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In a recent newsletter, I shared how God convicted me about my impatience with slow drivers. It wasn’t until He “tapped” me on the shoulder and whispered, you’re quick to pray for those who share your home, but not the road, that my perspective shifted. So now, instead of grumbling, I pray for the slowpokes (that’s what we call them here in the South!). I pray for their salvation, and as I notice their bumper stickers, car seats, or those handicap parking tags swinging from the mirror, I use them all as little prompts for specific prayer. It’s not some extra thing I have to do. It’s just praying as I go. God’s so good like that!

My book, Making Room for God: A Creative Guide for Praying Through Your Home, is another extension of my deep desire to help others make the most of prayer in their homes and throughout their day.

In the Creative Pauses monthly newsletter, you’ll find a scripture calendar, resources, and printables to bless you and your home. And what would any newsletter be without a Chick-fil-A giveaway?

Again, welcome to the Tiny House on the Hill, my Folk-Victorian tiny studio propped on a hill behind our home in the Carolina Foothills. I’d love to connect with you!

“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” John Piper

A few favorite posts:

• Three Ways to Pray More Intentionally
• The Day Eavesdropping Inspired this Titus 2 Woman to Tears
• The Night this Titus 2 Woman Hosted a Tea Party

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My Statement of Faith

I believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God, revealing His truth and guiding our faith and daily lives. I believe there is one true God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is holy, sovereign, loving, and worthy of all worship.

I believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily from the grave, and now reigns at the right hand of the Father. Through Him alone, salvation is offered to all who believe.

I believe that every person is created in the image of God, yet all have sinned and are in need of redemption. Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone—not by works, but as the free gift of God.

I believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer, bringing conviction, comfort, wisdom, and power for holy living. He transforms hearts and helps us grow in obedience, prayer, and love.

I believe the church is the body of Christ, made up of all believers, called to worship God, proclaim the gospel, serve others, and make disciples.

I believe Jesus Christ will return again in glory, and that those who belong to Him will dwell forever in the presence of God.

Because of these truths, I desire to live faithfully, love others well, and make the most of every opportunity to bring God glory in the ordinary places of life.

Cathy Baker is an award-winning writer and author of Making Room for God: A Creative Guide for Praying Through Your Home. Cathy is a Bible teacher whose work has been published in Guideposts, Living Real magazine, Southern Writer, Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Upper Room, and Focus on the Family’s Thriving Family, and she is a contributing writer for Salem Media. She and her husband, Brian, live with a spoiled doodle named Henry.