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...
A Prayer For Those Desiring a Teachable Spirit
I remember the days when my spirit was anything but teachable. I wasn't under the tutelage of the Spirit at the time but perhaps a person can't fully embrace the beauty of a teachable spirit until they have been broken by dirt poor wisdom. Today's post is for those who long to have a teachable, pliable, open heart to God. For those who want to wake up brimming with expectancy, fully confident...
Stop Waiting for Hope at Life’s Drive-Thru Window
Hi, Cathy here. Today, it's my honor to introduce you to Karen "Girl" Friday. We met last year at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer's Conference and it has been a delight watching God grow her ministry ever since. Karen's bold declarations of love for the Lord is downright inspiring. I know you'll enjoy her guest post. Join me in offering Karen a warm welcome! The drive-thru window of...
How I Boosted Meaningful Productivity Through These Rituals
Daily rituals fascinate me. Is there a secret to this creative energy bubbling up in writers, poets, artists, and musicians? Would my waking up earlier, staying up later, or drinking lattes with the perfect amount of froth propel my creative energy into overdrive? I can't say for sure but I have discovered how a few (nine to be exact) wisely-placed rituals lead my day well. This is especially...
How A Simple Arrow Can Point You in the Right Direction
Ah, the bow and arrow. Now that both of our boys are honing their archery skills my appreciation for this form of weaponry has increased. Or maybe it actually began years ago when a pastor spoke on how our children are like arrows. How they were created to be released, not kept in the quiver. How we as parents are to release them into the care of their Creator, not hide them away for safe...
10 {Meaningful} Valentine Gifts Money Can’t Buy
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, it's the perfect time to gift those you love with something far more meaningful than flowers or candy. Or books. Wait, what? No doubt the Beatles were onto something with the lyrics "Can't Buy Me Love". Love⎯real love⎯cannot be purchased or persuaded. This kind of love cannot be bound by a date circled in red on our daily calendar. It deserves to be...
Love is Guarding Your Mind from the Muck
Love. If there’s anything the world needs now it’s love, sweet love. {cue music} Words, heavy and dense like thunderclouds, roll across TV screens, Facebook feeds, and well, my own mind. I’m convinced that whoever originated the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” lived in a hobbit house tucked away inside an isolated hill far, far away. A broken arm...
3 Books I’m Reading this Winter {And Why You’ll Want to Read Them Too}
I love reading year-round but especially so in winter. Everything about the season woos even the nonchalant reader into its web. Frigid breezes, barren branches, and darker days all invite us to come in, bundle up, light the logs, and pour a cup of tea. What better way to answer the invite than with a book in hand? The three books I'm reading this winter are above average, one in...
How I Prayed for Each Room in Our Home
The story - my story - truly begins with why I prayed for each room in my home, not the how. I knew moving to our new place in the country would be both a blessing and a test. A test of faith. Traveling on roads aren't easy for me since a bad car accident years ago. You see, I've always lived in the city, only miles from what I need. And even then, it was a struggle. Now we're 20 minutes from...
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