Little boy daydreaming

Do This in a Big Way and Watch What Happens

Cynthia Herron Motivation 4 Comments

Dream. Just the word spurs our imagination. And while we’re at it, if we’re going to dream, why not do it in a big way? Isn’t that the purpose—to envision something extraordinary? I’ve always said: Goals are something I try to realistically shoot for with God’s help. Dreams, however, are something beyond the tangible, but completely possible with the One …

Faith, Family, Freedom…and Writing Conferences

Cynthia Herron Writing Christian Fiction

I worked on the perfect blog post for today. It centered around 9/11. It was chock-full of encouragement and love. I talked about faith, family, freedom, and writing conferences. I was about to tie it with a pretty bow when–you-know-what happened. I hit “save draft” (just to be safe should the “auto-save” not work) and need I say more? Probably not. …

Peanut Brittle-Making at Silver Dollar City (What it Taught Me)

Cynthia Herron Encouragement 9 Comments

I admit it. I’m a Pollyanna of sorts (by others’ definitions). I prefer to see the glass half-full instead of half-empty. If life rains on my parade, I’ll open an umbrella. Something not going my way? I’ll chalk it up to a lesson learned. Am I hopelessly happy when tough times come? Not really. But I know, too, that even …