Tag Archives: hope

The Sense and Scents of Renewal

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Virginia

“You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.”  Paulo Coelho It’s hard amidst a global pandemic to take a timeout for renewal. Our hearts are crushed by daily news of increasing COVID-19 death tolls. … Continue reading →

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Time for a Nap!

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Virginia

It’s Easter Monday and Blogger Virginia feels like joining these sheep for a nap after making it through her post-a-day Lent gig. Virginia has done a post-a-day Lent gig several times over the years, but this year was one of … Continue reading →

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HaPpY HaPpY EASTER!!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Virginia

From here @ Roses in the Rubble, Virginia wishes everyone an Easter blessed with extra doses of Jesus Christ’s love, joy, mercy, grace, peace and HOPE! “Do not despair. We are Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” St. Pope … Continue reading →

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joy…JOY…joy…JOY…joy…JOY!

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia is putt-putting sluggishly to the finish line of her post-a-day Lent thru Easter gig. (The path to the finish line threw a few curves when today’s blog published itself last night as Virginia was working on it.) Sometimes things … Continue reading →

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A Picture of Good Friday Love

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Virginia

Years ago while visiting South Africa I found a picture of the Crucifixion that touched my heart, instantly. With pride of place it now hangs on my wall here where I see it every day. Created by South African artist … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday Healing Love

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Virginia

It’s Holy Thursday. Today we are challenged by Christ’s example to join the “Order of the Towel” washing the feet of others literally and figuratively in the ways we are led. But something struck me today. Flash back to the beginning … Continue reading →

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Courageous Persistence: Paths to Prayer

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Virginia

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Virginia has written and spoken about courage before, but … Continue reading →

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BELOVED OF GOD

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Virginia

Our emotions can shake our hearts up and down like a roller coaster, especially in times of stress. We may start to feel underappreciated, misunderstood, and unloved. Hurts that have smashed us may reappear, threatening our fragile sensibilities. We may … Continue reading →

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#HOLY WEEK: LAVISH LOVE

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Virginia

“Mary took a liter of costly perfumed oil made from genuine aromatic nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and dried them with her hair; the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfumed oil.”  (John 12:3) On this … Continue reading →

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Our Palm Sunday Strength

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Virginia

This may not be the Palm Sunday we anticipated when Lent started 5+ weeks ago. Holy Week is upon us, but we cannot gather in our churches to prevent the spread of a deadly disease. Instead, we must raise our … Continue reading →

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