November was a great month--personally and in ministry. Fresh Grounded Faith went to Evansville, Indiana and Springfield, Missouri. At both events, it was so amazing to see how God moved. I felt like a spectator! Stormie Omartian, Kathy Troccoli, Abby Rike, Michael O'Brien and Tim Hawkins made the events extra special. Have you seen Tim Hawkins? The man is hilarious! He actually threw Depends into the audience of women for his finale! Try following that with anything substantial!
All I can say is I am one grateful woman to have had a great year of Fresh Grounded Faith Events with such quality friends partnering with me. They each bless me as much as they bless the audiences.
By the way, we now have two speaking sets available from FGF's this year. One is called Working Out Your Faith and the other is titled Getting to the Other Side. If you haven't been able to come to an FGF event, these might give you a great taste.
We also went to West Palm Beach for Phil's 25th college reunion. Yes, I know--he's old! (He's only a month older than I am but, he is still older!) West Palm was dreamy. The weather was perfect. But the best part was reconnecting with old friends from Palm Beach Atlantic University. The campus has changed over the years (become far more beautiful), but the spirit of the students is still the same. What a great place to call our alma mater. We also got to hear Tenth Avenue North perform in an outdoor concert. I am so impressed by them. The lead singer happens to be a PBA alumnus, too. Just saying!
As if that's not enough, Thanksgiving was over the top. It lightly snowed and ice hung from the trees. It was beautiful and crisp. Clayton was home. Our friends, the Ogwyns, came from Oklahoma and we ate all the food Deborah prepared. Yes, girls, I've got it good. All I do is buy a turkey and rolls and clean the house. She cooks everything and it is all delicious! I'm thankful for friends that are like family.
I decided to reread a favorite book this month, and it will take me a few months to finish it because it's written by Henry James...Portrait of a Lady. If you've never read him, trust me, he takes a little longer to digest. But oh, is it worth it! I have such fond memories of this book and am enjoying reading it again. Just like poetry is enjoyed more when read over and over, just as a song becomes a favorite as it is listened to many times, so also, is a favorite book sweeter the second time it's experienced. Besides, I am so hoping that Isabel makes a different choice at the end of the book. I still can't get over how it ended the first time I read it! So, here's hoping! Seriously, if you've never read it, you really should give it a taste test. The characters are portrayed with amazing consistency, the story subtle and fascinating, the writing captivating and the experience of reading is like enjoying your favorite coffee with the best dark chocolate. And, yes...he's a dead author!
Well, as you're decking the halls this month, here are a few things you can add to make your holidays even more special.
So, give these things a taste test:
1. Tim Hawkins videos
2. Tenth Avenue North CD's
3. Portrait of a Lady by Henry James
Merry Christmas, my Java friend!
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