tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53589277260070399312024-02-07T03:38:09.245-06:00Teen for the LordEmily Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534245300479479371noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-88169347617533860432018-11-30T14:21:00.002-06:002018-11-30T14:21:55.696-06:00UPDATE: TEEN FOR THE LORD<br />
Hello,<br />
This is Emily's mom. I just want you all to know that Emily is fine. She has taken a very long break from writing. She's no longer a teen but a very busy college student. So, if you've been worried about her, no need. Thank you for reading Teen for the Lord. If she decides to pick up blogging again, we will post the new information on this blog, too.<br />
God bless you all!<br />
Mom for the Lord<br />
of Teen for the Lord<br />
<br />Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-64149904459176730412017-02-15T10:07:00.000-06:002017-02-22T23:56:10.216-06:00Pretty Thrifty: Missing OutHello Ladies,<br />
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Have you ever missed going someplace or doing something that you didn't want to miss? Do you remember how that felt? What did you do about it? Did you learn anything from it?<br />
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A few years ago I had to miss going to summer camp. I was really, really disappointed. I felt like I needed to go, that I needed to be rejuvenated. So I was pretty upset.<br />
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Well, God's got a good sense of humor, and He loves us far above what we can imagine ourselves. That week was the best week I had that summer. I was stirred up spiritually, calmed mentally, and joyful physically.<br />
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Sometimes God knows that we need to miss out on things in life because He has a far better plan for us. It can be simple things or it can be big things, but no matter the size it all comes down to this.<br />
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God loves each and every one of us so much that He wants to be involved in our everyday lives, guiding us step-by-step through every single moment of our day. So the next time you think you are missing out on something, look for what God might be doing for you or trying to teach you.<br />
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You are God's beloved child, and He wants what is best for you even if you don't particularly like how it's served up.<br />
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Keep your eyes on Him and nothing will be impossible to you.<br />
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Truly,<br />
Teen for the Lord<br />
Emily<br />
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Emily Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534245300479479371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-45704947989631506202017-01-25T07:00:00.000-06:002017-02-22T23:59:30.963-06:00Pretty Thrifty: An IntroductionHello Ladies!<br />
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My name is Emily. I have been writing a blog called <i><a href="http://teenforthelord.blogspot.com/">Teen for the Lord</a> </i>for about six years. I write faith based posts as well as Pretty Thrifty, my own little fashion show. Now, I am a cheapskate. The point of my <a href="http://teenforthelord.blogspot.com/search/label/Pretty%20Thrifty">Pretty Thrifty</a> posts is to encourage you all and to show young women that you can be cute while being modest and cheap.<br />
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So I want to give you a little trivia about myself.<br />
1. I am a avid musical fan!<br />
2. My favorite musical is <i>Calamity Jane</i>.<br />
3. I love to sing, dance, and act.<br />
4. I am a freshman in college pursuing a Business Administration Associates Degree.<br />
5. I love working with little kids and teens.<br />
6. I have a cat named Tiger.<br />
7. I am deathly afraid of sharks.<br />
8. I used to be deathly afraid of moths.<br />
9. I play guitar, piano, and box drum.<br />
10. I love chocolate and peanut butter!<br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Emily, Teen for the Lord</span><br />
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Emily Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534245300479479371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-69181870271774400102017-01-01T00:06:00.002-06:002017-04-05T22:45:02.211-05:00Happy New Year!<br />
Happy New Year everyone!<br />
This year I want to start twelve new good habits and stop twelve bad habits.<br />
What bad habit will I break first? Not blogging consistently.<br />
First good habit to start? Charging my phone.<br />
Emily<br />
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Emily Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534245300479479371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-39157979738993224382016-12-01T10:59:00.002-06:002016-12-05T03:34:05.039-06:00Merry Christmas!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, obviously, I am alive. I started college in August, so of course I have been very busy writing papers and doing assignments. I was also working the first half of the semester, so that took up even more time. </div>
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Keeping a blog up takes a lot of time. </div>
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I understand the need to love myself in the skin I'm in, but it's hard. I have been struggling with it a lot. Also I am having a hard time deciding what to do next with my life and feeling discouraged. </div>
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So overall, I have really been struggling with my self confidence, and my desire to get up and go has been kind of pathetic. </div>
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So I apologize. </div>
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I don't mean to be neglectful of the blog, but I have been.</div>
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What I have been learning through this time is that I have to be patient with God.—to just ask for the next step. If I knew the future, it would give me the opportunity to run from it.</div>
