Tag Archives: faith

…on passing through the waters…

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Virginia

It’s really late & Virginia the Blogger has been Out All Day (& Evening) so here are a few Favorite Verses that Help when the waters of difficulties pound the shores of our lives… “But now thus says the Lord, … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: …passing through difficulties…

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Virginia

We all face difficulties & challenges of one size or another… but ’tis hard sometimes knowing What To Do.  Here’s a quick thought from a favorite saint… “We are too little to be able to always rise above difficulties. Well, … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict XVI: humility & supernatural grace…

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Virginia

Today marked Pope Benedict XVI’s last day ‘in office,’ so to speak. Several of my evangelical friends & family have asked what i think of his resignation? actually this courageous step has increased my appreciation of Pope Benedict in a … Continue reading →

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WONDER’ful Wednesday: Mt. Tabor …(& the Glory of God!)

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Virginia

Please note the Very Cool Title that replaces ‘Wednesday Photographs’ as suggested last week by one of my dearest childhood friends, Julie Perez Boone: “‘WONDER’ful Wednesday.’ The reason, Julie explained, “That way we, the readers, can ‘wonder’ what beautiful picture … Continue reading →

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..prayerful poetry from AMY CARMICHAEL…

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Virginia

Amy Carmichael devoted her life to missions in India & along the way stood up for injustices she encountered by Doing Something About them – namely, starting orphanages for girls & boys who were rescued from forced prostitution. (click here … Continue reading →

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Bernard of Clairvaux quote: … scepters & hoes…

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Virginia

Once again ’tis late & Virginia the Blogger must needs get her beauty sleep (!! – that’s a joke, but sleep is Rather Nice when you can get some, especially that rare-around-here uninterrupted premium pillow time…) SO, here’s a quote … Continue reading →

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…perplexity & prayer….

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Virginia

Once again it’s LATE (or ‘early’ depending on your perspective!) & of course, Virginia the Blogger had plotted to share a picture of Mt. Tabor (re: the Gospel today of the Transfiguration).. but since that picture must be FOUND (it’s … Continue reading →

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…a few quickie quotes….

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Virginia

After looking after my sickie brother most of the week, now there’s a sickie sister in the house (!) so here are a few quickie quotes on this Lenten Saturday to contemplate from one of my favorite authors, Madeleine L’Engle.. … Continue reading →

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fortune cookie wisdom… (in Lent : )

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Virginia

Yesterday my brother treated for Chinese Food (it was a holiday here in the U.S. + he is sick with a sore throat & Other Miladies, hence the wonton soup was particularly appreciated & Papa gets Really Happy about Shrimp … Continue reading →

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…prayer…

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Virginia

It’s Monday night (a little late), so here’s a very short Lenten Challenge quote to contemplate about PRAYER: “Prayer is not talking God into things… Prayer is learning how to receive, how to wait, listen, possess something… Your desire to … Continue reading →

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