tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23501625945742399052024-02-18T18:09:10.407-08:00Vintage VersesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03963545454583755698noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350162594574239905.post-29167851758873327282015-09-18T12:29:00.002-07:002015-09-18T12:29:36.581-07:00Me.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">{<span class="text Prov-3-5" id="en-NIV-16461">Trust in the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> with all your heart</span><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-3-5">and lean not on your own understanding; </span></span><span class="text Prov-3-6" id="en-NIV-16462"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>in all your ways submit to him,</span><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-3-6">and he will make your paths straight</span></span>}</span></span></div>
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There is nothing like home</div>
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I cherish the quiet and stillness</div>
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I love to walk </div>
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Exploration gives me freedom</div>
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I can't sit still - at work, at my apartment, I have to constantly be doing something or working</div>
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It's hard for me to just be me</div>
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My faith is still growing and learning - I have to pursue it</div>
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I love hosting, entertaining and getting dressed up to go somewhere with friends</div>
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But meeting new people and getting out of my comfort zone is scary </div>
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I'm easily influenced to see other point of views and don't always stand up for what I think </div>
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Knowing how to respond with grace and truth is something I yearn for</div>
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I abhor the comment "you're so quiet"</div>
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My bitterness can overcome me easily</div>
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I love to bake and indulge in new ingredients, rather than real food, at the grocery store</div>
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I constantly think about food: eating and my weight </div>
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It scares me that my style is ever evolving - I wish I knew what my definite aesthetic was</div>
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Sometimes, I think God speaks to me most directly in dreams</div>
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When I rise, that is my most precious time - it sets my mood for the day</div>
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I love to workout in the morning</div>
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The most moving thing can be a beautiful sunrise....a reminder that HE is the creator</div>
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My biggest fears lie in decisions</div>
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But with Sinatra or Buble in the background, I feel like I can accomplish anything</div>
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A cup of coffee (if not two) is a daily must </div>
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{And the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh.<span class="p"></span>What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate...} </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">{I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.<span class="p"></span>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This weekend was jam packed with exciting opportunities! Luckily I was able to make it to some of these wonderful events including the Chelsea Antique Market, Egg Rolls & Egg Cream Festival, the annual Serbian Orthodox church festival & tag sale, as well as the HousingWorks Open Air Street Fair. Along the way, I also explored the Soho area & Chelsea Market, was able to grab dinner with a close friend, celebrate being in the big apple over pastries with 3 other friends, and attend church at Redeemer! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This weekend was a blessing, being able to hop from one event to the next with time to think, meditate, and pray to myself over things that God has been laying on my heart. In the last post, I mentioned working on having confidence and loving others. Crazy enough, several opportunities arose this weekend where people would strike up a conversation with me while sitting on a park bench, in the subway, walking somewhere, etc. Additionally, I was able to meet 2 new girls where I'm living! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Another thing that's caught my attention since moving into the city is the tremendous amount of homeless people. How do you know who <i>really</i> needs the help? How much do you give? Should you just offer food or giftcards? Questions like these have been filling my head, so I've been asking God to show me who needs help - to open that door. On Sunday, he literally did, but I didn't answer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Stepping into McDonald's for a quick rest before church, there was a homeless man opening the door for people, asking for a quarter in return. Entering, I just smiled and kept walking, yet my heart was yearning for that man as he pleaded "just something to eat ma'am?" After siting in the restaurant toiling over the situation for about 10 minutes, I finally got the nerve to go buy him something. But, as soon as I went to go get him, I saw that someone seconds before had just purchased him a meal....walking away with the biggest french fry grin you've ever seen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">What if I had listened to God's knocking on my heart for that man? Not only would he be nourished and filled, but God would've been glorified. But the situation was also two-folded as a lesson for myself to trust him.</span></div>
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{A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.}</div>
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Blessed with the opportunity to intern for Hunter Bell, this small town NC gal has moved to the big apple for the summer. My mom helped me settle in over Memorial Day weekend and prepare me for my first 'big girl' job. We shopped, went to see Matilda on Broadway, had dessert more than one time for dinner, shared delicious cheesecake, and took every form of public transportation known to man.</div>
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Now, being by myself for almost two weeks, I've been able to explore and somewhat learn to navigate the city. I walked the Highline park a few days ago {an old train station that's being renovated into a park and subway station}, went grocery shopping, and picked up some gorgeous flowers. My internship has also gone well so far, allowing me to oberserve and learn things at a quick pace. </div>
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My prayer for this week is that I will have the confidence to approach/meet new people and respond in love to those around me. What is your prayer for this week?</div>
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back pocket showcases the recognizable feature of my logo, the hen. With such a
prominent figure, a subtle peach thread color was chosen.
