Forgiveness, releasing, and healing The journey is hard at best and impossible at worst. When we hurt, we tend to replay what hurt us in some vicious cycle that keeps us from healing. The evidence of how the importance of forgiveness is found in Jesus. The one person who was put to death for crimes he did not commit. Let’s be honest. This is a tough topic. Tough topics are wise teachers. Let’s unpack this together. I received the first options for new covers in the Heart of God series and...
2 days ago • 1 min read
What do you do with the unexpected? How do you wait until you feel ready? How do you know when you are ready? One thing that I have been reminded of this week is that most things take way more time than I realize. Most things have to sit awhile. Most things have to wait. Most things have to move past the excuses before healing can begin. Healing takes time. As doors close and others open, I will stay in the waiting room with my novel open and ready to be polished, trimmed, and expanded during...
9 days ago • 1 min read
The first message I sent had a broken link. Here is a link to directly download the resource. I apologize for any inconvience this may have caused. I am making sure that those of you who have purchased my chidlren's book on bullying, When the Breeze Whispers, have access to my free resource guide. This is a great fit for homeschoolers, teachers and parents/granparents. Click this link to download the resource: Bonus for When the Breeze Whispers.pdf I hope you enjoy the offer! You matter. Much...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Did you watch the Mythbusters show? Were you ever surprised by what was busted or true? This mindset about ourselves can keep us stuck. The things I have told myself that are true are often myths. What have you been telling yourself lately? Smashbooks sale is still ongoing for another week or so. 50% off three of my best-selling books. Get your copies today! Click here to place an order Do you need a good Layserving Course? I will be teaching Leading Worship starting August 24. It is online...
23 days ago • 1 min read
We all have low times. They can often overwhelm. They can sometimes teach. They can take our strength down to nothing. What do you do to get through theses time? You matter. Friendly reminder of the Smash Words Sale: 50% off three of my books this month. Search for my name Cindy Barrineau Curtis. Click here to order
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Smashbooks Summer Sale Three of my books are on sale for July at 50% off! Grab yours today! Children of all ages: hope for a bully Devotional on 45 topics Lowcountry Fiction great summer read Click here to place your order and save You matter. Much gratitude, Cindy 600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2246Unsubscribe · Preferences
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
What have you been up to this week? Are you stalled or ready to take first steps? I am making progress in some areas of my life and learning how to take a break in others. Often, time away from the task at hand provides just the right mindset to get back to it and bring meaning into motion Come out to the Ponds in Summerville this Friday, June 26, from 5 to 8 PM for food, vendors of all kinds, kids’ fun, music, and more. Stop by and say hello and/or purchase a book for yourself or a friend. I...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Thinking about cycles has shifted my perspective. Ravenel Bridge from the pedestrian path. Do you shift with a fight or with the ease of a smile? Sometimes, I can be the go-with-the-flow woman. Sometimes, I can be the no-way-not-doing-this woman. What about you? Thank you for trying my poll last week even with a typo in the most clicked response. You all are the best encouragers! By the time I saw the error, the email was sent too far to correct. Accepting my mistakes is still hard for me....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
What do you have? What do you need? What do you want? Is it time to value or lo let loose? Thinking about what you must do, what you should do, and what you could do can be a daunting task. I am always somewhere between those three options. When I focus on what I could do more than what I must do, I can allow myself room to dream, to be a beginner, and to try something different. What about you? How are you managing your time and holding on to hope? You matter. Much gratitude, Cindy You...
2 months ago • 1 min read