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All That Gray Hair
Experience as a Flashlight: I stared at the man in the motel lobby who was talking to some other people. He was balding and his face had moles, lines, and bumps. I saw him however as a young man. Underneath … Continue reading
Refinements and Focus
After some soul searching, the author has decided to provide a consistent focus to this blog. In the past it has been his practice to write on a variety of topics while practicing his writing skills. While this may have … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Courage, Fear, Fun, Imagination, Laughter, mercy, Nature, Peace, Perseverance, Perspective, relationships, Service, Stress, Uncategorized, Worry, Writing
Tagged Aging, Identity, Perseverance, Renewal, Self Worth, Stress, Trust, Worry
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Changes Are Coming
Up until now, this blog has mostly been bite sized thoughts generated from my morning devotions. I believe I can do better. There is much I am learning and much I need to share with others. I am two months … Continue reading
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Book Review of “Memory Theft”
Local newspaper gives favorable review to “Memory Theft” Grieving man faces threats to his past in novel by local author Anyone who would like to find out more may do so at http://www.richrockwood.com.
Posted in eReading, Faith, Forgiveness, Gambling, Grief, love, Perseverance, relationships, Stress, Uncategorized
Tagged Extortion, Fear, Forgiveness, Grief, Perseverance, Self Worth, Suffering, Trust, Worry
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I Will Awake the Dawn
As I read Psalm 57 today, I recognized this line from a song we sing at church: “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.” (Psalm 57:5 NRSV). It’s a song that gets … Continue reading
Posted in Bondage, Claustrophobia, Courage, Eternity, Faith, Faithfulness, Fear, Grief, Habitual Sin, Meditation, Night, Perseverance, Perspective, Praise, Prayer, Quiet Time, Sleeplessness, Stress, Suffering, Trust, Uncategorized, Worry
Tagged Abiding, Aging, Claustrophobia, current-events, Fear, Identity, Integrity, Loss, Perseverance, Prayer, Quiet Time, Renewal, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Worry, Worship
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Where Am I Going?
14Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid because I know where I have come from and where I am going, but you do not know where I come from or where I am … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Eternity, Faith, Fear, Guidance, Heaven, love, Love of Money, Materialism, Perseverance, Quiet Time, Salvation, Sleeplessness, Trust, Uncategorized
Tagged Abiding, After Life, Christ, Fear, Perseverance, Trust, Worry
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A Lengthening Shadow
As my mouth was speaking these words to my wife in our devotions, my heart scanned memory for a time this was true for me: “After they called in the apostles and had them flogged, they ordered them not to … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Courage, Creation, Eternity, Faith, Faithfulness, Fear, Guidance, Heaven, Meditation, mercy, Peace, Perseverance, relationships, Religion, Repentance, Salvation, Service, Trust, Uncategorized, Wisdom, Worry
Tagged Abiding, Aging, Christ, Church, Fear, Forgiveness, Identity, Integrity, Perseverance, Prayer, Principles, Quiet Time, Renewal, Self Worth, Stress, Suffering, Trust, Worry, Worship
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The Lord’s Compassion is Over All He Has Made
“The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.” (Psalm 145:9 NRSV) What a tender picture these words convey. The Creator extends his arms of compassion over all: men, women, children, pets, … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Creation, Eternity, Faith, Faithfulness, Fear, Forgiveness, Grief, Guidance, Heaven, Laughter, Meditation, mercy, Night, Peace, Perseverance, Quiet Time, relationships, Suffering, Trust, Uncategorized, Worry
Tagged Abiding, Aging, Children, Christ, Fear, Forgiveness, Grief, Identity, Loss, Perseverance, Quiet Time, Renewal, Self Worth, Stress, Suffering, Surrender, Trust, Worry, Worship
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God is Praised to the Ends of the Earth
As I read the verse below I was struck by the idea that God is known and praised all over the earth. “Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth.” (Psalm 48:10 NRSV) That … Continue reading
Posted in Creation, Faith, Faithfulness, Heaven, Laughter, Meditation, Nature, Perspective, Praise, Quiet Time, Stress, Suffering, Trust, Uncategorized, Weather
Tagged current-events, Fear, Forgiveness, Grief, Identity, Liberty, Perseverance, Prayer, Quiet Time, Renewal, Surrender, Trust, Worry
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God’s Plan Will Carry On After Us
As I read the words which follow, I had an interesting thought: Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear or be dismayed; take all the fighting men with you, and go up now to Ai. (Joshua 8:1a NRSV) … Continue reading
Posted in Eternity, Faith, Faithfulness, Fun, Laughter, Nature, Peace, Perfectionism, Perspective, Quiet Time, Sleeplessness, Stress, Trust, Uncategorized, Wisdom, Worry
Tagged Abiding, Aging, Children, Church, Comparison, current-events, Fear, Identity, Liberty, Quiet Time, Renewal, Self Worth, Stress, Surrender, Trust, Worry, Worship
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