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October 8, 2012

Where do I start to Learn on How to Grow as a Christian?

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Another shocking announcement! ( That got your attention!) “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World, ” is now out in eBook form. I You can acquire it at all the eBook outlets. It is only $4.99 compared to $19.99 in the bookstores. Help it climb the www.amazon.com best selling list. You can even order it right from this site by clicking on the Amazon icon on the right.

If you want a hard copy with the autograph of the author on it, just click on the bookstore tab at the top of this page to order one. It is only $15.99 plus shipping compared to the $19.99 price in the retail stores.

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Writing is something that needs a person who has a love ofr it. It can be very rewarding, but then it can be tedious, and full of days where you form a blank. That is called, “Writer’s block.”

What do you do when writer’s block comes? I step away from my computer and do something else. Most of the time I do crossword puzzles. Crosswords puzzles are my “go to thing” for many things. When I am stress out, I do them. When I am bored I do them. When I have writer block I do them.

Find your own diversion to help you clear your mind. Believe it or not, I have had some great writing ideas come from doing crossword puzzles. The answers often gave me a word I needed for some part of a chapter I was working on.

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Some ask, where does it start to have a good Christian life? Is it at the church? Is it from other friends?

Actually both of those are important, but I feel it really starts right in your own home. You have the challenge of being a good example to those around you in your home. This is a 24/7 job. What you do, and others see, can have a tremendous impact of them.

I wasn’t raised in what you would call a Christian home. I am from a broken home, and my mother was the only bread winner for my brother and I for all of our childhood. She provided for us even though she only made about $1.35 an hour during our growing up years.

She didn’t go to church. That was the only day she had off from work, and she rested. I never once thought she was a bad person because of that. She was my hero; my wonder woman in my life.

I was able to attend Young Life in high school and that is where I met the LORD. I never missed a meeting, because there was many friends there. They were my example I need to be exposed to.

After I married I made sure my family went to church every Sunday, and when My children grew up and they all married Christian spouses, and have Christian children.

That is how Christianity grows and is alive. It starts in the home.

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!

October 5, 2012

Have You Had Someone Hurt You With Words?

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I have a podcast here that I did with John Kremer, the marketing guru. He invited me to share unusual places to sell books. Take a listen and hit those streets running: goo.gl/WGTF7

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I finally got back to posting on Facebook. If you want to join me on my fan page, just put in “Fans of Doug Bolton” in the search area of Facebook and like my page. I Put posts there that uplift and soothe the soul. I also keep you updated on my books.

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Have you had someone hurt you with words? Do you feel they should be punished?

That is a common thinking process for many of us. When someone hurts us we feel the urge to get even, or try to hurt them back.

We tend to judge them as someone who will never see God or go to heaven because of their actions.

This is where we need to remember that God is the final judge. he will have His Son Jesus Christ judging people on that final day. Everything we do is written in the book of life. Every action we performed, good or bad, will be there.

Those people who wronged us will be judged, but so will we.

Our task on this earth is to forgive and forget. We shouldn’t be holding grudges against others. Let God decide on their actions at the appointed time.

Remember:

You are not alone.

You are not forsaken.

You are not unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!

September 28, 2012

Sometimes we Have to Face Trials to Help Our Faith Grow.

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I have a podcast here that I did with John Kremer, the marketing guru. He invited me to share unusual places to sell books. Take a listen and hit those streets running: goo.gl/WGTF7

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I am now updating you as to what is happening in my physical world.

I told you on Wednesday that I had my yearly physical, and at the end my doctor asked me to do some further blood tests, because he was concerned about my kidneys.

I did the tests, and found that I had multiple cysts in both of my kidneys. My doctor said I needed to do one more test. I did a 24 hour urine test. All I do there is save all my urine for 24 hours and turn it into the lab.

I turned it in this morning, and about an hour later my doctor called, and he said he need to see me ASAP. I am scheduled to see him on Monday at 11:15am Pacific time.

I don’t know what he is going to be telling me. My wife said she would be there with me.

Yes, it is a little scary. Yes, I am worrying a little.

However, I have been through these kinds of storms before. I have had six major surgeries including quadruple by-pass heart surgery.

Each time I have faced either serious surgery or even death, and came through it, I became a little stronger in my faith.

I feel this is another big challenge to face. I don’t know the outcome.

In my devotions, I handed my kidneys over to my Lord. He has bigger shoulders than I have, and I know He will be there with me on Monday.

We all face trials, and fall into the muck and mire once and a while, but if we keep the faith that God will see us through it, we will be able to be an encouragement to those who may have to go through the same thing.

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!