Tag Archives: compassion

Speaking Words of Grace

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Virginia

Words. Words. Words. More words, less words – the dilemma of the day. The other day this challenge in a daily devotional jumped off the page into my heart: “You have the chance to extend the grace of God through … Continue reading →

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#GoodFriday: Drawing Closer to the Cross

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Virginia

On Good Friday Jesus is rejected, beaten, mocked, whipped, and scourged. After carrying a heavy cross, nails pierce His hands and His feet. There He hangs on the cross, suffering for you and me; suffering for us and all humanity. … Continue reading →

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Touching the Wounds of Christ

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Virginia

On this first Friday of Lent, here’s a thought to consider: are we opening our hearts and lives to touch the wounds of Christ? What wounds His heart? “‘Thomas, put your finger in My hands. Put it in My side. … Continue reading →

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CONVERTED TO COMPASSION

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Virginia

This morning a phrase caught my attention: “…and he was converted to compassion.”  The text referred to Saint Francis of Assisi, who left all his wealth to love on the lepers of his day, but what about us today? There’s … Continue reading →

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snapshot & whatnot: an elephant, good grief!

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Virginia

THE SNAPSHOT… …an Elephant @ Samburu National Reserve, Kenya… (photo: VLW) …& WHATNOT In Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant’s book, “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience & Finding Joy,” the second chapter is entitled Kicking the Elephant Out of the … Continue reading →

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… a prayer for compassion…

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Virginia

It’s very late on this Lenten Monday, so here are two short verses for our minds and hearts to munch on … “In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine … Continue reading →

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snow… snow… snow…

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Virginia

Last night (& well into the morning) Williamsburg was treated (again) to snow, 8 inches of it (last week students missed a whole week of school for 7 inches.)  Northerners think we southerners are snow wimps & wimpettes, but our … Continue reading →

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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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