Issue released date: Nov 8th, 2011

Cup of Joe with Jeanie First Issue!

Dresses from Shabby Apple

Foreword

Throughout my life coffee has become one of those consistent things in my life no matter what I am doing.

  • Each morning I have my quiet time with my very first cup of coffee
  • Special times are frequently had between my husband and I with a pot of coffee
  • A fun outing and one on one time with the kids is a coffee/ hot chocolate date at Starbucks
  • A tall Iced Coffee while cleaning my home, running errands, or paying the bills
  • Purchasing a latte or mocha at our church's coffee shop (Hebrews) before attending worship service or filling a carafe full of half decaf for our evening Mom's LifeGroup Gathering
  • Sharing giggles & Jesus over coffee with another woman
  • Sitting in my chair with my coffee and laptop writing an article or two to share with those near and far
I invite you to sit back and have a Cup of Joe with me every now and again become a Barista (reader/subscriber), I am looking forward to spending more time with you!

Issue Content

I AM

Posted by on Nov 8th, 2011

I am a Christian WomanI am a WifeI am a MotherI am a WriterI am a LeaderI am a TeacherI am a DaughterI am a SisterI am a AuntI am a CousinI am a FriendI remember days that what was happening around me would control my attitude, my emotions, my actions, and my words. Every memory I have, even as a child I was this way, controlled by my surroundings. Waves of problems, loss, abandonment, abuse, hopelessness, and low self esteem would engulf my every move. As you can imagine this caus...

 

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Apple Nachos

Posted by on Nov 8th, 2011

 What you will need: apples Ginger Ale Dark Chocolate Chips mixed nuts dried fruit What you will need to do: Slice a few of your favorite apples. Place apples in a bowl and cover with Ginger Ale. Let sit for about 10 minutes. (The Ginger Ale will keep the apples from turning brown.) Drain the apples and place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. Arrange apples on a serving platter. Melt about ¼ cup of dark chocolate chips and drizzle over the...

 

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Zombie Church

Posted by on Nov 8th, 2011

This book was incredibly true tho he used an incredibly false topic. I am not fascinated with Zombie movies like author and Pastor Tyler Edwards. But I was fascinated with the relation he made between them and those who are not quite alive in our pews on Sunday mornings. Many books have touched on the fact that are churches are not perfect and have highlighted the problems that we have in the church body; however, very few have chosen to offer a solution, or in this case a cure for...

 

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Have you heard about Shabby Apple?

Posted by on Nov 8th, 2011

A return to what dresses were always meant to be — a one-piece outfit. No need to add anything...no tank tops, no cardigans, nothing (except accessories, of course!).Shabby Apple all started because they saw a need in women’s fashion that was not being met. A need to make women feel feminine and beautiful for what they wear, not what they bare. We offer flirty, stylish dresses a woman can wear just as comfortably in the office, at a family dinner, or on a date. Shabby Apple is ...

 

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That time at the playground when that thing happened. ...

Posted by on Nov 8th, 2011

It was a hot summer day that July in 2006.. the kids were having so much fun at the park with their new friends. I was having a play date with my new friend too, Chad, a man of 2 children who also was helping raise his ex-wife's sister. The picnic blanket was spread out on the grass and it was an ordinary day at the park...And then it happened the girls began giggling and humming to the tune "K-I-S-S-I-N-G", they were full of energy and being very goofy. One of the girls stopped for ...

 

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Ministry Info

Posted by on Nov 8th, 2011

I am a writer, leader, teacher and speaker, How may I serve you?

 

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Well Dressed Challenge

Posted by on Nov 8th, 2011

The Northwest Women's Department of Washington/Northern Idaho is taking on a “Well Dressed” challenge to commit to wearing one dress for a personally chosen period of time and donating all monies that they would normally have spent buying clothes to help dig wells for people to have clean drinking water through the not for profit organization Living Water International.Living Water International is a non-profit organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities ac...

 

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Enjoy iced-coffee & ice-cream once again!

Posted by on Nov 8th, 2011

 I am no longer one of the 57% of adults that suffer from tooth- sensitivity! I am once again enjoying ice cream with my kids and ice- coffee's with my Mom's Group instead of just dealing with the discomfort or avoiding the iced foods and beverages all together. The last two weeks I have been using Colgate's NEW Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste and Colgate 360 Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothbrush and the pain and discomfort from iced food's and beverages are gone. From after the first use I notic...

 

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