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Mahatma Gandhi (wise words from…)
“If we are to reach real peace in this world and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with children; and if they will grow up in their natural innocence, we … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy Issues, Lent, Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Gandhi quotes, Human Rights, India, Mahatma Gandhi, peace quotes, Quotes, quotes about change, Rajasthan, spirituality, wikiquotes
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…a prayer from ‘Virginia The Crab’
…feeling a Bit Grumpy this morning, this old entry from an overseas journal (& a much younger Virginia) made my heart smile (a little; getting over the Grumps is hard, even in beautiful Williamsburg! : ) Bethlehem, December 18, 1994 … Continue reading
…a prayer for friday in Lent (from Charles Spurgeon)
“Lord, help me to glorify You; I am poor, help me to glorify You by contentment; I am sick, help me to give You honour by patience; I have talents, help me to extol You by spending them for You; … Continue reading
Judy Bailey: Music spinning Upside Down!
Inspiring music, inspiring words… & an incredibly inspiring musician who globetrotts the world lifting spirits, sharing her songs with bands in jam-packed venues and on the ground with children in Africa, guitar in hand. Judy Bailey started performing Gospel music … Continue reading
Wednesday Photographs: Niagara Falls (& a little Inspiration)
Inspiration from Isaiah (more Favorite Verses!!) “But now thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are … Continue reading
The Closer: Inspiration (between murders) on TV!
More than just Inspirational Appreciation of Brenda’s hot husband Fritz & dreamy Sgt. Gabriel in each episode, The Closer can most certainly be considered Inspirational TV. As Atlanta transplant Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick) struggles to adapt to … Continue reading
Inspirational Tattoos on the Heart
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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Tagged compassion, eyes of jesus christ, Father Gregory Boyle, Gangs of L.A., Homeboy Industries, inspirational books, jesuit ministries, Jesus Christ, jesus on the cross, paradigm shift, redemption, S.J., slow work of God, Tattoos on the Heart, the jesuits, violent gang members
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J.B. Phillips: Exposition on the Beattitudes…
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
MOVIES: Inspiration & Determination & AKEELAH!!
“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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