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And I don't want to run from it.</div>
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I want God to use everyday that I live to prepare me for the exciting future he has planned for me. </div>
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I also am learning to love myself for who I am. Not just my body, but my personality and how I interact with people. </div>
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I'm not like a lot of people. I am loud, dramatic, awkward, and a little ditsy. </div>
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I will probably never be a quiet, still person, as much as I would like to be sometimes, and I will probably never be uber sensitive or meek. I will probably never be a perfect follower or a perfect leader.</div>
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I will never be blonde, because I have eyebrows the color of charcoal And that's okay with me :).</div>
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I will be who I am, because God knit me together in my mother's womb, and I am beautifully and wonderfully made.</div>
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Merry Christmas to you all!</div>
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As this year ends, celebrate who God created you to be and remember how much he loves you for who you are.</div>
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Emily Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534245300479479371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-82156685200063073102016-08-18T14:57:00.003-05:002016-08-18T14:57:25.879-05:00Back from CampYES!<br />
I am still alive! I have not fallen off the face of the earth, I am not sick or paralyzed. But I have been extremely busy and preoccupied this summer. If you have been following my blog for very long, you know that every year I attend a church camp at the end of July. Well, at the end of June, I left home for a month to intern at that church camp. It is nearly four hours away. I hardly ever had cell service, so it was a long time being away from home. Even longer for my mom. No matter; it was the best summer of my life.<br />
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There were eight interns, two staff members, and the directors and their family that ran the camp. The first week, all we did was clean the camp grounds, buildings, and bathrooms and get to know each other. I have to say I have never seen such big spiders! The first one we found, I think was a Missouri tarantula. Ugh!!<br />
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Anyway, the second week was kids' camp. They were all so adorable. We had a great team that came and did the program for the kids. Even the adults enjoyed it!<br />
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The next week was junior high camp. We had a great first couple of days and then on Wednesday, we had a huge storm that knocked down a few big trees, put the whole area out of power, and knocked out our water until the next morning. We had to send over two hundred kids home early. We were out of power for over three days, and I wondered if we were going to have to go home. But finally, on Saturday, night the power came on! We rushed to get the campground ready for the seniors that were coming on Monday. We got it all done in one day and went out to celebrate that night.<br />
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The next day we welcomed about two hundred more campers to the camp grounds, and we had a great week! On Saturday, everyone, including us interns, left and went home. It was the best experience I have ever had at camp. I am so glad I went. The opportunity to minister to so many kids simply by being there to lead games, greet them at the door at mealtime, talk to them during meals, just being Jesus with skin on... it was really wonderful. My biggest goal, to make the kids feel included and talk to as many as I could so they didn't feel ignored or left out, was rewarded when one of the girls came up to me and said as much on the last day. It was amazing to me.<br />
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Anyway, that's where I have been. I start college on Monday, so it may be a while until I post again. Or not. We will see. But for now, God bless you all and be with you.<br />
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Emily<br />
Teen for the LordEmily Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01534245300479479371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-61596753351872396572016-06-16T09:17:00.000-05:002016-06-16T09:17:42.917-05:00I Did It!! I am officially graduated from high school! June 12, 2016. I have completed 12 years of homeschooling with my mom and wonderful siblings. I wouldn't trade it for anything! It's been a long journey with lots of twists and turns, dips and ruts, mountains and valleys. It has been difficult at times, but, as always, it was worth it. I'm not positive of God's plan for my life, but I know it will be good. It will be a plan of good and not evil, a plan to prosper and not to harm me, for a hope and future. He is good, and He is good to me.<br />
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I want to encourage you all to press onwards.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> "<span style="background-color: #fdfeff; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">I press on toward the goal for the</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"> prize </span><span style="background-color: #fdfeff; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus</span></span>." Phil 3:14. He is your ultimate goal. No matter what you are doing, have done, or will do, you can still honor Him with your life. No act of obedience is too small or large, no challenge too simple or extravagant. Everyone must take the next step no matter the difficulty. If you fall, get up, and move on. Always keep moving toward the call of Christ Jesus.<br />
