tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89219802653609153992024-03-12T23:22:22.736-04:00My Kaleidoscope HeartJessica Corban Ashehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06768328331019236883noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921980265360915399.post-2911149236457759602013-09-18T16:11:00.000-04:002013-09-18T16:11:28.968-04:00DIY Cake Plate Made With Pony Beads <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.joann.com/kids-teachers/pony-beads/">Pony Beads</a> (I used about 2.5 LBS)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.dollartree.com/household/home-decor/Candleholders/Glass-Taper-Candleholders/500c542c911p65171/index.pro">Candlestick Holder</a> (<a href="http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp">The Dollar Tree</a> does have pretty nice candlestick holders that make for an even more budget conscious project)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">1) First, I placed</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"> pony beads (you can use any color you desire. I purchased mine from <a href="http://www.michaels.com/">Michael's</a> & <a href="http://www.joann.com/">Joanne's</a>. Joanne's actually had a better deal. FYI) in a 12" metal cake pan. If you purchase the container that I did, I used a full container & then half of the 2nd container. The reason for using so many is because you want the cake plate to be thick enough to hold your cakes & withstand the test of time. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2) Then, I baked the beads at 425 degrees for 30-40 minutes...until all the beads had completely melted. (They do not smell very pleasant, but the aroma leaves after about 30 minutes.)</span></span><br />
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<br />Jessica Corban Ashehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06768328331019236883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921980265360915399.post-50723188201727891842013-09-17T10:14:00.001-04:002013-09-17T10:14:45.902-04:00Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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** This was an awesome, scrumptious dessert. It was quick & easy and most importantly DELICIOUS!<br />
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If you are familiar with the original version of <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/better-than-sex-cake-ii/">Better Than Sex Cake</a>, this version is just as good and certainly fits in perfectly with this wonderful fall weather.<br />
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If you make it, please let me know how you like it!<br />
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I will try to start posting regular blogs again, but this time I think I will devote each entry to a specific subject so it is not so overwhelming.<br />
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I hope you all have a wonderful day!<br />
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Even bad news can sound like good news if it is seen from a certain <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/vantage+point">vantage point</a>. So much in life depends on "<a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_the_phrase_I_see_where_you_are_coming_from_mean">where you're coming from</a>" as you face your circumstances. The secret, of course, is <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/perspective">perspective</a>.</div>
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Perspective is related to the way we view something. The term literally suggests "looking through... seeing clearly." One who views life through a perspective lens has the capacity to see things in their true relation or relative importance. They will zoom in on the big picture. They will distinguish the incidental from the essential... the temporary from the eternal... the partial from the whole... the trees from the forest.</div>
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In many ways what we see in our past and visualize in our future determines how we view ourselves today... right now... that depth-yielding third dimension we call "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Present">the present</a>."</div>
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That's not only a valid observation from experience, it's a constant beacon reflecting from the pages of the <a href="http://www.bartleby.com/108/">Bible</a>. <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+90&version=NIV">Psalm 90</a> flashes that truth again and again. Listen to some of the analogies employed by the composer.</div>
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Wistful scenes looking back from Mt. Perspective. Standing on that silent summit brings a subtle, perhaps painful reminder that we aren't getting any younger. Life indeed is short.</div>
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Because it is short, every moment wells up challenging possibilities. Because it is uncertain, it's filled with challenging adjustments. Could this be what Jesus referred to when He promised an <a href="http://www.openbible.info/topics/abundant_life">abundant life</a>? Abundant with challenges, brimming with possibilities, spilling over with opportunities to adapt, shift, alter and change? This is the perspective that keeps people young. It is also the path that leads to optimism and motivation.</div>
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Ever new dawn, before you awaken, life makes a delivery to your front door, rings the doorbell, and runs. Each package is cleverly wrapped. Put together they comprise a series of challenging opportunities brilliantly disguised as unsolvable problems. They are wrapped in paper with BIG PRINT. One package reads: "Watch out - better worry about this!" Another: "Danger: this will bring fear!" And another: "Impossible, you'll never handle this one!"</div>
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My "A" <a href="http://www.thewreathdepot.com/springwreaths.html">Spring Butterfly Wreath</a>. Pictures really don't do this any justice, but here she is! :)</div>
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A couple friends & I went to this adorable pottery/painting shop in Columbia, SC called the <a href="http://mymadplatter.com/">Mad Platter</a> for "<a href="http://mymadplatter.com/copy_copy_copy_Parties.html">Diva Night</a>" and this was the result of my trip. :)</div>
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I have an adorable fur lion named Gracie and she LOVES her <a href="http://www.temptationstreats.com/">kitty cookies</a>, so I thought what better gift for her than to make her a cookie jar?? I tried to paint it to look just like her (I'm not very talented in the painting department).</div>
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This is what she looks like.</div>
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This project isn't anywhere close to finish, but this "A" is done. I am 3/4 done with the "S", but now I am having a hard time finding the pearls. </div>
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When it is finished it will say "ASHE" in all pearled out letters. I plan to buy a really pretty frame & cover the back mat with a pretty fabric and put the letters on top of the fabric so it will have a neat 3-D look to it. I'll post my progress. I think it will be super cute, but it is VERY time consuming.</div>
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Jason & I just celebrated our 1 YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! Yayyy.. It has been such a blessing to have him as my husband and I can't wait to see what this next year holds for us. They say the first year is the hardest, well if that's the case, we will be smooth sailing because we have gotten along so well and really grown in our marriage & our relationships with Christ. Maybe that's what happens when you are soul-mates, sent from heaven to be each other's better half.</div>
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Ok. Ok. Enough of the sappy love story. Jason really outdid himself for our anniversary. He started the anniversary weekend off by sending me not 1, but 2 bouquets of flowers (one that had a wedding picture that was personalized inside the vase). <a href="http://newlyweds.about.com/od/celebrations/tp/flowermeanings.htm">Roses and Calla Lillie's</a>, my favorites!</div>
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That Saturday night he took me to dinner at the <a href="http://www.theoaktablesc.com/">Oak Table</a> here in Columbia, but of course, I was running a tad behind because of some complications with my <a href="http://www.loraccosmetics.com/best-sellers_selftantalizer-body-bronzing-gradual-self-tanner.html">Lorac Self Tantalizer</a>. Who knew those actually had expiration dates. Word to the wise - don't use Lorac Self Tantalizer after the expiration date. You will look like a spotted leopard. Not a good look. </div>
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ANYWAYS. So Jason told me he would get my black clutch ready. So as I was rushing out the door Jason said look in your clutch and make sure that I got everything. So I looked and what do you know?! There was a wrapped <a href="http://www.pandora.net/en-us/">Pandora</a> box. I was SO surprised! I opened it and not only had he bought me a beautiful bracelet, but he had picked out 7 charms that all have a very special meaning :)</div>
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Monday (our actual anniversary) Jason took me to <a href="http://www.zootasticpark.com/">Zootastic</a> for a <a href="http://www.zootasticpark.com/AnimalEducation/AnimalEncounter.aspx">Safari Encounter</a>. Um. I seriously can not express to you in words how much I ADORED, CHERISHED, LOVED (ok I'm pretty much obsessed) this gift. I got to feed, play & cuddle with baby tigers, lemurs, kangaroos (surprisingly, my favorite) and zebras. I won't write anymore about it, I will let the pics do the talking for me.</div>
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This sweet baby tiger's name is Sandy. Absolutely precious!</div>
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This little guy, Boomer, was my FAVORITE! Thanks to him I want a baby kangaroo. I may or may not have looked online at how much they are going for & where I could get one. They are relatively cheap (all things considered). Only $1500 for a male. We must get a house with a 6 ft fence. lol</div>
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That female lemur was pretty mean to Arinya. She snatches the grass out of her mouth & popped her on the face. All the while, the kangaroo just looked at the lemur like she was insane. #TeamKangaroo</div>
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I can't RAVE enough about this <a href="http://beautifulcreaturesauthors.com/">Beautiful Creatures</a> #CasterChronicles series. In my opinion, it far surpasses any book series in it's category, yes, I even mean the <a href="http://thetwilightsaga.com/">Twilight series</a> (and I did LOVE that series, too)! I am on <a href="http://thecasterchronicles.wikia.com/wiki/Beautiful_Chaos">Beautiful Chaos</a> right now and so far, it is the best book in the series.</div>
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To <i><a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mar">mar</a></i> means to injure or damage; to spoil, disfigure, or impair. </div>
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It's an accurate description of sin's effect on us.</div>
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As we approach <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/christmas">Christmas</a>, it's good to remember <a href="http://bible.org/article/birth-jesus-christ">why Jesus was Born</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.christiananswers.net/christmas/mythsaboutchristmas.html">Jesus Christ's birth</a>, prophesied by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaiah">Isaiah</a>, was divinely mortal. Conceived by the Holy Spirit, he was a child of the heavenly Father and a human mother, and nurtured in <a href="http://christianity.about.com/od/newtestamentpeople/p/marymotherjesus.htm">Mary</a>'s womb. Through this miracle, the reality of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immanuel">Immanuel, <i>God with us</i>,</a> was fulfilled (see <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+7%3A14&version=NIV">Isaiah 7:14</a>).</div>
