What turns your crank?

I had not read my devotion from this book when we were on vacation and had to share this.  I read the one for Nov. 22nd today and it was so cool and knew God was speaking to me today.  This one was the devotion for the first day of the teas we did in Texas.

Rom. 12:6
We all have different gifts,each of which came because of the grace God gave us.
In the formative years of my childhood, my parents were the human factors that provided the nourishment I needed to befgin growing.  They put me on a playing field where the game of life began.  With their teachings as a springboard, I started making decisions that caused me to be the person I am today, for good or bad.
As I branched out and began seeing patterns form, traveling revealed an adventuresome side of my temperament.  I went here, did this, saw that, and felt thus and so.  My friend Mary says, "People do what makes sense to them, " and it's true.  We all have to determine what makes sense to us and do it, whether or not it seems logical to anyone else.  We don't live fully until we do this for ourselves.  Some of the things that make sense to me are art, music, photography, literature, and theater.  These are the considerations in life that turn my crank, make me think, and fill my heart with appreciation and wonder.  They are vehicles that transport me into the light that illuminates and enriches my journey.
What are the things that transport you into the light?  What makes sense to you?  If you don't yet know, it may be time to look around you and discover what turns your crank!   Luci Swindoll.

Sit, sip your cup of tea and ponder.  LIsten to His voice today and be in His word.

Tea Time Friends

Great book to give to a friend who enjoys tea. 
Some quotes.
While tea there's hope- Sir Arthur Pinero
The fingers of God touch your life when you touch a friend- Mary Dawn Hughes
Have nothing in your homes that you do not know to be useful and believe to be beautiful.  William Morris
A friend hears the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Traveling Tea with Jesus

Tea book , recipe and facts on tea

I received another fine tea book that I would like to share with you.  Here are a couple of things I found in this book that I would like to pass along to my tea drinking friends.  If you are using loose tea use 1 tsp for each person and one for the pot.  If adding lemon, place slice of lemon on bottom of cup and pour tea over it. If adding milk to tea add milk first and then tea. Never add milk to green or oolong tea. Remove tea leaves or tea bags after steeping tea 3-5 minutes or tea will become bitter.
Recipe to share - Southern Devonshire Cream- 1- 6 oz.carton sour cream, 1- 8 oz.cream cheese, 1 c. powdered sugar. Cream ingredients together and beat with mixer until light and fluffy. Serve in crystal bowl and garnish with strawberry and snippet of mint.  Enjoy your cup of black tea with Southern Devonshire Cream and God's Word.   Check out our teas at www.tealightfultreasures.net/tea
Let me know if you try this cream and if you like it with your tea.

Traveling Tea with Jesus     

Tea and Renewal

This comes from the book Mini Teatimes.

It has long been touted that what pours from the spout of a teapot is filled with healing properties.  Green tea is said to aid the cardiovascular and immune systems and help with cholesterol levels.  Rosehips tea is an herbal tea high in vitamin C. White tea is filled with potent antioxidants.  And all this goodness doubles when we share a cup with a friend!
Don't forget tea's wonders for your emotional well-being.  When your mood or perspective needs a boost of energy and a little extra clarity, the hope and generosity of teatime is, without question, a balm for the soul.

God bless you are you sip your cup of tea and be in His word.
Check out my website sometime for some delicious teas.  www.tealightfultreasures.net/tea  You can also schedule a a time for a tea gathering online or if you are in Minnesota or Texas we do at your home or assisted living.
Blessings for your Sunday!

Traveling Tea with Jesus.

TEA

Just checking-  Have you had your cup of tea yet?  If not, take the time to do.  It is relaxing.  If you have not yet gotten into tea just give it a try.  It could help you take away the worries and fears and open a whole new world for you. 

These quotes come from the book
The first cup of tea moistens my lps and throat; the second cup breaks my loneliness. Lu Tung
Friends put the entire world to right over a cup of tea.  Charlotte Gray
Each cup of tea represents an imaginary voyage.  Catheine Douzel

Tea book

Here is another great book to have for your tea collection

365 Things Every Tea Lover Should know

Discovered another book that might be good for all you tea lovers and those in tea business.