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 Spontaneous Service
by Cathy Baker { Day 17 } Rain fell heavy as greeters said their goodbyes to fellow church goers. For a few moments, no one stood by the door to offer their farewells. In that small window of time, a young family gathered nearby, readying their three little ones for the weather. Suddenly, a man rushed past me, grabbed his umbrella, and proceeded to help this young family to their car....
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Fresh Start
by Cathy Baker { Day 16 } Could you use a fresh start? I could. Every. Single. Day. It’s for this reason I snatched the mug below off the TJ Maxx shelf lickety split. Yes, my eye caught the contrast between the white matte finish and sleek cool gray interior but it was the wording that prompted me to peel out a few bucks and make it mine. Score! Thanks, TJ Maxx. The words...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Paper Bookmark
by Cathy Baker { Day 14 } It was first grade. My teacher’s hair hue was blue, just over the hill from silver. She was also my dad’s first grade teacher, as well as my grandmother’s friend. Her name was Miss Lee. And she’s the same teacher who tried to yank my tooth out with a well-positioned string and a sturdy door. Yes, she was the real deal. One Friday morning, Miss...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via Partnering, Not Competing
by Cathy Baker { Day 14 } Would you consider yourself a competitive person? See if any of these five signs show up on your radar, compliments of Story Pick: 1. You get super crazy when you’re about to lose a game. 2. When you are on the treadmill at the gym you have to go faster than the person next to you. 3. When you lose, you take it personal. 4. You...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via A Wild Goose Chase
by Cathy Baker { Day 13 } When I consider those books that have left an indelible mark on my life (other than the Bible, of course) Wild Goose Chase…Reclaim the Adventure of Pursuing God by Mark Batterson rarely slips past without notice. Here’s a taste of why that’s true: “Jesus likened the working of the Holy Spirit to the wind. Sometimes the Spirit is a light...
Staying in Step with the Spirit Via God’s Creation, Wk 2
by Cathy Baker { Day 11 } 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 Relationships { Day 4 } Staying in Step with the Spirit Via God’s...