When was the last time you experienced some beautiful fellowship? Great conversation, wonderful connection, and a sense of peace and joy? Usually, somewhere in the midst of that gathering, there is a facilitator. Some person in the group has initiated conversation and interaction in a way that links minds and hearts together. And the one…
Every so often, we at The Sublime Soiree love to introduce you to ministries and organizations that are adding value to others. Today, we are very pleased to re-introduce you to a ministry located in Akron, Ohio – specifically, the Middlebury neighborhood of Akron. The ministry is The Vincent House, and our hope is that…
Yesterday on the blog, we talked about the five-letter word that helps us flourish with God: Abide. The Bible gives us such beautiful guidance in how to stay in Christ. To abide. When we abide, we bloom! Planted in God’s kingdom, we can grow and thrive as we take in His sustenance — His word,…
One of our favorite pastimes on Saturday mornings is to visit our local farmers market. What a delight for our eyes to take in the crisp greens, brightly colored fruits and vegetables, and even beautiful cuttings of fresh flowers. The joy continues when we bring our bounty home, arranging the flowers in vases, chopping up…
Have you ever written yourself a prescription? A medical prescription is reserved only for those who are authorized, of course. But a treatment plan for soul care might be just what our Great Physician has ordered, especially as Autumn lurks right around the corner. On August 1, we shared a video on the topic of…
How He Uses Thoughtful Details to Express His Loving Care I was recently sitting on our deck, one of my favorite places to spend time with God. It was early in the morning, the air was crisp and the backyard was bursting with various shades of green, vibrant hues of pink, and multi-colored birds…
Do you know a group of women, perhaps your Bible study, women’s ministry, or another gathering, and you want to encourage them through a speaker? We love to explore God’s word with women and inspire them to create sacred spaces for meaningful connections through the beauty of hospitality and the richness of God’s invitation to…
We have had so much fun seeing how our new book, The Sublime Soiree: God’s Invitation to the Party of your Life, has impacted readers. And reading how it’s opened people’s thoughts toward hospitality has been one of our favorite experiences! For instance, we really enjoyed receiving this note from a reader: We hosted (our…
If you want to understand God’s invitations more deeply and live with greater security and hope, we would love to stay connected.