by cynthia | Apr 8, 2021 | Encouragement, Inspirational writing
Several years ago, my family moved our membership to a small, rural church with less than fifty active members. We love the family atmosphere of the small congregation. A month or so after we started attending, a plea was made for someone to make a new church...
by cynthia | Apr 3, 2021 | Inspirational writing, Jesus Resurrection
Have you ever noticed we humans have a tendency toward the negative–the little flaws and imperfections that mar the perfect? Give us a white wall with a small mark on it, and our eyes will naturally train toward the speck. We notice fuzzies in the carpet, dust...
by cynthia | Mar 24, 2021 | Encouragement, Inspirational writing
Sometimes life deals us some hard lessons. For me, this past year, my hard lessons have come in the form of cancer. It’s been a rough road with chemo, targeted therapy, and surgeries (one yet to come). But, the Lord has used this trying time to teach me some...
by cynthia | Feb 10, 2021 | Encouragement, Inspirational writing
Did you know we have a Valentine from God? I’ve posted this before, but feel it bears repeating for those who may have missed it. As the only female in our household, I take a lot of teasing when it comes to watching romantic or inspirational movies. What I call...
by cynthia | Dec 30, 2020 | Encouragement, Inspirational writing
As 2020 grinds to a close and 2021 begins, we look ahead with hope in our hearts. No doubt about it, it has been a rough year for all of us. Social distancing has robbed us of time with family, friends, co-workers, and activities. Worse yet, loved ones in hospitals...
by cynthia | Dec 17, 2020 | Celebrating Christmas, Encouragement, Inspirational writing
The Star of Bethlehem has been a source of mystery and wonder through the ages. December 21, we’ll have the opportunity to view Jupiter and Saturn coming into such close proximity that they will appear as one bright star. This phenomenon hasn’t happened to...