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Dealing with Loss At Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2016 by richrockwood

Originally posted on Rich Rockwood, Christian Author:
Experience as a Flashlight:  The woman was beside herself with grief.  It was only a few months since her husband had died.  She was not looking forward to Christmas.  How could she deal…

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Reflecting On This Union

Posted on November 26, 2016 by richrockwood

A writing from an earlier time: About 200 yards away just across a busy traffic artery stands a flag pole with a giant American flag raised to the top.   The morning blue sky perfectly mats the red, white and … Continue reading →

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The Proofreader and the Cover Illustrator Contacted Me

Posted on April 22, 2016 by richrockwood

It was a good feeling today hearing back from the proofreader who has completed six chapters and wanted feedback on her work so far.  I was very pleased and also noticed a couple of mistakes which were probably mine.  Getting … Continue reading →

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My Second Book

Posted on April 21, 2016 by richrockwood

I am now working with a proofreader and a cover artist for my second book “The Hungry Pit.” Continue reading →

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How Do You Set Up a Household?

Posted on May 27, 2013 by richrockwood

I have been asking myself this question lately, because my home feels comfortably set up.  Next month I will be married three years to Cindy.  Let me see if I can recall the steps involved in our setting up this … Continue reading →

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A Crippling Loss of Confidence

Posted on March 10, 2013 by richrockwood

A series of my articles published  in the the Words of Hope devotional looks at how people in the Bible faced and overcame some of life’s greatest difficulties.  Today’s article deals with feelings we all have from time to time:  … Continue reading →

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A Dust Covered Promise

Posted on March 9, 2013 by richrockwood

A series of my articles published  in the the Words of Hope devotional starts today at this link: https://woh.org/word/devotionals/2013/03/09 .  It looks at how people in the Bible faced and overcame some of life’s greatest difficulties.  The first article is entitled … Continue reading →

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Drawing Jazz and Faith

Posted on March 6, 2013 by richrockwood

Many years ago my late wife and I visited Justin’s in Albany which features world class jazz musicians.  It soon became a favorite place of ours with cool jazz and hot Cajun food.  It consists of two rooms, one where … Continue reading →

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Taking a Breather

Posted on February 8, 2013 by richrockwood

I will be away on vacation for the next week learning more about trusting God as I try something brand new.  My wife and I are taking a cruise, visiting Mayan ruins, swimming with sting rays and other exotic things.  … Continue reading →

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To Grandmother’s House We Go

Posted on December 12, 2012 by richrockwood

Living in the Past:  Back when I was growing up, it was always a treat to go to grandmother’s house.  One of my earliest memories of her is being in a park somewhere together feeding bread crumbs to ducks.  It was … Continue reading →

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