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My next step is a summer internship with my youth camp. I won't be here until nearly August. So in the meantime, may God bless you all and keep you in His loving arms.<br />
Love,<br />
Emily<br />
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Thanks be to God! I'm done with school, I have my senior pictures done, and we have a date set for the graduation party! Finally!<br />
My friend let Amy borrow her camera to take the pictures for free!<br />
My little artistic angel really came through for me. Love her so much! Thanks, Amy.<br />
(Check out her <a href="http://amylaneart.blogspot.com/">Art Blog</a> :) )<br />
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So I thought I would break down my outfits for you! Here goes!<br />
Scarf: gift<br />
Blouse: gift<br />
Bracelet: gift<br />
Jeans (thrift store): $5.00<br />
Sandals: $2.00<br />
Total: $7.00<br />
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Scarf (thrift store): $2.00<br />
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Bracelet: gift<br />
Jeans (thrift store): $5.00<br />
Boots (garage sale): $1.00<br />
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Shout out to my hair!!!!!! Loved it!<br />
Jean Jacket: Gift<br />
Bracelet: Gift<br />
Black Dress (thrift store): $5.00<br />
Guitar: Gift!<br />
Boots (garage sale): $1.00<br />
Total: $6.00<br />
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God bless you all and have a great day!<br />
Teen for the Lord<br />
Emily</div>
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Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-33853128107365558332016-04-20T15:12:00.005-05:002016-04-20T15:12:53.577-05:00Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am kicking off an art page!</div>
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<a href="http://amylaneart.blogspot.com/">Amy </a>is usually the artist around here, but I try my hand every once in a while!</div>
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I saw the four points in this candle and immediately saw the message. Here is the improved version.</div>
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<br />Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-27021159764192678162016-04-18T17:14:00.003-05:002016-04-18T17:14:42.545-05:00A New Look At This Beautiful Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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By now you have probably noticed the new look to my blog. </div>
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I have to say that I really like it. </div>
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My little sister, <a href="http://livinginfaithandfun.blogspot.com/">Amy</a>, asked if she could redesign my blog. </div>
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So, while Mom and I went to figure what I have to finish up for high school (ahhhh!), she redesigned to her heart's content! Well done, Sissy!</div>
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While we were out, I told my mom that even though I only have about a month and a half left, graduation is not coming as a shocking change.</div>
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I like big dramatic events to be, well, big and dramatic... like me. :) </div>
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So when things simply dwindle off and eventually end, it's not as exciting. Not as significant. </div>
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Yet every change in our life is significant. How do we handle them without going crazy? </div>
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Simply go with it. </div>
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The truth is, you cannot control everything in your life now, and you never will. You will never get to the day that you have everything under control. </div>
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So just breath! Look around, and ask God to open your eyes to the beautiful life He has blessed you with. </div>
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And if you can't see the beauty of your life, believe in the beauty of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Ask Him into your heart, and He will show you the beauty of your life.</div>
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You are never forsaken or abandoned. </div>
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You are never forgotten.</div>
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You are forever treasured and loved for who you are.</div>
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No matter the ugly that you have seen or done, God still has a beautiful plan for you.</div>
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God bless and be with you!</div>
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Emily</div>
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<br />Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-38753137235563641032016-04-07T15:55:00.003-05:002017-03-31T16:25:49.610-05:00Spring is Here! Pretty Thrifty<div style="text-align: center;">
Ahhh... spring. </div>
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Fresh flowers, gusty breezes, new life, and rainy days curled up with a book and hot tea...</div>
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~sigh~</div>
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Spring is a time for new starts and fresh beginnings and, sometimes, the closing of a season.</div>
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I'm a senior this year and I'm about to graduate.<br />
A relief, yes, but also a challenge.<br />
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What is next? </div>
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What do I do with my life?</div>
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What does God have for me? </div>
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Are my dreams His will or mine alone? </div>
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What do I do?</div>
