Tag Archives: Renewal

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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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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An Oracle Within My Heart

Posted on June 12, 2012 by richrockwood

“An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked…” (Psalm 36:1 NIV) The term “oracle” takes us back to ancient times and temples.  Then an oracle was a person or place which was thought to have wisdom … 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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