Two Tone

{I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.} - John 16:33

 

Shirt: Gap via Goodwill

Skirt: Gap via Goodwill

Shoes: Burke's Outlet

Earrings: Fossil

Ring: Magnabilities 

Sunglasses: Betsey Johnson

Runty.

{In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.} - Job 12:10

Meet Runty. She's going to be model one day. I can feel it.

Dress: American Rag via Macy's
Belt: Mom's
Scarf: Belk
Shoes: Madden Girl 

Tragedy

{Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay" says the Lord.} - Romans 12:19

This past week, our school suffered a traumatic event.....a young freshman took his life. Through all of the rumors and gossip, my high school was still able to come together as a body of Christ.  I am so proud of us and our impact on the community. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday we lead a prayer circle and had a small memorial service for him. The amount of people that showed their love for Christ was unbelieveable. I'm so happy I live in a community where we are encouraged to pray for others! God is so good and has a plan. I think we showed everyone that you can still praise Him while going through a storm.

We still do not know all of the details, but we do know that this family is suffering. Please keep the Williams family in your prayers and thoughts.  I will be updating with more information as soon as possible.

Shirt: Jones New York via Belk

Skirt: Forever 21

Shoes: Forever 21 via Rugged Warehouse

Necklace: Betsey Johnson

Southern happiness

{And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.} - 1 John 4:16

Let me just say i LOVE weddings! The joy and happiness that couples have is delightful. When they stand by the alter, or in this case a vine arch, their love for each other spreads to all who attend. It makes me want to have that kind of sweet love story. Anywho, enough with my fascination about weddings....here are a couple pics of the southern chic event!

Pop of color

{Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.} - Matthew 6:34

Lately, I've been in a black mood when it comes to dressing. I think it's connected to my frustration with school...the reading, calculus, and clubs. I feel like my to-do list is miles high. Not to mention the leadership positions I've been appointed to this year.  I feel like I'm not living up to what my peers, teachers, and coworkers expect of me. It worries me.

 I've got to channel my frustration into productivity though; turn my grief into something more. I guess I just need to add a "pop of color" in!

Dress: Goodwill

Shoes: Guess via TJMaxx

Belt: (from another dress) Macy's

Necklace: Fossil Outlet

Watch: Betsey Johnson

I'm here

{Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.} - James 4:8

God has so much in store for me, I just need to listen. That's my goal for this week. I also want to work on my attitude...school and my activities have been SO stressful. Let's just say, it's been frustrating times! But, today, that's all going to change. I want to be the godly woman that my sovereign Lord created me to be. I am willing to be molded and changed. God, I'm here. 

Dress: New York and Co. via Goodwill

Shoes: New Direction via Belk

Belt: Mom's

Ring: via Unclaimed Baggage

valuable pennies

{Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.} - Proverbs 3:3

       

                                                                  Dress: via Goodwill

Jacket: via Belk

Belt: Mom's

Shoes & Jewelry: Betseyville

"Let my life be the proof, the proof of your love!" Yesterday, I was able to see For King & Country in person at a Girls of Grace concert.  The message they brought to us was more than impacting, life-changing, or any other fancy word you might think of.  They spoke valuable truth, something I've been needing to hear for a while. 

Joel, one of the lead singers, said he wore an Australian penny around his neck everyday. This was to remind him that women are more than a cent, a worthless copper coin. We are prized possessions, or as he said, princesses. However, he also said that we have to learn to love ourselves and treat our bodies as more than pennies. 

It's good to be reminded that there actually are men in this world that view us with respect and honor. Now we just have to learn to do the same.