by Cathy Baker | Faith |
✔ Nourished physically by tea and banana nut bread
✔ Nourished spiritually by a devotion reading from Jesus Calling
✔ A room saturated in prayer
✔ God’s presence welcomed
✔ Paper and pens at His beck and call
It’s a work in progress.
My writer’s group, i.e., 4 Corners, is currently working on at least one Christmas e-publication for 2011 and we couldn’t be more excited!
Our four backgrounds are diverse but our purpose is one: Glorify Christ.
One way we hope to accomplish this purpose is by offering practical ways to simplify and de-stress Christmas in order to make room for the meaningful things that matter.
Our target date for release is end of October/first of November. In the meantime, we covet your prayers for wisdom and discernment.
It’s a work ministry in progress and you’re invited along for the journey…
Oops! I almost forgot our mascot, Toby.
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
Meet my latest find from Barnes & Noble.
As always, it was the cover that caught my eye—the texture, bright pinks, tulips, sunny yellow, and a funky-doo—but the real delight lies within the 160 pages.
Each page invites inspiration through a collage of color, timely advice from female entrepreneurs, helpful tips in the side bars, fun layouts, and jaw dropping photographs.
If you’re in need of a little creative inspiration for your work space, craft corner, or writing nook, this is the book-a-zine for you!
Photo courtesy of stacyjulian.com
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
There is a season – turn, turn, turn….
Leaves aren’t twirling downward and noses are nowhere on Jack Frost’s radar, but there is a new season quickly approaching—a new season of life, that is.
Remember this post? I can now share that the “step of faith” referred to was my resigning from teaching an amazing group of men and women at our church. The “perfect storm” referred to the combination of my increased desire to write and more importantly, my desire to be available for Piper, our granddaughter due in November.
Lessons learned:
- God’s peace truly transcends all understanding. In this situation, He gave it to me instantaneously — no lingering doubts. Not one.
- Some will understand. Some won’t. My responsibility is to follow what I believe the Lord is calling me to do and release the rest. His peace guards the heart and mind. (Phil. 4:7)
- God can use one spiritual gift in a variety of ways. The gift of teaching is not being abandoned—He’s simply changing the venue.
- God delights in our striking a healthy balance between serving Him and loving our families.
And finally…
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…” Phil. 1:3
Everything.
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
It’s plural today—and for good reason.
Both Brian and my favorite
organizational guru friend will be proud of me as I get back on track with organizing my house.
Okay, some would argue that I’ve never seen, heard, or even know what that track looks like, but the point is: I’m not giving up!
Sage Cohen’s The Productive Writer (a must have for every writer!) + Target’s new filing system + my renewed desire to organize my house, time, and energy = Friday’s faves for sure.
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
In 24 hours…
A friend drops off red-ripe tomatoes and a half-dozen ears of Silver Queen corn at the backdoor.
Four friends gather with a slice of homemade coffee cake in hand to discuss writing, struggles, and victories.
A friend from far away texts to say she’s praying for me.
Friends from the past reunite for an evening of music, catching up, and a ton of laughter.
My best friend (hubby, Brian) cheers me on as no one else can.
Friendships are essential and one of God’s greatest blessings. Wouldn’t you agree?
I truly thank God for each one.
✔ Nourished physically by tea and banana nut bread
Oops! I almost forgot our mascot, Toby.
