Category Archives: Breath for the Bones

Weekend Gratitude: The Bread & Wine of Jesus and Melchizedek

Posted on February 6, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Our little church, Lake Baldwin, celebrates communion on the first Sunday of each month.  There is much variety in how churches do this: in many liturgical churches (Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Orthodox, etc.) the Eucharist (meaning “good gift”) is served … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible~Theology, Books and Authors, Breath for the Bones, Food Glorious Food, Jesus, Jewish Heritage, Lake Baldwin Church, Message of Salvation, P52 Photo Project, Poetry, Weekend Gratitude | 1 Comment

"Shimmer and Shadow" (A Poem, P52 Photos, More)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by virginiaknowles

“Shimmer and Shadow at the Blessingway” Shimmer and Shadow I. Epiphany dawns to blaze of day Fiery sun and cooling shade Then sunset glow Seeping dusk Star sparkle, honey gold of moon Obscuring haze of deepening dark Dark deep Wait … Continue reading →

Posted in Art~Beauty~Creativity, Authentic Life, Bible~Theology, Books and Authors, Breath for the Bones, God's Good Creation, P52 Photo Project, Photographs, Poetry | 4 Comments

Books I’m Reading in 2012 — A Small Start Anyway!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,Many of my friends and fellow bloggers have posted their 2012 intended reading lists.  Last year I posted a 2011 reading list but didn’t read them all.  Maybe someday I should compile a list of the books I actually did read (all … Continue reading →

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The End, The Beginning, and the In Between

Posted on November 22, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,“The end of the matter is better than the beginning, and patience is better than pride.  Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools… Consider what God has done.  Who can … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic Life, Bible~Theology, Books and Authors, Breath for the Bones, Fellowship of Friends, Holidays~Celebrations, Read~Reflect~Respond, Stress~Weariness | 1 Comment

Ivory and Gray (A Wedding Poem)

Posted on November 6, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Ivory and Gray For the wedding of Alex and Julia on October 15, 2011 On this beginning day of your marriage, You appear in ivory and gray, not black and white. So too in the nuances of life you will … Continue reading →

Posted in Art~Beauty~Creativity, Breath for the Bones, Marriage~Weddings, My Children, Poetry | 1 Comment

Is My Head in the Clouds? (And Notes on Beauty)

Posted on September 2, 2011 by virginiaknowles

Is my head in the clouds?  Well, I don’t know, but my camera sure has been pointing at them a lot lately.  There is something about clouds – and the rest of the sky — that absolutely fascinates me.  I … Continue reading →

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