Additionally, lace was added on the back pockets and the front waistband
to modernize, yet keep with the positioning of my southern, vintage,
brand. For camouflaging purposes, a high-waisted silhouette in a dark
wash with subtle distressing was chosen. Also, a button-fly, as well as
a zipper were both incorporated as a disguising mechanism to flatter a
woman’s stomach.<br /><br /><span></span>Additionally, this product is made of 100% cotton, bought from a fabric outlet in Fancy Gap, Virginia. </span></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03963545454583755698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350162594574239905.post-13852808090200860692015-05-01T16:28:00.001-07:002015-05-05T13:57:45.937-07:00Naja.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
{She opens her hand to the poor
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Ladies. If you've been reading for a while or know me personally, you know that my passion in life is to empower women through encouragement, hope, community, and business. Naja, a premium lingerie and swimwear company, is doing just this and I am SO in love. Featured on Shark Tank for their beautiful products, this young company has launched a new initiative called <a href="http://www.naja.co/pages/underwear-for-hope" target="_blank">Underwear for Hope</a> where women are taught to sew and single mothers are given homes in Colombia. Additionally, a percentage of every purchase supports their entrepreneurial sewing
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Not only does Naja seek to empower impoverished women, but also their target customers (that's you!). Each pair of these adorable <a href="http://www.naja.co/collections/all-panties" target="_blank">underwear</a> have an inspirational quote on the inside and for an added touch, the <a href="http://www.naja.co/collections/all-bras" target="_blank">bras</a> feature beautiful textiles that take ques from superhero prints and Mexican folklore, making them just as unique on the inside. </div>
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A feel-good product just for you that empowers other women...what better reason to buy yourself a new pair of knickers or bralette combo?! Check out the <a href="http://www.naja.co/" target="_blank">Naja</a> website for more beautiful designs and to learn more about their <a href="http://www.naja.co/pages/our-story" target="_blank">eco-friendly products</a> made of pet recycled plastic bottle material. I know I can't wait to try out one of these little indulgences. </div>
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{Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.} - Romans 13:14</div>
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I am a morning person no doubt. I love to wake up, look out the window with a cup of coffee, and just relax before a busy day begins. However, when it comes to getting ready, I will always be the late one...even though I wake up with 4 hours to spare before leaving. For example, getting ready for church today, I changed five times just trying to decide if this outfit worked or not!</div>
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A KJV dictionary defines righteousness as "Just; accordant to the divine law. Applied
to persons, it denotes one who is holy in heart, and observant of the
divine commands in practice; as a righteous man." Personally, I think this translates into hiding yourself within Christ, making all of your actions reflect Him and inevitably producing fruits of <span class="text Gal-5-22" id="en-NIV-29185">love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,</span><sup> </sup><span class="text Gal-5-23" id="en-NIV-29186">gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).</span> </div>
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By clothing ourselves in these things, not only does it allow us to stand firm in the faith <span class="p">(Ephesians 16:14)</span><span class="p">, but also lean on God and point others to him</span>. So, this week when picking out the perfect spring dress or swiping on a pink lip, remember to pair those with grace, truth, and kindness. </div>
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the break, my mom and I crafted these mini 'easter baskets' for some
close friends after seeing a version of them in a shop right
across the Virgina border. We used chocolate bunnies and ducks,
accenting them with malted eggs and chocolate carrots scored at Big Lots
. To create a lively scene, we added green raffia paper, which also
added stability. Additionally, we dug through sewing scraps to find {oh
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looking to get jazzy, mix this up by incorporating different items
inside, catering it toward the person recieving the gift. Pinterest has
LOADS of ideas for painting glass, covering the lid, and making this for
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I would love to see y'alls version of this craft - link up in the comments below or shoot me an email! </div>
