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...
Who Are You? Who, Who, Who, Who?
I know I sound like Pete Townsend of The Who, but it's that one question that has me so excited about our our upcoming community bible study by Angela Thomas, Do You Think I'm Beautiful? Perhaps my fervency for teaching this study originates from the fact that I once banked my happiness and fulfillment on the love and attention of the opposite sex. For some, their identity, thus their...
New Community Bible Study Begins in September!
New study begins in September! Before you start thinking this study is about how we appear to others or anything else pertaining to self, read what Publisher Weekly had to say about it:A title like this leads a reader to think that this will be a book about body image. However, it's more about understanding beauty and acceptance in the context of God's unconditional love, a poignant message...
Sharing Life Together…One Sip At A Time
Welcome! How was your weekend? Ours was eventful, in a good way. We had the opportunity to attend the wedding of Jim and Kayla Slice, two of the sweetest and godliest people we know. When I attend weddings, my own marriage tends to come to mind—especially during the exchanging of vows. Am I unconditionally loving Brian for better or worse? Am I submitting to him in a way that...
Not A Morning Person? Evening Notes Are For You!
The Right to Write by Julia Cameron has been my constant companion over the past few months. It's a perfect fit for my purse while waiting for friends or appointments. Practically every page is dog-eared, underlined, or asterisked. Several weeks ago, I shared this post on Morning Pages as a result. Today, I'm sharing a tool called Evening Notes. After all, not every one is a morning person,...
Sharing Life Together: Retire Your Regrets
Welcome! Can you believe we're almost in August? I heard my entire life, and perhaps you did too, that the older you get the quicker time seems to pass. A recent run-in with one of Brian's past co-workers who retired several years ago painted the picture of time in a whole new light for us. Brian commented that he still had fifteen years to go before retirement. Without...
Jon Bloom’s “Not By Sight” Delivers
I've become a bit jaded when it comes to buying devotion books. There, I said it. I'm weary of girly-fluff and feel good remedies. Give me Truth and if you must add a human perspective, bring it fresh and creatively, like Jon Bloom's Not By Sight...A Fresh Look At Old Stories Of Walking By Faith. Jon is co-founder and president of Desiring God, and apparently, a very gifted storyteller:...
Sharing Life Together…One Sip At A Time
Welcome, friend! Please, pull up a chair and make yourself comfy while I pour us a cuppa tea. So, how was your weekend? I have to say, our Saturday was downright delightful. An entire day with two grands! We played in puddles, gobbled down princess-inspired Goldfish, and discovered new toys to enjoy. (We missed you Liv and Judah, our "soon" to be adopted grand.) I...
4 Ways to Show the Love When Writing is a Trusted Friend
A few of my childhood friends An only child, such as myself, is known for entertaining imaginary friends. With them we clinked tea cups, whispered at bedtime and played out back in the summertime. It was only recently, however, that I realized another trusted friend had hitched a ride to my adulthood. "Writing is a friend whose shoulder we can cry on. Writing is a confidant who listens...
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