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Cynthia Marta Small’s book, “The Daily Word for Anybody and Everybody: Inspiration Thoughts,” was among the books featured in the December 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review (NYTBR) magazine.
Cynthia Marta Small is the 5th of 13 children born to Eleanor and Robert Small. While she has no children of her own, she hopes to continue inspiring and encouraging young people she encounters throughout her journey on this earth. As an Afro Hispanic, stemming from Panama City in Central America and raised with a Caribbean culture, due to her grandparent’s migration from the West Indies to Panama to work on the Panama Canal, she has always spoken two languages, English & Spanish.
Cynthia is extremely grateful for the opportunities and benefits that were available to her in the United States. She has worked in the finance industry in Manhattan, New York City for 35 years. Cynthia is sure that a true believer in a higher power, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit can live a happy, joyful and gratifying life.
“The Daily Word for Anybody and Everybody: Inspiration Thoughts” unfolds as a day-by-day guide, weaving together passages from various versions of the Bible—NKJV, KJV, NIV, MSG, and others—with thoughtful meditations that speak directly to the modern reader’s heart. Each devotional addresses the everyday challenges of life: battling anxiety, finding purpose, overcoming anger, fostering humility, dealing with disappointment, and staying hopeful through hardship. This masterpiece is a heartfelt and spiritually enriching devotional designed to guide readers through a journey of reflection, healing, growth, and encouragement.
The author shares raw and relatable reflections on human experience, grounded in spiritual truth. Her words are often conversational and sometimes poetic, offering wisdom that feels like advice from a close friend or a beloved elder. Readers are encouraged to slow down, be mindful, and recognize God’s hand in every circumstance. The book reminds us that the answers we seek are often found not just in external resolutions but in internal transformation—through faith, gratitude, and love.
The daily reflections don’t just offer feel-good inspiration; they challenge the reader to grow, change, and confront the parts of themselves that may be holding them back from living in alignment with God’s will. Her practical wisdom, combined with scriptural reinforcement, creates a balanced approach to spiritual growth that feels achievable, not overwhelming.
“The Daily Word for Anybody and Everybody: Inspiration Thoughts” by Cynthia Marta Small is more than just a collection of scriptures; it is a powerful companion for anyone looking to deepen their relationship with God, find clarity amid life’s chaos, and embrace the wisdom that the Bible has to offer. With daily entries that pair scripture with personal reflections, prayers, and motivational guidance, the book serves as a spiritual anchor for individuals at every stage of faith. Whether you are new to spiritual practice, returning after a long absence, or deeply rooted in faith, this book provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space to engage with God’s word.