Category Archives: Jesus

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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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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For To Us a Child is Born, The Prince of Peace (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on December 6, 2014 by virginiaknowles

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light;on those livingin the land of deep darknessa light has dawned. For to us a child is born,to us a son is given,and the governmentwill be on his shoulders. And he … Continue reading →

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What Love Looks Like: Reaching Out to the Homeless

Posted on November 26, 2014 by virginiaknowles

This is what love looks like: Every month, a team of volunteers from Local Impact (a ministry of Metro Life) sets up tables in the parking lot of a local motel where many homeless people live. Folks who live in the nearby woods … Continue reading →

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Kyrie Eleison (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“Kyrie Eleison” Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Kyrie eleison Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy This is the ancient “Jesus Prayer” sung as a hymn in the liturgy of churches around the world.  When times are stressful, I … Continue reading →

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Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on September 14, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”Charles Wesley, 1740 Christ, whose glory fills the skiesChrist, the true, the only Light,Sun of Righteousness, arise,Triumph o’er the shades of night;Dayspring from on high, be near,Daystar, in my heart appear. Dark and cheerless is the … Continue reading →

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Take Us on the Quest of Beauty (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on September 1, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“Take Us on the Quest of Beauty” Eleanor B. Stock Take us on the Quest of Beauty, Poet, Seer of Galilee Making all our dreams creative Through their fellowship with Thee.   Take us on the Quest of Knowledge Clearest … Continue reading →

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Follow the Way of Love

Posted on June 10, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“Follow the way of love and eagerly desire  gifts of the spirit,  especially prophecy.”  I’m studying and journaling through 1 Corinthians now. This verse fascinated me as I started chapter 14. “Follow the way of love…” What is love? That’s … Continue reading →

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"Be Still, My Soul" (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on May 20, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“Be Still, My Soul” by Katharina von Schlegel, 1697-? Translated by Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side;Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;Leave to thy God to order and provide;In every change … Continue reading →

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On Patriarchy, Scandal, Abuse… and Grace

Posted on April 22, 2014 by virginiaknowles

My 10 children and two not-picture-happy grandsons (and two more grandsons yet to be born) in an impromptu family photo on Easter 2014 Dear friends, My heart is very weary these days reading stories about scandal in churches, religious organizations, … Continue reading →

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