I’m so excited to share some fun news with you!! *She Sparkles* will be broadcast on the radio!
This Tuesday, August 24th, I have the opportunity to share some of my personal life journey re: body image, addiction, and the journey to freedom on a blogtalkradio program called, “The Sisterhood of Beautiful Warriors” hosted by Lucy Ann Moll.
I would love to have you tune in and listen Tuesday at 2:00 EST. 🙂 You can listen to the radio program by clicking here.
If you know of anyone struggling with weight/body image issues, please feel free to tweet/FB/e-mail/pass along the radio link to them.
Certainly I do not have all of the answers, but I’ve spent 30+ years of my life pursuing the world’s view of beauty. Unfortunately this unhealthy pursuit led me down many false, negative and dangerous paths, including cocaine addiction and an eating disorder. I’ll be sharing about this in more detail on the radio show.
The Good News is that in 1996 Jesus got ahold of my life! (Can I get a Woo Hoo?!) He has given me new life, new hope, and a whole new mind! I no longer allow others to define who I am ~ I now know who I am in Christ! My worth and value comes from who God says that I am! (And the same is True for you too!)
You are loved.
You are accepted.
You are enough….just the way that you are!
And that, dear sister, is Good News!!
I hope you’ll be able to tune in Tuesday, August 24th at 2:00 PM. (You can even click here here for a personal reminder right before the show).
And, dear friends, could I ask you a favor? Would you mind joining me in lifting up this opportunity in prayer?
While I speak often on my personal journey, this will be the first time I speak candidly about my body image struggles. I so desperately want to offer HOPE and TRUTH to anyone who is in the midst of the battle. It is a horrible, isolated, defeated place to be.
I am praying that God will use my past mistakes, journey, and authenticity for His Kingdom purpose. I am asking Him to have the exact women tune in to hear my story (His story) of redemption. And I am begging Him for clarity and wisdom about what to share. Would you please join me in prayer?
Thanks, dear friend. Prayer is the work, of this I am sure!!
And for fun, I thought I’d wrap up today’s post with Mandissa’s song, True Beauty. May the Lord rewallpaper our minds with the Truth of what is beautiful to Him!!
Thanks for stopping by *She Sparkles*! Have a beautiful Truth-filled day!!
Awesome! I really want to figure out how to participate in Blogtalk radio so this will be perfect! And it is right during my kiddos' nap time! YAY!!!! I can't wait!
OOHHHHH. I'm sad now. I'll have to find out if I can listen to it after the fact. I have a play date at that time. I'll be praying for you Cindy.PS: Unrelated – the Baked Potatoes in the Crock Pot are the best and easiest.
Cindy, I had planned to listen to you today, but sadly my daughter ended up with an appt. that conflicts. Is there ANY way I can hear it later – will it be recorded or archived somewhere? Please let me know if you find anything out 🙂 Thanks and Love, Jenny C. (I'll be praying for you)
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Cindy Bultema is a breath of fresh air!
"Cindy Bultema is a breath of fresh air! With vulnerable openness, gut-level honesty, down-home humor, and timeless biblical truth, her spoken and written words will inspire you to take an action step toward fresh faith and renewed hope.
Cindy ministers on and off the platform with personal warmth and genuine compassion. As a speaker, author, and mentor to many, Cindy has my highest recommendation!"
Carol Kent, Speaker and Author President, Speak Up Ministries
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Carol Kent, Speaker and Author President, Speak Up Ministries
"Cindy Bultema is a breath of fresh air! With vulnerable openness, gut-level honesty, down-home humor, and timeless biblical truth, her spoken and written words will inspire you to take an action step toward fresh faith and renewed hope. Cindy ministers on and off the platform with personal warmth and genuine compassion. As a speaker, author, and mentor to many, Cindy has my highest recommendation!"
Cindy mentioned each woman at least once by name throughout her sessions.
"As women's ministry leaders know, finding a speaker who is Right AND Relevant is quite a task.
God led us to Cindy last spring as a speaker for our fall retreat at Mackinac Island. Even then, I did not realize what a gifted messenger she would be.
With almost 70 women present, Cindy mentioned each woman at least once by name throughout her sessions. She did not shrink back from telling her testimony, as difficult as it must have been. And she opened the book of Revelation to our ladies with insight and application like few women I have ever heard.
Thank you, Cindy for marking this retreat as a milestone in women's ministries at Woodside Bible Church. Praying we will never be the same."
