Tag Archives: love

… fumes and perfume(s)…

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Virginia

In the Scriptures for this Holy Week Monday we encounter Martha and Mary as Jesus dines with them again in Bethany.  Since this visit comes after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, we can imagine Martha worked long & hard … Continue reading →

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Mel Rosche: Faith, Friendship…Fun

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Virginia

On Monday morning, 16 March, Mel Rosche went to be with Jesus. Now resting in the Everlasting Arms of God, Mel’s earthly suffering has ceased but his valiant life of faith will yield precious Kingdom fruit for years to come. … Continue reading →

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… birthdays… and anniversaries!!

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Virginia

Today is Mama’s 80th Birthday(!!!) How appropriate it’s also Laetare Sunday when we take the opportunity to “rejoice” amidst the somberness of Lent. We have kicked rejoicing up a notch to full celebratory happiness as we thank God for the … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Virginia

Dick Woodward , 25 October 1930 – 08 March 2014 This was always Papa’s favorite pic (he used it for years in his printed materials until we pointed out, “Daddy you don’t look like that anymore!”)  It was taken at … Continue reading →

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…twinkling stars & you & me & God!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Virginia

New Years has come and gone & your humble (ever aspiring to be) blogger (aspiring to be HUMBLE, that is.) Well, she was pooped out after meeting her Advent Challenge which (by God’s grace) she managed a post-a-day (the whole … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: falling in love …(with God!)

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Virginia

Here’s a quickie quote on this Lenten Thursday for mind munching & heart scrunching… “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 … Continue reading →

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Virginia

grace, peace & LOVE (the non-mushy kind!)* virginia : ) (*mushy ’tis OK if you’re sweeting your sweetheart!) p.s.  Virginia the blogger is dashing (literally) but if you would like to read her take on Valentines day (especially for 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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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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