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...
The Link Between Creativity and Sabbath Rest
by Cathy Baker Not so long ago I sensed the Holy Spirit gently reaching for the key to my ignition as I earnestly spun my creative wheels in the mud of my own making. Every extra moment was spent working on blog posts and other writing projects, especially on Sunday afternoons. After all, what’s more relaxing than stressing over content? I don’t know about you, but one way I...
When God Double-Dog Dares You
by Cathy Baker “And by the way, everything in life is writeable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it and the imagination to improvise.The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” -Sylvia Plath “Travel writing sounds awesome.” It wasn’t the answer I expected. If you know me, you know that travel has been problematic ever since a car accident back in 1984....
How to Feed Your Creativity Via Shopping. Yes, Shopping!
by Cathy Baker My choice includes anything literary focused. Being an office supply nerd, I confess this Artist Date made me a tad giddy. Thank you, Julia Cameron. Go to a stationery store. Give yourself time to stroll the aisles. What appeals to you? Do you want classic ivory stationery, or do you want something more zany? Your choice of note card sends a signal telling the world what...
You Are Called to Create
by Cathy Baker A favorite childhood memory took place out back behind my grandmother’s house. There, on her scuffed red cement steps I concocted masterpieces in the form of mud pies. People came from miles around just to taste a morsel. Or at least that’s the world my only-child mind created. “From the old lady who fills a page with doodling as she talks on the phone,...
Feed Your Creativity! Collage Your Creative Dream
by Cathy Baker If you’re a perfectionist like me, you’ll especially benefit from this Artist Date with your creative self. There’s no right way to do this so relax and have fun! You’ll need: Poster board (I purchased the 1/4″ thicker type) Magazines (my favorite part) Scissors Two-sided tape or glue stick And now for the fun part: “Collage your creative...
Creativity: How To Respond?
by Cathy Baker In need of a mid-week pick-me-up? Michael Card to the rescue! Few people sooth my soul like Michael Card. We’ve all heard of Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer. Michael is the Soul Whisperer. God’s Spirit uses his words, both in word and song, to bring about indescribable stillness to our deepest parts, inviting the Holy Spirit to weave His way where He will. So,...