“I’m going through a season of loneliness and not knowing what to do now that all my kids are grown. I feel like I have nothing to offer but that I need to find a place where I can contribute to society. And I’m feeling old,… [read more]
7 Ways to Reinvent Yourself
Facing your Fears Have you faced one of those days, weeks or months when you feel stuck? Maybe you’ve hit a wall, had a breakup, lost your job, transferred to a new location? You feel alone and not sure what the next step is. Maybe things… [read more]
Growing up Southern & Books of the Month
What it Means to be a Southerner: (This post contains affiliate links (Underlined). To read my Disclosure Policy see here.) I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a Southerner. I wouldn’t trade my heritage for anything, it’s made me into who… [read more]
Inspiring Stories – A Mother’s Heart – Celebrating Extraordinary Moms
If you haven’t signed up for my newsletters, you missed a free Mother’s Day digital gift this week. But don’t despair, you can still sign up now. Go to my home page and get your free gift today. Like many holidays, Mother’s Day can be… [read more]
How to Enjoy Easter when You’re Missing Family
Easter has evolved from overflowing gatherings at grandmas to just me and my husband and maybe a kid or two. It’s been a big change from how my husband and I grew up. There was once a time when you expected to see all your… [read more]
Fear Fighting – The Witch, The Teacup & The Prophecy
The Witch The door creaked as it turned on it’s hinges. A cloud filled the entry like the fog that creeps over the red dirt roads at dusk. My skin crawled, the hair on the back of my neck stood straight. “Come on in,” she… [read more]
How to Grow your Prayer Life – Guest Post by Rachel Larkin
Today’s post is by my good friend, Rachel. Be courageous, believe something excellent is coming your way and that you can be powerful – right where you are. This is practical faith… start where you are, use what you have and do what you can,… [read more]
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving ~ Psalms 91
Why I love Thanksgiving… Time with Family Good Food Making New Memories Celebrating Old Traditions Remembering All of 2015’s Blessings & Looking Forward to the Many Blessings Ahead. Wishing You the Same. Cindy M. Jones ~ Stories for Readers, Tips for Writers
2015 National Annual Shrimp Festival, Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fall is my favorite time of the year along the Alabama Gulf Coast. This week we will celebrate the National Annual Shrimp Festival for four days. There will be music, arts & crafts, fine arts, a retail market, a children’s village, an outdoor village, a… [read more]
How to OVERcome a Difficult Season in Life ~ The 4 D’s to Avoid
Have you ever just dropped off the radar, gone into hiding, shrunk back into your shell? I have. The three D’s can do that to you: Depression, Disappointment, Discord. Depression can grow from; sickness, loss, or betrayal. Which often leads to the next two D’s…. [read more]
16 Things to do while visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast and Writing for Roots Rated
Photo Courtesy of Diane Davis Photography. Don’t leave the beach without your picture perfect family memory. Click here for more information. My blog has taken a back seat to my new job for almost 6 months. But when a great freelance job comes around… [read more]
The Investment ~ Be Someone That Makes Everybody Feel like a Somebody
Natalie was a new mom and finding her new role a bit lonely at times. She left the job she was great at, didn’t have extra money for baby sitters, she felt stuck at home, and alone. By the time her husband… [read more]
Dealing with People that Annoy You
Who annoys you? Veiled Chameleon, Walknboston/Flickr Creative Commons Is it a family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker, or employer? Have you found yourself rolling your eyes, avoiding people, talking about them behind their back, even venting on social media? It’s easy to get… [read more]
No More Excuses…Impact Someone’s Life
Recently I’ve joined an online Bible Study, www.MoreToBe.com. It’s been such an eye-opening experience. The study is actually about becoming a mentor, see Elisa Pulliam’s book, Impact my Life: Biblical Mentoring Simplified. This week we have been looking at excuses. Excuses of why we as… [read more]
3 Simple Prayers that will Change your Life
This week has been particularly tough. Things at home, things with kids, things with work, things with finances, everywhere I turn… PROBLEMS, TROUBLES, FRUSTRATIONS, ANXIETY, FEELING LIKE A FAILURE, FEELING HELPLESS. After several confrontations, I was feeling a little gun shy, you know, wanting to… [read more]
WALKIN IN MEMPHIS ~ FLYING PIGS & JUNK YARDS
Memphis reminds me of Birmingham… lots of traffic and lots of great restaurants. This last weekend my husband, Bryan, and I made an emergency trip to Memphis. It was one of those love/hate, excited/dreading, I can’t wait to go/I can’t believe we’re going kind-of… [read more]
MERRY CHRISTMAS! 3 Ways to say goodbye to 2014 and say Hello to 2015
1. Put the past behind you and look with hopeful anticipation that 2015 is going to be great. You can’t change the past but you can sure learn from it. 2. Love those around you and determine to be a blessing to as many… [read more]
My Top 10 Family-Friendly Restaurants in The Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast Area
1. LuLu’s (http://www.lulubuffett.com/) Gulf Shores, Alabama Great for families’ of small children. The area surrounding the restaurant is a kid’s paradise. Lots of activities, a full sand playground, a climbing ropes course, gift shops, and right on the Intracoastal Waterways for watching… [read more]
Never Waste a Beautiful Day ~ Thanksgiving Weekend on Fort Morgan
After wrapping up all the Thanksgiving cooking and Black Friday shopping, a day of relaxation was needed! My husband, Bryan, and I drove out to one of our favorite spots to walk the empty and peaceful shoreline along Fort Morgan. Bryan, Fort Morgan Beach, Alabama… [read more]
Best Thanksgiving Books and Crafts for Children
Thanksgiving brings thoughts of turkey, black Friday deals, and family time. What have you planned for your children or grandchildren? Spending time making memories will be more important ten years from now than what you bought at a 75% off sale. Where to begin? (Image… [read more]
