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Divine Light-Holders (needed!)

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Virginia

Virginia has been off the blogging grid after having surgery last week & tending to her flu-bug infested brother this week. Unfortunately, some of his germy symptoms matriculated & now sis has it, too. So for today, here’s something previously … Continue reading →

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Snapshot & Whatnot: Broken World Beauty

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Virginia

Here’s a quickie pic taken last year while visiting the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Snapshot: U.S. Botanical Garden Conservatory & Whatnot: “Finding beauty in a broken world is creating beauty in the world we find.” Terry Tempest Williams (author … Continue reading →

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Easter Joy, Joy, Joy & Glorias!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Virginia

From here @ Roses in the Rubble, Virginia wishes all a blessed Easter. May the resurrected Love & Joy of Jesus strengthen our hearts with extra doses of grace & peace today – and every day. Putting on Easter-ish music … Continue reading →

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Betwixt & Between: Resurrection Hope

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Virginia

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 At the end of Good Friday’s crucifixion Jesus is laid … Continue reading →

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Mending Broken Hearts @ The Cross

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Virginia

It’s Good Friday (for a few more hours.) Here’s a reflection written & shared previously (but still good) along with a song from one of my favorite singers. Good Friday: Jesus is rejected, beaten, mocked, whipped, and scourged. After carrying … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday: L.O.V.E. Muscles in Training

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Virginia

Holy Thursday takes us to the Upper Room where the first thing Jesus did was wash the feet of the disciples, humbly like a servant. Across the world this evening thousands of lay people will have their feet washed by the … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Paths of Prayer

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Virginia

Yes, there is a theme connecting these disparate snapshots, if you read the whatnot! Snapshots: Glorious paths through country meadows Windy, rocky paths to summits Busy city streets A drainy sea.. & Whatnot: Searching for a quote today I found … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Strength

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Virginia

On this Tuesday of Holy Week here’s a prayer from a favorite saint, especially relevant when dark clouds loom large in our lives and we need the Light of Christ to lead us (and calm our trembling hearts.) “O Christ … Continue reading →

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Costly Worship: Mary & Martha

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Virginia

On this Monday of Holy Week, we remember Mary’s act of worship anointing the feet of Jesus with costly perfume. I’d like to imagine Martha, her sister, sitting next to her with a towel (so nothing stained the carpet.) Sometimes … 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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