing with God

“Fire and Forgiveness” A Mix of a Boy’s Fascination with Fire and Problems That Never Seem to Go Away

Posted on October 2, 2026 by richrockwood

My three volume novel is a story about the struggles of Barry Brown, a Catholic boy’s fascination with candles and other sacred objects causing him many problems. It started when he served his first Mass. He had been excited to … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog from Dave Reichert

Posted on August 31, 2025 by richrockwood

Dave was a young Christian who witnessed the Gospel to me in a way that made sense and met me where I was in my life. Rather than telling me I needed to get my life together, Dave said the … Continue reading →

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