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If you've graduated, you have probably gone through this. But you may have asked yourself the same questions at various other parts of your life. I don't think any of them are totally answered. They can be answered, for a time, but they never really go away. They keep nagging at us, prodding us to ponder the future, distracting us from the present and the day God has given us. </div>
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What I'm learning, is that<i> God loves us</i>. He has good plans for us; and if we will acknowledge Him in all that we do, He will direct us. He will show us what's next, what to do, where to go, what to say. And with our good Father leading us down the road that He knows so well, we don't need to worry about the next step. We can enjoy the moment we are in with our Father, our family, our lives, without the distraction of worry on our minds.</div>
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He will supply all of our needs according to His riches and glory.</div>
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Even if that is simply direction or wisdom.</div>
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He gives liberally to all who seek wisdom.</div>
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He desires good things for us. </div>
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He alone is good and can lead us in the paths of righteousness</div>
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Lilla Rose XL Flexi (Blogger Giveaway)</div>
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Earrings: $0.00</div>
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Blouse (Thrift Store): $5.00</div>
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Jeans (Wal-Mart): $20.00</div>
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Heels (Thrift Store) $4.00</div>
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Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-20253680805411646682016-03-23T22:13:00.002-05:002016-04-07T06:34:23.028-05:00#2 Bramblewood Fashion: Pretty Thrifty Catching Up!<div style="text-align: center;">
So, I obviously did not keep up with the weekend link-up with <a href="http://bramblewoodfashion.com/blog/">Bramblewood Fashion</a>. </div>
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But, better late than never, right? Maybe not a good philosophy for everyday, but I think I can make an acception.</div>
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~Smile~</div>
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On Saturday, we had a prayer event at our church. </div>
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It was casual, so I wore:</div>
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Cardigan (thrift store): $2.00</div>
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T-shirt (walmart special): $5.00</div>
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Jeans (Walmart special) : $20.00</div>
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Boots (garage sale): $1.00</div>
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Bird's Nest Necklace (Made it!) : $3.00</div>
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Sunday I wore:</div>
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Blouse (I don't know where it came from!)</div>
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Shell Necklace (Made it!)</div>
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I want to thank Bramblewood Fashion for hosting this blog party!</div>
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Click <a href="http://bramblewoodfashion.com/2016/03/14/bramblewoodthrifted-day-4/">here</a> to see more from the ladies who linked up! </div>
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Thanks so much!</div>
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God Bless y'all!</div>
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Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-17460309947191214592016-03-11T19:44:00.000-06:002016-03-23T22:14:56.136-05:00Day 1 #BramblewoodThrifted Pretty Thrifty<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey guys! So I am linking up with <a href="http://bramblewoodfashion.com/2016/03/11/bramblewoodthrifted-day-1/">Bramble Wood Fashion</a> this weekend showing off thrifted outfits for the spring season. </div>
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I was on the run to classes at co-op and math tutoring, so I wasn't too fancy today.<br />
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Pink Cardigan (thrifted under $5)</div>
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ACHF co-op T-shirt: $8</div>
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Ancient Jean Skirt (garage sale? thrift store?)</div>
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Flip-flops (garage sale): $1 ish</div>
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Not my best outfit, granted, but tomorrow will better! </div>
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At the beginning of the year, my youth group started a book study on the book Gods at War. If you have not read it, I highly recommend looking into it. It will totally change your perspective of sin. When we think of gods today, we think Greek, Roman, Norse, Buddhist, Hindi, Islamic, ect. But the Church seldom looks at the gods in the USA. Gods of power, self, pride, lust, and many more. This book, by the author of Not a Fan, Kyle Idelman, addresses many of them and how to win the battle in our hearts.If you want to learn more, you can visit City on a Hill's bookstore <a href="http://cityonahillstudio.com/gods-at-war">here</a>.<br />
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This book has been incredible. It makes you look at your struggles with sin much differently than we are taught to look at them. I think it makes us see how big an issue, how large of an obstacle some of these issues are, and how great a wall they build between us and God, our father. </div>
