Tag Archives: Prayer

Do I Really Understand These Cliches I Use

Posted on June 28, 2012 by richrockwood

I once heard someone say “If you can’t explain your salvation, there’s a good chance you don’t really understand it.  One of my pet peeves about Christians is our use of cliches.  So one of my missions in writing is … Continue reading →

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Getting Stronger in My Faith

Posted on June 27, 2012 by richrockwood

Today I have another faith challenge.  I have to visit a building and go to the third floor.  To get there I have to take an elevator. Yes, I am claustrophobic and so taking this elevator becomes a matter of … Continue reading →

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Out of the Depths I Cry to You, O Lord

Posted on June 14, 2012 by richrockwood

Try to imagine you are the one who wrote these words: Psalm 130 NRSV 1   Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. 2       Lord, hear my voice!      Let your ears be attentive           to the voice of my supplications! It … Continue reading →

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