Tag Archives: Jesus

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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“It’s Just Not Fair”

Posted on April 14, 2025 by richrockwood

      How many of us, having suffered for something we didn’t do or subjected to a gross mistreatment we didn’t deserve, have ever said “It’s just not fair?” I confess that I have thought or said it more … Continue reading →

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The Right Kind of Faith Makes Life Easier

Posted on February 11, 2025 by richrockwood

I have been walking the road of faith since May of 1977. Prior to that, I was walking a road which I thought was faith, but actually was quite off the mark. Growing up in church, I accepted its set … Continue reading →

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Living the Ideal in the Real World

Posted on January 8, 2025 by richrockwood

In my life, there has been one large, painful lesson to learn. A problem appears when something in life affects me in a manner that does not match my ideal. Starting at an early age, I was taught to be … Continue reading →

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Alive Again!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by richrockwood

What is happening:  the followers of Jesus are taking in this startling reality.  He is alive!  He is back with them!  They can see Him!  He is eating with them!  He is alive. Ironically, I was unable to finish the … Continue reading →

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