Author Archives: Virginia

Inspirational Tattoos on the Heart

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Virginia

Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries in L.A., writes poignantly of Boundless Compassion, Redemption & the ‘Slow work of God’ in his book, Tattoos on the Heart.  Providing powerful snapshots of his ministry among violent Gang Members in Los … Continue reading →

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J.B. Phillips: Exposition on the Beattitudes…

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Virginia

On this 1st Sunday of Lent, here are inspiring words to ponder from the great Scripture scholar, J.B. Phillips… ‘Exposition on the Beattitudes’   Most people think:  Happy are the pushers: for they get on in the world. Happy are the … Continue reading →

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MOVIES: Inspiration & Determination & AKEELAH!!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Virginia

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 58: A Faith Motivator…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Virginia

As an Isaiah groupie I am so grateful to God for this great Prophet of Faith; so often while delving into his writings inspired words jump off the page – (zap!) – straight to my heart. One of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Goethe & New Beginnings…. NOW!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Virginia

photo taken in Soroti, UGANDA

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Ash Wednesday & a Lent Challenge….

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Virginia

Lent is here ALREADY… time to put away those chocolates (while recuperating from Chocolate Hangovers), turn off the TV, hide the coffee beans, sweets & whatever else we’ve decided to Give Up for Lent… My list is the same – … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Canadian Clouds & Roses…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Virginia

After i finished grad school (a few years ago!) my brother & i put 5,000 miles on his car during a driving holiday of the Canadian Maritimes + Newfoundland. After a grand week on Prince Edward Island & a few … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day – it’s Here !!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Virginia

Egads, every year this mush-filled day creeps up on us – WHAM – it’s here.  Time to forage for chocolates & share beautiful roses with those we love (or make a nice meal or special cakes or cookies or whatever  … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Grand Canyon in Winter.. (brrrrr!)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Virginia

My brother & I visited the Grand Canyon a few years ago in February — it was so so SO COLD(!) but so so SO Beautiful… we had a Grand Time all around!!  

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Super Bowl XLVI: Does God care Who wins??

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Virginia

I don’t know…(maybe God is still busy trying to sort out the Rules of Rugby!) Today MILLIONS of Americans will gather glued to their TVs to watch the Big Football Game – the Super Bowl – as the New York … Continue reading →

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