Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
Creativity: How To Respond?
by Cathy Baker In need of a mid-week pick-me-up? Michael Card to the rescue! Few people sooth my soul like Michael Card. We've all heard of Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer. Michael is the Soul Whisperer. God's Spirit uses his words, both in word and song, to bring about indescribable stillness to our deepest parts, inviting the Holy Spirit to weave His way where He will. So, with that,...
Boost Your Creativity With One Simple Step
by Cathy Baker Ready to strengthen your muscles? Your creative ones, I mean. Turns out, those who are more active are more likely to be creative than those who are sedentary. So, grab your walking shoes, racquet, roller blades, or any other torture device equipment and let's invite our Creative Self on a date, thanks to Julia Cameron, The Miracle of the Artist's Date: Image courtesy of...
A Summer Stroll AND June Giveaways!
by Cathy Baker Care to join me for a stroll in my garden on this sizzling summer day? E-X-H-A-L-E Granted, my garden has seen better days. Days when wisteria didn’t strangle the life from my beloved hydrangeas and lilies. Days when I wasn’t as timid about stepping on fire ants (I’m deathly allergic!), helping to keep weeds at bay. At some point, I grew tired of the battle and bowed to the...
We Have Just 18 Summers: Special Guest, Michelle Cox
by Cathy Baker Many of you know today's special guest (and I do mean special), Michelle Cox. I first met Michelle when she led a newbie class at Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer's Conference several years ago. Her snappy smile and non-apologetic Southern drawl convinced me I was among friends. In 2014, Just 18 Summers, a novel co-authored by Michelle Cox, debuted and it's touched...
Surrounding Yourself With Beauty
by Cathy Baker I don't remember the last time we went to a garage sale, much less woke up at 6:20 a.m. to get there. But the pictures in the ad caught our eye. Brian, the vintage stereo equipment. Me, the painted blue chair. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH BEAUTY Strolling away from the garage sale with the blue chair in tow, Brian asked why I needed another funky chair. My corny words slipped...
Funny What A Few Flowers Will Do
by Cathy Baker Sunshine warms the body but encouragement warms the soul. E-N-C-O-U-R-A-G-E-M-E-N-T We were enjoying a meal, my friend and me. Well, maybe enjoying isn't the right word. She was struggling to come to grips with possible changes in her life and I was struggling for the right words to say. And then it happened. Joe, an older gentleman whose family once...
Rainy Days and Mondays (3 Summer Activities to Enjoy on Days Like These)
by Cathy Baker "Lost time is never found again." Benjamin Franklin R-E-D-E-E-M-I-N-G S-U-M-M-E-R I made a lot of mistakes as a mom of two little boys, especially before coming to know Christ. But one thing I longed for as a young mother was to create good memories for my children. Today, I'm sharing three favorite family activities from way back when. Thankfully,...
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