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...
Ladies’ Study in Jonah Begins February 21
What do we do when God interrupts our lives? Many times, like Jonah, we run! In this 7-session Bible study, Priscilla redefines interruption and shows that interruption is actually God's invitation to do something beyond our wildest dreams. When Jonah was willing to allow God to interrupt his life, the result was revival in an entire city. -Jonah, Navigating a Life Interrupted, by Priscilla...
Surrounded
During Brandon's CD Release Party last night, I enjoyed:the worship -- especially how Brandon ended our evening together. Powerful!laughter with friends of almost twenty years. The husband braved many a day on the b-ball courts mentoring Brandon as a teen.sitting next to my cousin, who's always been more like a sister, and watching her hubby post B's pics on Facebook. The fact they drove from...
My Friday Fave – Psalm 139
Warning! Adorable (Grand)Baby On BoardIt's been ten weeks of pure bliss watching Piper's expressions change, listening to her coos, and enjoying her sweet smiles.How could anyone not believe in God when a baby is nearby?For you created my inmost being;you knit me together in my mother's womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full...
Bang The First Key
The dreaded blank page. When attempting to bang the first key, excuses invade my brain like blood rushes to an open wound. Perhaps your blank page appears more like uncharted territory—a new job or opportunity, a redesigned eating or exercise plan, or dealing with circumstances not of your choosing—all requiring a “bang of the first key” to move forward. Enter Jeff Goins’ pithy post Get Over...
A Hidden Necessity
It was there all along. A handcrafted built-in cabinet, having worn the disguise of a teacup collector’s dream for seven years, emerged with greater purpose this weekend as a book-nook for current reads.Early on, it was difficult to deny the cabinet its teacups. Lined up just beneath each shelf were hundred-year-old hooks, hungry to hold the delicate stems of teacups ready for display. And so...
My Friday Fave – Take Them A Meal
Thanks to Pinterest, I discovered today's Friday Fave—Take Them A Meal. If you enjoy ministering to others through the gift of food, this site is for you! It's stocked with ideas on recipes, cooking the meal itself, and tips on how to best transport the meals.Although I've often considered my not cooking for someone a gift in itself, I now have renewed hope, thanks to these ladies.Who can we...
Three Lessons Learned While Blogging
Four years and nearly 800 posts ago, I dove into the blogosphere head first and have yet to come up for air. I surface today to simply share that changes are on the way! A fresh title and blog design, along with updated content, are all headed down the proverbial pike.Looking back to my first post in February 2008 and moving forward into 2012, I'm reminded of three things: I learn, grow, and...
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