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If you believe Jesus was ONLY a man, you are mistaken. If you think of him as ONLY God, you are off-track. Jesus IS God who became human so that you can know him personally. He IS God with us, and his constant, divine presence is forever, always with you, no matter how alone you may feel.</div>
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The masterpiece of God's human creation, marred by turning away from Him, can be restored when we <a href="http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/christ-our-hearts/">give our hearts to Christ</a>.</div>
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mixer on low speed until well blended. Form 1-inch balls by hand. Put in
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Jason's 30th birthday was November 30! We celebrated in Mississippi with our family after Thanksgiving dinner. I have a couple pics to share from that wonderful time. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">I found this adorable"30 Sucks" idea on Pinterest. I was quite pleased with how it turned out. If anyone needs to know how to make it, please just leave a comment or message me & I will post a tutorial. </span></div>
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This morning my devotion was on "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patience">Patience</a>". <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+70&version=KJV">Psalm 70</a>. </div>
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"Hasten, O God, to save me; O Lord come quickly to save me."<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+70%3A1-5&version=NIV"> Psalm 70:1</a> This is the <a href="http://www.aibi.ph/articles/psalmmk.htm">Psalm David prayed</a>. Like him, most of us don't prefer to wait either. We wait for a green lights, lines at the bank or traffic jams, but then there are the more difficult times of waiting; a <a href="http://www.mothering.com/community/a/waiting-for-baby">childless couple waiting for a baby</a>; a single person <a href="http://ubdavid.org/youthworld/understanding-true-love/understanding-true-love_03.html">waiting for marriage</a>; an addict <a href="http://newlife.com/emb/no-deliverance/">waiting for deliverance</a>; a spouse waiting for a kind and gentle word; a worried patient waiting for a diagnosis from a doctor.</div>
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What we wait for, however, is far less important that what God is doing while we wait. In such times He works in us to <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/Christian+Broadcasting+Network/articles/2/How+God+Developing+Character">develop those hard-to-achieve spiritual virtues</a> of <a href="http://www.ucg.org/christian-living/fruit-spirit-meekness-and-gentleness-strength-tender-touch/">meekness, kindness and patience with others</a>. But more important, we learn to <a href="http://devotionalchristian.com/leaning-on-no-other/">lean on God alone</a> and to "<a href="http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2012/04/14/rejoice-and-be-glad/">rejoice and be glad</a>" in Him (<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+70%3A4&version=NIV">Psalm 70:4</a>).</div>
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I am thankful for the broken roads in relationships, friendships, careers, life plans that didn't work out. I know I am right where I God wants me to be. </div>
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<br />Jessica Corban Ashehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06768328331019236883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921980265360915399.post-15957106247272963712012-10-23T11:14:00.000-04:002012-10-23T11:14:23.347-04:00Seeing Beyond Earth's Shadows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With the destruction of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem">Jerusalem</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah">Jeremiah</a> grieved over the <a href="http://bible.org/seriespage/lamentations-fall-jerusalem">fall of Jerusalem</a>. Jerusalem was once a great city and center of worship, but it was now devastated by war. "Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Behold and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow" (<a href="http://bible.cc/lamentations/1-12.htm">Lamentations 1:12</a>). Can't we all relate to Jeremiah in the fact that when we are going through a tough situation, sometimes we think poor, poor pitiful me. No one has ever gone through what I am going through or feeling like I am feeling now.</div>
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But Jeremiah did not remain in despair. He recognized God's sovereignty in suffering. Later in this book of sorrow, the prophet reflected: "I have hope. Though the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are every morning" (<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Lamentations+3%3A22-24&version=NIV">3:21-23</a>)</div>
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Has sorrow or suffering made you feel like a dark silhouette of what it once was? Remember, God's mercies are new <u><b>every</b></u> morning. He is compassionately working in your life for His glory and your blessings.</div>
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To see beyond earth's shadows, look to <a href="http://prweb0.voicenet.com/~kuenning/fot/light.html">Christ the Light</a>.</div>
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The link above is the link to the song by <a href="http://laurastorymusic.com/">Laura Story called Blessings</a>. </div>
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<u><b><a href="http://www.jatempleton.com/books">The MacKinnon Curse Series</a> </b></u></div>
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This is one of the BEST series I have read in a LONG time. It is a <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/ya-paranormal-romance">YA Paranormal Romance</a> Series. I would compare it to <a href="http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilightseries.html">Twilight Series</a> by Stephanie Meyer, except this one is way better. I have all 3 books available for lending on the Kindle!</div>
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This books was amazing. I usually am not into this type of book, but I was captivated from start to finish. I also have this book available for lending on the Kindle.</div>
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Jason, Gracie, Sophie & I have been doing amazing! We are so blessed and sometimes I just sit in awe of how much God has blessed us with.... love, family, good health, jobs, pets that adore us, church home and friends that are truly the cream of the crop. The list could go on and on, but those are just a few.</div>
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I was able to go home to Mississippi a couple weeks ago. I was supposed to be going because Jason was going to be working almost all day everyday for about 3 days for this base mat pour, but a couple days after we had already booked the trip he found out the base mat pour had been pushed back. At first, I was so upset because that was the whole point of the trip that I would get to see my family while Jason was really busy, but then I got on Pinterest for a little therapy (lol) and immediately I saw a pin that said "Trust in God's Timing". I was immediately thankful for the message straight for God himself. I did not know his plan for this deviation from my plan, but I was reminded that I must trust Him because he knows best. It was a amazing trip! I got to spend lots of time with Granny & Poppa, Dad, and Ameila. I got to see almost all my friends, PJ, Sherrie, The Girls from The Cotton Patch, Aunt Carolyn, Ms. Mickie & Mr. Earl, Aunt Debra & Uncle Buddy.... I think there are a few I am forgetting. I just cherish those times with all the people I love dearly so very much. I am so thankful God allows me to be able to take trips home to visit the people I love.</div>
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Please continue to pray for my Aunt Debra & Uncle Buddy. He has brain cancer and needs your prayers. I was so thankful to be able to spend a little time with both of them. They have been an inspiration to me & my family and I love them both so much. </div>
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Gracie was "helping" (aka sleeping) in the mannequin while we were doing some work with <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bella-Grace-Boutique">Bella Grace Boutique</a>. My sweet little angel.</div>
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<br />Jessica Corban Ashehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06768328331019236883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921980265360915399.post-9939305253651011212012-09-21T13:01:00.000-04:002012-09-21T13:34:28.388-04:00What Are You Chasing? Mr. Right? Perfect Job? Money?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The perfect job? Money? An incredible bargain at the 12-hour sale of the century? Or are you chasing the things <a href="http://www.walkwiththeword.org/Studies/01_OT/23_Isaiah/23_Isaiah_51.html">God calls you to pursue</a> - <a href="http://christianity.about.com/od/glossary/a/Righteousness.htm">righteousness</a>, <a href="http://www.christian-faith.com/forjesus/faith-in-god">faith</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love">love</a> and<a href="http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/AnxietyOA/OA01/OA01_12.html"> peace</a>?</div>
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There's only one way to "catch" them - by <a href="http://www.biblestudycourses.net/calling_of_god.htm">calling on the Lord</a> out of a <a href="http://transforminggrace.wordpress.com/2008/05/03/8-ways-to-attain-a-pure-heart/">pure heart</a>, by <a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/nlt/amos/passage.aspx?q=amos+5:14-15">running from evil </a>and <a href="http://livingstonesministries.wordpress.com/2007/10/20/seeking-god-wholeheartedly/">seeking God wholeheartedly</a>.</div>
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large bowl mix together the </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=olive%20oil&tag=momentsw04-20&linkCode=ur2&bbn=16320331&qid=1331519698&rnid=16320331&camp=1789&creative=390957&rh=n%3A16310101%2Ck%3Aolive%20oil%2Cn%3A%2116310211%2Cn%3A16320321%2Cn%3A16320331%2Cn%253"><span style="color: #b92d2c; text-decoration: none;">olive oil</span></a><span style="color: #262626;">, salt, pepper, </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=paprika&tag=momentsw04-20&linkCode=ur2&bbn=724803011&qid=1329947298&rnid=724803011&camp=1789&creative=390957&rh=n%3A16310101%2Cn%3A%2116310211%2Cn%3A16310281%2Cn%3A724803011%2Ck%3Apaprika%2Cn%3A1632"><span style="color: #b92d2c; text-decoration: none;">paprika</span></a><span style="color: #262626;">, </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&scn=16321641&redirect=true&ref_=sr_nr_scat_16321641_ln&keywords=garlic%20powder&qid=1314495355&h=6e3f4763e1590fe8078ff42bab328651c350a6b8&rh=n%3A16321641%2Ck%3Agarlic%20powder#?_encoding=UTF8&tag=momentsw04-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957"><span style="color: #b92d2c; text-decoration: none;">garlic powder</span></a><span style="color: #262626;"> & </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=franks%20hot%20sauce&tag=momentsw04-20&linkCode=ur2&bbn=16321181&qid=1331519487&camp=1789&creative=390957&rh=n%3A16310101%2Cn%3A%2116310211%2Cn%3A16310271%2Cn%3A16321071%2Cn%3A16321181%2Ck%3Afranks%25"><span style="color: #b92d2c; text-decoration: none;">hot sauce</span></a><span style="color: #262626;">. Add the cubed potatoes and stir to coat. Carefully
scoop the potatoes into a </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/mn/search?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=cooking%20spray&bbn=16310221&qid=1322529067&rnid=16310221&rh=n%3A16310101%2Ck%3Acooking%20spray%2Cn%3A%2116310211%2Cn%3A16310221%2Cn%3A16317851?rh=n:16310101,k:cooking%20spray,n:!16310211,n:16310221,"><span style="color: #b92d2c; text-decoration: none;">cooking spray</span></a><span style="color: #262626;"> coated </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&bbn=284507&camp=1789&creative=390957&keywords=pyrex%209x13&linkCode=ur2&qid=1347502150&rh=n%3A1055398%2Cn%3A!1063498%2Cn%3A284507%2Ck%3Apyrex%209x13%2Cn%3A289668&rnid=284507&tag=momentsw04-20"><span style="color: #b92d2c; text-decoration: none;">9 x 13 inch baking dish</span></a><span style="color: #262626;">, leaving behind as much of the olive oil/hot sauce mix as
possible. Bake the potatoes for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 10-15
minutes, until cooked through and crispy & browned on the outside.
