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Quickie Quote: Honest Humility
“If every flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.” St. Thérèse of Lisieux On this Lenten Wednesday, here’s a quote about humility (the good kind)… “If a flower could speak, it seems to me that it … Continue reading
FORGIVING OTHERS (more than once!)
“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 Christ … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged faith, Forgiveness, hope, inspiration, Jesus, Lent, love, mercy, Quotes
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March Memories: Papa! Mama! Papa & Mama!
March is a month of precious memories for our family – the March 8th memorial of Papa’s passing, Mama’s March 15th birthday, and their March 17th anniversary. Papa & Mama on their 50th Anniversary Every day I thank God for … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Life (in general)
Tagged Courage, faith, grief, hope, inspiration, Jesus, Lent, lifestyle, love
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A Blessing of Tenderness
This morning after squeezing out the last few squirts of a favorite lotion, the mangled container looked a bit worse for wear. Who am I kidding? It looked downright sad, worn out, with nothing left to give… It reminded me … Continue reading
Thinking About…Heartbeats of Love
What to say, how to say it? So many thoughts weave a dance in my mind, sometimes careening this way, other times that way, occasionally crisscrossing. “Should I do this? Should I do that? Does it matter either way?” Then … Continue reading
Quickie Quote: Effort Ripples
It’s easy to get discouraged as we go about trying to make a difference in our whacked out world, especially when not much seems to change! Here’s a quickie quote to encourage our hearts to keep hoping and doing our … Continue reading
Navigating Life Splatters
A few years ago while enjoying lunch at one of Virginia’s favorite restaurants – the Blue Talon in downtown Williamsburg – my dining companion dropped a full glass of ice tea. Glass shards and tea splattered all over the floor. … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Courage, faith, Forgiveness, hope, inspiration, Lent, love, mercy, Travel
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#LENT: A Journey for the Heart
“Faith is not merely a journey for the feet, but it is a journey for the heart.” A.W. Tozer Faith, like life, is often compared to a journey. We talk about being on a Lenten journey from Ash Wednesday to … Continue reading
Gray Day Blues
A spate of dull gray days with icy cold rain leaking from dreary skies have made things a tad on the gloomy side here. Walking around downtown Colonial Williamsburg last week Virginia (the person) saw a light silhouetted by tree … Continue reading
Whole Hearts Overflowing with LOVE!!
Today is the second Sunday of Lent – and my younger brother Dwight’s birthday! The caboose of our family: #5 of 5. We are celebrating the gift of his life. Dwight’s life is rather miraculous. Born with a hole in … Continue reading