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...
Friday Fave: A Heavenly Beckoning Upstairs
Many reasons flood my mind when considering the joys of this journey with God. The ability to have a personal relationship with the living God To pray, confident that He hears and responds in His way and time The powerful connection that God's people share These are just a few, but I was reminded last night of one of my favorite joys on this journey. Early last night, while...
Three Years in the Making
When I joined what was then known as the Christian Den's Writers group, I was told that being published in The Upper Room was something all devotion writers strive for -- not because of the pay ($25.00) but for a much more important and far-reaching reason. This little devotion guide that began in the 1930's now has a worldwide circulation of over 1,000,000 readers. For someone who is...
Friday Fave: Poets and Writers Magazine
The celebration continues for National Poetry Month. If you know me, you know I have a penchant for magazines -- and Poets & Writers is no exception. Although it's advertised as being written for both lovers of poems and prose, I would suggest you save your money if you're not interested in poetry as this is their primary focus. Each issue offers informative articles (some...
Are You Settling for the $3.49 Blessing?
Brian and I recently had a blast keeping Piper for part of the week while our kids were in Florida. They may have had the Disney passes, but if the truth be told, we felt as if we were the ones on the magical carpet ride. We played hide-n-seek in her pink tent, read lots of books, and enjoyed the great outdoors together. One of my favorite outings was a mini shopping trip to Target. I've...
Friday Fave: April, National Poetry Month
In honor of National Poetry Month, a favorite poem by a favorite poet: Last Night the Rain Spoke to Me by Mary Oliver Last night the rain spoke to me slowly, saying, what joy to come falling out of the brisk cloud, to be happy again in a new way on the earth! That’s what it said as it dropped, smelling of iron, and vanished like a dream of the ocean into the branches and the grass...
A Week in Pictures
I'm sharing a few favorite pics, mainly because I love them, but also because I'm under the weather, thanks to a multitude of dusty totes being carried from our attic, through the house, and into storage. Gotta love a roof job! Turns out, even if you get three shots a week for allergies, you're still not immune. Sigh. I couldn't write a normal post if I tried. So, here goes with some of my...
Friday Fave: Chasing After God’s Heart
This week I had the privilege of meeting with a couple friends to help review CHASE, a new DVD based study by Jennie Allen. We did a brief walk-through of one lesson, so this is by no means a thorough review, but here's why it was an immediate fave: I liked Jennie. She seemed authentic, down to earth, and well-studied. I felt as if I was sitting across from a friend with a hot cup of coffee...
Easter, A New Roof, and Running!
It's the first day of Spring! This season, I will celebrate: My risen Savior. The same dunamis power that raised Jesus from the grave resides in me - within every Christ follower - and He is a life changer. My celebration of this gospel-driven truth isn't limited to the one Sunday many rise before the sun, wear new outfits, and race to find the most brightly colored eggs. For "'In Him...
Cathy Baker
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