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ADVENT: … uncomplicated joy…

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Virginia

So, it’s really late & i will just leave you with one thought that has been mulling (like a good hot wine) in my head today: JOY DOES NOT HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED. There it is – something for YOU … Continue reading →

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ADVENT WEDNESDAY PHOTOGRAPH: ….joy….

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Virginia

After writing about joy, ’tis appropriate this Wednesday to share a joy-filled photo. After these enterprising children in Uganda demonstrated a range of games they enjoyed playing (jump rope with weeds woven together, ‘jacks’ with rocks & nuts + other … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: … joy? ….

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Virginia

Years ago when I returned from the Middle East, folks at cocktail parties and church often asked, “So, what did you learn in all your time over there?” egads!  How to compress 5 years of living and working in the … Continue reading →

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ADVENT QUOTE….

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Virginia

For the First Sunday in Advent (& to kick off Virginia The Blogger’s -post-something-each-day of Advent challenge : )  here’s a quote to munch on as you dash about this December Sunday… “BLESSED IS THE SEASON WHICH ENGAGES THE WHOLE … Continue reading →

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quotes & photos: Mother Teresa & peace-full smiles : )

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Virginia

Since these Wednesday photos are finally making it to cyberspace on SUNDAY,  here’s a little inspiration from Mother Teresa to contemplate as as a new week begins… “The Good News is that God still loves the world through you.  You … Continue reading →

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Easter! Easter! Easter!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Virginia

“Give thanks to the LORD, For He is good, His mercy endures forever…    This is the day the Lord has made; Let us Rejoice and be Glad…” (Psalm 118) grace, peace & Easter Joy* Virginia : ) (*today & … Continue reading →

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Falling in Love….

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Virginia

“Nothing is more practical than finding God, that is, in falling in love in a quite absolute, final way.  What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out … Continue reading →

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