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Words that fall from our mouths............

Word's are powerful they have the ability to bring life or bring death, God's Word says the tongue is sharper than any two edged sword wow powerful right. Water and Words our easy to pour out but impossible to recover - A Chinese Proverb so true is it not? As wise Woman of God we must realize that our words have the unique power to give hope where one is feeling hopeless, peace in a place of turmoil, and confidence to a fearful soul. May we as women speak words of Praise and Promise to those around us Words of truth not advise or opinions , Words that build up and NOT tear down. My goal is to speak words that minimize others shortcomings, AND SPEAK WORDS that MAXIMIZE other's strengths and encourage those around us to live life fully for Christ. True Friends see each other through the eyes of forgivness and grace.. is not that how CHrist sees us and are we not to be in The Image of God Himself?? We MUST learn to guard our critical tongues and negative thoughts scripture is clear on doing just that......

"FOR OUT OF THE OVERFLOW OF THE HEART THE MOUTH SPEAKS. THE GOOD MAN BRINGS GOOD THINGS OUT OF THE GOOD STORED UP IN HIM, AND THE EVIL MAN BRINGS EVIL THINGS OUT OF THE EVIL STORED UP IN HIM." (MATTHEW 12:34&35)

" DO NOT LET ANY UNWHOLESOME TALK COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTHS, BUT ONLY WHAT IS HELPFUL FOR BUILDING OTHER UP ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS, THAT IT MAY BENEFIT THOSE WHO LISTEN. (Ephesians 4:29)
Some Questions to ponder:
Do you find yourself focusing on the lack in others?
Do you weigh their weaknesses against your strengths?
When we speak what is flowing from our heart to the ears of those around us?
And may we remember (self so included) our words really do reveal the very truth of the attitude of our hearts.

Father I ask for forgivness in my own life where I myself have had critical thoughts and words or where what I have said has hurt or harmed anothers well being may you cleanse me of my selfish heart and help us all to listen more and say less may we see ALL others through YOUR eyes and not our flesh may we focus on peoples strengths and NOT their shortcomings for we ALL have them and we are ALL A "WORK IN PROGRESS" MAY THE WORDS that fall from our tongues be covered in love and grace in Jesus Holy name amen.

God Bless In His Amazing Grace,
Cindy

CHRISTmas Season

Can you believe it is the nineth day of December already wow right??? I have not been posting on blog often but I plan on that ALL changing in 2012 New Year NEW perspective and ready to share with y'all again.

My family has been Doing the Advent we are doing the one over at my sweet sister's blog spot A Holy Experience (Ann Voskamp love her) then we also found an amazing Reason for the Season devotional as well over at http://www.toddlerbitesblog.wordpress.com/ it really puts CHRIST back into CHRISTmas 24 Reasons to count down to CHRISTmas the first 8 are all about decorating and getting your house ready for CHRISTmas , 9-14 are all about the sights you will see all around town this season, 15-18 are all about celebrating with family and friends, 19-24 Center around The CHRISTmas Story so far it has been amazing and very informative love it great resource.

I also encourage y'all this very busy season to take a few "Silent Nights" and what that is are nights that we turn the noise off phones and computers TV and all distractions that keep us from focusing on the TRUE MEANING of this wonderful amazing season and from our family time. You may during these times decide to watch a quiet CHRISTmas movie but no other noise on all night it is awesome. Whatever your family traditions are please SLOW down and enjoy each other and dont get all caught up in the hussle and bustle the world places on this season.

REMEMBER FRIENDS- AS WE ARE UNWRAPPING GIFTS THIS SEASON MAY WE NOT FORGET TO UNWRAP THE BEST GIFT OF ALL "GOD'S GIFT OF GRACE AND SALVATION" HE wants us to have it, it was free yet bought at such a very high cost. It is EXTRAVAGANT, SO UNWRAP IT, EMBRACE IT, AND MOST OF ALL "LIVE IT" .

READ EPH. 2:8-9

May the Grace of God Bless you This CHRISTmas Season and from my family to all of your families God Bless, Merry CHRISTmas , and Happy New Year

Until Next Time,
Cindy Bolt

Not Perfect....Who is??