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God wants us free from all of the gods that are holding us back from Him. He does not want us giving ourselves over to them. We are His treasure. We are His bride. When we worship our idols, whether we know they are idols or not, we give Satan God's treasure and bride. We are cheating on God with Satan.<br />
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But there is freedom in Christ! But you have to sacrifice your gods on the altar of your heart each and every day so that you can be free from this slavery. God is patiently waiting for you, child, to realize your mistake and take the first step toward Him. He will help you get past and through this!<br />
Have faith! Expect His goodness in your life.<br />
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"In all of your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."<br />
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May God be with you!<br />
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EmilyMrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-44695917799310065672016-01-01T11:31:00.002-06:002016-01-01T11:31:48.185-06:00Happy New Year!<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy New Year Everyone!</div>
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Wow! What a year!</div>
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A lot of good times, but some hard times too. </div>
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Isn't that the end of every year, though? It's as if all of the sudden we can look backwards and see what God was doing all year long. Funny, huh? </div>
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Since I haven't really been posting this year, let me recap. </div>
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My dad decided to spend another year on the Precious Moments restaurant, so we all pitched into help. My Grandpa passed away as did my Great Grandma. </div>
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My counselor, and close friend, left our church, which caused me to have to branch out to other people. I have made a lot of good friends. (Smile!)</div>
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I turned 18, and took my first college classes with our community college, passing with flying colors! </div>
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My dad closed the restaurant about two weeks ago now and is searching for new employment. </div>
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It's been a rough ride this year, but not like last year. Last year the devil really attacked our family. We were so discontent with each other all the time. We fought a lot and never won. Somehow 2015 was much better. I don't know what changed, but I think it was all of us being changed by God. It's amazing how He quietly changes our perspective, attitudes, and life styles without us even knowing it.</div>
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God is always faithful. </div>
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If you are in a rut, don't give up. </div>
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Take the next step and never let go of God.</div>
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He will<i> never</i> let go of you.</div>
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Remember, you <i>can</i> scream, you <i>can </i>cry...</div>
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and don't you<i> dare </i>give up!</div>
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Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-82880407443395827032015-10-18T15:03:00.002-05:002015-12-17T08:14:35.635-06:00Which Wolf Will You Feed? Hi Everyone!<br />
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If you've been following my blog, you can see that I changed it up just a little. I have lables at the top for categorized posts and have updated my profile. All things for the better. And that's how life is. I'm about to start a new season of life, and so are a lot of my friends. All things for the better. That's life. You are in one season for a time, but rarely forever. In every season of your life, there will be some good. Find the good and enhance it.<br />
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There is an old Cherokee legend that says this: </div>
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There is a great battle going on inside each of us between two wolves. One wolf is Evil. He is anger, jealousy, hate, sorrow, self-pity, arrogance, lies, superiority, etc. The second is Good. He is joy, peace, light, goodness, hope, love, grace, mercy, etc.</div>
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The one you feed. </div>
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Think about it. You will be either taken by Evil, or by Good. Choose today. It can't wait. </div>
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God Bless!</div>
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Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-35822977228307584762015-09-24T17:08:00.002-05:002015-11-15T09:51:51.347-06:00About MeHi, my name is Emily. I am 18 and I'm a Christian. I live with my mom and dad. I have three siblings; Matthew, Michael, and Amy. The mission of this blog is to prove that you can dress inexpensively and modestly in an attractive way. But more importantly, to share the gospel. I hope I encourage you as I write. So, join me as I go about being a Teen for the Lord.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">Monday</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 20.79px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://momstheword--livingforhim.blogspot.com/" style="color: #cc6666; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mom's the Word</a> - <a href="http://darlingdownsdiaries.com/category/good-morning-mondays-link-party/" style="color: #cc6666; text-decoration: none;">Good Morning Monday</a></span></span>Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-32944958635065892902015-09-24T16:16:00.000-05:002015-12-17T08:16:12.941-06:00Thrift Store Faith<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Hi everyone! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A few weeks ago I heard a sermon about Thrift Store Faith. What is that? