Tag Archives: Self Worth

The Blessing of a Father

Posted on June 17, 2012 by richrockwood

Today is Father’s Day in America so many of us are thinking about our earthly father.  In church today the minister invited us to think about all the good lessons our fathers taught us.  What about those of us who … Continue reading →

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True Confessions of a Closet Perfectionist

Posted on June 6, 2012 by richrockwood

“For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the … Continue reading →

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The Love of Money is a Sneak

Posted on June 2, 2012 by richrockwood

This verse in my devotions this morning stuck with me:  “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves … Continue reading →

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Moved to Service

Posted on May 31, 2012 by richrockwood

Because of a devastating blow-through in my life in 2006, I could see the humanity of Jesus in my Gospel reading today. “Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. … Continue reading →

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Standing Straight and Tall

Posted on May 30, 2012 by richrockwood

I have some big events to face  today.  One involves a decision worth a lot of money which would place a burden on two other people.  It is stressful to contemplate and I have no peace about it.  The other … Continue reading →

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Who Am I

Posted on April 21, 2012 by richrockwood

Why do I feel it necessary always to compare myself to others.  I believe it goes back to when I was in grade school inWisconsin.  Because our family did not have enough money I could not wear the “in clothes” … Continue reading →

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