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"Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old,"

says Job 12:12

Tea Time Tuesday

Life is a long-distance run, a marathon. When I was young, I did not realize that the legacy of my life would be over a lifetime, faithfulness through so many decades of seasons. Single years where I wondered if I would be married. Early marriage and babies that I had never been prepared for and didn’t know what to expect. The golden years of childhood, the hormones and pushing back of teen years as children strain towards adulthood, self-actualizing of young adults and straining towards finding footing in a problematic, expensive, and challenging world, grandchildren. Add to this, moves, hospitalizations, church splits, great joys, and family intimacy that makes us all “Clarksons” in the most satisfying ways. Faith stretched, marriage partnership learned over time—soooo much.

Today, I will open what scripture says about aging graciously, living faithfully through all seasons. If you have a vision for being steadfast into old age, you have an intrinsic strength to make it through all the years and seasons. Ponder your life through all the seasons, friends, and know you are living your story you will tell to generations.

Last week, many asked me to show you my travel kit with my tin can. You can see in my photo. Tea, teacup, sugar, spoon, chocolates, and a scarf for decorating the table.

A lot to share with you today. Food! A hero to emulate, some goals to make, and little tidbits from my life.

I hope you enjoy my podcast. Be sure to order your copy of Tea Time Discipleship—it is like a warm, cozy tea time Tuesday with me over stories, recipes, and Biblical encouragement.

My tea quote:

“A great idea should always be left to steep like loose tea leaves in a teapot for a while to make sure that the tea will be strong enough and the idea truly is a great one.” -Phoebe Stone

How can one steep ideas, form an excellent self over time?