Hot Coffee In The Morning: Conversations About Our Best Friend (2024)

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Hot Coffee in the Morning

© 1980 Babette (Brown) Edwards

Nothing is more warming

Than hot coffee in the morning

With Someone so disarming

That my candor’s not alarming.

And nothing’s more relaxing

Than hot coffee in the morning

With Someone who’s not asking

For pomp and grammar taxing.

Nothing’s more reviving

Than hot coffee in the morning

With Someone who’s not striving

Against you, nor conniving.

No, nothing has more meaning

Than hot coffee in the morning

With Someone Who is giving

You sought water that is living.

Dedication

this book is dedicated in loving memory to

Leon Rodney Edwards Sr.

who always encouraged me.

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Us.

© 2019 Babette Edwards

We started off

Like water and grapes:

Had acidic times,

And pulp and even some twigs.

But over 34 years, our relationship

mellowed

To a fine wine

The thoughts of which are still …

Intoxicating.

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Contents

Foreword

Praise For Hot Coffee

About This Devotional

How To Use This Devotional

Bible Translations

Grammar & Punctuation

How This Devotional Came To Be

Percolating Prudence

Increase

From God

Receive

Observe

Restrict

Think

Guard

First

Start

Guide

Humility

Work = Harvest

Little by Little

Choose

Be Cool Part I

Chance?

Be Cool Part 2

Listen

Let

Ask

No Bricks

Remove

Envy Not

Don’t Quit

Rule

NUN-YA

Stay

Give

Oppose

Prepare

Heroes

Special Days

Happy New Year

Book, Chapter & Verse

Get Wisdom & Understanding

Where Are You Going Next?

The Nature of Harvest

Worship = Worth ship

Celebrating History and Heritage

Perfection

Many Nations – One God

Valentine’s Day

Romance Novel

Good Friday

It Was a Very Good Friday

Resurrection Day!

See Nothing

National Day of Prayer

Family Matters

Mother’s Day

Honor and Appreciate

Father’s Day

Quit You Like Men

Independence Day

Are You Set Free or Made Free?

Veterans Day!

Saying, Thanks

Thanksgiving

Truly Thankful

Eternal Perspective

Play It by Ear

Christmastime

Have Yourself a Merry

Blessed and Highly Favored—Just Like Mary

Simplify to Multiply

What Did You Get?

Elections/Voting

Jesus for President

Now What?

Daily Devotions

Do You Know?

It’s Over

Root it Out

Resolution Revolution

Wash Your Buts!

Out of the Depths

Just Because You Hear the Music, Doesn’t Mean You Have to Dance

Smack Attack

God Coming

Giving it Back

You Got It

Eyes Right

About Face

Exceptional Me

In Spirit and in Truth

What’s Your Password?

Strength! Courage!

Lydia: Open Heart = Open Home

God Knows That You Are Pregnant

What Do You See?

Teamwork

Keeping Up

This Is That

The Will

Can You Stand to Be Blessed?

Mind Your Mind

Soul Satisfaction

Soul Restoration

Attached

Do You Want Him?

Say, Y.E.S. to the Lord

Mo’ Better Good News!

Lord Knows

Exercise for Fitness!

Take Charge

Trophy Wife

Night Vision

E-encourage

How to Not Get Paid

King’s Decree

Nobody Greater

Are You Bad Enough?

Down to the Core

Help Them Out

Are You Shaken?

Stamp of Approval

Delay Does Not Mean Denial

Prepare a Highway

Coming or Going

Testify!

Angels on Assignment

Inaccessible

So, What’s Stopping You?

Git ‘er Done!

Be It

E’rbody

No More Tightness

You Matter

Keep It Comin’

911

Walk Tall

A Blast From the Past

Too Late!

Bucket or Well?

Faith Focus

Make Peace

Are You Full-Filled?