After much prayer and the encouragement of my fellow blog friends I will begin to blog again. I have been discouraged after hearing some commentary by some whom are critical and judgemental,but I have taken it to the Lord and He says He is my defender I must not defend myself to anyone else He will do so. I love what my sis said over at Womenlivingwell.org just said the other day; "I'm a huge disappointment and it's time I embrace disappointing others-to the Glory of God ! It is easy for bloggers to think we must portray ourselves as perfect and we all know that is impossible only Jesus is perfect and my job is to be honest I am a glorious mess and that is OK that is when Jesus SHINES through and the Glory may be given to God.
This blog is intended to share my life and my life only as openly as possible and as real as possible I do ask that when visiting this blog we are leaving Godly edifying comments uplifting and encouraging and if and when we have a concern or question or an offence of ANY kind then as the BIBLE INSTRUCTS I encourage you to bring it to me in private and we can care for it then I wish for this to be a place of EXAMPLE and Love and again where my personal life is shared not what others should or should not be doing. May God Bless each of us and may we turn our hearts into hearts of Thanksgiving this month as we prepare to sit at the Thanksgiving Table.
Until Next Time,
Cindy

MY SECURITY COMES FROM CHRIST ALONE.................The subtle stabs from others is the enemy being used to try to knock me down and though at times it may knock me down it WILL NEVER KNOCK ME OUT MY VICTORY IS FOUND IN JESUS!! Have a great day friends!!!

In His Amazing Grace,
cindy

HELLO I am joining with my gal pal over at http://www.womenlivingwell.org/ for the FALL CHALLENGE "MAKING YOUR HOME A HAVEN" below is the start date and what to do you can also see in more detail over on her blog great site as well. God Bless and pray about joining us.
October 3 - Go buy an extra large candle and light a candle everyday in your home. I will be starting mine in the morning! But you can start yours at dinner time. Do what makes sense for your family. I will be placing mine in the kitchen – the main hub of my home. Each time the candle catches your eye, say a prayer for peace in your home.
October 10 – Play soft music everyday in your home. Choose worship, classical or another form of peaceful music that the family enjoys. Focus on using peaceful words and maintaining peaceful relationships. Remind your family to avoid seething anger, tattling, criticism or back talk. As the wife/mother, work on gentleness this week.
October 17 – List a few of the spots in your home that make you visually stressed because of all the clutter.Now go buy something for that spot – like a basket to put it all in! Work on cleaning up clutter – throw things away and encourage the children and your hubby to do the same in their bedrooms or offices or work areas this week. While you’re at it – clean up some clutter in your spiritual life. What gets in the way of your peace spiritually?
October 24 -Keep the candle going, the music playing, and add some tender moments with your family. Have a pillow party in the family room and get out every blanket and pillow in the house and be cozy with the kids or your hubby! Even if you live alone you can do this. Enjoy a cozy evening of hot cider and caramel corn. Give a 5 minute back rub to every single person in your house…and for a double challenge- try to give one every day to each family member! During your tender moment with the family, ask them how they feel about this challenge. Are they enjoying it? Is it helpful? Is there anything they would change. Give your family listening ears. I think you will be blessed by the positive feedback you will receive!
October 31 – Focus on the kitchen, the heart of the home. Cook things with pleasant aromas. Pick a meal the family can cook together – include everyone in a task and take pictures so everyone can remember moments in the kitchen together – test tasting, being creative, laughing and loving. Remove discontentment with your home or family and give thanks to God for the home God has given you to in which to create a haven for your family.

God Bless you all as we enter this new season!

In His AMAZING GRACE,
Cindy

Watching Words that Proceed From our Mouth

" Let NO UNWHOLESOME WORD proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for EDIFICATION, according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear." Eph. 4:29

So last week in homeschool we were preparing for Fall my families fav. time of the year and we were on major decoration mode lol still have more to go. We will be learning about different types of leaves and more about the season of Fall love this part. Above is our front porch decor.

There is a season for everything God's word says in Galations 6:9 "Don't grow weary in doing good for in due time you shall reap a HARVEST if you do not lose heart." God Bless and until next time may you be blessed.

In His Amazing Grace,

Cindy

Please do NOT leave rude comments on this blog or you will be blocked permanently thank you so much!!!! This is a place where we use words seasoned with grace and love I dont mind constructive comments or critisizm but down right rude and judgemental is out of question and everything written on this blog is TRUTH and if that is not accepted please dont visit this site.

