Category Archives: Bible~Theology

War Room: Hope or Hype?

Posted on September 18, 2015 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,So the War Room movie hit #1 status in the box offices, and that’s pretty amazing for an overtly Christian film. Immediately, my Facebook feed filled with glowing endorsements from my friends. “This movie is awesome! You must go … Continue reading →

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Peace Be With You

Posted on July 11, 2015 by virginiaknowles

Peace be with you, the peace of Jesus… Peace with God: a communion and a transformation paid by his sacrifice. Peace with others: authentic fellowship, forgiveness, and compassion. Peace within you: Shalom healing and affirmation deep in the soul. Peace … Continue reading →

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An Odd Palm and an Odd Parable for Palm Sunday

Posted on March 30, 2015 by virginiaknowles

This morning, we heard the familiar Palm Sunday passage, and the children paraded around the church sanctuary waving their palm fronds. The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way … Continue reading →

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Maryland Through My Lens #4: The Works of Our Hands

Posted on February 21, 2015 by virginiaknowles

Welcome back to my Maryland Through My Lens series. I’ve been back home for over a week now. When I was trying to figure out how to divvy up the pictures among blog posts, I decided to do it by … Continue reading →

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Pure Devotion (Advent Poem 2014)

Posted on December 18, 2014 by virginiaknowles

Pure Devotion (In Metered Rhyme and Free Verse) by Virginia Knowles, Advent 2014 I. My Messiah’s pure devotion Set his mission into motion He preached his message clear and sure And lived his gospel bold and pure So innocent, he … Continue reading →

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Grateful Grace #2: "Broken Hallelujah" and the Story Behind the Song

Posted on November 7, 2014 by virginiaknowles

Friends, Here’s a song for those days (or weeks or months or years) when nothing seems to be going right. Yeah, I’ve had them, too. This is what puts the smile back on my face. “Broken Hallelujah“ by The Afters … Continue reading →

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When Wilt Thou Save the People? (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on August 20, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“When Wilt Thou Save the People?” by Ebenezer Elliott When wilt thou save the people? O God of mercy, when?Not kings and lords, but nations!Not thrones and crowns, but men!Flowers of thy heart,O God, are they;Let them not pass, like weeds, … Continue reading →

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Hidden Treasures from the Dark Places

Posted on August 8, 2014 by virginiaknowles

 Hidden Treasures  from the Dark Places I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the Lord, who call you by your name,am the God of Israel. Isaiah 45:3 Rain down,you heavens, from above, and … Continue reading →

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The Quakers Up My Family Tree

Posted on July 22, 2014 by virginiaknowles

The Quakers Up My Family Tree Do you ever wonder what’s up your family tree?  Who were your ancestors?  What were they like? I wonder! It’s always been a fascination of mine since my teenage days. My great aunt Amelia … Continue reading →

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The Star of Hope is Still in the Sky When the Night is Blackest

Posted on July 20, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“The star of hope is still in the sky when the night is blackest. The LORD will not forget us and hand us over to the enemy. Let us rest in hope. We have to deal with One whose mercy … Continue reading →

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