Comfortable

My Portion

Go

Lip Service vs. True Love

Go On …

Be Filled

Do a Double-Take

S. O. U. L. Train

Sanctify Me

A Story About Two People

Not One, but Many

Judgment

Please Pass the Bread

Keep on Keeping On

A Simple Plan

Say, Amen!

Hidden

HEADLINE: God Repents!

Can You Sing?

Promoted!

Measuring

Renew Your Mind

Restoration

True Comfort

Tell Somebody – Show Everybody

In the Midst

Location, Location, Location

From Within

Care for Your Soul Part I

Care For Your Soul Part 2

Do You Gamble?

Light Arises

Going Outside

What Do You Call Him?

Is That YOU?

Thank You Very Much

Serving Jesus

It’s a Start

Who in Hell Knows You? Part I

Who in Hell Knows You? Part 2

Who in Hell Knows You? Part 3

Total Submission

Good Stuff!

Abiding

Sewing 101 Part 1 The Instructions

Sewing 101 Part 2 Traceable Patterns

Sewing 101 Part 3 Finished Product

King’s Heart

Powerful Peace

Let It Go

Work and Wait

Comfort and Joy

Clear It Out

Stir It Up

SLOW Down, My Friend

Whet the Appetite

Up

Always Something

Finish Strong

What Else Can You Do?

Success Is Spelled with Two C’s

Are You Full of It?

What to Do?

Do You Know the Answer?

Sowing vs. Eating

Just Sittin’

No Free Lunch

Can You Hear?

Nevertheless

Go Before

Fan or Follower?

An Enlarged Heart

An Inside Job

Good Exercise

Don’t Touch That Dial

Shake Your Chains

True Grit

Not a Hoof

Do Your Part

I’ve Got a Secret

Get Fit

Stop the Bull

Get a Grip — Part 1

Get a Grip — Part 2

Get a Grip — Part 3

Get a Grip — Part 4

Are You Burdened Down?

No Mockery

What Do You Believe?

Prize Fighting Part 1

Prize Fighting Part 2

Prize Fighting Part 3

Prize Fighting Part 4

Prize Fighting Part 5

What Do You Know?

Did You Get Your Shot?

Expectation

*Closing Thoughts

Fat Neck Syndrome (FNS)

Many Thanks!

Author’s Notes - Works Cited

About The Author

Foreword

Christ rose early to spend time alone with His Father before choosing His disciples. After a long day of ministry, He took time alone before He walked on water. There is an unmistakable pattern. Time alone with the Father serves as preparation for life’s journey. A relationship with Christ lays the foundation for making real-world decisions and staying afloat amidst the erratic pace of our culture. Without a relationship with Christ, we’re all like explorers without a compass and destined to lose track of priorities.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Christ reminds busy people that if any man comes after Him they must deny themselves, take up their cross daily and follow Him. God’s heart beats daily. Taking time with Him each day is a simple way to thank God for life. Disciples were called followers of The Way. They followed Christ so consistently that the title Christian best describes their commitment. A consistent devotional life opens the door for followers to catch the heart of Christ. Without consistently pursuing God, it’s impossible to capture the heart of Christ.

Babette is more than a devotional writer, she’s an artist who can choreograph real life to the rhythm of Scripture. This devotional is easy to read and provides real-life applications through the lens of Scripture. You receive critical challenges, thought-provoking questions, and a user-friendly way to capture the heart of the Savior. This resource sets itself apart as a whisper in a noisy world.

If you invest the time, this devotional extends the hand of Christ and takes you on a journey that will enrich every area of your life.

Larry Paige

Lead Campus Pastor | Zion Greenbelt, Maryland

Director of Equip | Zion Church

Praise For Hot Coffee

One of my favorite selections from the book is How to Become Unstuck. I love this reflection because it is fresh and raw and unashamedly transparent about her struggles and the way she has unwaveringly turned to God for help and strength. Babette’s unique take on Scripture is Biblical but also infused with refreshing humor and insight.

