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The Gift of a Letter

Posted on May 31, 2022 by mhrockness

“Dar Naama, El Biar Algiers Jan. 6. 1928 My dearest Sibyl Thanks for your dear letter – & now the day after came the notice of a parcel – up has come the most beautiful surprise of the white coat … Continue reading →

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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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SHINE!

Posted on December 30, 2021 by mhrockness

“Our meeting place with God, and our beholding His glory, lies not in our going up to Him, but in His coming down to us in the person of Jesus Christ our Lord. “God who commanded the light to shine … Continue reading →

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Remembering. . .

Posted on November 25, 2020 by mhrockness

All these things are so wonderful to watch – all the more wonderful from the watching being from a quiet room full of flowers, instead of from the din and dust of the battlefield, good though that was when God … Continue reading →

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The Glory of Work

Posted on September 1, 2019 by mhrockness

Should Jesus tarry our works will follow us.  God may use, by reason of the wonderful solidarity of His Church, the things that He has wrought in us for the blessing of souls unknown to us. . . .  God … Continue reading →

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Finishing Strong

Posted on November 16, 2018 by mhrockness

It is a very solemn thing to realize that the physical, as well as the spiritual, life depends on that channel to the Upper Springs being kept clear for the quickening of the mortal body by the Spirit that dwelleth in … Continue reading →

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New Publication! “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus: A Story & a Song”

Posted on September 21, 2018 by mhrockness

I am pleased to announce the release of a new publication, “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus: A Story and a Song,” which is now available on Amazon!  Kimberly Wood, Communication Coordinator for “Lilias Trotter Legacy,” relates the BACKSTORY of how … Continue reading →

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A Neighborhood Tea Party: Goodwill, Gratitude, and Good-bye

Posted on June 22, 2018 by mhrockness

For decades, Evelyn Bence has encouraged and advised me in my publishing pursuits. I’m happy to introduce her as my first guest blogger, with this delightful essay. Her hospitality to North African neighbors reminds me of Lilias in a bygone … Continue reading →

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“Tell ’em about the Dream!”

Posted on May 30, 2018 by mhrockness

      “You do not test the resources of God till you try the impossible.”*  Let us give ourselves up to believe for this new thing on the earth.  Let us dare to test God’s resources on it.  Let … Continue reading →

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The Glory of the Ordinary

Posted on January 31, 2018 by mhrockness

Such a day of small things, still, but on God’s terms, and that is enough.   1 January 1902 The last day of January and only now am I penning my new year thoughts.  I love a new year, ripe with … Continue reading →

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