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...
When Encouragement Travels in a Tea Cup
by Cathy Baker Tea and encouragement. I prayed God would weave them together for a greater purpose. I'd hosted tea parties in my home but sensed God shaping my desire into something even more personal. One day, while browsing an antique shop in Myrtle Beach, SC, I spotted the answer to my prayer sitting on a shelf, painted in delicate blue/yellow stripes and shaped like a petite one-cup...
In Search of the Perfect Prayer Bush
by Cathy Baker Do you sometimes go to a particular spot to pray? I have a friend, Dee Dee, who lives in the NC hills. Actually, a hollow. When introducing me to her several years ago, Beth used the words prayer warrior. Now I know why. Many a day, Dee Dee has headed outdoors to her prayer bush on my behalf or that of my family. At times she places a ribbon on the bush as a reminder of a...
When Heaven’s Portals Peek Open
by Cathy Baker I wonder if she peeks over my shoulder on days like this. Days when I comb my granddaughter's hair like she once combed mine. Soft and slow, watching each strand snap back into place. Days when my granddaughter takes off running for the daffodil patch in hopes of finding one to pluck from its hiding spot. Days when I sit with my baby grandson on one knee and a "big girl"...
Psalm 125:2 Tea Gathering Ideas
by Cathy Baker As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people from this time forth and forever. Psalm 125:2 Welcome to the makings of a Psalm 125:2 Tea Gathering! The purpose of this particular gathering is to surround a person with love, encouragement, and prayer. The honoree may be currently going through a difficult time or will soon be facing one. Consider ahead of...
When a One-Liner Becomes a Game Changer
by Cathy Baker I love one-liners, especially when they're girded with truth. As our community Bible study group closes out the Gideon study I'm reminded of the testimonies we've received. Spiritual eyes opened, forgiveness forged, and callings confirmed. May the fragrance of Christ continue to invade our lives and captivate those around us. 15 one-liners from our study: Today's...
Three Tangible Ways To Encourage Someone Today
Perhaps you remember my post When Wonder Taps on Your Window from last summer? In it, I shared how an older woman tapped on my car window at the least expectant moment. I'd not seen her in years but she quickly filled the gap with questions. It went something like this: Cathy, do you remember the basket you made for me and Keith? (Her husband was terminally ill at the time.) You had little...
Psalm 46:10 – This Gathering of Two
Future gathering ideas will include friends, family, neighbors, etc., but since the quality our time with others is directly impacted by the time spent with our heavenly Father, I can't imagine a better place to begin this journey than with God as our ever-present guest. With a plethora of posts on ways to make the most of our quiet time with the Lord at our disposal, I've chosen to keep this...
Say It! Write It! Create It!
A Million Little Ways by Emily P. Freeman rests comfortably in my top ten favorite reads -- for a multitude of reasons. In this post back in January I shared one of many sections highlighted throughout the book. In many (perhaps a million?) ways I think Edie Melson and Vonda Skelton could've collaborated on a similar book as their wise counsel over the years often mingled with Emily's. One...
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