Mrs. Sheryl Aiken

1st Editor & Project Advisor, Confidant, Friend

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Babette’s new book outstandingly provides us with daily encouragement, inspiration, instruction, and wisdom that will help us—and generations to come—to strengthen and grow in our faith walk and relationship with the Lord!

Elder Marilyn Wilson

Moving Women Forward Ministries

Author of Natural Causes and Supernatural Cures for Women Who are Losing Their Minds Over Men

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Listen to her personal testimony of how she has applied the finished work of Christ to her own life: When I ponder the fact that Jesus said, ‘It is finished,’ that supersedes my need for perfection in everything. Instead of striving and stressing, I’m learning to pray, listen for God’s direction and work with my eyes on Him. [Refer to the devotion, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.]

May the Lord Jesus Christ use this book to help you in your quest to draw closer to Him and may you be filled with heavenly wisdom.

Prof. Rev. Dr. Roxanne M. Mitchell

Pastor, Jerusalem AME Zion Church

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Dear Elder Babette,

I won’t give an awesome God something that cost me nothing (2 Samuel 24:24). You have already paid the price for this devotion. You have already been awarded the TOP TORMENTOR (mentor) award! God noticed all the prayer meetings, work Bible Studies, National Day of Prayer celebrations and door-to-door witnessing that you dragged me to. Well, this book will go to the houses God already ordained!

Love you much,

Suzette-Nicole Young,

Mentee, Founder and CEO of V.I.N. Industries, LLC

About This Devotional

Guess you can tell I like coffee. It’s deep-seated in my being from my mom and grandparents. Since I was a child, coffee represented a way to start the day, have a conversation and believe it or not —calm my nerves—as my Grandma Corrie Belle would say!

I imagine we’re sitting down talking about Jesus and how He cares for every aspect of our lives. So, whether you like a steamy, creamy cup of slightly sweet java like me, prefer water, or just come with your cup of gratitude or curiosity—let’s talk about the One Who loves us dearly.

How To Use This Devotional

Instead of the traditional January – December format, Hot Coffee in the Morning (Hot Coffee for short) is divided into these sections:

Percolating Prudence – Thirty-one short devotions taken from each of the 31 chapters of Proverbs. Regardless of when you receive Hot Coffee, you can begin our conversations here, then continue to the other parts of the book. You can also return to this section anytime you like. Since there are 31 chapters of Proverbs, you can also challenge yourself to read a chapter of Proverbs that corresponds with that day of the month and write on a different truth that stands out to you.

Special Days – Let’s face it – special days are often busy days. Even with the best of intentions, we can find ourselves so preoccupied, we lose focus and miss the point of the holiday! And because the busyness of the holiday never takes place just on the holiday, there is more than one devotional for some special days. For example, you can pick one devotion to read on December 25th or pick several to read throughout the Christmas Season.

Daily Devotions – This is the largest section of the devotional and covers the widest variety of topics. Rather than be tied to a date on the calendar, you can start these any time of the year. And — (who says you must go to a new devotion every day?) — you can stay on a devotion as long as you like before moving on to another one.

Looking for a Specific Blend? – This is an Index of Topics for those times when you have a particular subject or issue in mind.

Bible Translations

God’s Word has been translated from its original, Greek, Hebrew and Chaldean by scholars much smarter than me.

Hot Coffee In The Morning contains a variety of translations and versions to help our understanding of what God is saying through His Word.

AMP – Amplified Bible

AMPC – Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

ASV – American Standard Version

CEV – Contemporary English Version

BLB – Berean Literal Bible

BSB – Berean Study Bible

ESV – English Standard Version

GNT – Good News Translation

HCSB – Holman Christian Standard Bible

ISC – International Standard Version

KJV – King James Version

MSG – The Message Bible

NASB – New American Standard Bible

NCV – New Century Version

NIV – New International Version

NKJV – New King James Version

NLT – New Living Translation

NLV – New Life Version

RSV – Revised Standard Version

Grammar & Punctuation

There are just some words I always want to give special honor: Word (when referring to the Bible), Who, Whom, His, Him, etc. will be capitalized when referring to God. satan on the other hand, gets a small ‘s.’

