Tag Archives: love

#LENT: Pumping Up Courage Muscles (with LOVE!)

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Virginia

“Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love drives out fear.” (I John 4:18)  This is something I say over (& over) again: “God’s perfect love drives out fear.” Seems like there’s always something to be … Continue reading →

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#LENT: Prisms of Hope

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Virginia

Here’s a quickie quote for this Lenten Tuesday: “Faith goes up the stairs that love has made and looks out the window that hope has opened.” Charles Spurgeon It’s something to think about – what window has hope opened up … Continue reading →

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#Lent: acts of kindness (small & large!)

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Virginia

 “Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. The third is to be kind.” Henry James What does it mean to be kind? “Kin” and “kindred” connote family. Kindred … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Forgiving others (& ourselves)

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Virginia

“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 in … Continue reading →

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(#Lent) Óscar Romero & life-sermons of Love

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Virginia

On 24 March 1980 Archbishop Óscar Romero was assassinated while celebrating Mass at the Divina Providencia Chapel in San Salvador. Receiving death threats a few weeks before his murder, he said: “Let it be known that it is no longer … Continue reading →

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UNITED TOGETHER: Love vs. Hate

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Virginia

When I think of New Zealand (as many folks here do) it’s of vast beauty from incredible scenery in the Lord of the Rings movies. The Kiwis I’ve known and worked with overseas have always been warm and hospitable (who … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Memories of Love (the kind that lasts)

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Virginia

March is a month of memory milestones for our family: March 8th is the memorial of Papa’s passing, March 15th (today) is my mother’s birthday, and March 17th is my parents’ anniversary. We were so blessed to celebrate Mama’s 80th … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Togetherness!!

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Virginia

On this Lenten Thursday here’s a thought: maybe we shouldn’t always try to go it alone? Hanging out @ the Vancouver Aquarium “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:  If either of them … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Dwelling in Peace & Love

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Virginia

“By contrition we are made clean, by compassion we are made ready, and by true longing for God we are made worthy… Our courteous Lord does not want His servants to despair because they fall often and grievously; for our … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Putting Love In (all we do)

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Virginia

One major lesson Blogger Virginia learned during years of care-giving: how I did what I did mattered. Putting love in made a big difference to my parents (and to me) whether it was something important or a messy arduous task … Continue reading →

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