Author Archives: Richard Guzman

Psalm 103: Transience and Compassion

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Richard Guzman

I believe Psalm 103 makes this crucial connection: our souls Praise the Lord because He knows we are like flowers. God has compassion on us because we will not last—we blow in the wind and are gone—and this transience is, paradoxically, profoundly bitter … Continue reading →

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What the Widow’s Mite Adds Up To

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Richard Guzman

Friday, early morning, the day after Thanksgiving 2015, we lost our closest friend, Deanna Petersohn, to an aggressive cancer.  Less than three months passed between her diagnosis and her death.  She was only 60.  A quick and outrageous wit, extraordinary loyalty, … Continue reading →

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Kevin Andrew Prchal – Make Me A Believer

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Richard Guzman

The VIDEO below shows Kevin Andrew Prchal singing “Make Me A Believer” at a Spring 2015 TEDx event at North Central College. Introduced by Rick Guzman as a “Socially conscious singer with a captivating sound,” Kevin performs with one of … Continue reading →

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