Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
The First Flake Has Yet to Fall…
but:I've gone to the store three times in the past 24 hours (and have forgotten ketchup all three times).I charged my Kindle knowing full well if the battery died, the power would too.I've asked Brian if we can stay awake until the first flake does fall. Coffee, anyone?My camera is primed and ready to go for a walk in the morning.The stainless steel bowl that caught fresh snow when our boys...
The Little Writing Nook that Could
"I think I can! I think I can!"We all know the story of the little engine that could, but this little engine learned long ago that any mountains in need of climbing had best be fueled by the flame igniter Himself, the Holy Spirit.So then, how did I find myself quickly losing momentum on a recent climb to what I believed to be a mountaintop experience? Right fuel, wrong gear.My desire to write...
Monday, Monday…
It was obviously a hectic day... :)Anything owls + FUNky journals = pure...
A Word to the Wise
"Life is the sum of all your choices."Albert CamusThis morning, the C4 group began our new year considering King Solomon's life.A few takeaways:Solomon's response for wisdom benefited his kingdom (1 Kings 3). Receiving godly wisdom (James 1:5) always benefits those around us. Solomon marveled at the BIGness of his God...and the fact that He would listen and respond to his prayers (1 Kings 8)....
Where to Begin?
"I am rather like a mosquito in a nudist camp;I know what I want to do, but I don't know where to begin."Stephen BaynePlan my days.Where to begin?Organize the house.Where to begin?Prioritize my (God's) time.Where to begin?Get fit. Eat healthier.Where to begin?A multitude of writing ideas buzzing (pun intended) in this head of mine.Where to begin?Conquering fears.Where to...
I Was Dreaming of a White Christmas…
But no more!Christmas afternoon wrapped itself in a crisp white blanket of snow and quickly became the gift that kept on giving throughout today as we were able to:Catch Andy Stanley's New Year's message from 2009. My favorite quote: "It is always a mistake to decide what you want to do before deciding who you want to be. "Enjoy a movie marathon.Stay toasty by a blazing set of gas logs (the...
Jesus is my Savior, Not My Santa
As a little girl, I remember standing in line to see the big man dressed in red. He was larger than life and more jovial than most – and for good reason. He made everyone’s wishes come true. Ah, childhood.Let's face it. My climb on to Santa's lap was done so with one mission in mind: To present him with "the" list -- my list of wants, wishes, and desires. That's all there was to it! A little...
Rupert Claus
Granted, our Lhasa Apso, Rupert, isn't so excited about the Christmas hat,but is he cute or...
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