REAL LIFE FRIDAY'S

This is my real life right now living out of boxes in a house mostly packed until the move lol can't wait to just get there hard to live half packed up but blessed to have a home!! :) THANK YOU JESUS

Link up from Media/Monday's with Women Living Well.org

Hello I wanted to post a little something as I link up for next few weeks with my sis over at www.womenlivingwell.org. She is doing an 8 week discussion on Media and the trouble we can have if not careful. I have to be very honest this has been a major struggle in our home my husband has worked in computer business for well over 10 years he can do it all current title is an engineer at a tech. company he has seen the changes come and go and the explosion to social media first hand. I on the other hand was very computer illiterate and knew nothing yet feeling the pressures to know what I was doing somewhat. All my friends new how and so I taught myself somewhat even surprised my husband and created my very own blog a few years back.

Things changed rather fast as we know it does we now have twitter, facebook, myspace, yahoo chat, you tube and on and on well I quickly learned most of these and wow did it become so addicting in fact I started making it my GOD an IDOL. I no longer got up to read the WORD first oh no instead I put God to the side lines and said I shall read the Word after I Facebook and check all my status updates and let me text now and oh gotta check e-mails ok whoops now I have to quickly read the Word of God so I can start my day well that reading of the Word became less and less every passing day and time on WEB MEDIA grew more and more until I really could notice a yuck going on in my life. I came to my blog one day and had no inspiration nothing to write about and could not figure out why well hello I was dry spiritually dry on empty and on a Media overload and was crashing hard. I decided less Internet more God and really having to purposefully place God where He rightfully belongs FIRST and Family next then other things so I have to make it a habit to place WORD right next to me so in morning the first thing I see when getting up MY BIBLE NOT MY COMPUTER. In fact ladies if your laptops or computers are in your rooms or near where you usually have quiet times with the Lord I encourage you to MOVE them out of view so you are NOT tempted to go to laptop before the WORD of God. Let's face it ladies Media and Social Networks are all here to stay and I am sure grow beyond what most can fathom but we are called to NOT be of this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds and to NOT conform to what is going on around us so we can take part but not in place of our time with God, Husbands, Children, Family, Friends, church and etc. let's monitor our time on these things as we monitor our children's time on videos and computers, and TV remember we LEAD BY EXAMPLE that's a hard pill to swallow!!

Until Next Time,

In His Amazing Grace,

Cindy

REAL LIFE FRIDAY'S

Playing in the park ....my six year old the baby of 7 kiddo's!!

This is Discipling

I am in full agreement with this amazing video and are we NOT to be like CHRIST!! Something to ponder!

Real Life ~ Friday Link-Up! - Keepin' It Real

Real Life ~ Friday Link-Up! - Keepin' It Real

I welcome you to this site. I have shared a few pictures and thoughts with you for today and hope to share much more with you all. I pray this sight will always be uplifting and encouraging! May God Bless you

A Day N The Life of My Family Living in Vegas

Today began late it was 7:45 am in fact. Hubby went to Starbucks to get my usual Skinny Vanilla latte yummo then we pray read God's word oh yeah can't start our day without God. Daddy off to work with a kiss and Lish and I off to a Cardio Kick Boxing Class woohoo wow did it whoop our booties. Then after an hour of that off to FRESH N EASY our local store to shop for healthy Organic foods yummo. Home to unload and been working on Laptop as I read in between with a few kiddo's and answer some text prayer phonecalls and now kids playing, chores done, and we are relaxing in the summer sun, love our times off. See I am sure this sounds like a normal more than likely Boring day that most mom's around the US live. You really can live a NORMAL Christian life in SIN CITY. I will share some more tomorrow God Bless you all!!

In His Grace,
Cindy

Raising 7 Kid's in Sin City

People are always asking me how can you raise Godly Children in "SIN CITY" ? My response to that is this, God's word says in Romans Chapter 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. We are in this world dwelling and living however we are not to conform to the way of the world so just as that is true so is TRUE for every family pursuing a Christian way of life in what is known as "SIN CITY" we are in Vegas yet NOT of VEGAS. I believe it is such a huge misconception that their cannot possibly be a Godly Christian Wholesome family that dwells in SIN CITY I beg to differ I know many of them and yes I know many whom do live a sinful life style but there are those living in every state in the United States of America. It all comes down to the choices we choose to make and we all make good and bad decisions all over the world. Sure I agree people here struggle a little more maybe because sin is all over and easier seen then in other states however the struggles we have are the same struggles others have all over hence is the world we live in from Porn to Drugs to Prostitution to deprave souls it is the way of life all around and will continue to get darker. For my family and I speak for my family alone ...we focus on God's Word and through the years we devote our lives to serving one another and serving God through Church and now many other venues. The key is to know the Truth to dwell in the Presence of Christ and know the boundaries and NOT GIVE IN TO TEMPTATIONS and ABSOLUTELY NO COMPROMISE PERIOD!! I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO WRITE ON WHAT IT IS LIKE TO RAISE 7 KIDS in Sin City and I am still praying and allowing God to direct me in all I do so here was the start to maybe more on living and raising a Family in Las Vegas and Not loosing are morals and values and Christianity!! Please pray and feel free to leave respectful thoughts and comments God Bless and thank you for stopping by!