While the potatoes are cooking, add the cubed chicken to the bowl with the
leftover olive oil/hot sauce mix and stir to coat. Once the potatoes are
fully cooked, remove from the oven and lower the oven temperature to
400F. Top the cooked potatoes with the raw marinated chicken. In a
bowl mix together the cheese, bacon & green onion and top the raw chicken
with the cheese mix. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 15 minutes
or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is bubbly
delicious. Serve with extra </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=franks%20hot%20sauce&tag=momentsw04-20&linkCode=ur2&bbn=16321181&qid=1331519487&camp=1789&creative=390957&rh=n%3A16310101%2Cn%3A%2116310211%2Cn%3A16310271%2Cn%3A16321071%2Cn%3A16321181%2Ck%3Afranks%25"><span style="color: #b92d2c; text-decoration: none;">hot sauce</span></a><span style="color: #262626;"> and/or </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=ranch%20dressing&tag=momentsw04-20&linkCode=ur2&bbn=16320901&qid=1331524256&rnid=16320901&camp=1789&creative=390957&rh=n%3A16310101%2Cn%3A%2116310211%2Cn%3A16320321%2Cn%3A16320901%2Ck%3Aranch%20dres"><span style="color: #b92d2c; text-decoration: none;">ranch dressing</span></a><span style="color: #262626;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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She is just too cute.. right? The rescue said she is a <a href="http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/c/chigi.htm">Corgi & Chihuahua</a> mix. Jason & I rescued her from <a href="http://www.sqrescueinc.org/">SQ Rescue</a> in Columbia, SC. She was part of my birthday present from Jason. </div>
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If you are wondering how our other precious angel, Gracie, is coping this next picture describes it perfectly.</div>
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Sophie just wants to play with Gracie, but Ms. Priss isn't having it. Luckily, the situation has improved. Gracie has given in to playing with Sophie for at least a few minutes. It's all on her time. Typical woman right? This is a picture of us yesterday morning while doing our daily devotion.</div>
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Jason gave me the BEST present he could ever give me for my birthday - Granny came to visit!! </div>
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We had a great time while she was here. Of course, her first request was that we make a stop at a fabric store. LOL She just can't get enough. I got to make her lots of dinners & desserts. Jason & I were able to take her to our church, <a href="http://www.shandon.org/">Shandon Baptist</a>! We took her to all the great malls & <a href="http://www.myroundabouts.com/">Roundabouts Consignment</a>! Granny also made Sophie & Gracie new Blankies. </div>
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She took me shopping for my birthday! She bought "our first <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antique">antique</a>". </div>
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It is so beautiful! We are recovering the chair. Hopefully, we will finish that project this weekend! She also bought me the <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_rebel_t3_18_55mm_is_ii_kit">Canon Rebel T3</a>. It's actually for Jason & I both :) We are LOVING it!</div>
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For my actual birthday, Jason took Granny, Jessica & I to <a href="http://www.ruthschris.com/">Ruth Chris Steakhouse</a>.</div>
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The following night, we had a 2nd birthday dinner. Jason got me a delicious <a href="http://www.marbleslab.com/default.aspx#">Marble Slab</a> Cookie Dough Birthday Cake Ice Cream Cake. It was heavenly!</div>
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Notice it says 25. No, I am not really 25. LOL I jokingly told Jason I wasn't going to age over 25, and he ran with it. That's completely fine with me. </div>
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Another gift from Jason was that he had one of my very best friends, Amy, edit our honeymoon pictures from Jamaica & he put our album together. It was one of the sweetest gifts because it really came from the heart.</div>
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Here are a some of our honeymoon pictures. They turned out beautiful & they reflect our love & commitment perfectly. </div>
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One of my last gifts from Jason was tickets to go to a <a href="http://www.garychapman.org/">Gary Chapman</a> "<a href="http://www.moodyconferences.com/con_ConferenceMain.aspx?id=7248">The Marriage You've Always Wanted</a>" conference! I can not even explain how incredibly excited I was and I was not let down. It was amazing.</div>
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I would strongly recommend every married or engaged couple to attend any <a href="http://www.familylife.com/">marriage seminar</a>, but especially one that Gary Chapman Presents. He is an amazing speaker who presents his message in such a way that everyone can relate & understand. You can feel the presence of the <a href="http://christianity.about.com/od/topicalbiblestudies/a/whoisholyspirit.htm">Holy Spirit</a> in his voice & through his words. I feel blessed for being given an opportunity to attend such a conference.</div>
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If you have not read any of Gary Chapman's books, I would HIGHLY recommend you pick up one if not all of them, but the first I fully support is <a href="http://www.5lovelanguages.com/">The Five Love Languages</a>. It will change the way your view & perceive love & also how other are interpreting your love. It is not only good for relationships of love, but also the workplace. He even has versions of the book specifically for children, men, the workplace etc.</div>
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I feel so blessed to be surrounded by the most awesome loving Christian husband, supportive family & the best friends in the world. God truly has blessed me and I could never be more thankful. I give God all the glory & praise!! </div>
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These are the beautiful flower pots Jason & I made together. We finally planted our flowers! I am very proud of the finished project. What do you think?</div>
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This is Jason, Jody, Gary & I at Copper River Grill right before he left for Shanghai China.</div>
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Jason, John & Jess at Hooters for our Date Night!</div>
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Jess & Jess</div>
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Ok, well I know I didn't add my recent books that I've read, but I've run out of time. So I hope you enjoy! </div>
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This morning my devotion was on 2 Chronicles 15:1-15 "<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+15&version=NIV">Asa's Reform</a>". It touched my heart, so I thought I would share it with yal.</div>
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<a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/abrahamlincoln">Abraham Lincoln</a>'s words (pictured above) paraphrase the thoughts of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azariah_(prophet)">Azariah</a> expressed to <a href="http://www.vtaide.com/gleanings/Kings-of-Israel/biography_Asa.html">King Asa of Judah</a>. After the <a href="http://www.keyway.ca/htm2003/20030208.htm">Spirit of God</a> came upon Azariah, he said, "The Lord is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you" (<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+15%3A2&version=ESV">2 Chronicles 15:2</a>).</div>
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Throughout history, people have done despicable deeds while boldly claiming that God was on their side, but being a Christian doesn't guarantee that God is "on our side" any more than being an ancient <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israelites">Israelite</a> guaranteed that God was on theirs (<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+3%3A14-15&version=NKJV">Isaiah 3:14-15</a>). God is on the side of those who are on His side-who know His heart and mind and do <a href="http://christiananswers.net/q-dml/dml-y001.html">His wil</a>l-not those who insist on convincing God and others that their way is right.</div>
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Through the<a href="http://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah.htm"> prophet Isaiah</a>, the Lord indicated that <a href="http://www.openbible.info/topics/oppression">He sides with the oppressed</a> (<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+58%3A6-7&version=NIV">Isaiah 58:6-7</a>,<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+58%3A10&version=NIV">10</a>). </div>
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I wish I could give <a href="http://theboywhocamebackfromheaven.com/">The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven</a> a better review, but I just did NOT enjoy it. I thought I would enjoy it because I LOVED <a href="http://www.90minutesinheaven.com/">90 Minutes in Heaven</a> and <a href="http://heavenisforreal.net/">Heaven is For Real</a>, but it just did not measure up.</div>
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For the most part, it is written by <a href="http://kevinmalarkey.wordpress.com/">Kevin Malarkey</a> (Alex's father) with only tiny excerpts from <a href="http://amomonamission.blogspot.com/">Alex</a>. The main problem I had with this book was the parts that were supposedly written by Alex, were NOT written the way a small child would write or talk. I also did not like how Alex made comparisons between 90 Minutes in Heaven to his personal experience.</div>
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In conclusion, stay away from this book, however, I <b>highly recommend</b> 90 Minutes in Heaven & Heaven is For Real!! </div>
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<a href="http://31datesin31days.com/">31 Dates in 31 Days</a> is also a book that didn't peak my interest once I got into the book. The excerpt I read seemed so interesting that I even PAID for the book. It was boring & dragged on and on and on and on. I will say I am not sure if I didn't like it because I am not in the dating world anymore & have been out of it for about 3.5 years. </div>
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I am LOVING <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Randy-Alcorn/dp/0842379428">Heaven</a> by <a href="http://www.epm.org/">Randy Alcorn</a> right now. I am only about 30% done (it's very long), but it is AMAZING. I love how Randy backs everything up with scripture & he really helps you to understand everything we need to know about Heaven and what the Bible tells us about Heaven. I also love how he says what some people believe as well as what he, himself believes. He does not push his ideas on you, just gives you the facts. </div>
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I have always been so excited to be with God in Heaven and now I am so excited to see all the amazing surprises God has for us in Heaven.</div>
