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...
My Dream Cottage
Brian asked me to pick out a favorite photograph for him to practice his water painting. I'm sorry, but I think he's way beyond the practice stage!I love this picture -- the colors, flowers, picket fence -- the whole bit! But I especially love the artist. Thanks...
Jackson & Perkins Has Me Jumpin’ for Joy!
A package arrived on our doorstep Saturday morning. It was my favorite kind of package... plain, brown... and with the words "Live Plants" plastered all over the side! The problem is, when I placed the order for it last November, I had specified it to be shipped after April 15 (the supposed last frost date in our area). I also noticed that the package appeared to have been re-taped and it...
Maintenance is My Gardening Mantra
Since the first planting season at this "old" house, I've kept a gardening journal, which includes information on each plant, it's origin, and where it was planted in the yard. The first year tallied well over 125 perennials and shrubs. The second year, 100, and this past year it was around 75. Obviously, I've lost my share, but it's still hard to believe that number of plants exist in our...
40 Days of Love… in Action!
Today was our second Sunday in the "40 Days of Love" church-wide series at FBC. It's been a very practical and powerful study (the best kind!)Last week's lesson in our C4 class (all Sunday classes work in conjunction with Randy's messages) focused on how love is a choice -- and the importance of loving others, regardless of how we feel (1 John 4:7,8)On Monday, I received an email from someone...
My Prayer For the Generations to Come
Last night's class was simply amazing. Obviously, it had nothing to do with me, but EVERYTHING to do with my faithful, omniscient, loving, merciful and amazing Father! We studied Paul's prayer to the Colossae church in 1:9-14 -- and the specific way he prayed for a group of people he had never personally met. The fact that Paul never knew this group he prayed so fervently for fascinated me...
The Fun Has Begun!
1 new pound cake pan + 9 ingredients + 1 cohort in the kitchen =One Amazing Poundcake! Angie Prout and I had a blast today cooking my first pound cake in the new pan. She is an awesome cook so I knew my chances of success would greatly increase with her by my side.After popping the cake in the oven (and licking the batter from the bowl), I was introduced to the Prout's new Wii game. Words...
We’re in the Zone!
One of the things Brian and I look forward to the most on New Year's Eve/Day is the Twilight Zone marathon. Rod Serling was the man!Any TZ fan has their favorites. These are my top 5(it wasn't easy)... and the take-away:The Changing of the GuardA vivid reminder of how one life can impact so many others...unbeknownst to that person.The Obsolete ManIn the Kingdom, there's no such thing as...
In One Word…
This is the word I would use to describe my upcoming week. Here's why:Next Sunday, I'll be teaching my first lesson at First Baptist Simpsonville. I'm very excited and humbled by Sherri's invitation. Obviously, pulling the details of the lesson together this week will require much preparation.On Wednesday night, I plan to prepare the room. Thankfully, it only has one window to darken. I...
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