Cindy Bultema - Live Full Walk Free: Set Apart in a Sin-Soaked World

Endorsements

Being in the world but not of the worldwhat exactly does that mean? And, more importantly, just what does that look like in our culture today? In Live Full, Walk Free Cindy Bultema takes us on a fact-finding excursion to the ancient city of Corinth. Here we unearth a physical landscape that looks very different from ours yet a moral climate that almost mirrors what we witness todaytemptations at every turn, immorality run wildeven idolatry. People overindulging in pleasure, leading often to sin, as they undervalue the warnings and commands laid out for us in Scripture. This spiritually helpful book knits some of Cindys personal experience into an insightful study of 1 Corinthians as it provides practical strategies for carefully walking in todays world without stepping into sin.

Karen Ehman, Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker; New York Times bestselling author of Keep It Shut and Listen, Love, Repeat; wife; and mother of three

Cindy beautifully weaves her story of healing and transformation with Pauls revolutionary letter to the Corinthian church. Her passionate and winsome teaching unfolds the life-changing biblical truths that freed her from a life of drug addiction and promiscuity. Through Scripture and personal stories, Cindy shares practical ways to align your heart with Gods Word and creative ways to apply that Word so you live confidently, fully, and freely in this immoral, crazy, mixed-up world.

Wendy Blight, Member of Proverbs 31 Ministries First 5 Writing Team, speaker, Bible teacher, and author of I Know His Name, Living So That, and Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner

2016 by Cindy Bultema

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Dedication

To Julie Richardson

Who would have ever guessed where our walking path would lead us?

Thank you for inspiring me to turn my passions into prayer, and modeling what it means to truly listen and wait on God.

Ill treasure your friendship forever.

A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.

Proverbs 27:9 MSG

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With a grateful heart, I thank my beloved friends and family:

My powerful prayer teamThank you for praying down the tracks every step of the way. Your prayers and love make all the difference. How I thank God for you... again and again!

My beloved Guinea PigsThank you for secretly going through all the lessons and sharing your feedback, encouragement, and wisdom. You truly were Gods provision to me.

Mary S.You inspire me to follow hard after Jesus. Thanks for sharing your love, life, coffee, and handouts. I promise to never stop giving them meat.

Robin P.Who knew where a random meeting on an elevator could lead us? Only God! Thanks for your support, pep talks, and love. Im super thankful our families are fwends.

Sally B.Your wisdom, counsel, and daily phone calls have been lifesavers to me. Thanks for always telling me what you really think. Everyone needs a Sally in their life.

My friends at Sunshine Community Church and Tabernacle Community Church in Grand Rapids, MichiganThank you for hosting opportunities to share and shape these messages!

AuteeThanks for being awesome, servant-hearted, coffee-getting you! You are a gift!

Lorilee, my talented writing coachThanks for reminding me to make my words sizzle!

PauletteThanks for your wisdom and praying for my tsunami. Cindy B. loves you.

My new friends from the New York School of the BibleWe loved touring Greece with you!

My parents, Don and RamonaThank you for your unconditional love and grace, and for not giving up on me, ever. I am who I am because of your support, even in my darkest days.

My in-laws, Bob and JackieYour practical gifts of help, encouragement, and support mean so very much! Can you bring us coffee ice cream pie every day?

My guy JohnThanks for living this message with me. I love you. #Corinth2016

My gang: Jake, Benj, Manda, and SarahBeing your mom is one of my greatest delights, and I love you more than youll ever know. Thank you for letting me share our everyday stories.

To the incredible team at HarperCollins Christian PublishingThank you for your wisdom, counsel, investment, and support. Im humbled to serve alongside of you.

Sweet Jesus, all of my days I want to praise You! Jesus, its all for You.

Welcome to Live Full, Walk Free! Im super excited you have chosen to join me on this adventure through 1 Corinthians. Together, lets journey to ancient Corinth and travel with Paul to the Sin City of his day as we seek to learn how to best cultivate a pure life in our impure world. Whether you have been studying the Bible for decades or are still trying to figure this Jesus thing out, youll find Pauls letter to the church of Corinthand us todaywill meet us right where we are on our spiritual journey.