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Jason & I have been so busy lately (good busy)! This past weekend we were able to spend some time with our dear friends, Jody & Gary MacDonald. Gary leaves for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai">Shanghai China</a> for a project on Wednesday. He will be gone approximately 1 month. Keep him in your prayers as he travels to a foreign country and also for Jody that she will be able to stay busy & not worry while her hubby is away.</div>
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This coming Friday we will be attending <a href="http://www.shandon.org/mll/">Married Life Live at Shandon Baptist Church</a> (our church home). We are both extremely excited as this will be our first seminar as a married couple & at our new church home, SBC. We can not wait to see what God has in store for us, the people he is putting in our lives and the knowledge that he is graciously giving us.</div>
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My birthday is in a couple weeks, Sept. 9!!! lol Mark your calendars! We aren't even going to talk about how old I am going to be. Granny is coming from MS!! YAYYYYY Best birthday present ever! I love when she comes to visit. There are always so many things I want to show her and I feel like I finally am more familiar with Columbia so I will be a much better tour guide than before. </div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">½ cup peanut butter (I used crunchy, but it is whatever you prefer)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Yesterday was a rather difficult day. I felt like I didn't have control of anything going on in my life... where will Jason & I live, when will we buy a house, when will we have a baby, when will we finally be able to settle down, and the questions just kept pouring into my head. I just became overwhelmed with the unknown. I knew, even as the thoughts were funneling through my head, all I needed to do was pray about it because <a href="http://bible.org/seriespage/god-control">God had it under control</a>, but I just had to process that. Of course, I <a href="http://christianity.about.com/od/prayersverses/a/basicstoprayer.htm">prayed</a> & Jason & I talked about everything I was concerned about & I did feel momentarily better, but I woke up this morning with an overwhelming feeling of guilt because in that moment I kept questioning what God already had planned for me and I know His plans are for good and I trust him. Now on the other side of my head, God kept telling me that He loves me despite my imperfections. He already knew how sorry I was and there was a purpose, but not until I read my devotion for the day did I really feel <a href="http://carm.org/christianity/sermons/philippians-46-9-true-peace-your-life">His PEACE</a>. </div>
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This is the gist of my devotion this morning: Life is full of times when we are unsuspectingly "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Googly">bowled a googley</a>," and we find ourselves <a href="http://www.oprah.com/spirit/What-to-Do-When-You-Are-Overwhelmed">overwhelmed</a>. In those moments of fear and confusion, it's comforting to know we have a God who is sufficient for ANY challenge.</div>
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Trails are to be expected (<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+4%3A12-19&version=NIV">1 Peter 4:12</a>), and we may well be shocked by the circumstances facing us, but <a href="http://www.cbchb.org/home/3076/3076/docs/PUR%20Lesson3.pdf?sec_id=3076">God is NEVER surprised</a>! He permits our trials, and He can enable us to respond to them in a way that honors Him.</div>
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When we suffer, we must "commit (our) souls to Him in doing good." wrote Peter (v.19). In God's strength, we can face life's most troublesome curveballs.</div>
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Literally, after I read this I had tears in my eyes & I felt like God had just given me the biggest hug & immediately, I felt only the peace that God can bring. I LOVE that God knew I needed him today, His LOVE & reassurance that I don't have to worry or plan for the unknown. I just need to keep faith & trust in him. </div>
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"So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their <a href="http://www.icr.org/article/5651/">faithful Creator</a> and continue to do good." 1 Peter 4:19</div>
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I hope that if any of you are going through any type of struggle that this message brings you the same peace that it brought me. I hope you know that God loves you & I love you, as well. </div>
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Soooo... I know I always gush about having the BEST husband, but seriously, God really knew what He was doing when He put Jason Bentley Ashe in my life. He makes even the most dreary day filled with sunshine. Jason informed me yesterday that I had received a package from eBay & he said that the label looked just like the ones I use for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BoutiqueBellaGrace">Bella Grace Boutique</a>. Instantly, I was worried that something I mailed out was unable to be delivered, but he wouldn't open the package until I got home. Once I finally got home from getting my hair done, I noticed the package was addressed to Jessica Ashe (which is not the name registered to my <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bella-Grace-Boutique">eBay store</a>, <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bella-Grace-Boutique">Bella Grace Boutique</a>, it is still under my maiden name) so I knew he was up to something. I opened the package and this is what I found.... </div>
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More Pink Kitchenaid stuff for our kitchen. We both love the <a href="http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/page/inside-kitchenaid-cook-for-the-cure">Pink Kitchenaid Cook for the Cure</a> Line because it supports <a href="http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/Breast-Cancer-Awareness/?gclid=CMvG3oPut7ECFQgHnQodxlwAhg">breast cancer awareness</a>, which holds a very special place in both of our hearts.</div>
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Jason always surprises me, but this surprise came at just the perfect time. Any man who surprises you pink stuff for your kitchen is a keeper. It's the little acts of love that really mean the most.</div>
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Yesterday I finished <a href="http://lisagenova.com/?page_id=7">Still Alice</a> by <a href="http://lisagenova.com/">Lisa Genova</a>.</div>
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By far, one of the most inspiring, insightful, heartfelt, compelling, devastatingly beautiful books I have ever read. Be prepared to cry. YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK! </div>
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The book is about Alice Howard, a professor at Harvard with her Ph.D. in Psychology. She starts to notice subtle changes in her daily life, but the symptoms could be linked to any numerous normal happenings... such as <a href="http://nwhn.org/alzheimers-disease-menopause-and-hormones-cutting-through-confusion">menopause</a>, but eventually she is diagnosed with <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers/AZ00009/">early-onset</a> <a href="http://www.alz.org/">Alzheimers</a>. The book vividly paints the portrait of the trials & tribulations that this devastating disease caused not only Alice, but also her family.</div>
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Last night, I started reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Truth-About-Butterflies-ebook/dp/B005FIT03A">The Truth about Butterflies: A Memoir</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4848095.Nancy_Stephan">Nancy Stephan</a>. </div>
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"There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but all the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the <a href="http://www.truthortradition.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1069">message of wisdom</a>, to another the <a href="http://www.truthortradition.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1068">message of knowledge</a> by means of the same Spirit, to another <a href="http://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith.aspx">faith</a> by the same Spirit, to another <a href="http://www.contenderministries.org/biblestudy/giftsofthespirit4.php">gifts of healing</a> by that one Spirit, to another <a href="http://www.contenderministries.org/biblestudy/giftsofthespirit5.php">miraculous powers</a>, to another <a href="http://www.equip.org/articles/the-gift-of-prophecy/">prophecy</a>, to another <a href="http://corecommunity.org/2010/05/understanding-spiritual-gifts-distinguishing-spirits/">distinguishing between spirits</a>, to another <a href="http://www.gotquestions.org/gift-of-tongues.html">speaking in different tongues</a>, and to still another the<a href="http://www.christcenteredmall.com/teachings/gifts/interpretation-of-tongues.htm"> interpretation of tongues</a>. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines." - <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+12%3A4-11&version=NIV">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a></div>
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Don't we all like gifts? It doesn't matter if it is even the smallest gift, I know for me, I get so excited, because most of the time, it is the thought that counts, but how much more exciting & special is it to receive a <a href="http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/what-are-gifts-of-the-spirit-a-bible-study/">GIFT FROM THE LORD</a>?? </div>
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The Lord has given each of us at least ONE spiritual gift to use for His Kingdom purposes. The apostle Paul lists several in <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+12&version=NIV">1 Corinthians 12</a> and <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12&version=NIV">Romans 12</a>, and some in <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+4%3A9&version=NIV">1 Peter 4:9-11</a></div>
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If you don't know what gifts you have, <a href="http://www.christianvolunteering.org/">volunteer for a ministry</a> in your church that interests you, or meet a need you learn about. Then ask yourself if you saw God work through you and if you had joy as you served. Ask fellow believers if they think you're gifted in that area. Most important, ask the Lord to help you determine where you fit in <a href="http://shortdailydevotions.com/devotions/jeremiah-2911-13-gods-plans">His plans</a> because the Lord wants to use you too!!!</div>
