Category Archives: Lent

Irrigating Hearts with Hope

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Virginia

On this cold dreary Lenten Monday, here’s something to contemplate. As we pass through the wounded paths of our lives, we often leave pieces of brokenness strewn around the most difficult junctures. We can let bitterness turn those broken bits … Continue reading →

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Transfiguring Transformative Love

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Virginia

On this second Sunday of Lent our Gospel reading recounts the Transfiguration of Jesus (Mark 9:2-10) when Peter, James and John beheld the glory of the Lord. Traditionally this took place on Mount Tabor. Mount Tabor (Galilee, Israel) As Jesus … Continue reading →

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TIME…Time…TIME…Time…TIME

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Virginia

Today Virginia is out of time (LoL!) so here’s a previously shared (still relevant) post… Out with the old, in with the new.  Sure, we’re supposed to do that @ New Year’s, but Lent is a time to get rid … Continue reading →

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Cloudy Day Son-Shine

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Virginia

A quickie quote for us to mind-munch on this cloudy Lenten Friday… “I cannot feel That all is well, when darkening clouds conceal The shining sun; But then, I know He lives and loves; and say, since it is so, … Continue reading →

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Just as I am: R.I.P. Billy Graham

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Virginia

Billy Graham passed yesterday at the age of 99. With the support of his beloved wife, Ruth, he ministered as an evangelist to countless thousands all around the world. While he’d be the first to admit he wasn’t perfect, he … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Thorny Roses

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Virginia

SNAPSHOT: A rose in Kosovo (circa 1999) & WHATNOT… “Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.” Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr Isn’t that like our lives, like our faith? Sometimes there’s hard spiky … Continue reading →

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Our Father: A Prayer for Daily Help

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Virginia

Today’s Gospel reading from Matthew 6:7-15 encompasses what we call the Lord’s Prayer, how Jesus taught His disciples (& us) to pray. Sometimes we say this prayer so quickly the words barely register, but if we slow down it can … Continue reading →

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High-Flying Courage : )

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Virginia

The past week my brother & I have been getting lots of virtual exercise as armchair kibitzers cheering on athletes from all over the globe competing at the Winter Olympics in South Korea. (How ’bout those dashingly domineering Norwegians!?!) After … Continue reading →

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A Prayer: Too Many Things

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Virginia

Sorting through old files, I found this prayer letter from my time in Tanzania. May it bless any & all of us today overwhelmed with ‘too many things.’ Dear God: Too many things overwhelm me: too many goals to accomplish, … Continue reading →

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A Song for Saturday

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Virginia

As Lent jumped us a bit this year (with Ash Wednesday on Valentine’s Day), Virginia was still on the fence about doing another post-a-day Lent gig. Posted somethings the last 3 days to keep her options open, ‘ya know? But, … Continue reading →

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