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{<span class="text 1Pet-1-3">Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!</span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-1-3">In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,</span><span class="text 1Pet-1-4" id="en-NIV-30379"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This</span><span class="text 1Pet-1-4" id="en-NIV-30379"> inheritance is kept in heaven for you,</span><span class="text 1Pet-1-5" id="en-NIV-30380">who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the </span><span class="text 1Pet-1-5" id="en-NIV-30380">salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time</span>} - 1 Peter 1:3-5</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">{<span class="text Luke-5-8" id="en-NIV-25116" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24px;">When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!”<span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-25116H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-25116H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"> </span><span class="text Luke-5-9" id="en-NIV-25117" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24px;">For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,</span><span class="text Luke-5-10" id="en-NIV-25118" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24px;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"> </span>and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. </span><span class="text Luke-5-10" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24px;">Then Jesus said to Simon, <span class="woj" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">“Don’t be afraid;<span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-25118I" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-25118I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span> from now on you will fish for people.”</span></span><span class="text Luke-5-11" id="en-NIV-25119" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 24px;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"> </span>So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.}</span></span><span class="text Luke-5-11" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> - </span>Luke 5:8-11</div>
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For minutes, hours, and days I can become consumed with worry about my worth, my purpose, my future. The past two years of my college career, I have tried to mold myself into what my perception of a designer is and obtain success through actively staying busy. Yet still, my soul is left empty.</div>
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To be honest, I'm still at ground zero knowing where life is going to take me. I can be a headstrong lion with pursing my dreams, putting up a front that portrays a girl with it all together, but that's just the thing...inside, I'm a mouse when it comes to actually believing what I say and acting on what I think. </div>
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In Luke 5, Simon had to be reminded of humility and the great goodness of God. When he threw the fishing net out, he had to trust that Jesus would allow a bountiful harvest to be brought back up. Similarly, I have to do the same with my actions, life, and plans - surrender myself to go where he is calling and listen, knowing that he will bring make something beautiful out of this mini mouse. Above all else, adore God for the master designer that he is and trust in him.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03963545454583755698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350162594574239905.post-9797129251868804192014-08-15T14:18:00.001-07:002014-08-15T14:18:32.666-07:00Chosen.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">{</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="text Eph-1-3"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.</span> <span class="text Eph-1-4" id="en-NIV-29211">For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love</span> <span class="text Eph-1-5" id="en-NIV-29212"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>he<sup> </sup>predestined us for adoption to sonship<sup> </sup>through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—</span><span class="text Eph-1-6" id="en-NIV-29213"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.</span>} - Ephesians 1:3-6</span></div>
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For the past month I have been anxiously planning for this weekend and awaiting for it arrive. Now with only four days left (eek!) until the doors open, I wanted to cordially invite y'all to Genesis3:21's pop-up shop.</div>
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Join us for two days of upscale consignment shopping, refreshments, and fellowship. Women's sizes 0-12 will be available, as well as accessories, shoes, and jewelry. Some children's clothing and back-to-school room decor will be on sale as well. </div>