Shari Hulcy, Women's Ministries Director Woodside Bible Church, White Lake, MI
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Shari Hulcy, Women's Ministries Director Woodside Bible Church, White Lake, MI
"As women's ministry leaders know, finding a speaker who is Right AND Relevant is quite a task. God led us to Cindy last spring as a speaker for our fall retreat at Mackinac Island. Even then, I did not realize what a gifted messenger she would be. With almost 70 women present, Cindy mentioned each woman at least once by name throughout her sessions. She did not shrink back from telling her testimony, as difficult as it must have been. And she opened the book of Revelation to our ladies with insight and application like few women I have ever heard. Thank you, Cindy for marking this retreat as a milestone in women's ministries at Woodside Bible Church. Praying we will never be the same."
"Experiencing Cindy speak will awaken you to timeless truths of scripture made relevant to your life today.
Her amazing story of transformation, coupled with her solid biblical teaching -- not to mention her contagious smile -- will find you walking away in love with her perfect Savior."
Karen Ehman, Director of Speakers for Proverbs 31 Ministries; Author
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Karen Ehman, Director of Speakers for Proverbs 31 Ministries; Author
"Experiencing Cindy speak will awaken you to timeless truths of scripture made relevant to your life today. Her amazing story of transformation, coupled with her solid biblical teaching -- not to mention her contagious smile -- will find you walking away in love with her perfect Savior."
"You will find no one more highly motivated to see lives changed by God’s love and grace than Cindy. Cindy’s enthusiasm for the Lord is contagious and many women have testified that she has ministered to them from the message she delivered.
Cindy’s personal testimony has been one of transformation for God’s Glory. She continues be used by God through her testimony for the many women who have had similar life circumstances and for others who can see what God can do!"
Suzanne Reinink, Director of Adult Ministries Sunshine Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI
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Suzanne Reinink, Director of Adult Ministries Sunshine Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI
"You will find no one more highly motivated to see lives changed by God’s love and grace than Cindy. Cindy’s enthusiasm for the Lord is contagious and many women have testified that she has ministered to them from the message she delivered. Cindy’s personal testimony has been one of transformation for God’s Glory. She continues be used by God through her testimony for the many women who have had similar life circumstances and for others who can see what God can do!"
Several attendees have continued to comment on how great she was months after the event.
"Cindy came to Texas and lead three sessions during our overnight Fall Women’s Retreat. Each Biblically based session was well thought out and touched each of us as she dove into finding balance in our unbalanced world. She made sure to tailor the message to our audience of multi-generational women in all stages and phases of life. However, it was in the ‘down time’ that Cindy deeply connected to several of the ladies who were so moved by her messages that they later were able to share private tears together. It was lovely to see God’s hand of healing being brought to the ladies of our church through Cindy’s powerful words and gentle spirit. Several attendees have continued to comment on how great she was months after the event. Cindy will be a great addition to your event/retreat too."
Andrea Sellers, Director Women’s Ministry, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Austin, TX
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Andrea Sellers, Director Women’s Ministry, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Austin, TX
"Cindy came to Texas and lead three sessions during our overnight Fall Women’s Retreat. Each Biblically based session was well thought out and touched each of us as she dove into finding balance in our unbalanced world. She made sure to tailor the message to our audience of multi-generational women in all stages and phases of life. However, it was in the ‘down time’ that Cindy deeply connected to several of the ladies who were so moved by her messages that they later were able to share private tears together. It was lovely to see God’s hand of healing being brought to the ladies of our church through Cindy’s powerful words and gentle spirit. Several attendees have continued to comment on how great she was months after the event. Cindy will be a great addition to your event/retreat too."
Awesome! I really want to figure out how to participate in Blogtalk radio so this will be perfect! And it is right during my kiddos' nap time! YAY!!!! I can't wait!
OOHHHHH. I'm sad now. I'll have to find out if I can listen to it after the fact. I have a play date at that time. I'll be praying for you Cindy.PS: Unrelated – the Baked Potatoes in the Crock Pot are the best and easiest.
Cindy, I had planned to listen to you today, but sadly my daughter ended up with an appt. that conflicts. Is there ANY way I can hear it later – will it be recorded or archived somewhere? Please let me know if you find anything out 🙂 Thanks and Love, Jenny C. (I'll be praying for you)
Listening!
Just finished listening! Sat down with a cup of tea and my knitting!! Thanks for sharing the Truth!! Loved it!
Awwww….I just missed it! I know it was great though!