How This Devotional Came To Be

The individual devotions in Hot Coffee were written over a span of more than twenty years. In 1997, I took over facilitating a Bible Study for people who wanted to have lunch together once a week to pray and study the Bible. As is typical with a busy office, friends would see me in the hall or pass my desk and exclaim something like this, Oh no – was Bible Study today? I can’t believe I forgot! So, I started sending weekly reminders.

Eventually, I began including Scriptures and talking points to make better use of our 45-minute meetings.

In compiling these notes into the Hot Coffee devotional, we’ve edited the devotions to make the content and illustrations current and relatable beyond the DMV (D.C./Maryland/Virginia) region where many of them were written.

I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Bible Study and to everyone who shared their hopes, fears, tears, dreams and prayers. We are fulfilling the law of Christ by carrying one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).

I hope you’ll find these conversations about our Best Friend are just the beginning. My prayer for you is that they will help spark a never-ending conversation with the Lord Jesus Christ, Who wants to be everyone’s Best Friend—the One Who loves us most!

Percolating Prudence

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My grandparents had a percolator. That coffee pot had a few dents between its silver-colored base and glass cover knob, but it made the best coffee!

Each morning, my grandfather, Daddy Les, put cold water in the bottom compartment, coffee grounds into the metal basket, secured the pot with the lid and set the pot on the stove over a medium flame. At first, nothing seemed to happen. But as the heat rose and the liquid cycled through those coffee grounds, a rich aroma would waft through the house, accosting any cobwebs in your brain and beckoning you to the kitchen.

At first, some sayings in Proverbs may seem like that cold pot of coffee—uninteresting and unrelatable. However, meditating on Scripture is like turning up the heat. Applying wisdom is called prudence.

to give prudence to the simple,

knowledge and discretion to the youth—

Let the wise hear and increase in learning,

and the one who understands obtain guidance,

Proverbs 1:4,5 (ESV)

The tendency to make prudent decisions gets stronger—like my granddaddy’s coffee—the longer you let God’s Word percolate in your heart.

Increase

The wise also will hear and increase in learning,

and the person of understanding will acquire

skill and attain to sound counsel [so that he

may be able to steer his course rightly]

Proverbs 1:5 (AMP)

As we begin our journey of daily downloading the wisdom of God, one of our goals must be: increase. Growth should always be our goal.

This verse from the first chapter of Proverbs states that those who are wise will hear (stop to listen) and increase in learning (apply what they heard).

Let’s ask God to help us increase in becoming more and more like Him daily.

Action Plan

1. Read Proverbs Chapter 1.

2. Write a different nugget of wisdom that stands out to you from this chapter of Proverbs:

From God

For the Lord gives skillful and godly Wisdom; from

His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:6 (AMP)

In yesterday’s daily download, we focused on asking for God’s increase. It’s important to remember that we need God’s wisdom in all things. Otherwise, we may be seeking something that looks like increase, but is not.

In asking God for His wisdom, we are acknowledging that there is other wisdom from other sources. Some sources of wisdom include what friends say, the media, popular songs and so much more.

Father, forgive us for running here and there and not asking You first for your opinion on things. Give us Your skillful and godly wisdom.

Asking God for increase only works if we decide to receive and apply His wisdom.

Action Plan

1. Read Proverbs Chapter 2.

2. Write a different nugget of wisdom that stands out to you from this chapter of Proverbs:

Receive

For whom the Lord loves He corrects, even as a

father corrects the son in whom he delights.

Proverbs 3:2 (AMP)

Now, if we’ve asked God for His increase (day 1) and have looked to Him for His wisdom (day 2), we really should not be too surprised about this step. God’s correction is what keeps us going straight.

I used to really put myself down when God corrected me. Now, I just thank Him because He saw my need for correction and loved me enough to work on me.