In HIS Grace,
Cindy

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This is my thoughts and opinions on friendships oh and I found scripture I had stumbled with in video it is found in Proverbs 12:26 "The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray." Another one in same book chapter 13 : 20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed." In Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron so a man sharpens the countanance of his friend."

Proverbs 18:24 " A MAN WHO HAS FRIENDS MUST HIMSELF BE FRIENDLY, BUT THERE IS A FRIEND WHO STICKS CLOSER THAN A BROTHER."

FRIEND'S ARE A BLESSING TELL THEM YOU LOVE THEM TODAY AND DO AN ACT OF KINDNESS TOWARD THEM!!!

In His Amazing Grace,
Cindy

Storms of Life

I am at a loss hit hard by the storms of life the things we call inconveniences yet others would not think so. I hurt as I sit here and type the physical pain is almost more tolerable than the inner pain. I ask why Lord why now whats to be learned from the Easter Accident my husbands car slamming into another the pain in his face as he comes to share the news with me we go to examine the damage on this now dark windy Easter night. The broken glass, the smashed lights, the dented bumper the cracked windshield the air bag which was deployed. We look not knowing what to say we are thankful not worse and life was spared one more time yet we ask why LORD? Is it even ok to ask why?? Trying to be thankful as we are now down to one vehicle with a house of 9 even that a blessing. We ponder looking at the broken car being reminded of the broken body of Christ we studied the Holy Week before the accident is this our reminder to stay focused and to remain in this state of mind far after Easter? We sit in wonder? I am going about my business and I make a mistake and severely hurt my ankle making it impossible to drive to pick husband up ...now what Lord what must we do what do you want for us to learn by all these events taking place? I trust, I believe, I practice faith this is where I am at right now it is the only place to be I sigh in somewhat relief knowing God is in control and I dont have to be. I press deeper still into the Word of God I fall back into HIS trusting arms I wait as He heals and teaches is it hard yes but we knew it would be. Remembering the message of Easter after the day are you will you must you ?? YES we must not let the storms of this crazy life sway us back and forth taking our minds off of the message of SALVATION AND ETERNITY WE MUST DAILY REMEMBER WHAT GOD DID FOR US ON CALVARY AND THE BLOOD THAT FLOWED FROM THAT CROSS TO DROWN OUR SINS AWAY. God even in the midst of these storms YOU are Good and You remain Good ! Thank you Jesus

