The joy of winter is finding warmth. Walks in nature with lots of layers, a cozy corner with a blanket, and heartfelt conversations over tea… Enjoy this season of inner growth!

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An Oasis in the Desert

A short trip to the southern California desert was a precious moment in time, as if a dream we had envisioned in our hearts was heard by our Heavenly Father and created -- beyond our expectations.

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You Are Loved

The gift of love is simple yet so deeply rooted in one’s soul. Everlasting hope and peace are ours if we open our hearts to be immersed in His love.

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You Are A Gift

While on a walk to the beach, I am reminded that everything God has made is beautifully unique and one-of-a-kind — like every one of us.

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Where Do You Go For Your Answers?

Are you feeling distracted and looking for a new search engine? Are you looking for ways to find peace. We invite you to look up.

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Let’s Celebrate the New Season Together!

Like a garden, we all need a little pruning through the seasons to let go of the old and make way for new growth in our lives. Winter marks the close of a year but also the hope a of new season.

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Meditate on the Word

How do we find time to meditate on the word of God, to live in His peace, and create a season of joy?

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Dining Vignettes

As soon as I turn back the clocks and change my wall calendar to the month of November, I am filled with excitement. It’s time to bring out the boxes filled with decorations to “paint” my home for the holidays.

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Working With Your Hands

We journey to the central valley to take in the harvest season with all our senses.

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Eddie’s Story: Miracles are Real

When I started to talk about God’s love for everyone, Eddie turned around to me with his big smile and said, “I know God’s Love and I know God is REAL. I have seen his miracles in my life and in my family’s lives. REAL miracles.”

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Tea With God: Thy Word is my Comfort

I brought my tea, with its soft flowery fragrance, to my studio. My notebooks were there, full of lists of items to address along with a small stack of correspondence, but I felt a tug on my heart that pull me away from these items. I picked up the phone and call my friend, Juanita.

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Tea with God

In the early morning, I take in the quite sounds and sip on the first cup of my favorite morning tea, Assam Black.  The warmth of the tea comforts my soul with a gentle peace.

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Shepherded to Safety and Peace

As I was preparing for a Giving Thanks Circle, I searched for God’s voice and guidance. His words always teach me to see from my heart with a greater vision. His unfailing, everlasting love creates understanding and trust inside all of us.

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Renew Your Soul

August is the 8th month of the year and the 8 often makes me think of infinity and how we are all part of one big continuous cycle.

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Inspirational Biblical Quotes

Inspirational Notes to Encourage You

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Inspiration from my garden and travels around the world.