Tag Archives: Forgiveness

(a little) Flowery Cheer

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Virginia

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 : )

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Inspirational Tattoos of the Heart

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Virginia

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 →

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Sorting Our Heart Fissures (Together!)

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Virginia

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 →

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#LENT: Reforming ourselves (vs. others)

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Virginia

“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 →

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#Lent: Forgiving others (& ourselves)

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Virginia

“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 →

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Passion Sunday: The Cross & Unforgiving Ire

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Virginia

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 →

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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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…on anger… (prayer management of) …

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Virginia

Yesterday i encountered yet another awesomely-thought provoking blog, “Patience in Picking Fights”  (Click to Check It Out HERE!)  from Pastor John Gresham. His words made me pause (they often make me squirm, so pausing is a Good Thing) & then … 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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Immaculée Ilibagiza: LEFT TO TELL

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Virginia

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 →

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