Tag Archives: Faith in Action

@ The Movies w/Virginia: Lee Daniel’s The Butler INSPIRES!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Virginia

On Saturday my sister came to hang out with the Savvy Saints while my brother & i  zoomed out to see Lee Daniel’s “The Butler.”  After a week of listening to Dwight Davis morning promotional plugs on WHRO, (our local … Continue reading →

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Passion Sunday: SACRIFICE, an ideal? (for real!)

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Virginia

Today we spent quite a long time listening to the Scriptures – from the triumphant palm waving entry of Jesus into Jerusalem at the beginning of the service to the whole Passion account (Luke’s version) :  the Last Supper, the … Continue reading →

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quickie quote: … Duty of Delight….

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Virginia

Virginia the Blogger has a relatively Good Reason for being M.I.A. the last 2 days of her Lenten Challenge:  KIDNEY STONES.   After partying a Wee Bit Too Much as Rolling Stones (blaring pain, not guitars) the misbehaving stones finally rolled … Continue reading →

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MOVIES: Amazing Grace (& the Abolition of the Slave Trade)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Virginia

Last week Mama (the célèbre) chose ‘Amazing Grace’ for us to watch on her birthday.  As always, the true story of William Wilberforce’s tremendous efforts to end the slave trade in the late 18th century is SO VERY INSPIRATIONAL. At … Continue reading →

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J.B. Phillips: Exposition on the Beattitudes…

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Virginia

On this 1st Sunday of Lent, here are inspiring words to ponder from the great Scripture scholar, J.B. Phillips… ‘Exposition on the Beattitudes’   Most people think:  Happy are the pushers: for they get on in the world. Happy are the … Continue reading →

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