Until Next Time,
In His Amazing Grace.
Cindy

DayBreak

It's the break of day the sun pierces through the sky filled with fluffy white clouds I stare in amazement the wonders of my Lord I am thankful yet thirsty. I come I drink from HIS cup yet still thirsty I dig I press deeper still I ask what is it Lord as I search the deep dark ugly places of a wicked bleeding Heart. Had I lost Jesus?? I had lost Jesus (so I thought). Oh I studied, I researched the Word of God Daily, I still learned about the things of Jesus, but some how I lost HIM. Was it the busyness of this crazy life? But Lord I say How can I be losing YOU even in all this and in the thick of serving in ministry even still I felt the emptiness the longing even after daily drinking from thy cup. Sure I felt Him, and saw HIM in the midst of life and I even clinged and embraced my King, But NOT consistant I began to grow WEARY and tired I wanted to give up on ministry and I did and even at one point wanting to give up on "CHRISTIANITY." This all TAKEN place in a span of 6 months last year seemed like a lifetime I ache I cry out I hurt but though wrestling this feeling thoughts and pain I look back as I search my heart this morning as I am in this state of FASTING and PRAYER for "LENT" I look back and thank God even in this the pain that was felt the lonliness no other knew of.. no other felt and even still I am THANKFUL for those many dark lonely nights of feeling empty and cold within my soul. It was during this time that God reached down and scooped me up from within darkness and despair and it is when I began to pursue again to embrace the truth of God in my life without the noise the hustle and bustle the busyness I am truly able to embrace my King once again I cry I plead I melt into the arms of my Savior I weap as a child and its OK. I began to live again and each day loving HIM SEEKING HIM. He no longer feels distant and far off but close near and continually before my eyes. I realized then and I realize now I need only ONE THING in this life.. JESUS. This truth affected so much in my life relationships with people my family the body of Christ there is NOTHING that draws us to anyone outside of our love for CHRIST we in and of ourselves are selfish and wicked and when my eyes were not set upon the truth that my only NEED and Desire is that of JESUS Christ and a relationship with HIM then all other relationships failed they lacked substanance life truth. I had a measuring scale I measured my life upon am I doing enough am I serving enough is my marriage perfect enough is my life perfect enough to be used by the Lord. I even began to weigh others yikes No longer does service rule my life no longer the THINGS of life but my relationship with Christ that should be thy only measuring stick any of us measure our lives to. The truth is folks that we can ALL be SPIRITUAL, we can ALL talk the good talk its easy to sound CHRISTIAN, we can all learn all the doctrines and be fundemental in our convictions yet still live IN DARKNESS,
with UTTER EMPTINESS and SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS I was.....My way back has not been easy and is not easy even as I type these very words yet I have made the first step CONFESSION .....I had to confess I was a spiritual MESS and in need of a great cleanse. Through honesty and repentance after being ripped from every comfort I knew (including my church home hence is why we left for 6 long months) I WAS THEN GIVEN EYES TO SEE THE GLORY OF JESUS CHRIST ONCE AGAIN, AND THE VEIL THAT CLOUDED MY HEART WAS REMOVED AND I BREATHED IN A DEEP BREATH. You see I was taught wrong ...our survival and HOPE is NOT based on how much we can do or how well we can obey or how well we serve or even how much we serve our hope is not even in how many scriptures we can or cannot memorize or how much doctrine we know our ONLY SURVIVAL FRIENDS IS IN THE PERSON OF JESUS A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND THESE THINGS OUR GREAT YET WE DONT FIND A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST IN THESE THINGS. IN CHRIST ALONE IS EVERYTHING I NEED EVERYTHING you need. HE ALONE is our ONLY HOPE. As I was awakened to this truth as I was reminded my drained, empty, broken body was filled to overflow once again and I am joyful. But awakening to this joy also awakens pain. I am reminded still of God's wonderful GRACE and mercy He reminds me HIS mercies are NEW EVERY morning THIS IS THE ONLY TRUTH THAT CUTS THROUGH THE PAIN DEEP[ WITHIN ..PRAISE GOD. Though this past year has been the most challenging year of my entire life thus far I am filled with so much gratitude to God for HIS Faithfulness His love His never leaving my side even as I have failed many a times HE FOREVER REMAINS FAITHFUL. I have so much to share from our journey as a FAMILY and the HARDSHIPS faced this last year in time as God allows I will be sharing very openly with the public until Next time I encourage the one who has lost sight, slipped away, or failed, JESUS is waiting to receive you with loving open arms. He is not there to have you recount all you have done He does not ask us why or where did you go just like the Prodigal son found and spoke of in Luke Ch. 15 he WAS NOT ASKED 50 QUESTIONS he was excepted once again with embracing , consolation and joy that is how our Lord receives us as well when we cry out to HIM for help and as we seek Him again. SEEK HIM TODAY and be RESTORED. I gaze upon this today and I have eyes of Faith and lips of thanksgiving I love you Lord Jesus!!!!

Until Next TIME ,
In His Amazing Grace,
cindy

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Good Morning Friends this was a vlog left yesterday! This week my Family is Remembering .... Reflecting......and Rejoicing on Holy Week! As you Noticed I have left a Vlog I plan on Vlogging often Lord willing and leaving them both here and Facebook I have not Facebooked in nearly a month due to fasting for the "LENT" but plan to begin again May 1st I ask for your patience as I begin to vlog again it has been a while love it though it seems so much more personal and also I am a very visual kinda gal so love to see the Face behind the words written on the screen. I pray your Family has an Amazing Holy Week and may we all be in a state of Remembering, Reflecting, and Rejoicing because He Has Risen... HE HAS RISEN INDEED!!