Valentines 2022
I desired to revisit the indoor picnic scene and settled on creating a cozy space in front of our fireplace. Celebrating love with my husband reminds me that faith never fails. I am surprised and forever grateful he came into my life to show me true love and compassion exist. I face and continue to...
Snowfall 2022
I love how the change of season reminds me that everything has its place and timing. Living in Durham, North Carolina, the experience of all seasonal weather occurs regularly. The Appalachian mountains rest about a two-and-a-half-hour drive to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean is a two-and-a-half-hour drive to the east. The piedmont experiences the...
The Armor
– Carmen Baylies Amplified Bible: Classic Edition 10 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. 11 Put on God’s whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies] that you may be able successfully...
Holiday / Waymaker
– Carmen Baylies I felt that this tune, “Holiday” by Madonna and covered by Capital Cities, reflected the joy and passion I try to experience with every holiday or observance. While I plan to express more profound thoughts of this song, I feel an impulse to change the dial to a spiritual tune in light...
Pumpkin Carving Date Night – 2021
– Carmen Baylies Kicking off celebrating the harvest season, The Baylies took to an activity that placed us in a festive fall mood. We carved pumpkins. We selected patterns, shared stories, and produced pumpkins that we proudly displayed.