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Tag Archives: Forgiveness
(a little) Flowery Cheer
Sometimes a little flowery cheer can brighten up our day… “Fear less; hope more. Talk less; say more. Hate less; love more. And never underestimate the power of forgiveness.” Abigail Van Buren grace, peace & flowery cheer Virginia : )
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Courage, faith, flowers, Forgiveness, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, love, Quotes
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Inspirational Tattoos of the Heart
Sharing a previous post from 2012 while traveling this week, be blessed! Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries in L.A., writes of compassion, redemption and the ‘slow work of God’ in his book, Tattoos on the Heart. Providing powerful … Continue reading
Posted in Bookshelf (BOOKS)
Tagged Amazing Grace, Books, faith, Forgiveness, hope, inspiration, love, Quotes, Travel
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Sorting Our Heart Fissures (Together!)
This photo taken years ago in Petra reminded me of something I highlighted in one of Joan Chittister’s books. “To be able to face the difficulties of our lives, to admit them and resolve them instead of trying to swallow … Continue reading
Posted in Life (in general), Quotes
Tagged faith, Forgiveness, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, love, Quotes, relationships, Travel
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#LENT: Reforming ourselves (vs. others)
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Matthew 7:1-2) Why do we spend so much time judging … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged faith, Forgiveness, hope, inspiration, Jesus, Lent, lifestyle, mercy, Quotes
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#Lent: Forgiving others (& ourselves)
“Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred. It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness.” Corrie ten Boom Forgiveness is one of those Hard Things in … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged faith, Forgiveness, hope, inspiration, Jesus, Lent, lifestyle, love, Quotes
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Passion Sunday: The Cross & Unforgiving Ire
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
Posted in Lent
Tagged Easter, faith, Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Holy week, inspiration, Jesus, Lent, love
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…a few quickie quotes….
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
Posted in Lent, Quotes
Tagged creativity, faith, Forgiveness, inspirational quotes, Lent, Love of God, Madeleine L'Engle, spirituality
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Passion Sunday: …on the Cross of Christ & unforgiving ire….
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
Immaculée Ilibagiza: LEFT TO TELL
I read this AMAZING book several years ago & keep giving copies away (we’ll see how long the current edition stays on VA’s shelf!!) Immaculée’s powerful testament of courage, faith and forgiveness amidst the horrifying Rwandan Holocaust of 1994 is … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy Issues, Bookshelf (BOOKS)
Tagged Africa, Courage, faith, Forgiveness, Immaculée Ilibagiza, Left to Tell, Rwanda genocide
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