Cindy Rushton

Author: Cindy DeGrie

  • It Might Only Take a Notebook…

    It was a normal day, just like so many others, but my life was changed. In fact, it was a conversation similar to so many throughout my life…just girl talk in the kitchen over meal preparation. Who would imagine that it would change my life and lead me toward my life call? Who would imagine that it would put together all of the pieces to my jumbled-up life?

    Mamaw Alma Lee Rushton was my husband’s grandmother. I remember the first day I met her. We had an instant bond. It was amazing. Not long after we became officially “connected at the hip” as my dad called it, I remember one conversation with her where she shared that I was everything that she had prayed he would marry. Those words of vision touched me to the depths of my soul. Oh! He was everything that I had prayed to marry. He was my Prince Charming. He was my Knight in Shining Armor…or Izod, who is particular about those details in HOT Mississippi? ha!

    When Mamaw spoke, she spoke vision…instruction…inspiration…and a deep passion for Godly womanhood. Her opinions meant so much to me. Her insight was always biblical. Her instruction was patient and kind. I clung to her words. They were steeped in a love for God, a love for family, and a deep love for me. (more…)

  • ‘d NEVER do…

    Today I did what I said I’d NEVER do.

    Well…I remember thinking in my godly little way that you would never catch ME dead doing that…

    …so frivolous
    …such a waste
    …so SELFISH
    …so superficial
    …a total waste of time and money.

    Well, has my opinion actually changed in 2 hours? I don’t think so. I think it was a slow fade over the past 7 years. (more…)

  • Tips to Organize YOURSELF by Cindy Rushton

    Anybody struggle with LIFE? With days getting away from you? Never getting around to all of your things to do? Forgetting things, only to find that those things get you completely off-track for days? Oh! You are NOT alone!

    The very best way to get organized is to find the loop holes where we usually end up in a mess and see whether we can get around them. We need to find the pitfalls that always get US. (more…)

  • 50+ Secrets for Surviving Your Struggles! by Cindy Rushton

    Struggling? Going through a tough time? Storm raging all around you?

    Beloved friend, my heart goes out to you!

    Tough times are pure exhausting! But! Here are some secrets that I pray will help you to survive—well, MORE than survive—stand STRONG and very COURAGEOUS in your struggles! I hope that here you will find a way to fill your cup and minister to your heart! Here goes: (more…)

  • Seven Romantic Living Room Dates with Cindy Rushton

    Just because you are married doesn’t mean that you can’t go out on a date – with your spouse that is. Dates keep the romance fresh and alive in a relationship. Here are seven date ideas that don’t even require leaving home. :)

    • Have a Picnic on the Floor. This is one place where the weather won’t change. The conditions in your home are perfect for a picnic anytime. Spread out the traditional gingham blanket and let the fun begin. Turn off the television and turn on the environmental music sounds to achieve the full effect of the outdoor atmosphere.

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  • Seven Romantic Living Room Dates with Cindy Rushton

    Just because you are married doesn’t mean that you can’t go out on a date – with your spouse that is. Dates keep the romance fresh and alive in a relationship. Here are seven date ideas that don’t even require leaving home. :)

    • Have a Picnic on the Floor. This is one place where the weather won’t change. The conditions in your home are perfect for a picnic anytime. Spread out the traditional gingham blanket and let the fun begin. Turn off the television and turn on the environmental music sounds to achieve the full effect of the outdoor atmosphere.

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  • How to Become a Christian

    Wondering How to Become a Christian?

    It takes F.A.I.T.H.

    Forgiveness… Becoming a Christian is about receiving God’s free gift of forgiveness. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

    Available…Salvation is available to ALL. The Bible says that “God is not willing that any should perish but everyone come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

    Impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.     The Bible says that “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) and that the penalty of our sins is separation from God (Romans 6:23). God is holy and He cannot allow sin in heaven.

    Turn from sin. The Bible word for turn is repent:  “But unless you repent you will also likewise perish” (Luke 13: 3).  It also says, “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).  To repent means that I  make a choice to turn from my sins and turn to Jesus Christ. You do not have the power to remove your sins, but Christ does!

    Heaven! Jesus said, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am , you may be also” (John 14:3).  Jesus also promised, “I am come that you might have life and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).

    FAITH can also mean Forsaking All I Trust Him. Would you like to receive God’s free gift of forgiveness by trusting in Christ right NOW? Simply bow your head and tell God now…He is listening. 🙂

    Brought to you from First Baptist Church of Florence, AL.

  • How to Become a Christian

    Wondering How to Become a Christian?

    It takes F.A.I.T.H.

    Forgiveness… Becoming a Christian is about receiving God’s free gift of forgiveness. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

    Available…Salvation is available to ALL. The Bible says that “God is not willing that any should perish but everyone come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

    Impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.     The Bible says that “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) and that the penalty of our sins is separation from God (Romans 6:23). God is holy and He cannot allow sin in heaven.

    Turn from sin. The Bible word for turn is repent:  “But unless you repent you will also likewise perish” (Luke 13: 3).  It also says, “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).  To repent means that I  make a choice to turn from my sins and turn to Jesus Christ. You do not have the power to remove your sins, but Christ does!

    Heaven! Jesus said, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am , you may be also” (John 14:3).  Jesus also promised, “I am come that you might have life and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).

    FAITH can also mean Forsaking All I Trust Him. Would you like to receive God’s free gift of forgiveness by trusting in Christ right NOW? Simply bow your head and tell God now…He is listening. 🙂

    Brought to you from First Baptist Church of Florence, AL.

  • 50+ Ideas for Taking Care of Mom by Cindy Rushton

    Tired? Weary? Need some fresh ideas for taking care of mom? Feeling that push and pull on you as you balance all of the many demands in your life? Are you great about taking care of others, yet not quite so good about taking care of YOU? Has it been a long, long time since you have done the little things to just fill your cup back up? How about a few fresh ideas for filling your cup and ministering to your heart! I promise that these will be easy for you to do! Here goes: (more…)

  • Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    With Cindy Rushton

    How about a jammed-packed seminar with ideas for homeschooling that can work with a “shoe-string” budget? This is it!

    Cindy packs more in this seminar than you can get in most seminars in a full weekend. Not only do you get ideas that YOU can do with what you have in your own home, but you get ideas that will breath life into your homeschool and add a lot of fun to every day! Join us today!
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