Tag Archives: Forgiveness

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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My Soul Longs for the Courts of the Lord

Posted on June 15, 2012 by richrockwood

How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.  (Psalm 84:1-2 NRSV) In his book … 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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Spring Cleaning of the Heart

Posted on June 9, 2012 by richrockwood

I know I have to do it each year, but sometimes I don’t.  I know I should do a more thorough cleaning than normal each Spring to get ready for summer.  Either with open windows or the ac running, the … 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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Launched Toward Heaven

Posted on June 1, 2012 by richrockwood

  “While I kept silence, my body wasted away, through my groaning all day long.” (Psalm 32:3 NRSV) The man had definitely wronged me.  While I nursed my grudge with thoughts of retaliation and maybe even a lawsuit, I was … Continue reading →

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