by | Jun 21, 2016 | Bible Verse of the Day |
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Fear is everyone. Evil happenings are all around us and people are more afraid than any point in history. Wars, and the rumors of wars, are being fought on every corner of the globe. Radical extremist groups are capturing, torturing and executing people in the name of their god. Mass shootings are terrorizing people in places once thought to be safe places.
People are paralyzed with fear to the point that it has overtaken their life. They don’t want to get on an airplane or go to the movies because they feel something bad is going to happen to them. They are suspicious of those who look like the people who are doing bad things to innocent people. They are afraid to step foot outside their home.
In 2 Timothy 1:7, we learn where about the root of that fear. It is an evil spirit that works with Satan to attack people. If fear can control someone to the point where it prevents them from doing something, Satan has won that battle. Soon, with more and more fear setting in, the less effective that person is. In this verse, we learn that spirit of fear is not from God. Instead God has given power, love and self-control; or as another version says, sound mind.
It does not have to be the evils of this world that brings fear into our life. It could be the fear of going to the doctor for regular checkups. It could be the fear of stepping out and pursuing a new career. It could be the fear of purchasing the new home of your dreams. If Satan can keep us bound up in fear, we won’t be able to move forward with our life and making the next step. We need to meditate on promises of God, instead of giving place to Satan and allowing him to control our thought process. It is time to break free from the bondage of fear and live the life that God has planned for us. We can’t take that first step forward if we are controlled by the fears. We are no longer a slave to fear, but you are a child of God.
This song from Bethel Music speaks so much to being free.
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Your day of freedom is now!!
by | Jun 21, 2016 | Fashion |
Hi Beautiful People.
Bee enjoying nectar
Today is the first day of Summer. My hubby was telling me that today is the longest day of the year because of the summer solstice. In Missouri we had some cool days to begin the month, but now it is gradually getting hotter and hotter, mixed in with humid. It was 95 degrees today, with temps topping out at 100 degrees later in the week.
Even though it is hot, the flowers are beautiful and the bees are out ready to pollinate. My hubby snapped the photo above when a bee was feeling drunk in love with our crepe myrtle tree.
With all the flowers so beautifully in bloom, I decided that I wanted to add vibrant color with the dress that I bought on my birthday last month at Ross Dress for Less. In this hot weather, it is the perfect dress to keep you cool. The fabric is 100% cotton and is totally breathable. If you sweet, you won’t see it. This past weekend, hubby and I went to a graduation party and I got quite a few compliments on my new dress. In the picture below, I am in the backyard in front of the crepe myrtle tree. We had two, but only this one survived. I saw how pretty this tree was and I knew we needed to get two for our backyard. The second one never came back after we had a much colder season that normal. I wasn’t sure about this one, but look at it now. Bellissimo!
JT next to Crepe Myrtle tree
When temperatures reach near 100 degrees, I go minimal. I wear fewer pieces of jewelry. I scale down my handbag. My sandals are neutral and have an one and a half inch heel. I paired the dress with a teal shirt jacket just in case I got cold. You never really know how it’s going to be inside so better to be prepared.
Floral-print dresses are fun, elegant and just right for summer. This dress, by London Times, features hibiscus flowers with greenery to make this dress shine.
JT
A floral dress make me smile and the colors in this dress is vibrant and bursting with joy. Don’t be scared of florals;but embrace them.
by | Jun 15, 2016 | Fitness |
Exercise in any form is almost always beneficial for our bodies. It can improve all sorts of things, from heart health to eliminating joint pain! In the case of those who suffer from digestion issues, exercise can come to the rescue once again! It might not be the only thing you need to consider in order to improve digestion, but it’s certainly one of the most important!. Here’s what you need to do.
Exercise is the key a healthy life
Get Active
So, the first thing you need to focus on is getting out there and benefiting from exercise. It doesn’t really matter what you do, as long as you have the motivation to do it! Why not go hiking up a hill, or join the local gym? Spend time with friends, play sports together and go on adventures. A regular exercise routine is important to ensure you don’t fall out of the habit. Create a schedule for yourself to manage it effectively.