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I thank you ladies so much for your overwhelming support and I hope to see you there!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03963545454583755698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350162594574239905.post-57148894482261103882014-07-07T18:17:00.001-07:002014-07-07T18:18:46.678-07:00Freedom.{<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."} - Galatians 5:13-14</span><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></font><div>The sermon today stressed just how free we truly are.</div><div><br></div><div>To pray, to go to school, to chase our dreams; we have the leisure to pursue anything we desire. Our right to worship allows us to thrive by having a personal relationship with Christ. This unfathomable freedom that we have in America brings to life just how blessed we are as not only a country, but also as Christians. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jpfzVm7QADSpeE-c1BMMh3Bt6dYcjDZEFCAWs4NEFeW5mEq-0mhmUitW0RSY0jblcdbS4ydHuMdzYLGVTPFQVFLQ0SSVZwbyKzwtrzd1fC3ypEs4zZCco-zhqAljhP8SMOD1KJUPNZ5y/s640/blogger-image--1125304962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jpfzVm7QADSpeE-c1BMMh3Bt6dYcjDZEFCAWs4NEFeW5mEq-0mhmUitW0RSY0jblcdbS4ydHuMdzYLGVTPFQVFLQ0SSVZwbyKzwtrzd1fC3ypEs4zZCco-zhqAljhP8SMOD1KJUPNZ5y/s640/blogger-image--1125304962.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jpfzVm7QADSpeE-c1BMMh3Bt6dYcjDZEFCAWs4NEFeW5mEq-0mhmUitW0RSY0jblcdbS4ydHuMdzYLGVTPFQVFLQ0SSVZwbyKzwtrzd1fC3ypEs4zZCco-zhqAljhP8SMOD1KJUPNZ5y/s640/blogger-image--1125304962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwU843HsH3H2sVxrkSaI_2H9m_QzWDbKWYNSx_iAe0x6pKumfcxALZ4OQGqlF68UrYUyXxFSrDIufhQtllo_IfXSJXQy-UDIDOhXTb7JfjMsgKWAC1lX9momeUd-6ww_EK84bNfMQGaocr/s640/blogger-image--1425190931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwU843HsH3H2sVxrkSaI_2H9m_QzWDbKWYNSx_iAe0x6pKumfcxALZ4OQGqlF68UrYUyXxFSrDIufhQtllo_IfXSJXQy-UDIDOhXTb7JfjMsgKWAC1lX9momeUd-6ww_EK84bNfMQGaocr/s640/blogger-image--1425190931.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwU843HsH3H2sVxrkSaI_2H9m_QzWDbKWYNSx_iAe0x6pKumfcxALZ4OQGqlF68UrYUyXxFSrDIufhQtllo_IfXSJXQy-UDIDOhXTb7JfjMsgKWAC1lX9momeUd-6ww_EK84bNfMQGaocr/s640/blogger-image--1425190931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHn2mp7KUDbaCU0UcDEDdIMhrdGcKMZa5R4cmeRTbigLaG7STGSJgPXEdzl6hMK1BSO1GHJBGSDzCI56DHG5euBIXP6Nc9xoYWeezvcF6ZjgvaZgcVdtB3hwpHUVF9CPD9K3SDgx2rNcJ3/s640/blogger-image--1078114877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHn2mp7KUDbaCU0UcDEDdIMhrdGcKMZa5R4cmeRTbigLaG7STGSJgPXEdzl6hMK1BSO1GHJBGSDzCI56DHG5euBIXP6Nc9xoYWeezvcF6ZjgvaZgcVdtB3hwpHUVF9CPD9K3SDgx2rNcJ3/s640/blogger-image--1078114877.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHn2mp7KUDbaCU0UcDEDdIMhrdGcKMZa5R4cmeRTbigLaG7STGSJgPXEdzl6hMK1BSO1GHJBGSDzCI56DHG5euBIXP6Nc9xoYWeezvcF6ZjgvaZgcVdtB3hwpHUVF9CPD9K3SDgx2rNcJ3/s640/blogger-image--1078114877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUiIXhabbWDwX9p02fa7VY65BrvWOxEcEYrn0pTJWGHuBM5Z4741msj89MEtzJ5IuAzE2vrLxGtNSHEtq1959inXN_DXzNgUUagecKQ4iShNUtrexogeuuMvY5edM6eK3DwFhttn29M4C/s640/blogger-image-1921571019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUiIXhabbWDwX9p02fa7VY65BrvWOxEcEYrn0pTJWGHuBM5Z4741msj89MEtzJ5IuAzE2vrLxGtNSHEtq1959inXN_DXzNgUUagecKQ4iShNUtrexogeuuMvY5edM6eK3DwFhttn29M4C/s640/blogger-image-1921571019.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div>{if you would like to know outfit details, please comment below!}</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03963545454583755698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350162594574239905.post-11728375305298473032014-06-25T16:14:00.004-07:002014-06-25T16:14:39.607-07:00Treat.<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">{But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’"} - Matthew 4:4</span></i></div>
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I was able to get 3 batches out of this one recipe, allowing me to take them to a party, give them to a friend for her birthday, comfort a friend whose grandmother passed away, and even leave samples for my family to try! I hope you sweet gals enjoy this delicious recipe just as much as we did!</div>
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-15" itemprop="ingredients">½ cup brown sugar
</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-16" itemprop="ingredients">¼ cup granulated sugar
</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-17" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup flour
</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-18" itemprop="ingredients">5 tablespoons milk
</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-19" itemprop="ingredients">½ teaspoon salt
</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-20" itemprop="ingredients">¼ cup mini chocolate chips
</li>
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{Instructions}</div>
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-0" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Preheat oven to 375.
