Category Archives: Sunday-ish Reflections

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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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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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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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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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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OUR FATHER: A Prayer for Daily Help!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Virginia

We say the Lord’s Prayer so often that sometimes the words barely register, but years ago I started using this prayer as a ‘grid’ from which to pray (seemed like a good idea as Jesus did say ‘In this manner, … Continue reading →

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Elijah & Faith (the Buckets of Water kind!!!)

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Virginia

I know it’s the last Sunday of Advent & we should be thinking Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus,  shepherds & the whole Christmas gang (+ Angels + ) but it’s also near the end of the year & those end-of-the-year blues … Continue reading →

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Part 2 – Instead of having the Cranks, give THANKS!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Virginia

instead of having The Cranks, giving thanks for 6 YEARS hanging out with the Savvy Saints in Williamsburg, Virginia (vs. the rest of the exciting globe…)  Did i mention that Willsb is a small town? That i am over 40? … Continue reading →

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Instead of having The Cranks, give THANKS! (Part 1)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Virginia

Sunday i woke up ALL OVER sore after Saturday’s major ‘switch around’ house project.  Stepping gingerly to the floor, soreness morphed into full-blown PAIN (zzzzz -NECK!); almost simultaneously a bad case of The Cranks pain-planked in (or Grump-Generator manufactured the … Continue reading →

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Sunday tinklings: Life & Dreams (a poem by Virginia)

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Virginia

LIFE & DREAMS What have I done with the life I’ve had, What am I doing with the life I have…? What have you done with the life you’ve had, What are you doing with the life you have…?     … Continue reading →

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