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<tr><td align="CENTER" valign="MIDDLE"><b>Gift</b></td><td align="CENTER" valign="MIDDLE"><strong>Description</strong></td><td align="CENTER" valign="MIDDLE"><strong>Result</strong></td><td align="CENTER" valign="MIDDLE"><strong>Example</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><strong>Prophecy</strong><br />(Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians14:29-32)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Speaking truth directly revealed from God.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Understanding mystery (1 Corinthians 13:2)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Timothy (1 Timothy 4:14), Daughters of Philip (Acts 21:8-9)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Service, Helping</b>(Romans 12:7)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Aiding others to do God's work. Giving practical assistance to member of the church.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Serving the church and the needy (Acts 6:1)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Onesiphorus (2 Timothy 1:16)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Teaching</b>(Romans 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Communicating the truth and applications of the Scripture.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Understanding the Word of God (Acts 18:26)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Priscilla and Aquila (Acts 18:26), Apollos (Acts 18:27-28), Paul (Acts 18:11)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Encouraging</b>(Romans 12:8)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Urging one to pursue proper conduct or to console.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Encouragement (Acts 9:27)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Barnabas (Acts 4:36)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Giving</b>(Romans 12:8)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Liberally and cheerfully imparting substance to God's work.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Meeting physical needs (Acts 9:36)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Dorcas (Acts 9:36)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Leadership</b>(Romans 12:8)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Organizing and administering the work of the ministry.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Order (Titus 1:5)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Titus (Titus 1:5)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><strong>Showing Mercy</strong><br />(Romans 12:8)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Giving undeserved aid to others.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Sympathy, compassion toward undeserving</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Barnabas (Acts 9:27)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Apostleship</b>(1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Being an eyewitness of the resurrected Christ and speaking authoritatively about faith and<br />practice.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Sets forth God's precepts for the church (1 Corinthians 14:37)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Paul (Galatians 1:1), Peter (1 Peter 1:1)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Evangelism</b>(Ephesians 4:11)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Presenting the gospel with clarity and with a burden for the unsaved.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Understanding the Gospel</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Philip (Acts 21:8)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Pastor / Teacher</b>(Romans 12:7; Ephesians 4:11)<b></b></small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Shepherding and teaching the church.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Care and godly instruction (Acts 20:28-31)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Paul (1 Thessalonians 2:7-12)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>The Message of Wisdom</b>(1 Corinthians 12:8)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Perceiving and presenting the truth of God.<br />Applying God's Word or wisdom to specific situations.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>The ability to grasp and apply the revelation given</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>John (1 John 1:1-3)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>The Message of Knowledge</b>(1 Corinthians 12:8)</small></td><td align="left" valign="middle"><small>Understanding and exhibiting wisdom from God. Revelation from God about people,<br />circumstances, or Biblical truth.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Truth understood in its spiritual sense (1 Corinthians 2:6-12)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Paul (Colossians 2:2-3)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Faith</b>(1 Corinthians 12:9)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Trusting God implicitly to perform unusual deeds.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Accomplishment of great tasks</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Stephen (Acts 6:5)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Healing</b>(1 Corinthians 12:9)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Being able to cure diseases.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Complete cures (Acts 3:6-7)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Peter and John (Acts 3:6-7), Paul (Acts 20:9-12)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Miracles</b>(1 Corinthians 12:10)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Being able to perform works of power.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>People fear God (Acts 5:9-11)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Paul (Acts 13:8-11)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Discernment</b>(1 Corinthians 12:10)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Distinguishing the power by which a teacher or prophet speaks.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Exposure of false prophets (1 John 4:1)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Believers at Corinthians (1 Corinthians 14:29)</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Tongues</b>(1 Corinthians 12:10)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Speaking in a language not understood by the speaker.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Praise to God which is understood by those persons knowing the language spoken (Acts 2:1-12).<br />Thanksgiving to God which may be understood if someone interprets the language spoken (1 Corinthians 14:5,16, 27-28).</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>The disciples</small></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small><b>Interpretation</b>(1 Corinthians 12:10)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Making "tongues" understandable.</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><small>Confirmation of the foreign language (1 Corinthians 14:27-28)</small></td><td align="left" valign="TOP"><br /></td></tr>
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I got it for free on <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8">Ibooks</a>, which is why I am reading it. Who doesn't love a free book. It is actually a pretty good read. At first, I was getting bored, but now that I am about 1/2 way through, it is pretty interesting. </div>
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As most of you know by now, I am a <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/">Goodreads</a> addict! I LOVE that website, however, it is not very good for my addiction to buying books. Last week I entered a couple <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway">Goodreads giveaways</a>, thinking I was just wasting my time, but this week I received an email saying I won <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Is-Cure-Life-Loss/dp/161969039X">Love is the Cure: Ending the Global Aids Epidemic</a> by <a href="http://web.eltonjohn.com/index.jsp">Elton John</a>. I am so excited to get it in the mail!</div>
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If you haven't signed up for Goodreads, please just go ahead and give into temptation and do so now! hehe Make sure you add me as a friend too!</div>
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Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. - <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+12%3A14-15&version=NIV">Hebrews 12:14-15</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.biography.com/people/rubin-carter-9542248">Rubin "Hurricane" Carter</a>, boxer & author, (his book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eye-Hurricane-Path-Darkness-Freedom/dp/1569765685">Eye of the Hurricane</a>, above) was convicted of murder in a highly publicized and racially charged trial. The boxer maintained his innocence and became his own <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jailhouse_lawyer">jailhouse lawyer</a>. After serving 19 years, Carter was released when the verdict was overturned. </div>
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As a free man he reflected: "Wouldn't anyone under those circumstances have a right to be bitter?... I've learned that <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/forgiveness/MH00131/">bitterness</a> only consumes the vessel that contains it. And for me to permit bitterness to control or infect my life in any way whatsoever would be to allow those who imprisoned me to take even more than... they've already taken."</div>
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If you put yourself in Carter's shoes, do you think you would have come to the same conclusion? Bitterness is something that we can have in our hearts and not even know it is present. One of my very good friends gave me some great advice that we should write letters to friends, family, husbands, wives, children, etc.. explaining how we feel they have wronged us & how that made us feel or react, as well as, apologizing to anyone who you know you have done wrong to. I, personally, love this idea because I am just not strong enough to face some them yet. The good thing about once you are done writing a letter, if you feel comfortable, you can send it, or if you don't feel comfortable yet you can burn it and with it make sure you burn those feelings. </div>
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Sometimes it seems that it is easier to "just <a href="http://sites.silaspartners.com/cc/article/0,,PTID2628_CHID101141_CIID173864,00.html">sweep your feelings under the rug</a>" rather than confront the person about the issue and deal with it. When I read <a href="http://www.joycemeyer.org/ProductDetail.aspx?id=000144">Joyce Meyer "Approval Addiction"</a>, I came to a better understanding of why, sometimes, it is more beneficial to <a href="http://www.colorado.edu/conflict/peace/treatment/constcon.htm">confront the issue</a>. For one, it relieves you of those feelings and for two, the person is aware of the issue at hand. They can choose to fix the problem or not. What they do after the discussion is not your concern, you have opened the door for your bitterness or resentment to leave.</div>
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When we hold on to <a href="http://writerlyyours.hubpages.com/hub/Coping-with-Disappointment">disappointment</a>, a poisonous root of bitterness begins to grow. Allow the Spirit to fill you so He can heal the hurt that causes bitterness.</div>
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Currently, I am reading <a href="http://www.nicholassparks.com/books/the-guardian">The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks</a>. It's amazing which should be no surprise because all of his books are phenomenal! </div>
