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...
Cultivating Sweet Memories
My first encounter with the zesty zinnia was on a rather steep incline (at least from an eight-year old’s perspective) behind my great-grandmother’s house. Uncle Walter grew a multitude of zinnias and chrysanthemums, taking every opportunity to lead visitors up his rustic steps to the beautiful sight above where an array of colors, textures, and shapes awaited them. When we moved...
I Want to Follow How Close?
This close. My first memory of receiving a flat tire? Getting in line for the cafeteria in elementary school. The person following me must have skipped breakfast because he couldn’t get there fast enough and apparently thought he could catch a ride on the heel of my shoe. Ouch! Recently, in trying to explain to the Lord how closely I want to follow Him, the image of my flattened heel...
Call of a Coward
Congratulations, Marcia Moston! Her new book, Call of a Coward, is now released and available through WestBow Press. (Read a great review from Keiki Hendrix here.) I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Marcia through the Upstate Fellowship of Christian Writers as well as our online writer’s group The Light Brigade. Her humble and gracious spirit is sure to translate beautifully...
We’re in Your Corner, Carolyn!
Carolyn Knefley, a dear friend and fellow “Corner” (our writer’s accountability group) will be on WGGS 16 tonight at 8:00 p.m. You can also watch it here online. Carolyn is a speaker, etiquette specialist, and career coach. Woven within each of her gifts is the ability to shine for Christ in unique and glorious ways. Her testimony will leave you speechless. While always...
Goren, Goren, Gone…
The old adage is true: All good things must come to an end. When Det. “Bobby Goren” turns in badge #4376 tonight on Law & Order:Criminal Intent, I know of at least two people who will be in mourning (hint: they’ll be the ones eating peanut M & M’s). Vincent D’Onofrio has played this role brilliantly over the past ten years, perfecting the...
My Friday Fave
My (least) favorite reality: Wisdom and experience are not the only things gained with age.Sigh. Until I discover a favorite exercise like Beth’s rowing, I’m switching it up by rotating the elliptical, the stationary bike, my purple cruiser, walking, and perhaps a little running into my weekly schedule. If variety is the spice of life, I see a lot of Tums in my...