by Vivian Cumins | Aug 27, 2026 | Blog
I read a social media post today that made me sad. Maybe “angry” was my first reaction, but disappointed is probably the better word. Disappointed because it came from someone who identifies as a Christian, someone I follow and respect, and because the words were...
by Vivian Cumins | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog
A popular saying has made its rounds through motivational circles: If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. Its logic encourages radical self-reliance and motivates one to manufacture one’s own success, rather than waiting for a natural flow of events. I...
by Vivian Cumins | Jan 2, 2026 | Blog
“Timing is everything.” In its simplest form, this describes the right action aligning with the right moment. The right action, when taken too soon or too late, can fall flat. But when the right action meets the right timing – that is when things come together in...
by Vivian Cumins | Dec 27, 2025 | Blog
Waiting can feel uncomfortable, especially when you know you are called, but nothing seems to be moving. When the desire and faith are present, but there is no sign of the fruit, it can be frustrating. If that sounds like you, then you are in good company. I have been...
by Vivian Cumins | Dec 8, 2025 | Blog
I’ve always loved digging into the meaning of words, and sometimes the simplest ones reveal the most. Take the word publish, for example. At its root, it means to make public or generally known. That is exactly what authors do; we make our work public so others can...