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Quickie Quote: Prevailing Light(s)
Here’s a quickie quote today… “There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast.” Charles Dickens grace, peace & prevailing Light(s) Virginia : )
Snapshots & Whatnot: Seeking (waterfalls of) Beauty
With things looking grim here in the USA and around the world, Virginia thought a few doses of waterfall beauty might lift our hearts a bit. It may seem a little weird seeking beauty when times are tough, but that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged faith, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, love, nature, peace, Quotes, Travel, waterfalls
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UNITY: YOU + ME = WE
Has civility disappeared completely from our political discourse? What happened yesterday in our nation’s capitol went far beyond the rights of free speech and protest. As violent thugs barged their way into the Capitol Building disrupting the election certification process, … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy Issues, Life (in general)
Tagged #usa, Courage, faith, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, peace, Quotes, Travel
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#EPIPHANY STARS OF FAITH
Although we usually commemorate Epiphany on 06 January, this year we are celebrating it on a Sunday – today. Epiphany marks the journey of wise men from the East who traveled far following a star to meet the Christ-child in … Continue reading
Posted in Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged Catherine Doherty, Courage, Ephiphany, faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, Quotes
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New Tomorrows…
It’s New Year’s Eve and time to say goodbye to 2020. What a year! So many challenges clouded our horizons. Global pandemics, loss, conflicts that continued unabated, hurricanes, fires, economic hardships, more loss…and failures. It was hard at times to … Continue reading
Posted in SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged blogging, Courage, faith, gratitude, hope, inspiration, New Year, Quotes, Travel
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CHRISTMAS JOY!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM VIRGINIA @ ROSES IN THE RUBBLE! “Christmas is saying ‘yes’ to a hope based on God’s initiative, which has nothing to do with what I think or feel. Things will never look just right or feel just … Continue reading
Posted in Advent
Tagged Christmas, faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, lifestyle, love, Quotes
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CHRISTMAS EVE: Baby Jesus
As we prepare our hearts to celebrate Christmas, Virginia is contemplating a major part of the nativity story, yet silent in the narrative: Baby Jesus. Why did God choose to send Our Savior as a baby? Babies are helpless bundles … Continue reading
#ADVENT: CHRIST AMONG US
As we near the end of Advent, here’s a powerful quote to contemplate… “As long as there are people, Christ will walk the earth as your neighbor, as the one through whom God calls you, speaks to you, makes demands … Continue reading
YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS!
“Personally, of course, I believe in Santa Claus; but it is the season of forgiveness, and I will forgive others for not doing so.” G.K. Chesterton As Virginia’s post-a-day gig “Advent-ure” winds down (Christmas is Friday!) here is something shared … Continue reading
#ADVENT: BLEAK WINTER BLUES (sort of)
On this first day of winter in the northern hemisphere it’s bleak and cold here in Williamsburg, Virginia. Seems appropriate somehow! This holiday season has been a bit on the bleaker side with so many celebratory things we take for … Continue reading
Posted in Advent
Tagged Advent, faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, lifestyle, Quotes, Travel
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