Tag Archives: Surrender

God’s Plan Will Carry On After Us

Posted on July 24, 2012 by richrockwood

As I read the words which follow, I had an interesting thought: Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear or be dismayed; take all the fighting men with you, and go up now to Ai.  (Joshua 8:1a NRSV) … Continue reading →

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Deeply Grieved…Even Unto Death

Posted on July 23, 2012 by richrockwood

According to the account, the man told his companions exactly what he was feeling:  “Then he said to them, “I am deeply grieved, even to death”  (Matt 26:38 NRSV) It is hard to imagine that Jesus of Nazareth, whom we … Continue reading →

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Surrounded By Faithfulness

Posted on July 18, 2012 by richrockwood

“O LORD God of hosts, who is as mighty as you, O LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you.”  (Psalm 89:8 NRSV) Think of it.  God is surrounded by His faithfulness.  What is faithfulness?  Faithfulness is the quality of loyalty or steadfastness.  … Continue reading →

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Everyone’s Got Talent

Posted on July 17, 2012 by richrockwood

NBC has a provided a show for gifted people.  It’s called “America’s Got Talent.”  According to Wikipedia this show is part of the British “Got Talent” Franchise.  “It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other … Continue reading →

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Lead Me Lord

Posted on July 16, 2012 by richrockwood

As I get older, I have noticed it is harder to hear what people are saying.  Sometimes it takes me longer to understand what is happening around me. This is not unlike the feeling I have experienced when walking around … Continue reading →

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No Rest for the Wicked

Posted on July 14, 2012 by richrockwood

If one regularly watches the news and reads newspapers he or she can begin to think evil is too entrenched for good ever to be victorious.   Will the War in Afghanistan ever end?  Will terrorists ever lay down their weapons … Continue reading →

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The Courts of the Lord

Posted on July 13, 2012 by richrockwood

In one of my readings for today, I came across these verses: 1   How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! 2   My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on This Union

Posted on July 4, 2012 by richrockwood

About 200 yards away just across a busy traffic artery there stands a flag pole with a giant American flag raised to the top.   The morning blue sky perfectly mats the red, white and blue.  Cars scoot easily by at … Continue reading →

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Doing the Will of The Parent

Posted on July 3, 2012 by richrockwood

When I was a teenager I had difficulty following my mother’s instructions.  I thought her ways old-fashioned and I knew better, cooler ways of doing things.  There was a stubborn streak in me then and the bad news is it’s … Continue reading →

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Prayer: It’s Just Telling Him What’s Going On

Posted on June 29, 2012 by richrockwood

The two men were desperate.  They couldn’t see, but they could hear.  A multitude was passing by.  Who are they?  What’s going on? Jesus is passing by.  Jesus of Nazareth…the healer.   They started screaming “Lord, have mercy on us, Son … Continue reading →

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