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...
Answering the Demon of Can’t
Can't is the worst word that's written or spoken; Doing more harm here than slander and lies; On it is many a strong spirit broken, And with it many a good purpose dies.It springs from the lips of the thoughtless each morning And robs us of courage we need through the day: It rings in our ears like a timely sent warning And laughs when we falter and fall by the way.Can't is the father of...
Interruption or Divine Intervention?
I’m not a fan of the interrupted life (unless your name is Piper, of course!) There it is. I said it.But what if my perceived interruption is actually divine intervention? Enter the study of Jonah. Becky Kirby and I are eager to meet and greet the 25+ women who’ve signed up for this study, which kicks off Tuesday night. Below is but a nibble from the smorgasbord of truth that awaits:...
My Friday Fave – Downton Abbey
It's a Masterpiece. Downton Abbey, that is.The one year wait for Season 2 to begin seemed to never end, and now it comes to a close this Sunday night. Sniff, sniff.One character I particularly enjoy is Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham, played by Maggie Smith. This matriarch leads her family with a stern, but loving kind of dignity that when mixed with a tad of meddling and a quick wit,...
The Wandering Reader Delivers
"The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep.And miles to go before I sleep." - Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, Robert FrostWhile difficult to pinpoint a favorite Frost poem, Snowy Evening nears the top of my list, which is why this handcrafted/customized necklace was the perfect Valentine's Day gift.Everything about The Wandering...
Reasons, not Roses
A half-dozen reasons why I LOVE my heavenly Father:He is in the details, not the devil. (Genesis-Revelation)He is a constant and ever-willing source of wisdom. (James 1:5)He is creative and delights when His children point to Him and say to admirers, “I learned it from my Dad.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)He is the Father of spacious places, continually exposing His children to new opportunities and...
My Friday Fave – Two Creative Mags!
The latest issues of Where Women Create and Artful Blogging are ready for pick up at the local Barnes and Noble. (Let's show some love for our brick & mortar bookstores.)Both issues would be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates breathtaking photographs, creative ideas, and inspiring testimonies. You need not be a blogger (or even consider yourself crafty) to enjoy either book-zine.Read...
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