Remember Aesop’s fables? A short story and the “moral of the story”? Well, I’m not Aesop, but I am a storyteller who loves to bring an inspirational thought or two through the use of story.
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Author: Cathy Mayfield
Cathy and her husband, along with their German shepherd mix, Kenai, enjoy watching deer in the woods, hearing owls at night, and discovering turtles in the yard of their home. With her homeschool years a memory now, she delights in serving Jesus through writing and teaching writing at conferences. But over all that, she'd rather be reading or playing games with her five marvelous grandchildren!
When Punctuation Speaks
“Thanks so much. This is very helpful.” A basic communication after submitting a summary of a project. An “OK,” but no emotional connection there. However, the actual email included a different punctuation mark: “Thanks so
Read moreMy Faith Bucket List
“What would you put on your “faith bucket list”? The first devotion I read today (60 Days of Prayer, Guideposts, 3-8-2026) asked readers to consider that idea. And of course, my list-making mind picked up
Read more‘Tis the Season
Indeed, ‘tis the season. For some, ‘tis the time for fun with decorating, baking, shopping. For others, ‘tis the time for having rehearsals, learning new songs, and making costumes. And for still others, ‘tis the
Read moreHow Many Loaves?
“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. (Mark 8:5, NIV) Most of us know in a moment which Bible story that line comes from—the miracle of the feeding of the 4,000. So, seeing a
Read moreSeasons of Change
The end of September and beginning of October bring seasons of earthly change in some regions, including where I live in the hills of Pennsylvania. The mountainsides change their colors; red and gold leaves drop
Read moreA Time to Learn
Welcome to your first day of the 2025/2026 school year at Inspire a Fire Academy. I’m Mrs. Mayfield, and today is a time to learn! In fact, every day is a time to learn, as
Read moreThis Story is NOT a Fake!
At the Montrose Christian Writers Conference, a faculty member said in her morning challenge to us writers: “This is NOT a Fake Story.” Novel writers heap conflict upon conflict upon their characters, raise the stakes,
Read moreProverbs Prayers for America
With America turning 249 today, in 2026, Americans might celebrate our 250th birthday. I say “might” because our country needs prayer to make it to that commemorative date. Perchance, a look into the book of
Read moreThe Day My Dad Met Johnny Cash
“Faith of our fathers, living still. In spite of dungeons ….” I’d heard enough. I excused myself from disturbing the people in the pew next to me and headed for the lobby before my tears
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