Have you ever spent time restoring a piece of furniture maybe a family heirloom? When my daughter was born, I decided to restore a french style dresser for her room. It took stripping the old paint, then lightly sanding the top, sides, and drawers before applying an undercoat…

This month’s Coffee Shop writing comes out of my home, the morning hour of coffee since the weather has been cold, windy, snowy, hail and rain battering. And sunny! It has been sweet to do this writing from home gazing out the window inviting–a glimpse of wondering and growing with God. 

Moving from grace gleanings now into favor.  Grace means God’s unmerited favor so the question arises, what is exactly and experientially God’s favor? 

How is your faith in God being formed or reshaped within this season of your life?

Maybe your faith in a loving God is just beginning?

Maybe this season is uncertain and dim at times?

Maybe you’ve been attentive to its ongoing slow, sure and steady shaping.

Maybe it is more fullness and energized movements?

Take a moment to gaze out a window or at a flickering candle and listen in to your …