by cynthia | Jan 12, 2022 | Christian authors, Encouragement, Godly living, Inspirational writers
I love the message in the popular song, Jesus Take the Wheel. The lyrics are a potent reminder that we are totally dependent on God’s grace and mercy. Often we like to fool ourselves into thinking we’ve got our lives under control, when in reality, one twist of events...
by cynthia | Jan 5, 2022 | Encouragement, Inspirational writing, New year resolutions
(This is a reposting of my previous post I enjoy sharing around the New Year. I hope it blesses you!) Have you ever wished there was a secret recipe for the New Year? Most of our New Year’s resolutions stem from a desire to improve our physical well-being through...
by cynthia | Dec 29, 2021 | book giveaways, Guest blog, Historical romance novels, Inspirational novels
I’m honored to have fellow historical romance author, Kathleen Denly as guest today with some insights from her new release. Be sure to enter the Giveaway at the end of the post! Doing the Wrong Thing for the Right Reasons by Kathleen Denly In my novel,...
by cynthia | Dec 21, 2021 | Celebrating Christmas, Christian authors, Godly living
What is your most precious gift? Like many of you, I love listening to Christmas music in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Recently while wrapping presents, the song, Do You Hear What I Hear? played. As I often do, I sang along. When it came to the lyrics which say,...
by cynthia | Dec 14, 2021 | Celebrating Christmas, Christian authors, Inspirational writing
Sunrise and sunset are my favorite times of day. This morning I rose while it was still dark, flipped on the Christmas lights and started working in the kitchen. Several glances out the window gleaned a shift from darkness to the gradual blue and magenta sky of dawn....
by cynthia | Dec 7, 2021 | Encouragement, Inspirational writers, Pearl Harbor Day
December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor Day. A day that will live in infamy, as President Franklin D. Roosevelt termed it. That calendar day never passes without me recalling the horrendous act that catapulted the United States into World War II. I’m certain those who lived...
by cynthia | Nov 24, 2021 | Encouragement, Godly living, Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving I’m extra thankful for all the Lord has brought my husband and me through–two cancer diagnoses, treatments, the death of my dad, and a pandemic, How blessed we are to have had the Lord by our side through it all. It’s easy to give thanks...
by cynthia | Nov 17, 2021 | Christian authors, Giving to others, Thanksgiving
I enjoy watching the variety of birds that feed at my feeders. At times, I’ve counted nearly fifty Goldfinches clamoring for a spot or scavenging for seeds that have fallen to the ground. I’m amazed how, in a few short weeks, their bright, yellow feathers of summer...
by cynthia | Nov 11, 2021 | History, World War II
In honor of Veteran’s Day, I thought I would veer from my normal posts and revisit the Wings of Freedom Airplane Tour I took a few years back. What an incredible experience to not only see but walk through these historical planes. WINGS OF FREEDOM ~ B-17 The...
by cynthia | Nov 3, 2021 | Encouragement, Inspirational writing
Change is hard. But, it can also be beautiful. Recently, I conducted a poll asking which season is one’s favorite. The overwhelming winner was fall! There is just so much to love about it! The colorful leaves, the crisp, cool air, the combines harvesting in the...
