Cindy’s Inspirational Blog
Valiant: not based on outcome
I squeezed the mic tightly. And then a little tighter. I looked out over the sea of crowd, but it was all just random blurs of color through my tears. I swallowed, looked down, closed my eyes, and squeezed again. But I just couldn’t do it…how could I? The music began and filled my…
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Embracing Gratefulness
I sit, watching the hustle and bustle. Shoppers darting in and out of the stores. It seems they are intent on buying the newest gadget, entertainment, or latest craze. Trying to satisfy their soul. Buying happiness. I see the looks of frustration and the lack of joy. Women on a mission, determined to find…
[ Read More ]The Ache of Life
I look out the window streaked with misty condensation. The coolness from outside combating the cozy warmness from within. The leaves are drifting delicately from the trees, becoming more barren with each passing day. The ground, a blanket of pine needles and an array of colors. My soul aches. An ache…
[ Read More ]Before You Offer Advice to a Hurting Person
We live in a world filled with hurting people. If you pay attention, you see many who are facing tremendous pain and loss. Depression, cancer, miscarriages, heart failure, relational issues, divorce. It seems as if pain is more prone to affect lives than ever before. But many of us are unequipped to know…
[ Read More ]Do You Love Your Theology More Than Your God?
I believe many of us have been doing church all wrong. I’ve grown up in churches where doctrine and behavior are the two deciding factors by which our relationship with God is determined. But is that as it should be? I don’t claim to have such wisdom or theological understanding that surpasses all others….
[ Read More ]Experiencing Power and Protection Through Submission
Although this may be contrary to what our culture teaches, authority is one of the greatest blessings we can receive. There is an incredible amount of power received by being under authority. However, many individuals want the power without the submission. But it doesn’t work like that. No one…
[ Read More ]Abuse Doesn’t Have to Destroy You…But This Will
Abuse is terrible and can be devastating. And I’m passionate about helping those who are hurting to find healing from it. I’ve blogged about sexual abuse here and here. But the actual abuse is usually not what causes the horrible destruction in an individual’s life…It’s the aftermath of it. The enemy will do everything in his power to blind them from the…
[ Read More ]The Abuse of Slander
Slander and gossip is nothing short of abusive. That’s right. I AM saying that. And not only do I believe it, but I’ve also witnessed this devastating abuse and the vicious attacks. But the most alarming thing is that professing Christians are often a part of the war. What is gossip and slander?…
[ Read More ]Is God Pursuing You?
I vividly recall the first time in my life when God clearly showed that He was pursuing me. At least the first time I clearly recognized His relentless pursuit for the imperfect and struggling me. And I remember how it washed me with an incredible amount of peace and joy, in spite…
[ Read More ]How Grace Should Affect Us
Grace is such a beautiful word. A wonderful gift from Abba Father. It’s a gift we should keep giving to the imperfect, broken and hurting around us, but before we can do this, we need to first understand and receive it from the Father. I’ve written about grace before, but I’m finding it is…
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