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 Piped Icing
by Cathy Baker { Day 21 } Lovely, isn't it? Everything about my birthday cake exceeded my expectations, minus one thing. Do you see it in the picture? McFarlan's Bakery, Hendersonville NC When we picked up the cake at McFarlan's Bakery (which is awesome!) they peeled back the box top, especially proud of the beautifully fall-themed design they'd created for me. ...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Mini-Getaway
by Cathy Baker { Day 20 } When's the last time you packed an overnight bag, loaded up your car and escaped for a mini-getaway? Chimney Rock, NC Brian and I did just that this past weekend as we wound our way up the mountains to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary (which is actually today!) Our first couple of days were spent walking the bustling streets of Hendersonville and...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via God’s Creation, Wk. 3
Our view leaving Marshall's Home Goods by Cathy Baker { Day 18 } Saturdays in October are a bit different during our 31 Day Challenge. Enjoy. #Write31Days past posts: { Day 1 } Staying in Step with the Spirit Via Our Senses { Day 2 } Staying in Step with the Spirit Via Less Clutter { Day 3 } Staying in Step with the Spirit Via Healthy...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via Spontaneous Service
by Cathy Baker { Day 17 } Rain fell heavy as greeters said their goodbyes to fellow church goers. For a few moments, no one stood by the door to offer their farewells. In that small window of time, a young family gathered nearby, readying their three little ones for the weather. Suddenly, a man rushed past me, grabbed his umbrella, and proceeded to help this young family to their car....
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Fresh Start
by Cathy Baker { Day 16 } Could you use a fresh start? I could. Every. Single. Day. It's for this reason I snatched the mug below off the TJ Maxx shelf lickety split. Yes, my eye caught the contrast between the white matte finish and sleek cool gray interior but it was the wording that prompted me to peel out a few bucks and make it mine. Score! Thanks, TJ Maxx. The words Fresh...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Paper Bookmark
by Cathy Baker { Day 14 } It was first grade. My teacher's hair hue was blue, just over the hill from silver. She was also my dad's first grade teacher, as well as my grandmother's friend. Her name was Miss Lee. And she's the same teacher who tried to yank my tooth out with a well-positioned string and a sturdy door. Yes, she was the real deal. One Friday morning, Miss Lee issued a challenge:...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via Partnering, Not Competing
by Cathy Baker { Day 14 } Would you consider yourself a competitive person? See if any of these five signs show up on your radar, compliments of Story Pick: 1. You get super crazy when you're about to lose a game. 2. When you are on the treadmill at the gym you have to go faster than the person next to you. 3. When you lose, you take it personal. 4. You fake...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Wild Goose Chase
by Cathy Baker { Day 13 } When I consider those books that have left an indelible mark on my life (other than the Bible, of course) Wild Goose Chase...Reclaim the Adventure of Pursuing God by Mark Batterson rarely slips past without notice. Here's a taste of why that's true: "Jesus likened the working of the Holy Spirit to the wind. Sometimes the Spirit is a light wind from the south....
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