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Category: A Cup of Fancy
Colors: Reds-the blood of Christ/Greens-the evergreen tree represents eternal life. Zinsser Smartcoat Colors /Red My Mind/Envy Green/Ramen Cream..to pop a neutral. Oh the beauty of holiday décor! Value of Concentration: The Mystery of Faith Memory Verse: I Believe The Virgin Birth; Jesus..The Son of God. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, This morning, as I was sipping my Cup of Fancy, (Maple Bourbon Decaf..splash of cream), I was watching Dr. David Jeremiah. His movie entitled,” Why The Nativity,” was so touching. As a mother, now Gramma, I tried to remember…
Colors: Reds signify the indwelling of The Holy Spirit. Zinsser Smartcoat/Roasted Red Pepper/Strawberry Jam/Angelic to pop a neutral Value of Concentration: What am I lacking within my heart, mind, and soul? Memory verse: Give me the fullness of God. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As the Christmas Season is upon us, our hearts and minds turn to gift giving. As I sip my Cup of Fancy, (Peppermint, Mocha, Decaf), I praise You, for The Greatest Gift: your Son Jesus Christ. Growing up in my denomination, I was never good enough. I was never worthy. I…
Colors: Multi Colors from various palettes. Value of Concentration: And The Word Became Flesh, And Dwelt Among Us. Memory Verse: The Bible is The Living Word of God! Prepare The Way of The Lord! Good Morning, ABBA, Father, ABBA, the greatest gift …..John 3:16….For God so loved the world, that he sent his only begotten Son. So that he who believed in him, would have eternal life. As I sip my Cup of Fancy (Southern Pecan), You hold me in your sovereign arms. I am finally worthy. I have no fear of my salvation. As you…
Colors: Harvest Colors: Tequila Sunrise Orange/Heatwave Red/Peach Sorbet Yellow/ Couscous yellow….. to pop a neutral Value of Concentration: Becoming Thankful in a world that takes so much for granted. Memory Verse: Jesus, I surrender my life to You in Thanksgiving. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The holidays are quickly upon us. As I ponder the Thanksgiving Holiday, and all of the cooking that I’m doing for my family….I count my blessings. Right now, my Fancy Teapot is filled with Constant Comment Hot Tea, with Stevia. Got a blueberry scone to top it off. ABBA…
Colors: Greens and yellows are the colors of health and wholeness. Zinsser Smartcoat/Green Envy/Field of Butterflies Yellow/ Angel Food cake….to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: Rebuke in His Name. Memory Verse: I claim health and wholeness, in The Name of Jesus. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Harvest is done, the cornfields are being chopped and cut for spring planting. I just let my 3 Lab Babies outside, on this freezing, crisp, clear, sunny morning. Pumpkin Pie Decaf-splash of cream, steams in one of my favorite teapots. My pumpkin pie candle is lit, upon the…
Colors: Browns and Greens are the colors of being rooted and growing. Sedona Brown/Sprout Green/Parchment ….to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: Dig Deep Memory Verse: I am rooted in the Word of God. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Yesterday was my 75th Birthday. WOW! What this body, mind, and soul have been through; I survived and grew because I became rooted within your Holy Word, ABBA. As I sip my Cup of Fancy (Heath Bar Decaf-splash of cream), I imbibe it’s richness. It correlates with how rich I have become, since I became Deeply Rooted…
Colors: Greens are the colors of safety, because they are not intrusive colors. Zinsser Smartcoat/Feeling Lucky/Key Lime/ Citrus Infusion..to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: The Triune God is my Safe Haven. Memory Verse: ABBA, I am safe in your arms. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, On this chilly November Morn, my warm and toasty libation within my Cup of Fancy, is Oatmeal Cookie Decaf, with a splash of cream. Yum! I’ve brewed a few cups and as you’ve guessed, it’s contained in one of my fancy teapots. I can hear some of…