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This chicken is absolutely amazing! Some recipes that call for dipping into multiple ingredients sometimes tend to all fall apart, but this one didn't!</div>
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"If I am good, God will love me." - <a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/mythbusters/quiz/quiz.html">Myth or Fact</a>?</div>
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Without even realizing it, many of us are trying to win <a href="http://www.learnthebible.org/favor-of-god.html">God's favor</a>. This world has reinforced for us time and time again that we have to DO something in order to be loved. So we try to be good little girls & boys and do things that will make God happier with us - working tirelessly to try to prove that we are worthy of Him.</div>
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But, the fact is that we are NOT worthy of him nor will we ever be. <a href="http://www.bibleplus.org/gospel.htm">The gospel</a> turns this world's logic on it's head. <a href="http://www.thegoodnews.org/">The Good News of Jesus Christ</a> is that he offers FREE, UNDERSERVED, <a href="http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/is-gods-love-unconditional">UNCONDITIONAL</a>, <a href="http://www.seekerstrove.com/love_eternal.html">ETERNAL LOVE</a> and <a href="http://www.bibletimelines.org/framedgrace.html">GRACE</a> to ANY sin-stained, hopeless, ragamuffin person who turns to him.</div>
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<i>Revel in His grace. </i>This is <a href="http://www.christianindex.org/2823.article">the GREATEST gift</a> in the universe; enjoy it. Live like you're free because YOU ARE!</div>
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<i>Relax and rest in the ONLY <a href="http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/is-gods-love-unconditional">unconditional love</a> available. </i><a href="http://www.cfaith.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13288:divine-love-vs-human-love&catid=73:relationships">Human love</a> ALWAYS has limits. <a href="http://www.allaboutgod.com/god-is-love.htm">God's love</a> has NO limits. Stop trying to earn or win his love. Discard that <a href="http://isthisthedayidie.com/2011/06/21/performance-based-faith/">performance-based faith</a>. Let go and fall back into his safe and loving arms. You ARE accepted and DEEPLY loved.</div>
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<i>Remember that God's love for you has nothing, absolutely nothing, to do with you. </i>It's not because of your good behavior that he saved you. </div>
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He saved you because of Him, because He loved you, not because of you or something you did to earn it. His very personal love for you depends on him, not you - and <a href="http://www.discovergod.com/character13.html">He NEVER changes</a>.</div>
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Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life - in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A14-16&version=NIV">Philippians 2:14-16</a></div>
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This is such a great reminder for everyone everyday. Just imagine if everyone followed this simple step how much more peaceful the world would be.</div>
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The cancer of a <a href="http://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-complaining.html">complaining spirit</a> can undermine the spiritual and emotional health of an individual and can infect an entire group. This can result in discontent, frustration and even rebellion.</div>
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I know I have already raved to yal about <a href="http://www.joycemeyer.org/">Joyce Meyer</a>'s book, <a href="http://www.nacronline.com/wordpress/272/approval-addiction-and-identity">Approval Addiction</a>, but seriously, it is TOO inspiring & touching not to tell you about again. If you haven't went and picked it up yet, please do. It really isn't just for someone who feels they always need everyone's approval, no matter what stage you are in your life, I promise you will love this book.</div>
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I am <a href="http://A.D.D./">A.D.D.</a> and literally I spent so much time reading this book & really trying to absorb everything she was saying, which is so unlike me. lol I'm on the <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/">Goodreads</a> Yearly Book List & I have 50 books to read this year & I am 20% behind, but for this book I just didn't care. I highlighted pretty much the entire book because I feel like to really take in everything she said I needed to go back & re-read it, which again, is very unlike me. Usually if I have read it once, that is enough for me. </div>
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I just started <a href="http://thedivergenttrilogy.com/">Divergent</a> by <a href="http://thedivergenttrilogy.com/veronica">Veronica Roth</a> yesterday. It seems like a great book & a series that I can really get in to. It kind of reminds me of <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/thehungergames/">The Hunger Games</a>.</div>
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Jason & I celebrated our 3 year dating anniversary on 6.20.12. I still can't believe it has been that long since we met in <a href="http://www.cityofeunice.org/">Eunice, NM</a> on a construction site in a trailer. He always tells me he knew that day "I was THE one." *SMILE* I can't say I knew THAT day, but I did know very soon after. He is an AMAZING man & everyday I feel like the most blessed woman on earth. </div>
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Anyways, for our 3 year dating anniversary I wanted to do something really sweet for Jason that we could keep for ever & show our kids someday soooo.. after searching for ideas I decided on making a book called "The Alphabet of our Love"! </div>
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It turned out super cute! So, for each letter of the alphabet I wrote a characteristic of our love & what makes it special. Every page was decorated differently & all scrapbookish (prob. not a word). </div>
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When I finally got to give it to him, he got all teary eyes & said that was the BEST present anyone has ever given him. I just want him to feel & know how much I love him everyday, plus won't it be so sentimental to look back 20 years down the road & recapture the moment?</div>
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While I was sitting on the floor, diligently trying to finish Jason's book before he came home, my BFF, Jessica came knocking on the door with a beautiful surprise!</div>
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He also had told me a couple days earlier that we were going to dinner, but it was a suprise. I am really not a fan of surprises because I like to know what is going on, but I tried to just go with it. He told me that I could dress like we were going to <a href="http://www.pawleysfrontporch.com/">Pawley's Front Porch</a> (amazing restaurant if you haven't been there already, their <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/fried-green-tomato-blt-recipe/index.html">Fried Green Tomato BLT</a> is DELICIOUS!), but that we weren't going there. Sooo.. we are driving along & I notice that the restaurant we are going to must be near Pawley's because everything looks similar, but Jason insists we are NOT going there. What do you know.. we pull into Pawley's and we walk in & Jessica & John are there with the table all set up cutesy with balloons & roses & gifts. It was absolutely perfect!</div>
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Jessica made us the CUTEST gift ever!! </div>
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Did you know that you have a pending friend request from <a href="http://www.jesuschrist.com/">God</a>? Have you accepted it yet?? This is one that you will not want to ignore!</div>
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Would you agree that it is hard to find <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Good-Friend">GOOD friends</a>? </div>
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I wonder if God ever feels that way about us? Out of all the people in the <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot?lang=eng">Old Testament</a> only ONE was ever called His friend. In Isaiah 41:8, God says that he chose <a href="http://christianity.about.com/od/oldtestamentpeople/a/Jacob-In-The-Bible.htm">Jacob</a>, who was an offspring of "<a href="http://www.logon.org/english/s/p035.html">Abraham My Friend</a>." That's a pretty exclusive club! So you can imagine how shocked the disciples were when they heard Jesus say "No longer do I call you servants... but I have called you friends" (<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A15&version=NIV">John 15:15</a>).</div>
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So, what does a friendship with Jesus look like? It starts with <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/commitment">commitment</a>. As He said, "You are My friends if you do whatever I command you" (v.14). Then He added the dynamic of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication">communication</a>. He promised to tell us all that the Father has told him (v. 15). </div>
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As God's friends, we begin to <a href="http://www.ucg.org/christian-living/fruit-spirit-christs-command-us-bear-good-fruit-and-much-fruit/">bear fruit</a> (v.160), sharing a commonality with Him by reflecting His glory in our attitudes & actions (<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+3%3A18&version=NIV">2 Corinthians 3:18</a>).</div>
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Yesterday was <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/fathers-day">Father's Day</a>! Happy Father's Day to all you amazing Daddy's out there and especially to my Papa, Dad, & Jason! Each one of you have impacted my life in a positive way & filled my heart in a way that no one else ever could. I thank you for loving me unconditionally & just being you!</div>
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I made a super cute Man's Bouquet filled with candy & liquor for Jason! He LOVED it & it was pretty easy to make. Although, I am pretty sure I gave myself a 3rd degree burn with the hot glue gun. OUCH! That was a user error. lol</div>
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Sunday was also very special for Jason & I because we joined <a href="http://www.shandon.org/">Shandon Baptist Church</a> in Columbia, SC. It has been a long time coming & we really wanted God to guide us to the right church, but after much deliberation & prayer, we joined!! YAYY! We are both so excited that God led us to such an amazing church with an awesome church family! </div>
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I was in love with the church the first time we went, but Jason was a little more skeptical because it was so large and we wanted to ensure we would still be able to meet other christian friends & couples. We decided to pray on it & see where God led us. That very next day we received a call from the Pastor, <a href="http://www.shandon.org/about-us/meet-our-pastor/">Dr. Dick Lincoln</a>. He informed me of the Sunday School Class for <a href="http://www.shandon.org/youngmarrieds/">Young Married Couples</a> which he said was a much smaller group. I knew God was answering my prayer before I had even had time to pray about it. So anyway, we joined & we are super excited about what God has in store for us.</div>
