Tag Archives: Art

Clay Pots: Masterpieces of Divine Art

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Virginia

“Promise me you’ll never forget that you aren’t an accident or an incident… you are a gift to the world, a divine work of art, signed by God.” Max Lucado The other day I had a bit of a revelation. … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: The Potter’s Divine Artistry

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Virginia

“Yet, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and You are our Potter; we are all the work of Your hand.” (Isaiah 64:8) “It is not you who shape God; it is God who shapes you… If … Continue reading →

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Wind, Waves and Light: Art in Motion

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Virginia

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.” ~ J. R. R. Tolkien On a sunny, windy day my brother Dwight and I zoomed up to visit the Wind, Waves and Light … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Being Alive (PERSPECTIVE!)

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Virginia

It’s Wednesday! Since midweek misery is all too often something that must be overcome, here’s a reminder from one of my favorite authors about Perspective. “I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, but through it all I still know … Continue reading →

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Snapshot & Whatnot: Art! ART! Art! ART!

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia has been away from the blogsophere the last few days, but she will be back before too long (sometime next week?) Until then, here’s a picture taken last week while traipsing around Danville, Kentucky, after enjoying tea+treats @The HUB … Continue reading →

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Prickly Pear Poetry

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Virginia

T.S. Eliot’s The Hollow Men has been one of my favorite poems since high school (along with Langston Hughes’ Harlem – What happens to a dream deferred?) Today here are prickly pear bits from T.S. Eliot’s poetry to contemplate… Shape … Continue reading →

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A Picture of Good Friday Love

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Virginia

Years ago while visiting South Africa I found a picture of the Crucifixion that touched my heart, instantly. With pride of place it now hangs on my wall here where I see it every day. Created by South African artist … Continue reading →

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#Advent – Waiting and Wonder

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Virginia

On this Second Sunday of Advent, Virginia is contemplating waiting and wonder (being open to wonder while waiting for something?) “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” Greek proverb “Teach us to wait, as we hang in the balance of the … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Colorful Journey(s)

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Virginia

Traipsing around Venice with friends on a cold November day (during an unforgettable trip to Italy) we took a boat out to the fishing island of Burano. On a dreary day this island lifted droopy spirits as everywhere we looked … Continue reading →

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#LENT: Being Still (vs. frenetic)

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Virginia

So much clamors for our time and attention all day long (and at nighttime, too.) Responsibilities tug at us from all sides while distractions deluge us thru social media as we constantly ‘check in.’ During Lent it’s a time to … Continue reading →

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