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...
Fighting Fear – Winning the War at Home
Our paths crossed a few years ago when I visited our local Upstate Fellowship of Christian Writer's meeting for the first time. I felt out of place sitting among such talent but Edie Melson promptly put me at ease.Countless writers have Edie to thank for their success as she continues to come alongside both aspiring and experienced writers to encourage and enlighten.I'm excited to announce...
Writing and Weight Watchers
With one week of Weight Watchers under my soon-to-be-thinner belt, three distinct similarities have surfaced between it and my love of writing:Clear goals are a must. Obviously, my goal is to lose weight, but if that is my only goal in Weight Watchers, what happens once the pounds disappear? Desiring a healthier body will take me much further for all the right reasons. In writing, what...
My Friday Faves
Hot off the press!Nov/Dec/Jan 2012 Artful Blogging...Visually Inspiring Online JournalsMonochromatic shades of white sweep over the cover like a fresh blanket of snow preparing you for the colorful feast that lies within. Initially, I purchased this magazine for its photographs but it's the telling of blogger's stories that keep me coming back for more. This bookzine would be a delightful...
Focus Helped Our Family Thrive
Our boys were 2 and 6 when I became a Christ-follower. With this new life in Christ, I became keenly aware of my need for growth, wisdom, and discernment in every area of my life, especially parenting. I desperately wanted to be a godly mom, but my life skills was damaged, brittle, and broken. Studying the Word and enjoying community in our local church equipped me with truth, and tuning into...
Inhale, Exhale
Breathing in grace. Breathing out praise.Lyrics that clung to my mind like a magnet as we sang them in this morning's service.Every breath—a rich intake of God's favor, goodness, mercy, and love. Then, why must I all too often choose to exhale words and thoughts so poverty-stricken in praise?Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock...
A Morning in the Park
Go Zach! Pom-poms were left at home but we cheered on our youngest son this morning during the Spinx Run Fest held in beautiful downtown Greenville, SC. Zach's in the yellow t and red shorts. We liked how easy he was to spot in the crowd. Sarah, baby Piper, Ashley, and Patrick led the cheers. Brian and I are thankful for the special friendships that both boys developed while in college....
Cathy Baker
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