In studying the story of Abimelech king of Gerar in Genesis 20 when he took Abraham’s wife Sarah (he was told she was Abraham’s sister, which she was but wasn’t), to make her his wife, you learn Abraham made a big mistake. In telling Abimelech that Sarah was (only) his sister, Abimelech was led to believe… Read More Elegance & Tea: Blessed
This Christmas, try not to get caught up in the commercialism. Take time to check on your neighbors and ensure they are warm and have enough food. Give to foundations that will help those who were hit by flooding and fire, pretty much wiping out their Christmas this year. Be a light in a dark… Read More Elegance and Tea: Help Others
Above you are looking at a spoon I found in a box I got at an auction. It is silver and totally tarnished. To some people, it looks like a complete loss, a waste, worthless. This is how some people perceive themselves in life – as a total waste and worthless. You often hear, “What… Read More Grace and Tea: God’s Plan for Us
‘Tis the season… to be peaceful! No stressing allowed! Have you stopped and looked around you? If you are one of the ones who haven’t lost anything to fire or flood, you’re in a good place. Look around and see if there isn’t someone you can help this holiday season. We also need less: Less… Read More Unplug and Be Quiet This Christmas
Don’t tell anyone, but I love Velveeta*. I know it isn’t really cheese, per se, but it is just… I don’t know, so bad it’s good? I even found a great copy-cat recipe for it. No chemicals. The last time I had any was a year ago this time. I was getting ready to toss the… Read More Imagination and Velveeta©