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...
October: The Month O’ Love
Around here, October is referred to as the month o' love for a few reasons: Brian and I celebrate our anniversary on the 20th (year 22 for us this year!) What is there not to love about this season? Scarlet leaves twirling mid-air, Honey Crisp apples, soft fuzzy sweaters, and one of my personal favorites -- no mosquitoes! And then there are the mountains -- a place we travel to as often as...
Would You Take This Craving Away?
v. craved, crav·ing, craves:1. To have an intense desire for. 2. To need urgently; require.3. McDonald’s Chocolate Chip FrappeI don’t know about your dictionary, but mine highlights the third definition in perky bright yellow and I have the hips to prove it, unfortunately.During July and August my desire for these 18 Points Plus desserts skyrocketed to a full-blown craving, slurping down...
Sunday Snippets – I Love God, But Others?
Our focus on Summit's core values continued yesterday. Below are snippets from Kyle's compelling sermon on the value of biblical community. I encourage you to visit Summit's site to hear the sermon in its entirety. Matthew 22:34-40 His religious audience knew from Deuteronomy 6:4 that they were to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind—but others? Jesus ushers in a radical change...
When Dreams Become A Reality
Piper at the Park [30 seconds] Living across the street from a city park has its perks. One of which we noticed soon after the move to our old house: swing sets. Brian and I talked of what it would be like to some day stroll across the street with our grandchildren to watch them swing and play. Eight years later...the first swing-time with Pappa (Brian) and Grammy (Yours truly). I think her...
Sunday Snippets – Connecting for the Gospel’s Sake
Some observations from yesterday's service, preached by Jason Malone, no doubt led by God's Spirit: When we steward with open hands, we are putting the gospel on display. We believe that doing life with other people that love Jesus Christ -- for the sake of those that don't know Jesus -- is essential in our own transformation and living on mission with our God. Having access to people...
Feelings Can Fool Us
In celebration of the first day of Fall, I'm sharing a re-post from 2010, as it still rings true today. It doesn’t feel like the season for:Roasted marshmallowsApple ciderKaleidoscope leaves Cool breezesPecansAn abundance of candy in fun-size packsCharlie Brown and the Great PumpkinColorful mumsPumpkins Mountain tripsFresh apples (especially Honey Crisp!)Long sleeves and weathered jeansWarm...
Friday Fave: Active Link
Meet my new geeky best friend, Active Link, by Weight Watchers. The flash drive clicks into either a clip that can be worn beneath your shirt or into a holder that can be worn around the neck. Unlike a pedometer, Active Link measures all your movements—a benefit that immediately piqued my curiosity. A few others in Weight Watchers (who had already taken the AL plunge) shared how...
“The Birds” Coming to the Big Screen Tonight!
As a Hitchcock fan, I was delighted to learn that our local Simpsonville theater, Great Escape, will be showing The Birds (one of my favorites!) TODAY only on the big screen at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Is that hot buttered popcorn and Cherry Coke I smell? Okay, so I'll only enjoy one handful of corn and a few sips of soda, but Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, and hovering black birds will keep...
Cathy Baker
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