SONG: Blessed Assurance is an old hymn I remember from growing up at Central Baptist Church. My grandparents took us to church and this was one of my favorites. The swell of the pipe organ and the voices lifted up in song are a pleasant source of nostalgia for me. This hymn was written by Fanny…
NEW FEATURE! Scripture and a Song – Beautiful Things
Hi all! I am starting a weekly series appearing under the BELIEVE tab on Earl Grey and Yellow called Scripture and a Song. This will provide a Christian song video link as well as a related scriptural reference, short encouraging devotional thought and prayer. This can serve to help you supplement your devotional time with the…
Women with Crayons – Coloring Isn’t Just for Kids!
Back in the day, I used to love a brand new box of Crayola Crayons. The 64-count box was magic to open – all those sharp points in a delicious array of colors. That waxy crayon smell? Heck yes. And the cool sharpener on the back of the box? Amazing! What a treat to get…
Sorry Kids! You’re in Third Place.
I love my kids. Seriously, I adore them. I tell them often that they are a treasure to me. I kiss them, hug them, cuddle them. Their dad and I take them to to church, museums, libraries, family swims at the YMCA, camping, and Longwood Gardens (especially to climb the treehouses). They enjoy playing games…
How I Became a Couch Potato – AGAIN! (Part 3)
Hi – I’m an accidental couch potato. If you are just joining me, you’ll want to be sure to read part 1 and part 2 of this series in order to get the whole story that leads up to this post. For those who have been following along, this is the third and last installment…