Don’t Push Yourself Too Hard
While it is commonly believed that exercise is fantastic for digestive issues, that isn’t the case when you push yourself too hard. In fact, an over-abundance of exercise could lead to more problems for those with digestive issues. There isn’t a whole lot of scientific evidence to back this up, but excess exercise is believed to cause stress on your colon.
Merge Relaxation Techniques With Exercise
The type of exercise you choose to undertake is totally up to you. Anything is better than spending all day locked away in a house on the couch! Still, there are a few things you could do to try and ease the issue even further. If you have a feeling that stress is a factor when it comes to your digestive issues, try something like yoga. This not only keeps you active and fit, but it should help to calm your mind.
Eat The Right Foods
Regular exercise is nothing without a healthy lifestyle to match. You need to be willing to eat the right foods in order to get the most out of your new lifestyle. Of course, digestive health is impacted greatly by what you eat. It’s important to talk to your doctor and do research about the types of things you should be consuming. This is crucial if you want to protect your digestive system going into the future.
Seek Advice If You Are Concerned
I’m going to guess that by this point, you’ve already talked to a doctor about your issues. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for?! They’ll be able to figure out what’s wrong and try and alleviate the symptoms. You should never let something like this fester, or it could turn into something much worse over time. Get that all-important advice, and you’ll be able to manage your condition a whole lot easier.
We’ve gone a little off track here, so let’s sum this up. Exercise is an incredibly beneficial remedy for so many illnesses. Start changing your lifestyle and getting the right amount, and you should notice a difference!
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by | Jun 15, 2016 | Fashion |
Hello Elegant Readers!!
Today, we are introducing a new feature on the blog. We will be including a category that we call “Bible Verse of the Day”. If you have been following our blog for a while or know us personally, you know that my wife and I are deeply rooted in our Christian faith. We want to live our life based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the stories found in the Holy Bible. Through the years, certain scriptures have stood out and have made a lasting impact on our life – whether from reading through the Bible passages for ourselves; or listening to our Pastor teach from the pulpit. Whatever the case, we have decided to create a new feature on our blog about some of our favorite scriptures and what they mean to us.
The first scripture that we are spotlighting is John 10:10 (NKJV).
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John 10:10 truly speaks to me. As I studied and mediated on it, I learned the reason why Jesus Christ was born into this world. In the first part of the scripture, Jesus speaks about the thief, which we know to be Satan. Satan’s only purpose it to steal, kill and destroy in the Earth realm. But then Jesus speaks of Himself, saying that He has come that we all may have life and have it more abundantly.
Too many times, people want to blame God or Jesus for the evils and the bad things in the earth. For example, when a tornado hits and homes are destroyed; people will say it is an act of God. But if you have studied this scripture, you will know that is not the case. Satan works intently to kill and destroy; and this is one way that he can do it.
Another example, is that when a person has killed in tragic accident or died because of a terrible disease, people want to say that “God took them” or it was “God’s will”. If God spent His time killing people or taking people, why would Jesus be manifested in the Earth realm to give life. Jesus would be doing something contrary to what His Father would be doing. And that is just not possible because Jesus said He came to do His Father’s business.
When I got the revelation of this scripture, it really set me free. When my father died of cancer when I was twelve, I didn’t understand why it happened and I blamed God. I grew up in the Church, but never had the studied the Bible in any kind of way. It wasn’t until later that I began to read and study the Bible for myself and started attending a non-denominal, Bible-based church. John 10:10 was one of the first ones that I remember studying and it lifted a burdens off of my shoulders. I no longer blamed God that my Dad had died. Satan had stole him away in the prime of his life; and left my mother to raise me and my siblings on her own. I was free. Thank You Jesus!!!
Thank you for reading. If John 10:10 is your favorite scripture, leave me a comment and tell me why. Be on the lookout in the future for more scriptures to be added.
And remember that GOD IS FOR YOU!
by | Jun 12, 2016 | Fashion |
Greetings Elegant Readers!
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