Tag Archives: encouragement

A Prayer for New Wine

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Virginia

Here’s a prayer from Virginia’s care-giving journal that resonates today… O Lord Jesus, wouldn’t it be grand to be there, in the Heavenlies? Basking in Your love, hanging out in Your presence? No more sorrow. No more pain. Joy everlasting. … Continue reading →

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Toppling the cups of our lives

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Virginia

“We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.” Ray Bradbury This quote from multiple-award-winning writer Ray Bradbury presents a challenge: what are we putting into … Continue reading →

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28 February: HaPpY BiRtHdAY DWIGHT!

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Virginia

Today is my brother Dwight’s birthday. This morning as he was feted at breakfast with a feta & roasted onion omelet, he said, “I just want to have fun, now that I’m fifty-one!” An apt sentiment with celebratory vibes as … Continue reading →

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Going with The Flow

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Virginia

Here’s a pic & quickie quote for our hearts to ponder today…. Johnston Canyon @ Banff National Park, CANADA “True love is inexhaustible; the more you give, the more you have. And if you go to draw at the true … Continue reading →

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Irrigating Hearts with Hope

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Virginia

On this cold dreary Lenten Monday, here’s something to contemplate. As we pass through the wounded paths of our lives, we often leave pieces of brokenness strewn around the most difficult junctures. We can let bitterness turn those broken bits … Continue reading →

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Cloudy Day Son-Shine

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Virginia

A quickie quote for us to mind-munch on this cloudy Lenten Friday… “I cannot feel That all is well, when darkening clouds conceal The shining sun; But then, I know He lives and loves; and say, since it is so, … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Thorny Roses

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Virginia

SNAPSHOT: A rose in Kosovo (circa 1999) & WHATNOT… “Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.” Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr Isn’t that like our lives, like our faith? Sometimes there’s hard spiky … Continue reading →

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High-Flying Courage : )

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Virginia

The past week my brother & I have been getting lots of virtual exercise as armchair kibitzers cheering on athletes from all over the globe competing at the Winter Olympics in South Korea. (How ’bout those dashingly domineering Norwegians!?!) After … Continue reading →

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A Prayer: Too Many Things

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Virginia

Sorting through old files, I found this prayer letter from my time in Tanzania. May it bless any & all of us today overwhelmed with ‘too many things.’ Dear God: Too many things overwhelm me: too many goals to accomplish, … Continue reading →

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A Song for Saturday

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Virginia

As Lent jumped us a bit this year (with Ash Wednesday on Valentine’s Day), Virginia was still on the fence about doing another post-a-day Lent gig. Posted somethings the last 3 days to keep her options open, ‘ya know? But, … Continue reading →

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