</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" itemprop="recipeInstructions">In
a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter and both sugars
until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Slowly add in dry
ingredients ending with oats. Stir until combined. Shape dough into 1
in balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake
for 7-8 minutes or until golden. Remove to cooking wracks.
</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" itemprop="recipeInstructions">To
prepare filling, cream together butter, peanut butter and both sugar
until blended. Stir in flour until combined. Carefully mix in milk a
little at a time until you reach a good spreading consistency. Stir in
chips. Filling will be thick.
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-3" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Carefully
spread about a tablespoon of dough onto flat side of one cookie, top
with another cookie. Store in an airtight container.
</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-4" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Makes 24 sandwich cookies
</li>
</ol>
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Ok, admit it. How many times have you checked your Facebook page today or scrolled through your Instagram feed? Two, three, or maybe even four times. </div>
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Honestly, are we really that interested in what others are doing or do we simply reach for the phone when we're bored? Or digging deeper, is this a sign that we beg for fulfillment through social media and a half-hearted "like?" </div>
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Who or what are you comparing yourself to today?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03963545454583755698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350162594574239905.post-36170709707675906432014-06-09T10:02:00.002-07:002014-06-09T10:02:55.038-07:00Home makeover.<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">{Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who
lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself} - 1 Corinthians 16:9</span></i></div>
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Many times throughout the New Testament, the Bible refers to light versus dark and asleep versus awake. For example, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 & 5:1-11 talks about the difference between these two referencing the end of time and a believer versus a non believer. </div>
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The sermon on Old fashioned Sunday begged for a revival in our hearts based off of this topic, questioning whether you might be "asleep" even though you claimed to be a christian.</div>
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Since I began college, I feel like my relationship with Christ has been dormant. I'm definitely not at the same spiritual level that I was when I stepped onto campus for the first time in August and quite honestly, I haven't wanted to put the time or effort into a relationship with God until now. All this time, I've been asleep and waiting for someone else to "turn on the lights and wake me up!"</div>
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But then this message hit me.......Here's your sign Catherine!</div>
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My all-time favorite verse is James 4:8 {Come near to God and he will come near to you}. What more of a perfect reminder that I have to <b>dedicate</b> my life to my Savior and constantly pursue him? None I tell ya!</div>
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So this temporary body, that I call home, is in desperate need of a makeover. A few worn places, scratches and dents happened all in God's timing, but
I now realize that they all played a significant part in the building
process. The time, energy, and effort that goes into the upkeep and repair of a home is symbolic of what God and I need to accomplish together over the next few weeks, months, or even years. </div>
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Out with the old and in with the new.</div>
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It's over. </div>
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My freshman year of college is already done with. </div>
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It seems as if yesterday, I were just going through interviews, applying for scholarships, and finally getting acceptance letters after much anticipation. This year flew by so fast, but when I look back, I am astounded by the knowledge I've gained and the wonderful "family" that my major has become. Through the all-nighters, how-many-page english papers, and volleyball (which is surprisingly hard!), I can honestly say that I am in the right place. </div>
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This year, I constantly struggled with whether I was meant for this major, this college, and this new lifestyle. I doubted what seemed as a "divine experience" when getting into the college of my dreams because I couldn't understand that my worth was not dependent on my works, others opinions, or my comparison to them. Slowly, I have begun to realize that God has put me here for a reason. Even though I may not be as successful in some of my design attempts or be able to envision the most innovative garment as the other girls in my major, the fact that I try my hardest is enough to please God. Accepting this fact is something, that as you can tell, I'm still unsure of, but isn't that what faith is? To believe because you know God and that he is a gracious father who never fails. </div>
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So, even though this year may be over, my growth spiritually and intellectually is just beginning. The future is unclear and honestly, scary, but to know that God will never leave my side brings that stability to this crazy life.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03963545454583755698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350162594574239905.post-64581303093435374302014-04-03T14:10:00.001-07:002014-04-03T14:10:18.352-07:00Vaulted Visions<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">{The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl.
