top of page
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reflections: A generous eye
Recently, my Sunday Proverbs reading coincided with receiving information about the Loaves and Fishes meal program in Stone County,...
0 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
Reflections: Jesus is the Light
We must be careful, though. In 2 Corinthians 11:14, the Apostle Paul warns that Satan masquerades as an “angel of light.”
1 view0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reflections: Do I need a sign?
Mary also gets a Gabriel visit, telling her she will become pregnant and bear the Son of God. Knowing she hasn’t experienced...
1 view0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
Reflections: Gratitude in the unspectacular
Other times, there’s obvious cause for rejoicing—the miraculous survival of our preemie grandson, or even “small” blessings like...
2 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reflections: Lessons from cats and grandkids
Which leads to the subject of boundaries: While there are household rules and the kids are generally obedient, they haven’t reached the...
2 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
Reflections: Don't neglect the training
With reminders to bathe everything in prayer (ch. 2) and establish high standards for leadership (ch. 3), chapter 4 uses the metaphor of...
0 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reflections: Come as a child
Although tempted to just explain that cars sometimes require repair, I prayed that God would help us identify the problem...
0 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
Reflections: The election is over, but don't stop praying
And I pray for “we, the people,” to keep praying just as hard after November 5 as we did leading up to it.
4 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
Reflections: A quiet and peaceable life
Wait, what? Pray for whom? Even if my non-preferred candidate won? And what’s that business about a quiet and peaceable life?
1 view0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
Reflections: Learning from Daniel
In Daniel chapter 1, we read the young Israelites were given Babylonian food. From Daniel’s concern, we can assume the meat was offered...
4 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
Reflections: Older and more compassionate
Researching that topic led to thinking about how my own life has been impacted by the wisdom of parents and grandparents, both in spiritual
1 view0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
Reflections: Obedience during exile
The theme continues through the New Testament, starting with Jesus’ words recorded in Acts 1:8. After the resurrection, the disciples...
0 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reflections: Finding good in all things
Thanks to Facebook memories, I realized several of those challenging times have occurred during October. In my mind, I returned to 2011...
0 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reflections: Argue, answer, or preach
The spewing of opinions on social media, especially during the current election season, illustrates these verses provides; I’ve even...
4 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reflections: Wisdom that comes with age
One way I find myself continuing to learn and grow is in the area of compassion. When I see someone making bad financial decisions...
10 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reflections: Faithful at the tent
Mention Joshua, and people may think of the miraculous Jordan River crossing or the walls of Jericho crashing down.
1 view0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reflections: Yes, do write in your Bible
Seeing my interest, Luke said, “Mom, I love having those Bibles! Thank you so much! I study with them every day and I really enjoy reading..
2 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
Reflections: Pray, and keep praying
Calling out to God on behalf of others is referred to as prayer of intercession, faithfully asking the Lord to meet the needs of another...
5 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reflections: Which kind of wisdom?
James’ early readers likely included farmers, business owners and others who possessed skill and knowledge, but his letter indicates there..
0 views0 comments
Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
Reflections: Am I being punished?
What about Paul’s “thorn?” He pleaded with God to remove it, but God’s answer? “My grace is sufficient.”
0 views0 comments
bottom of page