Category Archives: ministry

Passion for Giving

Posted on August 9, 2014 by mhrockness

“There lies before us a beautiful possible life – one that shall have a passion for giving that shall be poured forth to God – spent out for man. . .”   Parables of the Cross Giving.  Gifts – given … Continue reading →

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Seed Sowing

Posted on September 13, 2013 by mhrockness

“. . . & so the seed scatters, & we know not which shall prosper, like the seed sowing that is going on before our eyes on every hillside.”   Journal 1894 Seed.  November 20, 1894.  Lilias and her colleague, Blanche … Continue reading →

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Glimmer of Light

Posted on August 2, 2013 by mhrockness

“In the garden there is an African ‘soldanella’ – not a real soldanella – only an African version of the same truth of the wonders that God can do in secret.  A garden border of a kind of thick matted grass, a … Continue reading →

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Day of Small Things

Posted on June 14, 2013 by mhrockness

“Such a day of small things still, but on God’s time, & and that is enough:  size as well as time & space count nothing with Him.”              1 January 1902 A day of small … Continue reading →

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He Who Inhabits Eternity

Posted on March 8, 2013 by mhrockness

We have to do with One who ‘inhabiteth eternity’ and works in its infinite leisure. Some years ago, when a new railway cutting was made in East Norfolk, you could trace it through the next summer, winding like a blood-red … Continue reading →

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