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...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Spiritual Heritage
by Cathy Baker { Day 30 } One Saturday morning, several years ago, I headed to my hometown of Spartanburg to visit family, as well as Jayne, a woman who had advertised free liriope in Craig's List. As we put shovel to dirt, I learned that Jayne had attended the same church as my paternal grandparents for many years. She was also the church secretary for ten of those years. Her face lit...
Staying in the Step with the Spirit Via Pure Motivations
by Cathy Baker { Day 29 } It didn't take long for me to realize that we writers can quickly become fascinated with numbers. The number of books sold, or hits on a particular blog, article, or Facebook post. Let's face it. All of these things, in some way, validate the fact our work is being read, and hopefully finding its way to the hearts of those God intended. But, if we're not careful,...
Staying In Step with the Spirit Via A Well Placed Pooch
by Cathy Baker { Day 28 } She stayed a few steps ahead of me, pushing her baby stroller with baby Rapunzel in tow. It wasn't long before Rupert, our 11 year old Lhasa Apso decided to join in the stroll. Unfortunately, aging Lhasas aren't always the best companion for little ones, especially when their wee feet are in motion. Rupert has never hurt Piper but he's growled and nipped enough...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via Honing Your Gifts
by Cathy Baker { Day 27 } "Give back to the Lord the desires and gifts He has given you and then trust Him to use them when and how He chooses." - Priscilla Shirer In Judges 6:19-20 four vital steps in giving our gifts to God is discovered, as shared in Priscilla's study Gideon: Your weakness. God's STRENGTH: 1. Prepare it. 2. Present it. 3. Put it down. 4. Pour it out. Now there...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via God’s Creation, Week 4
Chimney Rock, NC by Cathy Baker { Day 25 } Saturdays in October are a bit different during our 31 Day Challenge....
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Breath of Prayer
by Cathy Baker { Day 24 } "I drove away from my mind everything capable of spoiling the sense of the presence of God. I just make it my business to persevere in His holy presence. My soul has had an habitual, silent, secret conversation with God." -Brother Lawrence The habitual, silent, secret conversation is a stealth weapon residing in the soul of a believer, wielding power with but...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via The Book
{ Day 23 } My name is Cathy Baker and I am a Book O' Holic. Slender binding Threadbare spines Fresh printed ink Crisp white pages, and Well worn ones too. They're all there - residing on my bookshelves, side by side, rubbing spine on spine. Some have yet to be read Some are on a perpetual rotation Some left an indelible impression Some simply left a mental ✔ by...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Knock at the Door
by Cathy Baker { Day 22 } A Syrian father gathered up his two young children, both under the age of 12. He told them there would soon come a day when they would hear a knock at the door, and that those people (ISIS) would be there to harm their family. He told them that when they open the door, they will say to the men Jesus is King and I forgive you. The father assured them that even...
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