Sometimes, we think we’re really all right and don’t need much work. However, the more we look into the Bible and see Jesus, the more we will also see our need for correction.

Action Plan

1. Read Proverbs Chapter 3.

2. Write a different nugget of wisdom that stands out to you from this chapter of Proverbs:

Observe

Consider well the path of your feet,

and let all your ways be established and ordered aright.

Proverbs 4:26 (AMP)

Ever start out with good intentions and then wonder what happened? I think it’s like being on a sailboat—once you begin on track, you must also remain vigilant, so you don’t get off course.

As we continue growing in Christ, we’ll begin to recognize which things cause us to get off track. For example, if every time I’m around someone, I’m tempted to think negative thoughts, I should choose to limit my time with this person. If I already know that certain places or activities distract me from God’s purpose and plan for me, I’ve got to pray about these things and make some tough decisions to avoid those temptations.

Let’s pray,

Father, help us to see that our relationship with You is our priority and that we must be watchful of things that can make it seem hard to enjoy closeness with You. [Proverbs 4:26; Matthew 6:13]

Action Plan

1. Read Proverbs Chapter 4.

2. Write a different nugget of wisdom that stands out to you from this chapter of Proverbs:

Restrict

[Confine yourself to your own wife] let your children be

for you alone, and not the children of strangers with you.

Proverbs 5:17 (AMP)

Most of us don’t like the word restriction very much. We don’t want to have our rights infringed upon at all. However, if we are going to experience the God-kind of success that is available to us, we must at times use self-discipline and restrict ourselves.

For instance, in the passage below, King Solomon used an immoral woman to personify temptation. He warned his hearers against infidelity* in marriage and promiscuity:

Stay away from her!

Don’t go near the door of her house!

If you do, you will lose your honor

and will lose to merciless people all you have achieved.

Proverbs 5:8,9 (NLT)

Keep in mind, however, that self-restriction (self-discipline) goes far beyond this example. There are blessings awaiting the ones who will ask God to help us appreciate what He has provided and help us to use wisdom in all areas of life including: eating, sleeping, studying, working, and planning (Acts17:28).

Let’s pray,

Father, help me to be a better steward of everything that You have given. Help me to trust You with food, friends, finances, family and anything else. In Jesus’ name, Amen. [Proverbs 5:17; Proverbs 3:5]

*See also the Proverbs 27 devotional, Stay.

Action Plan

1. Read Proverbs Chapter 5.

2. Write a different nugget of wisdom that stands out to you from this chapter of Proverbs:

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There are blessings awaiting the ones who will use

godly wisdom in all areas of life including: eating,

sleeping, studying, working, and planning.

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Think

Can a man take fire in his bosom and

his clothes not be burned?

Proverbs 6:27 (AMP)

Some actions just have consequences. We become most successful when we can think ahead of time and make right choices that are not based on emotions, but on truth.

As we journey on in life, sometimes we must look truth in the eye and not live based on what we wish were so. As much as we’d like, we cannot do just anything we want without having to pay a price of some sort.

Maturity means we avoid as many dumb mistakes as we can. Amen.

Action Plan

1. Read Proverbs Chapter 6.

2. Write a different nugget of wisdom that stands out to you from this chapter of Proverbs:

Guard

Keep my commandments and live, and keep my law

and teaching as the apple (the pupil) of your eye.

Proverbs 7:2 (AMP)

Do you know that the average person’s eyes blink over 22,000 times each day? Like windshield wipers, our eyelids flush moisturizers over our eyes and help keep foreign matter from entering in and irritating our eyes. Though we blink all day, this happens so quickly that we usually do not even notice that it is happening.

God designed all that to protect our eyes.

So when God instructs us to keep His commandments like the apple (pupil) of the eye, He’s letting us know that we cannot treat His Word like it’s a casual F.Y.I. The Greek word for keep means to protect, save life. We are responsible for doing all that we can to protect God’s Word in our lives.

