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...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Breath of Prayer
by Cathy Baker { Day 24 } “I drove away from my mind everything capable of spoiling the sense of the presence of God. I just make it my business to persevere in His holy presence. My soul has had an habitual, silent, secret conversation with God.” -Brother Lawrence The habitual, silent, secret conversation is a stealth weapon residing in the soul of a believer, wielding...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via The Book
{ Day 23 } My name is Cathy Baker and I am a Book O’ Holic. Slender binding Threadbare spines Fresh printed ink Crisp white pages, and Well worn ones too. They’re all there – residing on my bookshelves, side by side, rubbing spine on spine. Some have yet to be read Some are on a perpetual rotation Some left an indelible impression Some simply left a...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Knock at the Door
by Cathy Baker { Day 22 } A Syrian father gathered up his two young children, both under the age of 12. He told them there would soon come a day when they would hear a knock at the door, and that those people (ISIS) would be there to harm their family. He told them that when they open the door, they will say to the men Jesus is King and I forgive you. The father assured them that even...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via Piped Icing
by Cathy Baker { Day 21 } Lovely, isn’t it? Everything about my birthday cake exceeded my expectations, minus one thing. Do you see it in the picture? McFarlan’s Bakery, Hendersonville NC When we picked up the cake at McFarlan’s Bakery (which is awesome!) they peeled back the box top, especially proud of the beautifully fall-themed design...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Mini-Getaway
by Cathy Baker { Day 20 } When’s the last time you packed an overnight bag, loaded up your car and escaped for a mini-getaway? Chimney Rock, NC Brian and I did just that this past weekend as we wound our way up the mountains to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary (which is actually today!) Our first couple of days were spent walking the bustling streets of Hendersonville...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via God’s Creation, Wk. 3
Our view leaving Marshall’s Home Goods by Cathy Baker { Day 18 } Saturdays in October are a bit different during our 31 Day Challenge. Enjoy. #Write31Days past posts: { Day 1 } Staying in Step with the Spirit Via Our Senses { Day 2 } Staying in Step with the Spirit Via Less Clutter { Day 3 } Staying in Step with the Spirit Via Healthy...