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...
When Love Lands in Unexpected Places
by Cathy Baker @cathysbaker “Trying to figure out God is like trying to catch a fish in the Pacific Ocean with an inch of dental floss.” -Matt Chandler, The Explicit Gospel I thought I had it all figured out. As I assembled my Valentine Promise Jars last week, I sensed I should leave one tag without a name. This didn’t make sense. I’d made “the” list and...
3 Ways I Love to Celebrate Lent
“Lent isn’t about forfeiting as much as it’s about formation.” -Ann Voskamp For those of you who, like me, didn’t grow up celebrating Lent there is much to learn, and much to celebrate. Jesus Christ’s 40 days of fasting in the desert are the spiritual foundation for the season that begins on Ash Wednesday. Thomas Merton wrote, “Lent is not just a time...
When Photography and Poetry Mingle
Poetry by Mary Oliver + Photography + Snow = Love. Okay, not the real kind, but it is a type of joy that causes me to look upwards and thank God for the little things in life. When snow fell ever so lightly a couple weeks ago I grabbed my camera and headed outdoors to savor my favorite weather event. {Camera + snow = loving!} Without a doubt, Mary Oliver is my favorite contemporary poet. Her...
One Simple But Meaningful Gift for Singles this Valentine’s Day
by Cathy Baker @cathysbaker I’ve been thinking a lot about Hagar lately. Remember in Genesis 16 when she fled from Sarai? She felt abandoned and probably forgotten by God. She must have felt as if no one saw her, or cared about her, or the baby she was carrying. This Valentine’s Day, many of you will find your love life to be much like a box of chocolates⎯satisfying, sweet,...
Edie Melson: A Glimpse Into Her Quiet Time
Welcome to the first Saturday of the month! Today, Edie Melson invites us to sit alongside her to simply catch a glimpse of how her one-on-one time with the Lord often unfolds. To say that Edie has impacted my life is an understatement. She teaches me something about the craft of writing everyday via her blog, meets with me over grits to catch up on life, and most importantly, models what a...
3 Simple Ways to Love Your Neighbors this Valentine’s Day
When I think of biblical community done well, the Rhodes family immediately comes to mind. I had the pleasure of getting to know them through a former church, and I’ve enjoyed staying updated with the many adventures God has taken them on over the years. I marvel at the openness of their hearts, hands, and homes. Today, I’ve asked Kim Rhodes to share about some of the things...