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> A lot of people have purchased second hand faith from their parents. They just call themselves Christians, going to church just because that's what they have always done. There is no personal commitment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> So how do we avoid it? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> 1# Discover it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> You have to want it. To seek it out. And ask yourself if you really are a Christian or are you just going off what people have told you in the past. Is it real? Once you have decided this you're ready for the next step.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> When you buy something second hand, you don't take care of it half as well as if they had bought it second hand or borrowed. They don't clean it or take special care of it. Many people have done that with God, going to church and calling themselves because their parents were Christians and they haven't done anything that terrible. That's a good way to get God to say, "I never knew you." That's the point. To know Him. You have to have your own relationship with God. And you have to own that relationship. Take care of it. Scrub and scrub at the dirty spots and polish it until it reflects His light. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> 3# Live it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Now you have live it out. Listen to His words in your Bible and your spirit. Do things just to make Him smile. Obey Him when He gives you a mission, no matter how minuscule or magnificent. He will only give you what you can handle, so don't stress it. If you're going through a <i>really </i>rough spot, guess what? Your almighty Father is recognizing your strength. Count it all joy when you have trials. The testing of your faith produces patience. Let patience have it's perfect work so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. (Paraphrased from James 1:2-4. One of my favorite versus!) This rough spot is to strengthen you in your faith and bring you into Shalom. Nothing lacking, nothing missing, nothing broken. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> So do you have a real personal relationship with God? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Or do you have Thrift store faith? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Or no faith?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> If you already truly love our Father, I'm truly am glad. If you don't, I am smiling as I type just thinking about this opportunity for you to meet Him. Can I help you, please? If you'll allow me to introduce you, I am sure your life will change dramatically. And it will be a beautiful thing to behold! Are you ready? Say this out loud to your Father who loves you more than life itself. That's why He died for you. Love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I know that I have hurt you in the past when I sinned against you. I want to have a sincere relationship with You from now on. I want to love You and to feel Your incredible love for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I believe your Son died on the cross to pay for my sins. I believe He rose again to defeat Death. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I repent of my sins against You. Please forgive me. Change my heart and let me see things through Your eyes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Thank You!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Amen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> If you just said that sincerely to our Father, then welcome to the family! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Here's the next steps: If you don't have a Bible, get one. If you don't have a home church find one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> If you left church because you were hurt of offended remember, people hurt you because of their own brokenness. Just because one church hurt you, it does not mean you will only get hurt at the next one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> God bless you and guide you!</span></div>
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Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-43927010988469966872015-09-10T08:13:00.000-05:002015-09-24T14:59:51.018-05:00Stepping Forward<div style="text-align: center;">
Saturday is my 18th birthday. I am in my senior year of high school, and I don't know for sure what I want to do! I have lots of interests but I haven't had any "ah-ha" moments about my divine calling in life. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I'm not worried!</span></div>
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I'm not freaking out about what I'm going to do next. But I was last semester. So what happened?</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> I took a step forward.</span></div>
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When you are stuck in a rut, you have to take a step forward. </div>
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For me, it was as simple as signing up for dual enrollment classes with our community college. It wasn't a huge step, but I finally felt like I was getting somewhere. I was making progress in a tangible way. </div>
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That's what God taught me over the summer.</div>
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Take the next step. </div>
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Don't spend your time worrying about the far, distant future. Tomorrow will worry about itself. Worrying about it will only get you stuck deeper in your rut. </div>
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Take the next step, what ever that may be. </div>
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It may be cooking dinner. Changing a diaper. Potty training. High school. College. </div>
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WHATEVER IT IS!</div>
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All you are asked to do is take a step every day and depend on God to keep you in the right path. </div>
