Focusing on the Holiday Grounded in Gratitude
My favorite Hallmark Christmas Movie by Cathy Baker I'm perfectly content siding with the those who are not prepared for Hallmark Christmas movies beginning in October or brushing up against fake-o tree limbs in the aisles of favorite stores while fumbling for the...
Three Lessons Learned from the 31 Day Writing Challenge
by Cathy Baker { Day 31 } This post officially ends the Write 31 Days Challenge but because of it, some things are just beginning, thanks to a few lessons I learned along the way: The more we exercise our calling/ministries, the more creative we become. Prior to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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