Author Archives: Cindy Fiala

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About Cindy Fiala

Consultant, Pastor, Wife, Mom, Marme, Knitter, Runner, Laugher, Dance-in-the-Kitchener. Lover of Jesus and lover of life.

Mountains sound good.

I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he … Continue reading

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The Bait and Switch~

“An offering that costs nothing is worth nothing” Paul Basden Generosity… Recently one of our Senior Pastors wrapped up an amazing series on the life of David (check it out at: http://www.prestontrail.org/sermon/the-making-of-a-man-generosity/?group=all-church). David, a man after God’s own heart, but … Continue reading

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Wednesdays are hard

Wednesdays are hard these days… My weeks run together without much of a break for a sabbath, to recoup or to breath deeply. The season we find ourselves in is unexpected, but welcomed, difficult, but doable. There are trucks that … Continue reading

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Stolen moments in the midst of chaos

This morning, I’m sitting in an empty house in New Mexico, doing what I love. Drinking coffee, spending time with Papa God and allowing Him to speak into me. It doesn’t matter where I am, with furniture, or without furniture, … Continue reading

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Peaceful streams of giggles~

Yesterday was a day of crazy distractions and the most unforeseen, unexpected blessing I’ve received in many years in the form of forgiveness and restoration. A sweet friend called today and confessed a transgression against me that I wasn’t aware … Continue reading

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Trying to be brave~

“Tonight I’m trying to be brave, trying to hold back the tears and trying not to allow my head to go places it shouldn’t go… the “what if” questions and scenarios are pressing hard on the door of my heart … Continue reading

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Tragedy and Kids~

Moore, Oklahoma. Most of our kids heard about this horrific tragedy in Moore, OK before they even got home from school yesterday.  Moments like this stir up fear, worry and so many questions in kids about safety, trust and where … Continue reading

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The Power Behind the Power Suit~

The cup is half full or half empty.  Smiling through the pain, or letting everyone experience discomfort with you. Optimism or pessimism.  However you label it, there is something that happens when someone responds to the dailiness of life with … Continue reading

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All and nothing, much and more~

I was born to a young couple, most expected and excited, delivered with a club foot, which sounds so primitive and somehow oddly anciently biblical.  And although started life with a tiny cast and shoes separated by a brace, have … Continue reading

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spilled out and filled up~

There are moments and people that reach through the limits of time and space.  And when those two elements collide in a God orchestrated way it is pure beauty and awesomeness!  For me, this morning that happened through coffee, my … Continue reading

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