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Flag day was June 14 and the 4th of July is will be here before we know it.  As Christians, we are to obey the laws of the land and be a living example to those around us.  Part of that is showing respect to our flag and our county. As I was looking for a video for my TGC party, I came across some on the writing of the National Anthem.  (you can see the video on day 2 of my Backyard BBQ-sign up here to join the fun and get a free picnic planner too!)  It got me thinking-did...

Coffee in my favorite cup,  watching nature from my porch, and conversations with God are my favorite way to start the day.  Lately, it has been so nice, I start my workday there also, reading email, catching up on my Facebook groups, then planning the day.  In the afternoon, I find myself back on the porch again, reading blogs and pinning to Pinterest.  After years of being inside a retail store 10 hours a day, being able to work this way is a wonderful blessing. As I watch the birds, God reminds me of a blog I wrote last year....

Exciting news!  The Gourmet Cupboard has new coffee flavors. Birthday Cake Bourbon Whiskey Cappuccino Cream Jamaican Rum Maple Bacon Salted Caramel Smores  Toasted Macaroon For now, they are available as the customer special and hostess specials. You can check them out on my TGC website here.  In honor of these new flavors, I am republishing my cold brew coffee blog from last year. I even made a video. Check it out and let me know what you think.   Mmm, coffee!  Hot or cold and anywhere in between, I will drink it.  Those of you that know me, know my...

  I've been meditating on Judges 6 recently, and God has been highlighting the importance of peace.  Before Gideon started fulfilling the assignment the Lord had for him,  God revealed Himself as Jehovah-Shalom.  This is the first time in the bible that name of God was used. "Then Gideon built an altar there unto the Lord, and called it Jehovah-shalom " (the Lord is peace).  Judges 6:24  Up until now, Gideon was having a bad day.  He was forced to thresh wheat in a winepress so the enemies of Israel would not steal it.  He was doing his best to...

  As I have been doing my spring cleaning I have come across areas in my house that need more than just  cleaning. A kitchen rug that had been washed too many times needed to be replaced.  Loose floor tile that needs fixed. A bookcase needed to be relocated to make room for another desk in the office.  These little improvements lead to a better functioning and more pleasing home.  The same goes as we spring clean our mind.  As we start "thinking on these things" Holy Spirit reveals what needs to be fixed, updated or replaced. I read a...