I met a woman who entertained in her home often. She kept a menu journal of what they served and how it went with the guests. I thought I might start a tradition of sharing holiday menus on my blog so my family and friends can try new recipes! I hope you will share your…
Category: Soul Work
His Work
Peppermint Snowballs
Why is this recipe in my optimism category? It started with my oldest winning a weekend away with her husband to a marriage retreat called “A Weekend to Remember”. The win was during a time that both of us were seeking, praying, and believing God for different. Because they went away, we were asked to…
A Joyous Day!
My youngest was baptized when she was around 5 or 6 years old. Her childlike faith said “yes” to Jesus, and her family and church nurtured her spiritual walk. The years between 6 and 14 is like the expanse of the Grand Canyon when it comes to changes in our lives spiritually, physically, and intellectually….
Kiss the joy as it flies
This time of year brings about a new transition for most. Summer came in like a joyful parade with its colors, festivities, and dancing. You can feel the end of summer–cooler days, some leaves are changing in color, and school supplies are front and center at all your major stores. It’s inevitable. Soon lunches will…
His Triumphant Entry and Our Mosaic Life Story
The expression “everything turned on a dime”, has been a familiar saying in my house. We use it to describe events that seem to have no warning. At least, we seem to not notice the preemptive actions in the moment that were the cause of the event. Today, we celebrate, the triumphant entry of Jesus…
Once and For All
Once and For All by Lauren Daigle God I give You all I can today These scattered ashes that I hid away I lay them all at Your feet From the corners of my deepest shame The empty places where I’ve worn Your name Show me the love I say I believe Oh Help me…
Garnett’s Cafe
Today our family tried Garnett’s Cafe. 2001 Park Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 Within walking distance of the church, we crossed the street. Opening the door we were greeted with a smile and welcome! The small cafe could not accommodate our party at one table, but we enjoyed the small, quaint charm, light pouring from the…
From the Dust
On the way to a routine doctor’s appointment, I called my mom to check in with her. She was filled with excitement as she spoke of her time with Jesus in Bible study that morning. I wish I could have recorded her detailed thoughts as she spoke of familiar scripture that went from ordinary to…
When thinking you are ugly is bad for you
When did it begin for you? When did you look in the mirror and think thoughts of comparison, perfection, or confusion? I’m reading several books right now that have a common theme that could be summed up in one word “freedom”. As much as we live in the land of opportunity and freedom of expression…
What do you magnify?
“What you meditate on, you will magnify.” If I meditate on chocolate, come what may, I will be eating something chocolate by the end of the week. If I meditate on my problems, my life will be seen through a lens of little hope or promise. I eat, drink, sleep the problem. In some ways,…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 