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We got a collage wedding picture back! It's so cute!</div>
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This Wednesday, June 20, 2012, is our 3 year anniversary of dating. Best 3 years of my life! I can't wait to see what is yet to come! </div>
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Let me share a very inspirational story with you from <a href="http://www.nacronline.com/wordpress/272/approval-addiction-and-identity">Approval Addiction</a> by <a href="http://www.joycemeyer.org/">Joyce Meyer</a>. It is set in a courtroom trial in <a href="http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2898.htm">South Africa</a>. Let me forewarn you, this story made me cry & truly touched my heart. Once you have read the story, ask yourself if you would have shown Mr. Van der Broek such <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grace">grace</a>.</div>
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"A frail black woman about 70 years old slowly rises to her feet. Across the room and facing her are several white police officers. One of them is <a href="http://www.reformational.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=92&Itemid=35">Mr. Van der Broek</a>, who has just been tried and found implicated in the murders of both the woman's son and her husband some years before. Van der Broek had come to the woman's home, taken her son, shot him at point blank range and then set the young man's body on fire while he and his officers partied nearby.</div>
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Several years later, Van der Broek and his men had returned for her husband as well. For months she knew nothing of his whereabouts. Then almost two years after her husband's disappearance, Van der Broek came back to fetch the woman herself. How well she remembers in vivid detail that evening, going to a place beside a river where she was shown her husband, bound and beaten, but still strong in spirit, lying on a pile of wood. The last words she heard from h is lips as the officers poured gasoline over his body and set him aflame were, "Father, forgive them..."<br />
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Now the woman stands in the courtroom and listens to the confessions offered by Mr. Van der Broek. A member of <a href="http://www.justice.gov.za/trc/">South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission</a> turns to her and asks, "So what do you want? How should justice be done to this man who has so brutally destroyed your family?"</div>
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She paused, then continued. "My husband and son were my only family. I want secondly, therefore, for Mr. Van der Broek to become my son. I would like for him to come twice a month to the ghetto and spend a day with me so that I can pour out on him whatever love I still have remaining in me." She also stated that she wanted a third thing. "This is also the wish of my husband. And so, I would kindly ask someone to come to my side and lead me across the courtroom so that I can take Mr. Van der Broek in my arms and embrace him and let him know that he is truly forgiven." As the court assistants came to lead the elderly woman across the room, Mr. Van der Broek, overwhelmed by what he had just heard, fainted. As he did, those in the courtroom, family, friends, neighbors - all victims of decades of oppression and injustice - began to sing, softly but assuredly, "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazing_Grace">Amazing grace</a>, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me."<br />
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Example: Treating someone right who has hurt us in the past is emotionally & mentally painful and can seem downright unfair. Why should we be good to someone who has hurt us? Well, if we can't find any other reason, we can choose to do it just because Jesus told us to (See Matthew 5:38-44). Forgive & treat them as if nothing happened.<br />
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I wanted to share a couple of my favorite recipes! They are all pretty easy & delish! I hope you enjoy!!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">2. Grease your loaf pan (I used an 8 x 4 pan) with butter or shortening. </span></span></span></div>
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A couple weeks ago, Jason bought me a new Bible called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/True-Identity-The-Bible-Women/dp/031093897X">True.Identity The Bible for Women</a>, but since we had it monogrammed I was the one who picked it up, therefore, he didn't get to write anything in the inside. So yesterday before church, I was sitting on the front porch, drinking my <a href="http://www.keurig.com/">coffee</a>, about to do a devotion when I opened my Bible I noticed he had written a sweet message in it. At the top he wrote, "I LOVE YOU! Faith, Hope, & Love (1 Corinthians 13:4-8,13)<br />
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There were more sweet messages inscribed in to my Bible, but this is the one that really touched my heart because as I turned to my devotion for the day, I was to read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13&version=NIV">1 Corinthians 13</a>. I had to take a second glance to make sure I was looking at the correct page. Reading the devotion, I couldn't help, but cry (happy tears, of course) because little things like that remind me just how much God loves me & Jason and how He shows us how to succeed.<br />
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After finishing my devotion, I had to ask Jason if he had looked at my devotion for the day & he was just as astonished as I was. I love when God reaffirms that your life is on the right track.<br />
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1 Corinthians 13 is often called "the love chapter" of the Bible. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_the_Apostle">Paul </a>writes that the greatest gifts of speaking, understanding, and sacrificial service are worthless without <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love">love</a>.<br />
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Perhaps your life isn't delivering the fairy-tale you'd dreamed of, but REAL LIFE is NOT a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_tale">fairy tale</a>, just as <a href="http://www.reallove.com/">real love</a> isn't a fuzzy feeling - it's a choice God calls you to make each moment of each day. CHOOSE to love everyone with the SAME <a href="http://www.thelovefoundation.com/unconditional_love.htm">unconditional love</a> God continually shows you.<br />
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I just finished reading <a href="http://www.soulchoiceministries.org/">23 Minutes In Hell by Bill Wiese</a>.<br />
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I must admit, it was a hard book for me to finish. Not hard as in the understanding quality, but it is hard to think about Hell, to think that people you may know & love may actually go there. I must say that it does put a very strong message on your heart to tell others about Jesus & what he has done for us. All in all, it is a good book, just be prepared.<br />
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I am currently reading <a href="http://www.joycemeyer.org/ProductDetail.aspx?id=000144">Approval Addiction by Joyce Meyer</a>.<br />
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I am only 1 chapter in, but so far I LOVE it!!<br />
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I have some wonderful recipes to share with yal.... TOMORROW!! :) Get excited.<br />
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How would you react if someone came to your church on Sunday morning with long, multicolored, spiked hair, dark clothes and multiple tattoos & piercings? Some people would gape, I am sure, others would just give him/her that "it's good to see you in church, but please don't sit next to me" look. Yet, some would do the Christ Like things and go out of their way to welcome and accept him/her. Those people are called "bridge builders".</div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnabas">Barnabas</a> was that "bridge builder for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saul">Saul</a> (also called Paul). When Saul arrived in Jerusalem three years after his conversion many disciples were afraid of him and doubted his transformation (Acts 9:26). He didn't receive a warm welcome from the Jerusalem church greeters-for good reason. Saul had a terrible reputation for persecuting Christians.</div>
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But Barnabas, a Jewish convert, believed God's work of grace in Saul's life and became a bridge between him and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostle_(Christian)">apostles</a> (v. 27).</div>
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Saul needed someone to come alongside him to encourage and teach him, and to introduce him to other believers. Barnabas was that bridge. As a result, Saul was brought into deeper fellowship with the disciples in Jerusalem and was able to preach the gospel there freely and boldly. </div>
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New believers, as well as old believers and anywhere in between, need a Barnabas in their lives. We are to be a bridge in the lives of others. Be a bridge of encouragement to someone today!</div>
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I just finish <a href="http://goodchristianbitches.com/">GCB (Good Christian Bitches)</a>. </div>
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FINALLY. I had to FORCE myself to finish it. Obviously I wouldn't recommend it, however, it was not because of the message. In my opinion, it was just poorly written and drug on a little too long.</div>
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I love the show. It reminds me a little bit of <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/desperate-housewives">Desperate Housewives</a>.</div>
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I just started a new book called <a href="http://www.daleblack.org/home.asp">Flight to Heaven by Capt. Dale Black</a></div>
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I am LOVING it already. It is about a 19 year old pilot who is in a plane crash; he is the ONLY survivor. It takes you on his journey to heaven and back. If you liked <a href="http://heavenisforreal.net/">Heaven is for Real</a>, then you will love this book as well!</div>
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Jason, Gracie, and I are traveling home to MS tomorrow! YAY. I am excited to see the family & friends, BUT I am NOT excited for the 10 hour car ride. Friday we leave for Houston, TX for a wedding and then we will be coming back to MS on Sunday to pick up our little fur ball of love & head back to SC! Pretty eventful trip right? </div>
