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 | 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,...
by cynthia | Jun 1, 2022 | Encouragement, facing challenges, Inspirational writers, Prayer
Have you ever wondered what Jesus prayed about? I mean, He was God in the flesh. He knew everything about everyone and had the power to accomplish anything He wanted. And yet, numerous times in Scripture we read about Him finding a quiet place to go alone and pray....
by cynthia | Mar 9, 2022 | Encouragement, facing challenges, Godly living
Foundations are important. When you go to build or buy a house, one of the key factors it the stability of the foundation. The house might look fine on the exterior, but if its foundation is bad, it often spells trouble. Several decades ago, my parents built a garage....
by cynthia | Oct 15, 2021 | facing challenges, Godly living
I discovered this week how easily grudges can form without us even knowing it. Words and actions can be misconstrued, putting a strain on a relationship. The first hint of the problem came when I received a barrage of negative FB messages from my friend. I was...
by cynthia | Jul 23, 2021 | facing challenges, Inspirational novels, New releases
Which takes more courage: kindness or revenge? My upcoming Civil War novel, Beyond These War-Torn Lands probes that question as both my hero (Drew) and my heroine (Caroline) face challenges that force them to draw upon their faith and inner-strength to overcome. One...
