Tag Archives: Easter

Holy Thursday Healing Love

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Virginia

It’s Holy Thursday. Today we are challenged by Christ’s example to join the “Order of the Towel” washing the feet of others literally and figuratively in the ways we are led. But something struck me today. Flash back to the beginning … Continue reading →

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Easter Monday Wrap-Up

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Virginia

“Do not dare not to dare.” C.S. Lewis One last blog for Virginia to wrap up this year’s Lenten post-a-day gig. First of all, celebratory chocolate morsels are on hand because Virginia made it to Easter, thanks be to God … Continue reading →

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#EASTER: Joy (everlasting) Joy, Joy, Joy!!!

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Virginia

A blessed Easter to one and all: Let us rejoice & be glad! Easter love to all from Virginia @ Roses in the Rubble! “Jesus no longer belongs to the past but lives in the present and is projected toward … Continue reading →

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#Easter: Holy Saturday (betwixt & between) Faith

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Virginia

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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Passion Sunday & The Cross of Christ

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Virginia

Today is Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday, when we recount palm waving Hosannas, the Last Supper, the agony in Gethsemane, the betrayal, trial, scourging, crucifixion, and the body of Jesus getting put into a grave. We’ll revisit these events throughout … Continue reading →

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Easter Joy, Joy, Joy & Glorias!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Virginia

From here @ Roses in the Rubble, Virginia wishes all a blessed Easter. May the resurrected Love & Joy of Jesus strengthen our hearts with extra doses of grace & peace today – and every day. Putting on Easter-ish music … Continue reading →

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Betwixt & Between: Resurrection Hope

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Virginia

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 At the end of Good Friday’s crucifixion Jesus is laid … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday: L.O.V.E. Muscles in Training

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Virginia

Holy Thursday takes us to the Upper Room where the first thing Jesus did was wash the feet of the disciples, humbly like a servant. Across the world this evening thousands of lay people will have their feet washed by the … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Paths of Prayer

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Virginia

Yes, there is a theme connecting these disparate snapshots, if you read the whatnot! Snapshots: Glorious paths through country meadows Windy, rocky paths to summits Busy city streets A drainy sea.. & Whatnot: Searching for a quote today I found … Continue reading →

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Passion Sunday: The Cross & Unforgiving Ire

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Virginia

Sometimes I wonder how God puts up with us broken clay pots. We get so worked up over niddly, piddly things (‘he said, she said’ and ‘he did this, she did that’) when Jesus asks us to forgive others and … Continue reading →

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