Tag Archives: Faith in God

Advent: … on waiting (PATIENTLY)…

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Virginia

i am such a groupie of Henri Nouwen (click here to read why!) so this highlighted quote seemed appropriate to share as we wait (& work on our patience) during Advent.. “Patience is a hard discipline. It is not just … Continue reading →

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It’s Earth Day … (ok, Earth Evening… : )

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Virginia

On Earth Day we celebrate our planet, Earth, our natural resources, the Creator’s Heavenly paintbrush so busy building beauty all around us, and yes, Trees. I have never exactly hugged a tree, but I really REALLY like trees of all … Continue reading →

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Passion Sunday: …on the Cross of Christ & unforgiving ire….

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Virginia

Sometimes I wonder how God puts up with us broken clay pots (especially when some clay pots are a bit sneakier than others)… how we get so worked up over niddly, piddly things ‘he said, she said’ – ‘he did … Continue reading →

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Friday in Lent….prayer of Thomas Merton

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Virginia

This prayer from the deeply spiritual Trappist monk, Thomas Merton, has been a favorite for eons – at least 20+ years since taking a class at Georgetown in DC & reading as many of his books as possible! (like i … Continue reading →

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Monday Quote (…on cultivating Inner Peace)

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Virginia

“Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life in fear; rather look to them with full hope that, as they arise, God, whose you are, will deliver you out of them.  He has kept you hitherto … Continue reading →

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….Saint Patrick & Irish prayers….

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Virginia

Prayer of Saint Patrick May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God instruct us, may the hand of God protect us, may the Word of God direct us. Be always ours this day and forevermore.   … Continue reading →

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… on being sick….

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Virginia

Nobody wants to read a deadbeat blog & when you’re sick, it’s sure hard not to be a downer.   But so many chronically ‘sick’ people (my bedfast quadriplegic Papa inclusive) face down the sick bullet each day & keep on … Continue reading →

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…a prayer for friday in Lent (from Charles Spurgeon)

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Virginia

“Lord, help me to glorify You; I am poor, help me to glorify You by contentment; I am sick, help me to give You honour by patience; I have talents, help me to extol You by spending them for You; … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Niagara Falls (& a little Inspiration)

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Virginia

Inspiration from Isaiah (more Favorite Verses!!) “But now thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel:  Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are … 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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