by Cathy Baker | Faith |
My writing nook
Today’s view
My writing nook, tucked beneath the eaves of our 100 year old home, beckons me like a familiar friend in need of company.
The rhythmic beat of words bang to life as the instrumental music of George Winston sweeps through the silence of this old house.
A solitary cloudless sulphur butterfly flitters across the window bearing the message of Psalm 46:10 – Be still and know that I am God.
I cease creating devotions and devote myself to the Creator.
Cobalt-blue skies
Boys in tie-dyed shirts and cut-off jeans enjoying a game of frisbee golf
People hurriedly driving by, each loved by their Maker. Do they know?
Trees clinging to their summer wardrobe
Life is a beautiful melody played out in the so-called mundane moments of one’s day.
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
When you’re reading, writing, exercising, driving — what do you prefer to have playing in the background?
My curiosity is piqued as I’m convinced what plays in the background can often influence what is being lived out in the foreground of our daily lives.
For me…
Reading/Studying: Silence (perhaps the sweetest sound of all?) allows me the privilege of absorbing each word, “chewing” it well, and inviting it to settle in my heart. Hearing extraneous words reminds me of a drippy faucet. It’s a nuisance and certainly a distraction.
Writing: My new best friend? Pandora. It was a free option on our new DVD and it’s a pure delight! I set up my own station to play all piano instrumental, with much of it being George Winston/Windham Hill. Instrumental music tugs at my heart and often takes my ideas a step deeper, all while refusing to compete for attention.
Exercising/Cleaning house: Ah, my two favorite activities in the world. (Thankfully, there’s no lightening in the area this morning) It has to be 70’s, hands down. Brian has said he’d like to hide a camera to see me in action. It’s not pretty—but I get the job done and burn a few boogie oogie oogie calories to boot!
Driving: Teaching from some of my favorite pastors via 106.9: Chip Ingram, James MacDonald, Greg Laurie, and Chuck Swindoll. It feels like one-on-one mini sessions. What a treat!
So what’s playing in your background? Is it spurring you on or shutting you down?
“…for in Him we live and move and exist…” Acts 17:28
-photo courtesy of Can Stock Photo
My writing nook
Today’s view
