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{May Has Arrived}

  I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts.  We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield.  We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord.  I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it.  Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...
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Wednesday in the Word and a {Surprise for me!}


As I was sorting through some books recently to participate in a book and magazine swap with some friends a piece of paper fell out of one of the books. I began to read it and thought...this is how I truly feel. His grace, mercy and love is what covers me and that is it!

I am a Christian
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not shouting, "I'm clean living". I'm whispering "I was lost", Now I'm found and I'm forgiven. 
When I say..."I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need CHRIST to be my guide.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need HIS strength to carry on.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not bragging on success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect. My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches so I call upon His Name.
When I say...I'm a Christian" I'm not holier than thou. I'm just a simple sinner who received God's grace...
somehow. 

I hope that you have been blessed by this little poem that I found that I had stuck in an old book...a great reminder to me once again of God's Ultimate Grace!




And I must share...I was so surprised to find out that I was featured on Linda's "show and share" over at Coastal Charm.Here is the link and here was the feature! http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2015/06/show-and-share-no268.html



Happy 4th of July!

Hugs and blessings, Cindy


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  1. Breathing In GraceJuly 1, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    I love that poem, too. Is it Maya Angelou? I'm not sure! What a pretty patriotic picture, too. HOPE you have a great 4th of July weekend....and congrats on being featured....but I'm not at all surprised!!! ;-)

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 1, 2015 at 8:24 AM

      Deb, I am not sure who wrote it to be honest but so timely that I found it! Especially with so many media and people that love to point out that we as Christians think we are perfect! Don't even get me started on that one! Yes, I was surprised that my 4th of July simple tablescape was featured but happy! LOL! Happy 4th my friend!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 1, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    Congratulations on being featured! I love that coffee pot!
    Connie Royals

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 1, 2015 at 8:25 AM

      Thanks Connie. I love that coffee pot too! Paid $5 for it and have used it time and time again!

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  3. Nancy's NotesJuly 1, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Cindy, what a precious poem, it's beautiful.
    Congratulations on your being featured! I'll head over to see it!
    Hugs and blessings, sweet friend.
    Nancy

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 1, 2015 at 9:26 AM

      Thanks Nancy. I wish I knew who wrote that poem but I did not even have an author's name. Thanks for stopping by.

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  4. UnknownJuly 1, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    I saw your feature over there and I instantly remembered it from your site! Congrats on the feature and thank you for the wise words. Sometimes it's easy to forget to remember the unique words to inspire us... I'm glad you found your words, and shared them with us! - Jerusha, TheDisneyChef.com

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 1, 2015 at 10:08 AM

      Thanks Jerusha! I appreciate you stopping by! Loved the spice recipe!

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  5. Heather{Our Life In a Click}July 1, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Congrats for being featured! You are ready for the 4th!!

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  6. Creations By CindyJuly 1, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Thanks Heather!

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  7. MonicaJuly 1, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    That poem speaks such truth! :) Hope you have a wonderful 4th!

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  8. White Lace and PromisesJuly 1, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful, Cindy not to mention the beautiful centerpiece and tablescape. Wow! I love your header with pics of the family. Love it!

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 1, 2015 at 1:20 PM

      Thank you so much. I appreciate you stopping by to visit with me. Made my day!

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  9. Saleslady371July 1, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    That's a beautiful picture of what we Christians are! Lovely centerpiece you created; see, we all think so!! Happy Independence Day. Stay safe.

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  10. Visits With MaryJuly 1, 2015 at 10:17 PM

    Cindy, I love that and I think it was written by Maya Angelou. Congrats on being featured, it is a very pretty and festive table setting. Hope you and your family have a great 4th of July week-end!

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  11. LindaJuly 1, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    Amen, Cindy! I love everything about this post! Too often (and sadly) christians are looked upon as perfect, and we are not! God is the One Who is perfect. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  12. Joyful in His PresenceJuly 2, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    What a beautiful poem, Cindy. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

    Congratulations to you for being featured on Linda's blog! That truly was a great table scape.

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  13. Jemma@athomewithjemmaJuly 2, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Cindy,
    Love this poem and you found it at such an appropriate time, with the media and such.
    Congrats on being featured, love your 4th of July table scape!!
    Hugs,
    Jemma

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 2, 2015 at 4:46 PM

      Thank you for stopping by to see me. YES...the timing of this was perfect for me as well. I just pray the Lord doesn't take His hands off of us! Happy 4th!

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  14. FABBY'S LIVINGJuly 2, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this post with us. This day and age we need it so badly with all the media turned left wing and getting confused every day.
    Happy 4th. of July and many blessings to you and yours, as well as to America.
    FABBY

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 5, 2015 at 3:30 PM

      Thanks Fabby for topping by. We just keep trusting the Lord!

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  15. CeilJuly 2, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Hi Cindy! I'm not surprised by your 'share'. Your 4th table was amazing!
    Thank you for sharing the reflection you found. I try my best to follow the Lord, but I'm no expert. I struggle along like everyone else.
    Happy 4th!
    Ceil

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 5, 2015 at 3:31 PM

      Thanks Ceil. We all struggle but praise the Lord He does not expect us to be perfect.

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  16. Miss KathyJuly 3, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    Grace! Grace! God shed His Grace on our nation in her infancy. Remembering the miracle of our roots and praying God's Grace redeem us to our first estates. Blessings, milady! Love your blog focus on the "little things" -- they are more important in our little lives than we think.
    Joy!
    Kathy

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  17. AnonymousJuly 4, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Hi Cindy! What a lovely poem. You're such an inspiration and I want to wish you a happy 4th of July!
    God bless America and God bless you!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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