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: 2 Chefs 2 Go
A favorite stocking stuffer this past Christmas was a gift certificate to this exceptional establishment. Being the creature of habit that I am, I see but one delectable item on their menu (although there are many): Dried Cranberries and Grilled Chicken Salad. As you can see, the portion is enough for two salads. It’s chock full of grilled chicken, slivered almonds, dried...
The Gift of Curiosity
Curious (kyo͝orēəs) adj. Eager to know or learn something. Curiosity. A gift from God all too often overlooked for the “grander” ones. I didn’t realize how much so until Sweet P came along. I remember the first time I saw her closely examining a single thread on her coat. She touched it ever so gently, observing every angle for what seemed to be minutes. Yesterday,...
My Friday Fave: Lark Rise to Candleford
One of my favorite Christmas gifts came in the form of 14 discs, penned by Flora Thompson between 1939 and 1943. What makes Lark Rise to Candleford a fave: Breathtaking scenery. Late 19th century England countryside at its best. Characters. In every sense of the word. Some sweet, some sassy. Wholesome plots. How often can you say that these days? Minnie, the maid. She’s my favorite...
One Life Can Change Everything
Twenty-three years ago, I was directed to a newly formed “New Beginnings” Sunday School class. My wounds, still fresh from a punt kick to the heart, made me wonder if I’d ever fit into a Southern Baptist Church. I dropped the boys off at their classrooms and nervously proceeded to a little brick house perfectly situated on the church campus. I couldn’t help but wonder...
Friday Fave: One Thousand Gifts Devotional
Somewhere along the line grumbling became all too easy for me. Complaining a little here. A little there. It begins subtly but swiftly takes hold of the heart, choking thankfulness while liberating a murmur that may or may not be audible to others, but with all certainty, is discernible to our God. Last year, God revealed how my grumbling – my lack of gratitude – not...
Becoming Healthier for A Higher Purpose
“I see my body as an instrument, rather than an ornament.” – Alanis Morisette Our body, God’s instrument. His temple. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) Countless weight-loss resolutions have fallen by the proverbial wayside of my life. Intentions that began strong on January 1st grew weary by February 1st and toppled over from exhaustion by March. My goal always focused on...