washed clean

"Trust Me enough to accept the full forgiveness that I offer you continually. 

This great gift, which cost Me My Life, is yours for all eternity."

- Jesus Calling, Sarah Young

Thank you, God, for 8 full years of the precious gift of forgiveness and renewal.

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Loving: Headwraps

I was at the mall the other day and saw several headwraps in the clearance sections. I absolutely love how they seem to instantly give you an effortless and pretty style. With all these new layers from a recent haircut, I've been looking for some cute hair ideas that don't require a plethora of bobby pins. This is such sweet look for spring!!

How to do this headwrap, and 4 other hair styles for riding with a bike helmet.

A variety of different headwraps and headbands, though I love the thicker scarf-y ones :)

xo

light and laughter

"Don't take yourself so seriously. Lighten up and laugh with Me. You have Me on your side, so what are you worried about? I can equip you to do absolutely anything, as long as it is My will."

- Jesus Calling (Sarah Young)

What a great perspective on anxiety- I never would have thought to approach my nerves regarding a certain upcoming situation in this way. Laugh about it. Enter it confidently and securely. God leads the way. You are safe in Him. 

xo

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a little link love for your friday

Happy Friday! I hope your week has been productive and far healthier than mine. However, I am about half way through a new exercise program I am trying, and am feeling pretty strong :) I hope you can look back on your week and find something that makes you feel strong, too! Enjoy these links I stumbled across this week- xoxoxo

I can imagine this being me, had we had kids in Haiti. Fascinating read!

Grown-Ups can have fun too :)

I started reading this book last night, and I've heard it's a tear-jerker. Wish me luck!

These would look lovely in your home this spring. 

Yum!

So dreamy.

Such cute classroom activity ideas for aspiring teachers :)

Love her. Anyone read her book yet? It's next on my list!

Have a great weekend!

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warm weather is a bad influence

So, I have a confession to make.
Yesterday, I walked into Hobby Lobby with the intention of only buying a few knobs for my current dresser renovation project (pictures coming soon!). Oh, how we women can be so easily deceived by these little "just going to get one thing" lies when we walk into places like Hobby Lobby, T.J. Maxx, or Target. I mean, everything has my name on it and it's all just so cheap! So, back to my confession... I did buy my knobs. Success! And... I bought... THIS!

Although we don't have a big spending budget right now, I couldn't resist. It's just so cute and summery!! Every newly wed must have some adorable way to serve drinks. And, now I can use it as a contribution to all my friend's future bridal and baby showers. 

So there. I'm sorry I'm not sorry. 50% off at Hobby Lobby, you get me every time.

This made me chuckle :)
Also, a similar (and far more expensive) mason jar drink dispenser from Pottery Barn.

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I want to be a good friend.

I want to be a good friend. I want to be a safe place, free from insecurity or doubt. I want the people I love to know that I love them and to trust that it's unconditional. I think insecurity can keep us from being good friends. We get afraid that we will come across as too needy or too nosey, annoying or burdensome. It's scary to be vulnerable, or to feel like you are the friend who "loves more". It takes humility. But I crave connection, and I truly think we are all made to be one with each other and our Maker. So, I don't want pride or negativity to destroy that perfect vision. I want to be a source of positivity for the people I interact with. I know I won't always be able to do this, I know that I will have bad days and that I am inherently selfish and that I will be tired or insecure and I will make bad decisions and I will fail. But I want to focus my mind on perseverance and forgiveness. It's okay to be alone and to feel lonely sometimes- independence is refreshing and enlightening... But I don't want those I love to feel stuck in loneliness. I want to love freely and fully, so that others feel inspired and safe to experience the joy in closeness and connection. 

xo

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