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
Searching for scrumptious recipes with a healthy twist? Search no further! I happened upon this site and I'm oh-so-glad I did.While I'm not looking for skinny, I am looking for healthy recipes that don't...well, taste healthy. The bonus? Skinnytaste.com also lists Weight Watchers points if you're interested.One of my many favorites: Pumpkin Cupcakes (no frosting) Skinnytaste.com Servings: 24...
Community Matters
com·mu·ni·ty: a group of people having common interests.God designed us for community. Introverts, such as myself, sometimes struggle to spill over into other people's lives, but my appreciation for community has been on the rise in recent weeks. What better time to show a little thankfulness? Let's get started... Family - the first community, designed by God. As you can see from the picture...
Wordless Wednesday – My New Granddaughter, Piper
(Thankfully, it's Wordless Wednesday because my new granddaughter takes my breath...
Love At First Sight
Our sweet granddaughter, Marion Piper, born last night at 9:59...
Specific prayer=Specific answers
What specific things are you praying for these days?Last minute cries for help, a meticulous list of needs, or an unexplainable groaning from within—God hears the prayers of His people. Add specificity, and we're given an opportunity to witness our God’s awe-inspiring attention to detail in action. One of those moments came for me this week while peering out our window, curled up in my prayer...
My Friday Fave
Care to join me for one final kaleidoscopic stroll through my yard?There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavenEcclesiastes...
A Fatigued Angel
Last night, while Beth and I waited for our food to arrive, a young man dressed in full Army attire approached our table. I thought he knew Beth, she thought he knew me. He smiled and shared that when he dines out he likes to pick up the tab of another person in the restaurant.Beth and I were both stunned and overwhelmed by his generosity. We thanked him for his service to our country and...
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