If you’re reading this Feb. 1, Happy St. Brigid’s Day! St. Brigid, born in the sixth century, is one of the patron saints of Ireland along with St. Patrick and St. Columcille (Columba). She is, notably, the only woman in this group and was so revered in Ireland that she is still remembered and honored…
Author: Cindy Thomson
Be Slow to Speak
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry~James 1:19 NIV Oh, my goodness there is far too little of this right now. People are spewing hatred on social media. I’m angry too, but I’m sitting in my living room like…
My Favorite Reads in 2020
I never read as much as I wished I had. I also start some books that I decide not to finish. In 2020 I did finish some that disappointed me, others that were ok-ish, some I liked but wouldn’t fangirl over or call them my favorites. So with that disclaimer, here are my favorites that…
Welcome 2021!
My One Word For many years now, I’ve been prayerfully choosing a word for each year in place of making New Year’s resolutions. I’ve found it to be more productive and deeply meaningful as each year the word has taught me (or better stated as GOD has taught me) something totally different from what I…
Covid is the Grinch
Wishing you ALL a peaceful, meaningful Christmas. Covid-19 may think it can stop Christmas, but…
Take it From Judy Garland
I was thinking about how the lyrics to Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas fit for this Christmas so I read a little history on it. It was written for Judy Garland in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944). In this scene (video below) she’s singing it to her little sister who is sad because…
Remembering Your Ancestors With Heirlooms
Lots of people have family heirlooms. I’m fascinated to learn how they are collected, worn, or displayed. You may have seen some of mine on this blog, like my grandfather’s typewriter which has become my logo as a writer. I have my grandmother’s watch. I’m 95% sure it’s her watch. I guess age is catching…
Hanging on to Hope
I may have blogged about this in the past, but bear with me (no pun intended) because I think there’s a message here for us all. One Christmas many years ago my family went through a difficult time. I’m not going to give details because they are private, but suffice it to say it was…
What’s the Word?
The word of the year, that is, my word. What will my word be for 2021? I usually know by now. There aren’t many days left until we turn over the calendar. I’ve been thinking about it and praying about it for several months, not continuously, but it has been on the back of my…
Window Shop For Books Without Leaving Your Couch!
Come along as we window shop for books! In case you’re missing the fun experience of stopping by your favorite stores this season, several authors are creating a virtual experience to bring you some bookish joy. Click the hashtag #windowshopforbooks to see all the cool window displays we’ve had fun creating for you. (Hashtags work…
