Christ in the Clouds

Last week, I mentioned that I wanted to try something different for my hubby and my 25th wedding anniversary. . So I got some ideas from the internet that I posted for a special "tea for two" romantic tea party. Now I think most men would usually balk at the thought of an anniversary/romantic tea. In all honesty, I wasn't sure how mine would respond. First of all, he's more of a coffee drinker (even though he has poured a cup or two of herbal tea for a sore throat or digestive issues.) Secondly, even though he has occasionally surprised me with some flowers, dinner, or a card. . . he's not super-gifted in the romance department (though I know he's better than most men, from what I hear). So, I quickly gathered items from around my house together and set up a little “tea table area”  by the fireplace. I didn’t have a lot of time to cook something sweet, so I decided to make some “white chocolate” pudding, in a graham cracker crust, a little peanut butter/mixe...

source: https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRN3jUs7rwS_GbICBj8rSZKJ2OHaYHqWt52TTjiK-BLPRScyTdiww I love reading and hearing about the story of Ruth in the Bible. (The book comes after the book of Judges and before 1 Samuel in the Old Testament) Ruth is an interesting character for so many reasons. I think I am drawn to her for her wonderful faith, character, and determination. These things I know about Ruth:   Faithful: Ruth was not, by bloodline, a Jew.  However, she was the wife of a Jew (Ruth 1:1-5). Yet, in faith she became a believer of God, instead of the god’s the Moabites had. As her mother-in-law quickly pointed out, she had many reasons and opportunities to leave and go back to her people and their gods.(Ruth 1:11-15)   Loyal: There are several times in this story where we see the loyalty of Ruth shine through. Ruth clung to Naomi, here mother-in-law.  Hard Worker: Ruth gleaned in the fields all day,(2:1-7; 2:14-15; 2:17,23) so tha...