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...
Were It Not For Grace
Not once have I listened to this song that my heart did not explode with gratitude or the tears forget to flow. Not once. The title says it all. Were It Not For Grace, by Larnelle Harris. It’s old-school but few songs move me as much as this one does. Perhaps it’s because I know how barren my life was at the age of 27 before that night in the tiny duplex when I fell to my knees...
That’s My King
Now to live like it… Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead… 1 Peter...
Gravitating Towards Neon Green
Still undecided about attending the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writer’s Conference next month? Fellow Word Weaver and dear friend, Mary Denman, posted a terrific article on BRMCWC’s site April 3 (scroll down) that may help you gravitate towards the neon green post-it. (I hope so!) New friendships, fresh encouragement, and first-rate insights await. Umm…and so does Cloud 9...
My Friday Fave – Sunday’s Coming!
In celebration of Good Friday, here’s one of my absolute favorite videos. It could possibly be the most powerful few minutes you’ll spend today. Writing prompt: Spend three minutes writing down specific reasons you are thankful for this day…and remember… Sunday’s...
Legacy’s Writing Prompt
Each of us will leave a legacy—but what kind? I was incredibly blessed to be able to spend much of my life with all my grandparents, but today’s post celebrates my grandmother Knighton, who would’ve turned 97 today. Grandmother wasn’t perfect, but she did certain things that left an indelible mark on my life: She not only spoke of God often, she walked with Him. And she,...