Let’s Pray,

Father, help us to better stand guard over our thoughts so that we don’t allow faith-stealers to come in and run rampant in our minds. Help us to cut off some things that may cause Your principles to seem unimportant or outdated. Make us uncomfortable when music, movies, books or other media contradict Your clear instructions and mindset. We declare that Your Word works in us! In Jesus’ name, Amen. [Proverbs 4:23; Psalm 119:9]

Action Plan

1. Read Proverbs

Hot Coffee In The Morning: Conversations About Our Best Friend (2024)

FAQs

Can we be besties ngl reply? ›

In a favorable response, you can say something like “I look forward to getting to know you” or “Thank you. I think we will get along well.”

How would you describe your best friend in 100 words? ›

My Best Friend Paragraph 100 Words – Sample 1

She loves me and cares for me. When I am in any kind of trouble I seek help and solace from her. She gives me generously of her time, and does all she can to comfort me and make me happy. My mother always wishes me well, and prays for my good health, happiness and success.

What is your best friend's answer? ›

A best friend is the one which is the first shoulder to cry on in your hard times. A best friend is the one who understand you better than anyone else. A best friend is the one you can share your secrets(first step in becoming best friend).

What is a short quote about best friends? ›

Chances are you might remember this classic childhood rhyme: “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.” Having a best friend is a rare and precious gift.

What is a catchy quote for friendship? ›

True friends are like diamonds—bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style.

What does BFF ❤ mean? ›

Best Friends Forever. First Known Use. 1978, in the meaning defined above.

What are really juicy questions? ›

Juicy questions to ask friends
  • What's the weirdest thing you've done in public?
  • What's an embarrassing thing you've done and never told anyone about?
  • What's the most bizarre text you've ever received?
  • What's the cringiest thing you've ever put up on social media?
Apr 18, 2024

What does sent with ❤ from team NGL mean? ›

Yesterday, NGL issued an update that now sees it labeling its fake messages with a tag that reads “sent with ❤️ from the NGL team.” This is meant to indicate the message is not from a friend but from the app itself. (Arguably, the wording could be clearer.

How do you define best friend in one word? ›

best friend
  1. bosom buddy.
  2. close friend.
  3. companion.
  4. confidant.
  5. dear friend.
  6. pal.
  7. soul mate.

How can I describe my best friend in one sentence? ›

My best friend is one such person who has been able to make a positive impact on my life. We have been a part of each other's lives for the longest time and our friendship is still developing. She has been with me through all the thicks and thins.

How would you describe your best friend in 3 words? ›

Words to Describe Qualities of a Good Friend
affableaffectionateattentive
loyalniceoptimistic
punctualreliableresponsible
sensitivesinceresociable
sweetsympathetictactful
9 more rows
Jul 15, 2022

How do I tell about my best friend? ›

Our friendship is based on trust. I can confide in my best friend with my deepest secrets; she will always keep them safe. We have been through thick and thin; their loyalty has never wavered. In spite of all the good times, my best friend has been there for me during the most challenging times of my life.

What are 20 questions to ask friends? ›

Juicy Questions To Ask Friends
  • What's the best advice a family member gave you growing up?
  • What's the worst advice?
  • Who was your role model growing up?
  • What's your proudest moment?
  • When have you felt the most challenged?
  • Who has been a big influence on you?
  • What's the hardest lesson you've ever had to learn?
Jun 22, 2023

How would a best friend describe you? ›

“How would your friends describe you?” example answer

My best friend would describe me as [add up to three descriptive words, like loyal, reliable and determined]. Previously, when [describe something that happened to your friend, like an accident], [he or she] called me.

What is a good quote about coffee? ›

A good day starts with a great cup of coffee. Coffee is not a drink, it's a moment. Life is short, drink good coffee. Keep calm and drink coffee.

What is an inspirational quote for friendships? ›

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”

What's the difference between a good friend and a best friend quote? ›

I remember someone once asked me, what's the difference between a good friend. and a best friend? I said, A good friend knows all your stories, but a best friend helped you write them.

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