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...
Friday Fave: One Thousand Gifts Devotional
Somewhere along the line grumbling became all too easy for me. Complaining a little here. A little there. It begins subtly but swiftly takes hold of the heart, choking thankfulness while liberating a murmur that may or may not be audible to others, but with all certainty, is discernible to our God. Last year, God revealed how my grumbling - my lack of gratitude - not only...
Becoming Healthier for A Higher Purpose
"I see my body as an instrument, rather than an ornament." - Alanis Morisette Our body, God's instrument. His temple. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) Countless weight-loss resolutions have fallen by the proverbial wayside of my life. Intentions that began strong on January 1st grew weary by February 1st and toppled over from exhaustion by March. My goal always focused on a number on a scale,...
Jesus, The Best Gift of All
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Jesus is the best gift of all. Jesus is THE gift. Today and every day. Merry...
Friday Fave: Vintage Shiny Brites
(I'm teaching Piper colors via vintage Shiny Brites!) Merry Christmas from our home to yours. “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). Matthew...
Friday Fave: The Wonder of A Child
It may be Piper's second Christmas (She's 13 months today!) but in many ways it's her very first, for this year she marvels at the Christmas lights, Grammy's Shiny Brites and her daddy's handmade ornaments, crafted during his childhood. The wonder of a child. It's a beautiful thing. Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can...
Containing My Christmas Memories
Who would guess that an empty twenty-year old box of Nestle Quik could still evoke a smile with every December glance? Perhaps this post from 2008 will answer the question. The last paragraph is especially meaningful now that we have our sweet granddaughter (and a grandson on the way!) to share it with. ------------------------- To most, this is a simple (and bare) Nestle Quik...
Quotes Rooted in Prayer
Favorite "seasonal" quotes followed by small offerings of prayer. God is the friend of silence. See how nature--trees, flowers, grass--grow in silence? The more we receive in silent prayer, the more we can give in our active life. -Mother Teresa Lord, how can we give from an empty reservoir? In silence, strengthen us from the inside out. "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10...
For Everything There is A Season
Have I mentioned lately how much I love and appreciate Summit Church -- the pastors, their families, the elders, life group leaders (Kevin and Carolyn), etc.? Brian and I are very blessed to be a part of this church family. One blessing we've discovered since joining Summit is one we never expected to find and that is the ability to "do life" again with friends from a former church -- but...
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