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appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the
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Today, we embark on my favorite month of the year! Why so you ask? Well....</div>
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- Spring is just around the corner and on my daily walk to class, I love to enjoy the chirping birds and blooming buds</div>
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Another reason I'm so excited about this month is that the lovely Secret Sister Project has graciously chosen me to be a featured sister. If you would like to read the questionnaire and know more about this inspiring organization, please click <a href="http://www.thesecretsisterproject.com/2014/02/26/featured-secret-sister-meet-catherine/" target="_blank">here</a>! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03963545454583755698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350162594574239905.post-87409059046000725642014-02-19T07:35:00.003-08:002014-02-19T07:35:32.409-08:00Would you like to "SOAP?"<div style="text-align: center;">
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night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then
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This past Monday, I checked out a women's bible study connected to the church I have been attending lately. I went into it expecting to hear a lesson, pray, maybe talk a little and then go our separate ways, but this wasn't the case at all! We sat there for a good 15 minutes just having casual conversation getting to know one another, talking about random happenings throughout the week, and cracking jokes. Then the leader, Bethany, talked about the college retreat that some of the students had been to earlier this month, which later transitioned into what our study was about. </div>
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Throughout the week, we are encouraged to read a chapter of the bible a day (we're starting in John) and complete the S.O.A.P. method. This consists of spending just a few minutes out of your day to 1) write down pieces/parts of the<b> scripture</b> that stood out to you, 2) <b>observe</b> what's going on in that scripture and put it down in your own words, 3) <i>Be</i> <i>specific</i> and take note on how that <b>applies</b> to you, 4) and lastly jot down a prayer that refers back to #3!</div>
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After learning about this method, I am so glad that I went and have
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<i>For the month of February, our group will act as accountability
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03963545454583755698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350162594574239905.post-49659031118351108672014-02-08T19:18:00.001-08:002014-02-08T19:18:19.476-08:00Please Read.<div style="text-align: center;">
{<em>Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.</em>} </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03963545454583755698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350162594574239905.post-7925651558794420552014-02-02T08:41:00.001-08:002014-02-03T06:41:43.503-08:00Children.<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: x-small;">{And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.} </span></i></div>
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<strike>My<b> </b>New Year's Resolutions:</strike><br />
<b>My Lifetime Goals:</b></div>
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To gain patience.</div>
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To drink hot tea/coffee at least once a day.</div>
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To not stress over the little things.</div>
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To speak up.</div>
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To lead a bible study for teens.</div>
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To become a vegetarian (with a couple cheat days :).</div>
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To glorify God in <i>everything </i>I do.</div>
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To travel the world.</div>
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To be a mentor.</div>
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To read the whole bible.</div>
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To sew a collection and have it in a fashion show.</div>
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To catch up with old friends.</div>
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To sketch everyday.</div>
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To buy a homeless person's meal.</div>
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To become a runner or just an exerciser for that matter!</div>
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To love unconditionally.</div>
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To open a boutique/make a brand for Genesis3:21.</div>
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To have a tea party.</div>
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To keep (and actually use) a calendar.</div>
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To take a picture of everything I do in one day.</div>
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To gain wisdom.</div>
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To keep on keeping on.</div>
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To actually make things on my Pinterest board. </div>
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To maintain this online diary.</div>
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To be honest.</div>
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To smile constantly.</div>
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To serve others for day(s), week(s), or year(s).</div>
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To have a PASSION for Christ.</div>
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Asking that God take over this heart of mine and yours too.</div>
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Love you ladies dearly. </div>
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