Monthly Archives: July 2009

Descriptive Grace

“I’m a sinner saved by grace.” How many of you would agree? Go ahead, raise your hand, talk to your computer. I raised my hand too. It’s not uncommon to nod our head in agreement, shake our heads at our failings, and then raise our heads to thank God forRead the Rest…

I Got Caught Dirty Handed

Because when I garden, I don’t wear gloves. Maybe it’s because I love the feel of the soil between my fingers. Perhaps the fact that I saw an earthworm as I was planting my tulip bulbs didn’t really freak me out too much since, you know, I live in theRead the Rest…

On Hold?

This is my phone. Not my ‘home’ phone…but my work phone. This phone is the reason that I don’t answer the phone at home. Unless Jeff is not home. If he’s home, he is sweet enough to answer it—:) (whether he really wants to or not)–we never screen calls…either weRead the Rest…

A Mouse’s Story

Please Welcome Beth Pittman back to the Cafe as today’s Guest Barista!(otherwise known as Mrs. Human) Sometimes, God reminds me of his promises in the most surprising and unusual things… His steely little eyes shifted back and forth as he sat huddled on the floor. The humans had left theRead the Rest…

Purple Basil Nightmare

Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” – Mark 14:38 One day, I saw and purchased a beautiful, ornamental purple basil plant thinking it just the right addition for my little herb garden. This plant grew very fast.Read the Rest…