Category Archives: rest

The Documented Life

Posted on February 28, 2022 by mhrockness

Oh the joy of being here (Cornwall) again and then the joy of a fortnight alone crowns it all – it is a gift from God. I have been making some first attempts with my “Brownie” (camera) . . . … Continue reading →

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Atmosphere of God’s Revealing

Posted on January 24, 2014 by mhrockness

“Obedience is the atmosphere of God’s revealing.” There is a catchy little chorus with a disarming message:  “God loves me just the way I am today, but much too much to let me stay that way.”  I rest in the … Continue reading →

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Deep Waters

Posted on July 12, 2013 by mhrockness

“‘I am come into deep waters’ took on a new meaning this morning.  It started with perplexing matters concerning the future.  Then it dawned that shallow waters were a place where you can neither sink nor swim, but in deep … Continue reading →

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Rest for the Soul

Posted on April 19, 2013 by mhrockness

“Oh, the desert is lovely in its restfulness.  The great brooding stillness over and through everything is so full of God.  One does not wonder that He used to take His people out into the wilderness to teach them.”    … Continue reading →

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