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 – Wired for a Life of Worship
A favorite yard sale find a few years ago, Wired for a Life of Worship, by Louie Giglio, continues to impart wisdom, delight, and a fresh appreciation for the endless attributes of our mighty God. One half of the book is devoted to the subject of worship: “Our lives are on loan from God, a sacred trust of opportunities and decisions. And every one of our choices is made on a...
Three Things to Remember During Your Church Search
Searching for a new church home is rarely easy, but as our ten month journey comes to a close, I discovered a few “to-do’s” that helped me stay focused and open to God’s leading: Stay spiritually alert. Laziness has a way of creeping in the back window and snuggling up to our strongest spiritual pursuits when church life is turned upside down. I was hit broadside by a...
Sunday Snippets
Welcome to Sunday Snippets! Jason Malone picked up in Galatians 4:8-11 this morning. As mentioned last week, I try to jot everything down verbatim, but it’s not always possible. To listen to the sermon in its entirety, I invite you to visit Summit’s site. What’s your greatest desire? To be a man/woman of God? To be a godly father/mother? To see your children/grandchildren fully...
My Friday Fave – Thanks to Dad
Dad and Piper playing at the beach 3 Favorite Life Lessons — Thanks to My Dad: Be a Giver, Not a Taker Dropping off a bag of groceries, instructing the boys in golf, or taking time out of a busy schedule to complete “A Father’s Legacy” book are just a few examples of why my dad is one of the most generous people I know. For him, giving comes as natural as his next breath. His...
Up For a Summer Challenge?
Thanks to friends Lori and Lynn, I was introduced to the book 40 Ways to Get Closer to God, by Jerry (Chip) MacGregor with Keri Wyatt Kent. I downloaded it via Amazon, but I’ve not yet set sail on this journey, so I’m curious—would you be interested in joining me for this summer challenge? Here’s a brief description of what awaits us: Practical Steps to a Deeper Faith....