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...
Simple {Meaningful} Ways to Celebrate CHRISTmas…Day 8
by Cathy Baker { Day 8 } Who couldn’t use a cup of coffee, especially on a Monday? Consider treating the person behind you in line to their morning java. Confession (Ouch!) I’ve chosen to forgo pay-it-forward moments because the woman behind me seemed to have it all together. Why would a woman driving a BMW with impeccable style need a free coffee? Ugh! Must I reason everything...
Simple {Meaningful} Ways to Celebrate CHRISTmas…Day 5
by Cathy Baker { Day 5 } Consider adopting a family who has a deployed military parent. Being a single parent is never easy (been there, done that!) but this is especially so during the holidays. Do you know a family we could be praying for this Christmas season? Operation We Are Here offers a multitude of ways to show the love of Christ to the families of our deployed soldiers and much...
Simple {Meaningful} Ways to Celebrate CHRISTmas…Day 4
by Cathy Baker { Day 4 } Today, before the first week of December fades away, let’s draw a line in the proverbial sand. Grab your phone/calendar, and decide where your time, energy, and money will be spent this month—and then stick to it. Taking a pro-active stance will empower us to experience the Christmas season we desire rather than allowing our circumstances to decide it for...
Simple {Meaningful} Ways to Celebrate CHRISTmas…Day 3
by Cathy Baker { Day 3 } Before the hoopla kicks into full gear, consider sitting down tonight with a steamy cup of tea and pen in hand. Write someone who has especially blessed you this year. “More than kisses, letters mingle souls.” – John Donne What would it mean to you to receive such a...
Simple {Meaningful} Ways to Celebrate CHRISTmas…Day 2
by Cathy Baker { Day 2 } As you begin receiving Christmas cards, set them aside and pray for the sender(s) during dinner that evening. Ask God to bless them as they bless others (and any other way the Holy Spirit leads!) you also joining in helping us through your prayers, so that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the favor bestowed on us through the prayers of many....
Simple {Meaningful} Ways to Celebrate CHRISTmas…Day 1
by Cathy Baker Welcome to the first day of our Christmas series! If you’re searching for a place to find one simple way to bring more meaning to your Christmas season, I hope you’ll find it here. Each idea in this series will be brief. Some may relate to you more than others. That’s okay! If it doesn’t relate, feel free to forward it to someone else. { Day 1 }...