Colors: Blacks-sin/Reds- blood of Christ/Blues- baptism/Whites-purity/Greens-growth in Christ/Gold-the glory of heaven. To go with today’s theme, I have picked the following colors from Zinsser Smartcoat: English Saddle, Heatwave, Tidal Wave, Elegant Swan, Happy Camper and last but not least, Hidden Treasures. *Suggestion: place this in a floral arrangement…or use these colors as a teaching tool for a class. Ex. Kids make a beaded bracelet using these colors. Value of Concentration: I am clothed in salvation. Memory Verse: I wear the garments of truth and righteousness. Good morning…
Shades of Purple are made by mixing reds (flesh) with blues (The Word of God) Zinsser Smartcoat:Wild Thistle/ Iris/Pisces Dream- to pop a violet neutral. Value of Concentration: Pray continually, in the Name of Jesus. Memory Verse: Fill me to the brim, Holy Spirit! Good Morning, ABBA, Father, This morning I have set my scene with shades of purple. My purple, white polka dot teapot and cup. The above colors have inspired me. My bold Cup of Fancy this morning is a Salty, Caramel, Black Hot Tea. I buy TeaTime Magazine and purchase different teas, from…
Colors: Yellows and Golds represent Blessings -Zinsser Smartcoat/ Marigold/Sunday Morning/Cocoa Butter Value of Concentration: Blessed Assurance Memory Verse: Jesus is Mine..I am His. Good Morning ABBA, Father, The sun is shining on this frosty October morning. I sit here sipping my Cup of Fancy (A simmering pot of Heath Bar Decaf) from one of Granny’s Fancy Teapots. Give yourself a splash of sunshine and God’s glory, by using the above colors ,within your home. The other day, your Holy Spirit was overwhelming me. I kept hearing the words: ”We serve a BIG GOD!” There…
Colors: Shades of oranges and yellows represent the power of God. Zinsser Smartcoat/Mambo/Toasted Clay/Rose Quartz to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: Do not put limits on God. Memory Verse: I believe that your Holy Power will prevail within my life Good Morning ABBA, Father, Well, the cold of Autumn has swept upon the farm. There is a gloomy, drizzle this morning. Yet your “Sonlight,” touches my spirit and empowers me. It’s time to sip my Cup Of Fancy, (Maple Bourbon Spice Decaf) and hunker down with you, listen for your whispers, as I digest…
Colors: A Green Ribbon is the symbol of mental health awareness. Greens/ Zinsser Smartcoat/Medusa Green/Mojito Green/Porcelain….. to pop a neutral Value of Concentration: Put on the Mind of Christ. Memory verse: Perceive my thoughts Oh Lord, and align them with Yours. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The morning dew is sparkling on the ground, as the sunlight rises over the farm. In Ohio, October weather chills quickly. Most likely, this will be my last week, writing from my big, country porch. Then, it’s up to my War Room, which I’ll inhabit til spring. The…
Colors: Zinsser Smartcoat…On the Green/Waterfont Blue/Orchid Breeze. These were my maid of honor colors, 51 years ago. Value of Concentration: Why me? Memory Verse: Wash your Spirit of Calm over me Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Whew! It’s been 3 wild weeks! I need my special time with You today. You, me, and an Arnold Palmer, I’m sipping. It’s 80 degrees on the porch at noon, so I’ll need a cool respite. Three weeks with my husband in and out of the hospital, was enough to do me “IN!” Finally…
Colors: For a positive mindset: look to yellows. For guidance and clarity: turn towards shades of orange. While writing today’s devotion, the colors Dreamsicle, Lemon Curd, and Sunday Morning all stand out to me. All of these beautiful colors are from Zinsser SmartCoat. Value of Concentration: Seek your CALLING, with a positive mindset. Memory Verse: ABBA, Father, show me the way, with clarity. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As the cool, fall morning gently calls to me, I am preparing my time for the two of us. My Cup of Fancy to share with you, as…
Colors: Security Colors are gray, black, white. Love colors are reds. So reds, grays and black. Zinsser Smartcoat/Red My Mind/Vapor Gray/Nori Black….beautiful, strong combination of color palette Value of Concentration: We are secure in his love. Memory Verse: Hold me, ABBA, never let me go. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, This morning, I need something rather strong, to drink, as I write. So, my Cup of Fancy is my Strong, Black, Green Mountain, Dark Magic Decaf. Gotta be the decaf, or my brain and emotions would be a frizzle. Since I am the last surviving member of…