Finding Direction: The Wind Vane Chronicles

Take time to seek out a better way, while exploring less traveled side roads along the path

Finding Direction:  The Wind Vane Chronicles

Entries Tagged as 'Spirituality'

Sweet, Sweet Spirit

September 2nd, 2009 · 7 Comments · Dee's Family, Families, Inspirational, Movies; Music, Photos, Videos, Spirituality

Hi, y’all – I’ve been meaning to post for a day and a half now, from here at my mom’s, but better late than never, right?! For today, let me share with you a couple of recent photos of my youngest grandson (I have 2 granddaughters younger), Captain America/Power Marine a/k/a Brendan David O’Neil, recently [...]

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“Hymn to Hope” by Secret Garden

August 2nd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Inspirational, Movies; Music, Photos, Videos, Spirituality, Uncategorized

May we all as Christians be reminded of our hope in Jesus Christ, Our Lord, and be inspired as we listen to this beautiful, poignant rendition of “Hymn to Hope” by Secret Garden.” God bless us every one, as we journey on this road we call life together in our walk with the Lord.  In [...]

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Thoughts from C. S. Lewis For These Uncertain Times in Our Nation

July 24th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Historical, Inspirational, Reflections, Spirituality

This quote by C. S. Lewis came in my “This Day’s Thought” Friday email.  (Note: If you don’t subscribe to this service, I would highly recommend it.)  I think it is not only deeply profound, but encouraging and uplifting in these troubled times our nation and the entire world face. Historically, Lewis lived through World [...]

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Digressions #2 a & b – Mini-Digressions Within A Digression

April 25th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Dee's Family, Families, Health, Inspirational, Photos, Videos, Reflections, Spirituality, View From the 80's

 Digressions #2a & b – Mini-Digressions Within A Digression Let me insert here a couple of "mini-digressions" within a digression before I get back to "The Great Road Trip of 2009," as follows:  First (Mini-Digression #2a), comment on what these two photos have in common:      Second (Mini-Digression #2b), please keep me in your [...]

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I’m Not Shy – I Solicit Your Votes This Week & Your Prayers

March 16th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Blogging, Finding Direction Contests, Spirituality

I found out late last night that I’ve been named one of three finalists in the "Best Blog by a Female Blogger" category in the TheoBloggers’ Best Christian Blogs contest currently running.  I was very surprised, to say the least. I’ve been here at "Finding Direction: The Wind Vane Chronicles" now for over four years [...]

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Special Graces

August 25th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Dee's Family, Reflections, Spirituality

I firmly and deeply believe God gives us special graces during times of our lives that we need them.  I know He has in my life.   In particular, I’m thinking about the the last few months before my dad’s death (see my two stories in last post) when God blessed me with very special [...]

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Henri Nouwen on Those Who Care

August 18th, 2008 · 9 Comments · Inspirational, Philosophical, Spirituality, Uncategorized

"When we honestly ask ourselves which people in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it’s those who – instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures – have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with [...]

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