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YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE STUCK IN YOUR RUT ANYMORE!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Finding time to write and subject matter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> An <i>entire day</i></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> curled up with hot cocoa and an intriguing book.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;"> I really like </span><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://teenforthelord.blogspot.com/2013/04/woman-mighty-warrior.html">Woman: The Mighty Warrior</a> . </span><span style="color: #444444;">It shows the power that God created us with yet we are made to be delicate and beautiful. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I'm not sure. I've always been a bit of a loner. But my mom has always been a support and my youth leader, Karissa, has helped me through a lot of stuff. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> At the moment, either the <i>Tutor's Daughter</i> by Julie Klassen or <i>The Berinfell Prophecies </i>(a book series). I highly recommend both.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Depends on my mood although I tend toward being a book worm couch potato.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Finishing 12th grade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Grace. My family. My friends. My church. Salvation. </span></div>
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I recently had a revelation about bad thoughts. It's pretty basic, but it really helps give a physical picture of the growth of sin. First you have to think of bad thoughts as sticky plaque. </div>
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When we have an evil thought, and we allow it to stick and stick, it will become a cavity in our minds and hearts. Thankfully, we can go to the Dentist and get a filling from the Holy Spirit and the Word; or you can allow it to get deeper, and keep feeding the thoughts and allowing them to stick. When it starts to really hurt, you'll go get it looked at. Do you know what the Dentist will tell you? ROOT CANAL!!! We all love those! But because we didn't brush our heart with the word everyday, and floss with the Holy Spirit, those sticky thoughts have corrupted our minds and it's going to be painful to uproot it and heal. </div>
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Weird, huh? But very true. </div>
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2 Corinthians 10:4-6</div>
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Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-80451661017828702722015-07-25T08:54:00.000-05:002015-09-24T16:38:16.602-05:00Pretty Thrifty: More about me!Here's some fun facts about me:<br />
1. I'm super competitive.<br />
2. I like horseback riding.<br />
3. I freak out if I can't touch the bottom of the creek easily. Who knows what's down there!<br />
4. I feel the same way about the ocean.<br />
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5. I've never gone to public school.<br />
6. My hair is more than 2 ft long.<br />
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7. I enjoy anatomy.<br />
8. I want to do missions.<br />
9. My hair has never been dyed.<br />
10. I have lived in Missouri for most of my life.<br />
11. I've listened to "Adventures in Odyssey" most of my life.<br />
12. My dog likes to eat grapes.<br />
13. I really like "Pirates of the Caribbean".<br />
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14. I like the color fuchsia.<br />
15. I like Mexican food, but nothing very spicy.<br />
16. I love to quote movies, books, audio dramas, skits, etc. with my brother and sister.<br />
17. I've never had a cup of coffee.<br />
18. I didn't get my driver's license until I was seventeen.<br />
19. I really hate sewing with a pattern. It takes too long!<br />
20. If I were a fictional creature, I would be an elf.<br />
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Well, now you know twenty things about me! What is something interesting about you? Comment below!<br />
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Outfit One Total Estimate: $3.00<br />
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Cardigan (I don't know where I got it! oops!)<br />
Skirt: $4.00<br />
Shoes:$4.00<br />
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Have you or did you think a lot about yourr future husband when you were a young? I know I do. I dream of what I want. I try really hard not to say,"He <i>has </i>to be so tall, this ethnicity, his hair <i>has</i> to be <i>this</i> color, etc..." .</div>
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Think about that...</div>
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Isn't that a way of putting God in a box? What if he doesn't look anything like what you<i> think</i> you want? </div>
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I'm not saying that if you really like a eye color, hair color or a certain weight that it's wrong. I first made a list of what I wanted about three and a half years ago. I've made four or five, I think, and they have had some of the same things, but some things, especially what I want him to look like, have changed a lot.</div>
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I think one of the best ways I've heard it explained was by my former youth leader, Karissa. She used to say that, basically, you can make a list, but God will change your heart to love the man that He has for you.<br />
For example, she would never have thought she would marry a man with a goatee, mohawk, and tattoo. But he was the man God had for her, and she loves him totally. </div>
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You simply have to let your list be flexible to God's plans.</div>
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Sounds like our entire journey with Him, right? ~Ha, Ha~</div>
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So, go ahead, make a list! List what you think you want. List his characteristics, too. (That's what I've found to be the most consistent in my lists.) </div>
