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 Friday Fave – A Novel Idea
"Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage." - Catherine Douzel The faculty at Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writer's Conference is like none other. I most appreciate how they choose to make themselves available to attendees by eating meals with us, talking before and after sessions, and simply hanging out with us in the lobby. Much time and energy is required on their part to prepare,...
Spiritually Preparing for BRMCWC
✔ Ipod loaded with music from Brandon, Zach (from college days), Aaron Keyes, and David Crowder. What better way to begin and end a day? ✔ Lots ‘o one dollar bills for the Cloud 9 Coffee Cafe. Latan, are you ready? ✔ My “Edie” notebook, stocked with business cards, writing samples, and a flashback-style plastic pouch filled with pens, paper clips, and sticky...
A Different Kind of Mother’s Day
This morning, our pastor shared a similar prayer, heightening our awareness to the fact that all are not as blessed as I am to have a healthy, godly, loving mother. To all those celebrating a different kind of Mother's Day today... For those who are sorrowing, raw and tender this week, we pray: …for those who’ve suffered the loss of their mothers through death; Lord, please bring them...
Friday Fave – Family Fun
What can I say? How could this not be a favorite? Piper in DC - a traveler in the making! Silhouettes of Zach, Sarah, and Piper. The cool factor? The Jefferson Memorial, pictured in the background, is the place where Zach proposed to Sarah in...
Dreamy Writing Spots
One could rephrase a familiar bumper sticker—"Pen's don't write poems; poets do"—but the pen or pencil or typewriter may have a large role than just recording the writer's inspirations; it may foster, encourage, or stimulate creativity by its feel or its familiarity. Try writing in a different place than usual—a kitchen, a porch, an attic or basement, a diner, an airport, a library, a vacant...
Friday Fave – May Days!
May Days! May Days! What are some favorite May days? Mother’s Day (May 13) - If you knew my Mom, you’d know why this is a celebrated day. She is an overcomer, encourager, ageless (hope that’s in the gene pool!), Lord-loving woman -- and I’m very thankful to call her Mom. National Day of Prayer (First Thursday in May) - Prayer awareness raised throughout our nation, with Dr. David Jeremiah...
A Living Breathing Tower of Faith
“No exercising!” Do you know how long I’ve waited to hear those words? Seriously, it wasn’t the diagnosis I’d hoped for, but until the back pain subsides, the doctor’s orders stand. Fighting the weight battle without the option of exercising is a daunting task, but the Lord quickly put my pity party into perspective when Mrs. H, an elderly friend, ambled into the same waiting room for x-rays....
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