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  ~ Bigalow Variety Pack Teas Stayed Fresh for 13 Years ~ In May 2010, we had the Flood of the Century in Nashville. I watched the water pour into my crawl space but had trouble convincing my insurance company, which back then unfortunately was Farmers, that there was a problem. They didn’t investigate crawlspaces. It wasn’t until an issue with a washing machine leak a few months later that they finally looked under the house and discovered I had moisture wicking up into the walls from the May flood. My house was subsequently gutted for repairs and I was sent to live in the local Microtel for 9 months while my house was repaired.  There were not a lot of perks to living in a tiny hotel room for so long, but I did enjoy the little refreshment station where they served hot chocolate and the Bigalow Tea Variety Packs. It provided a small space outside my room to visit daily and sometimes socialize, but mostly enjoy a warm beverage.  I grew very fond of my daily tea or hot chocolate run. A

~ Easter Week Day by Day ~ The Bible gives a good description of the last week of Jesus leading up to his death, burial and resurrection. The following is a compliation of devitionals and scripture for Easter week. Reading each devotional or scripture reference below will make the last week in the life of Jesus come to life. Palm Sunday: Jesus Comes As King April 2, 2023 ~ Palm Sunday: Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King ~ Palm Sunday 21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says… Holy Monday: The Authority of Jesus April 3, 2023 ~ Holy Monday, when Jesus shows His authority as King! ~ Jesus at the Temple 12 Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those se

 A collection of Easter articles, poems and devotionals for 2023. This list will be updated regularly so check back for more Easter articles.  Easter: The Intentionality of Jesus April 10, 2023 ~ As I ponder over this Holy week & its events almost 2000 years ago, I am amazed at the intentionality of Jesus ~ Easter: The Intentionality of Jesus As I ponder over this Holy week and its events almost 2000 years ago, I am amazed at the intentionality of Jesus–the arrival at Bethany; the retrieval of the colt and… Jimi Cravity Easter Anthem ‘The Last Amen’ with Matt Redman April 8, 2023 ~ RIAA Certified Gold Songwriter & Critically Acclaimed Artist Jimi Cravity, Reveals Easter Anthem, “The Last Amen” Feat. Matt Redman ~ Jimi Cravity Easter Anthem ‘The Last Amen’ Billboard chart-topping and RIAA Certified Gold songwriter and critically acclaimed artist Jimi Cravity has unveiled “The Last Amen”, an anthem just in time for Easter, featuring Matt Redman and it is available now across… Hol

Ranunculus 1 and 2.   While this blog is typically for reviews and articles about the works of others, I thought I would share my new hobby: painting! While I took a children’s art class in elementary school, as well as one in high school, I didn’t think I had the “art gene.” I don’t have good hand to eye coordination, and can neither draw a straight line or a circle. I cannot even draw a decent stick figure, and my handwriting is abysmal  so how could I possibly paint? However, after a particularly rough season in my life, I needed a big change— a creative outlet, something new , and God opened an unexpected door.  I found myself buying a canvas, acrylic craft paints, and a small set of paint brushes  They set on my table for a few weeks  Then I started watching Bob Ross paint happy little trees, but I was not confident enough to jump in   A couple of days later I met a lady at work who told me she was attending an online painting party, and she gave me the link! A door had opened and