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So, Jason & I had a FRIENDLY bet going about who would win <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/">American Idol</a>. Jason (and Granny) were rooting for <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/phillip_phillips/">Phillip Philips</a> and I was dying for <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/jessica_sanchez/">Jessica Sanchez</a> to win. Jason said if he won I had to give him 250 minutes of back massages and I said that if I won he had to buy me a new car. Seems fair right? Lucky for Jason, he won and now I will be giving him back massages for the rest of my life. I hope in 2 minutes increments lol. </div>
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<a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bella-Grace-Boutique">Bella Grace Boutique</a> is doing amazing! I can't thank everyone who has supported me! BGB's business cards should be coming in very soon. I have the blog created, but I have to find the perfect store template or my wonderful creative hubby will be designing one. I was SO excited to go through my first pack of thank you notes (I know, easily amused, right?). I think we will be creating some specially for BGB. We have over 110 items in the store now, so go check it out and don't forget to "like" our the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BoutiqueBellaGrace">Bella Grace Boutique facebook page</a>.</div>
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These were so delicious! Jason always loves my cooking, but he couldn't stop raving about these! I thought they were pretty delish too... and I don't even like break... I know.. Un-american right? This makes 24 rolls and takes approximately 45 minutes for preparing & baking.</div>
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This cake was scrumptious! I made Jason take it to work because I didn't trust myself with it in the house. lol It also made me feel a strong connection to<a href="http://www.elvis.com/"> Elvis</a>. I think he would have really enjoyed this cake.</div>
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Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. Drop heaping spoonfuls of <a href="http://www.nutella.com/">Nutella</a> over the top of the batter, about 1/2 cup. Using a butter knife, swirl the Nutella all throughout the cake to get a marbled look.</div>
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Drizzle on top of the bundt cake. Waaalaaa you have a masterpiece. :)</div>
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<b>Well, I hope yal enjoy these recipes!! Maybe I should make a cookbook. I'll add that to my ever expanding list of things to do. hehe</b></div>
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<b>Happy Friday!</b></div>
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<b>XOXO,</b></div>
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True inner responsibility centers on our willingness to give voice to whatever is happening to us in the midst of a relationship. This is important not only for you, but also for the person you are relating to. Love only becomes real in the world through our ability to respond to our true inner feelings. Bringing who you are to a relationship - being your <a href="http://www.trueself.org/">TRUE SELF</a> - gives others the opportunity to transcend their limitations by acting on their love. It gives the other person a chance to show up and also show their <a href="http://www.trueself.org/">TRUE SELF</a>.</div>
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If you remain voiceless, then the other person can unconsciously keep living out whatever inequity or imbalance they are involved in with you, but once you show your hurt or frustration or confusion or question, then they have the chance to stop their unconscious participation in the pattern of the relationship. The key to whether they will respond to you or not often has to do with LOVE, the one thing that can break the inertia of old behavior.</div>
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<b>Today I am inspired by the story of Jesus healing a man that was born blind. </b></div>
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<i>His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" John 9:2</i> I don't know if anyone has ever wondered this before, but do children ever bear the consequences of their parent's sins? I understand how in life this is a true statement if your parents are alcoholics or drug addicts, then of course, as a child you would carry part of that burden. I mean more of from God. Are children punished because of what a parent/parents did? Personally, I sure hope not and if this is the case, although, no one is perfect, I would like to take the wrath from the sins of my grandparents. Hopefully, someone can answer this question from me.</div>
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How has life been cruel to you? I think we have all asked the question one time or another "Why do terrible things happen to good people?" Is the pain in our lives a consequence of our own sin or our parents sin? Sometimes yes (for example, losing your husband because you cheated on him), but often no. God often allows suffering so that his glory might shine through our weakness and frailty. Praise the God who turns mud into miracles. God won't let anything happen to us in our life unless He has a good purpose for it all. </div>
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<i>Having said this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man's eyes. "Go," he told him, "wash in the Pool of Siloam". So the man went and washed, and came home seeing. John 9:6-7</i></div>
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Can we look beyond our limitations and trust God that he will transform our problems into opportunities?</div>
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<br /></div>Jessica Corban Ashehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06768328331019236883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921980265360915399.post-60491920688687749462012-05-09T14:33:00.000-04:002012-05-09T14:37:22.670-04:00Products I Can't Live Without<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well, first and foremost, <u>THE BIBLE</u>, yes that's the book for me (lol in my singing voice). Jason bought me my first Bible as a married couple that has my new name on it, Jessica Ashe, just in case you forgot whose blog you were reading. I am really loving it. It is called the True.Identity The Bible for Women. It is the New International Version. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">It is the Bible that helps you see yourself as God sees you. No matter what your stage in life, you’re probably facing a challenge or a change. Whatever you’re facing, you probably share your struggles with a friend.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Third on my list would be, <u>EVERYTHING APPLE</u>, from my MacBook to my Iphone to my Ipad. I love me some APPLE PRODUCTS! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Just visit their website <a href="http://store.apple.com/us">here</a>. They offer everything. I love that they even started selling refurbished items with that same trusted Apple brand. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have had my Iphone 4 for about 2 years and I've only had 1 problem with it (which was my fault, I dropped it in the toilet, don't ask). I took it to <a href="http://smartphonemedic.com/">SmartPhone Medic</a> and they had me all fixed up in less than an hour. My MacBook has been my baby for about the same length of time and I have NEVER had a single issue with it. Best laptop ever. Jason only bought me my Ipad a couple months ago, but I already can't see my life without it. I love how I can buy books from all my favorite stores, Kindle, Nook & Ibooks and have them all in one place. What I'm getting at is that for the price you pay, you are getting a great, trusted product that will last you for many years. I would much rather pay a little bit more and not have to worry about my phone breaking or my computer crashing and loosing all my data & pictures.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fourth on my list would be all things PINK Kitchenaid. We all know how much I adore cooking, baking and the color pink, so all these things combined just make my heart happy.... and Jason's tummy lol. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Pink Kitchenaid Line is called <a href="http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/page/inside-kitchenaid-cook-for-the-cure">Cook for the Cure</a> and it is a program that gives people with a passion for cooking a way to support the fight against breast cancer. Through culinary-based fundraising, events, auctions, and the sale of pink products the partnership between Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Kitchenaid has raised over 8 million in the past decade. It is a great way to invest your money in a great product as well as a great cause. Highly recommend! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These are just a couple products that are close to my heart! What are some of yours?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jessica Ashe</span></div>Jessica Corban Ashehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06768328331019236883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921980265360915399.post-33129007071486919512012-05-06T21:16:00.003-04:002012-05-06T21:16:47.349-04:00The MOST Powerful Anti-Aging Product<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did you know that Americans spend more than $20 billion annually on various anti-aging products that claim to cure baldness, remove wrinkles, build muscle, and renew the powers of youth. Do you think those products deliver what they promise?? Dr. Thomas Perls of Boston University School of Medicine says there is "absolutely no scientific proof that any commercially available product will stop or reverse aging." I have also been a sucker to some of these anti-aging products. It is so easy to become consumed with being the prettiest on the outside or having the most youthful looking skin.<br />
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But there IS a promise of spiritual vitality that defies the ravages of time. "Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint" (Isaiah 40:30-31).<br />
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Isaiah used the eagle as a symbol of freedom and endurance, held aloft by a source of power outside itself. As we put our hope and trust in the Lord, we are carried along by His strength and not our own. The psalmist said it is the Lord who nourishes us so that our "youth is renewed like the eagle's" (Psalm 103:5).<br />
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Are you taking advantage of THE BEST, MOST POWERFUL Anti-Aging Product?<br />
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It's promised to all who put their trust in Him for strength of heart, vigor of spirit, and energy of soul.<br />
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Growing old is a blessing when you're growing closer to God.<br />
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Go to bed tonight knowing that you are beautiful!! I think you are beautiful & most importantly, GOD thinks you are beautiful & perfect!!!<br />
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XOXO,<br />
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Jessica Ashe<br />
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