Tag Archives: inspirational poetry

And so it begins….

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Virginia

uh, and so it BEGAN.  The first Sunday of Advent jumped us when we weren’t quite finished munching our Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s now the first Wednesday of Advent, there’s a carol service at church tonight, and Christmas is only 25 … Continue reading →

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Passion Sunday …

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Virginia

Passion Sunday’s liturgical readings begin with Palm waving & then take us through the whole account of Christ’s passion found in the Gospel of Luke, chapters 22 and 23. As we contemplate the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us, here … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Middle

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Virginia

As we continue through Holy Week our minds and hearts move to Jerusalem, the scene of Christ’s passion during a turbulent time in Jewish history.  Yet, turbulent times continue in modern day Jerusalem… Lisa Loden is one of the most … Continue reading →

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…passionate poetry…

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Virginia

We begin Passion Sunday waving palms of adoration and end with Jesus Christ on the Cross – the ultimate sacrifice.  G.K. Chesterton once wrote, “the Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and … Continue reading →

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Risking Birth (on Earth?)

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Virginia

Here’s something to ponder today from a favorite author… This is no time for a child to be born, With the earth betrayed by war & hate And a comet slashing the sky to warn That time runs out & … Continue reading →

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Passion Sunday: SACRIFICE, an ideal? (for real!)

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Virginia

Today we spent quite a long time listening to the Scriptures – from the triumphant palm waving entry of Jesus into Jerusalem at the beginning of the service to the whole Passion account (Luke’s version) :  the Last Supper, the … Continue reading →

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..prayerful poetry from AMY CARMICHAEL…

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Virginia

Amy Carmichael devoted her life to missions in India & along the way stood up for injustices she encountered by Doing Something About them – namely, starting orphanages for girls & boys who were rescued from forced prostitution. (click here … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: …love blooming…

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Virginia

A beautiful poem from one of my favorite writers, Madeleine L’Engle.. To the impossible: Yes! Enter and penetrate O Spirit. Come and bless This hour: the star is late. Only the absurdity of love Can break the bonds of hate. … Continue reading →

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