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Pray for him. Make a little journal writing prayers or letters to him. </div>
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It may seem silly, but if you are nurturing that love for your husband even before you meet and marry him, I believe that love will be all the stronger. </div>
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May God work in each and every one of your lives to bring you the right man or nurture the love that He has already brought you. </div>
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God Bless,</div>
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Emily</div>
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<b><i> May I suggest?</i></b></div>
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<b><i><a href="http://harvestlanecottage.blogspot.com/2009/04/quick-and-cheap-lunch.html" target="_blank">A Quick & Cheap Lunch</a></i></b><br />
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Jewelry (all given to me): $0.00</div>
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Jacket (thrift store): $4.00</div>
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Jeans (thrift store): $6.00</div>
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Shoes (thrift store): $4.00</div>
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Total: $14.00</div>
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(But I only bought the jeans. Everything else was given to me!)</div>
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Okay, this post is a little late. Sorry!</div>
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I keep a quote book with some of my favorite quotes, and I want to share a couple with you.</div>
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"We all write a story with our lives... Some write stories of epic proportions... some filled with nonsense and wasted opportunities. Once their story is done, they will scramble for an eraser, but there is none... Write well, for you only have one story."</div>
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Olivia Brock, No more Wasted years </div>
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A great book about staying home vs. going to college.</div>
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" Do you remember when you asked me what you do if the spark goes out between two people?"</div>
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"Yes..,"</div>
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" The answer is... you don't let it."</div>
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Dudley and Julia, The Preacher's Wife</div>
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"Is a moment of earthly pleasure worth breaking my Father's heart over?"</div>
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Emily</div>
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"Losing someone you love is like putting a part of your heart on the shelf not to be viewed 'til a later date. When you lose two someones, anger and despair take over. When you lose your family or your people, your heart becomes hollow. It's like you lose yourself. I guess it's because your whole existence was defined by the pieces of your heart that have been placed on that shelf one by one... and no one can seem to put them back together. It's a puzzle really."</div>
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"No cause is lost, if there is but one fool left to fight for it."</div>
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At Worlds End, Pirates of the Caribbean</div>
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Well, that's just a few of my faves.</div>
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Hope you enjoyed them!</div>
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Please do not reprint my personal quotes. Thanks!</div>
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<br />Mrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358927726007039931.post-27603138569711291852015-04-27T12:29:00.002-05:002017-03-18T13:26:34.053-05:00Relax! PrettyThrifty <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Blouse: $3</div>
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Skirt(given to me): $0</div>
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Total: $3</div>
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Trust God. That's what everyone tells you. He's got everything under control. But sometimes our life seems so out of control, how could anyone have it under control? That is the point when you have to decide to not try to be in control. Just be you and God will take care of the rest. Someone posted on Facebook, "You can't please everybody. You're not a pizza." It's so true. We also have to accept that we won't always be able to please ourselves. The best we can do is the best we can do. But beating ourselves up over unaccomplished tasks won't get them done. "Tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it." (L.M. Montgomery) So take another step tomorrow. You can't fully know how the decisions you make today will shape your tomorrow. You can make decisions with wisdom, but even then you won't be able to please everyone. Even God doesn't please everyone. So stop trying to be perfect. You are never going to be. Breathe. Do something that you enjoy, just because you want to do it. Relax.</div>
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Remember what Mary Poppins says,</div>
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" In every chore that must be done, there is an element of fun. Find the fun, and SNAP!!! The job's a game! And every task you undertake becomes a piece of cake, a lark, a spree, it's very clear to see...</div>
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that a spoon full of sugar...."</div>
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Okay, you can finish the song yourself.</div>
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God Bless!<br />
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