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Patience & Faith-Muscles

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Virginia

“Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9 On this Advent Saturday where we are half way to Christmas (it’s two weeks from today, in … Continue reading →

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December 10th: Human Rights & Advent

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Virginia

It seems appropriate somehow that Human Rights Day falls during Advent. “…And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 Human Rights Day 2021 commemorates … Continue reading →

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A Worry-Less & Trust-More Perspective

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Virginia

Trusting God is sometimes a multi-faceted deal. I say I trust God (and believe I DO trust God) but then get all anxious and worried about things. As we do a little housecleaning in our hearts this Advent, it might … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Foggy Day Clarity

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Virginia

My older sister Shere & her husband live on a farm not far from Williamsburg where Virginia (the person) lives in Virginia (the state.) Last fall when they needed to be off somewhere I stayed over to look after my … Continue reading →

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Turning Tides…

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Virginia

Virginia is back from her blogcation with a contemplative thought about tides. No, she’s not going on about how tides come in and go out (although sometimes that’s cool to watch) but about the point where the tide turns. The … Continue reading →

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Finding Roses in the Rubble…

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Virginia

To honor Virginia’s 10th blog-versary, here is a post from 2011 of why she chose the name “Roses in the Rubble.” It’s about finding Roses in the Rubble of our lives… As a relief & development worker I documented sobering … Continue reading →

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PENTECOST POWER: LOVE & CHANGE

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Virginia

Today is the Feast of Pentecost – the birthday of the church – and the day we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our hearts and lives. From that first Pentecost in Jerusalem the early church grew into … Continue reading →

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#prayforpalestine #prayforisrael

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Virginia

Today Virginia wanted to wish Muslim friends around the world Eid Mubarak, a blessed Eid-ul-Fitr to celebrate the end of Ramadan. Since most of my Muslim friends live in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, unfortunately today there’s not much … Continue reading →

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Easter Monday: CHERRY BLOSSOM JOY!

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Virginia

Hope everyone had a lovely Easter. Now that Lent is done and chocolate is back on the menu (Virginia baked a decadent vegan chocolate cake for Easter, YUM!) we are now in the waiting game liturgically speaking until Pentecost. After … Continue reading →

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PEACE AND HOPE!!

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Virginia

On this fifth Friday of Lent (Good Friday is just a week away!) Virginia is sharing one of her favorite quotes for our hearts to contemplate. It may be a bit familiar to faithful readers. (Virginia has shared this before, … Continue reading →

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