by cynthia | Jan 17, 2025 | Cancer, Encouragement, facing challenges
As an author, I love creating strong, memorable heroes and heroines for my stories. There’s just something special about creating individuals who are willing to make sacrifices and give the best of themselves for the sake of others. This cancer journey has been...
by cynthia | Nov 6, 2024 | Encouragement, facing challenges
No one likes to run out of options. Especially when it comes to their health. I’m not quite there yet. But close. Though the chemo infusions I started in July seem to have reduced my bone pain, new growths have appeared in other areas. As I await a PET scan to...
by cynthia | Oct 15, 2024 | Christian authors, Inspirational novels, New releases
I’m taking a break from my Life’s Journey posts to celebrate the release of my latest book, Beyond Shattered Dreams. I’m beyond grateful the Lord has allowed me to see this day come. This entire Wounded Heart Series is a product of my own wounded...
by cynthia | Sep 3, 2024 | Cancer, Encouragement, Inspirational writing
Have you ever wished the Lord would just send you a message or give you clear direction? When you’re troubled of heart or needing encouragement, wouldn’t it be great to hear or see a tangible directive? Well, today, for the first time, I feel the Lord did...
by cynthia | Aug 26, 2024 | Cancer, Encouragement, facing challenges, Inspirational writers
It’s a terrible thing to lose your joy. And even worse to lose hope. But earlier this spring and summer, that’s where I found myself. One week after receiving welcome news of “no new cancer spots” and radiation to my skull and pelvis looking...
by cynthia | Jul 15, 2024 | Encouragement
In April, the Lord blessed my husband and me with thirty years of marriage. We are still awaiting a get-away to celebrate, praying my health will improve enough to be able to enjoy a few days away from home, relaxing and enjoying some new sites. In recent months, this...
by cynthia | Jun 19, 2024 | Cancer, Encouragement
Life is a journey, full of twists and unexpected turns. But when we submit our ways to the Lord, He “makes our paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6) I have a new appreciation for those who endure chronic pain. Something I’ve been dealing with now for about five or...
by cynthia | Jun 5, 2024 | Christian authors, Encouragement
Life is a journey, full of twists and unexpected turns. But when we submit our ways to the Lord, He “makes our paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6) After three months with a white tongue and little taste, I recently visited my radiologist to see what might be done ...
by cynthia | May 16, 2024 | Encouragement, Inspirational writers
Life is a journey, full of twists and unexpected turns. But when we submit our ways to the Lord, He “makes our paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6) Have you ever considered a trial to be a gift? After I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in October of 2020, I had...
by cynthia | May 7, 2024 | Encouragement, facing challenges
Life is a journey, full of twists and unexpected turns. But when we submit our ways to the Lord, He “makes our paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6) Have you ever felt Satan is hovering over you, zapping you with everything he has? Doing his utmost to discourage, defeat,...
