Tag Archives: Courage

Roses in the Rubble (How to Find…)

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

As June winds down blogger Virginia is getting ready for a celebration: Roses in the Rubble turns 8 on 30th June. Can’t believe it’s been 8 years of blogging! To honor the occasion, here is the original post (set up … Continue reading →

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Scattering Seeds (quickie quote!)

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

Quickie quote today also presents a challenge –  do we have courage to continue scattering seeds of hope even when the wind gets fierce? ”I must set my face to the wind & scatter my handful of seeds. It is … Continue reading →

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#Easter: Holy Saturday (betwixt & between) Faith

Posted on April 20, 2019 by

On Holy Saturday we are betwixt & between the crucifixion and the resurrection, waiting for Easter hallelujahs. Being betwixt & between is not always an easy place to be as it usually entails WAITING (something impatient redheads are not so … Continue reading →

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#LENT: Pumping Up Courage Muscles (with LOVE!)

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

“Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love drives out fear.” (I John 4:18)  This is something I say over (& over) again: “God’s perfect love drives out fear.” Seems like there’s always something to be … Continue reading →

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A prayer for nights (& days)

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

Last night at a birthday party for a dear friend, one of her childhood friends shared a prayer her godmother taught her when she was young. All of us facing challenges of various shapes and sizes (some rather large) took … Continue reading →

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Touching the Wounds of Christ

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

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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Never, Never, Never Give Up!!

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

Betwixt Christmas and New Year’s, hope everyone is having a blessed holiday week, or at least indulging in a little hot chocolate. It’s birizzy cold in these parts and will get even colder New Year’s Eve. (14F =  -10C) My … Continue reading →

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