tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87768235515370479972024-03-05T14:12:56.880-06:00Inspired LooksVern ~ Inspiredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711610680154439383noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-38379547831920451032015-07-09T16:56:00.001-05:002015-07-09T17:00:11.647-05:00Jewel Of Inspiration: Three's Company<div style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25.7600002288818px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Who do you join hands with in life - love - leisure?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">What happens when life brings change or everything goes wrong?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">What happens when frustration friends us, suffering surfaces, crisis comes to our doorstep and tough times become too much on our own?<br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Yes, sometimes it is easier to do things or go through life on our own. The truth is - we were made for community - we need God and we need each other.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Seek the love, strength and guidance of God.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Seek the joy, comfort and wisdom of a friend.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Seek to help and love others.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">This is what you will see -</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">See your own life strengthened, guided, comforted, and filled with wisdom, joy and peace.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">And then you will even greater overflow it to others through their life journeys.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">When we walk alone it is difficult and heavy.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">When we humbly join ourselves with 2 or 3 others - powerful things happen! When we offer our time, a listening ear, and prayer - or trustfully share our own heart - the heaviness of each of our burdens will be reduced. We don't always see it right away - but eventually those burdens, those hard times, those difficult days become purposeful in our lives. Every difficult day, hard time, and unwelcomed experience can shape our character, strengthen our faith, grow us in wisdom, bring glory to God and eventually providing an avenue of ministry to someone walking a similar path.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">"Together, we can celebrate our successes.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Together, we can support each other in our failures.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Together, we can proclaim His goodness over and above all things.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Because life isn’t about having it all together — it’s about knowing together we have it all." ~ InCourage - <a href="http://www.incourage.me/" rel="nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.incourage.me</a><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Let's find others to join hand in hand with, on our left and right, and become a triple threat to the things that come against us and a triple powerful praise of gratitude and celebration!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">The power of three's company is so much stronger, safer, warmer and wiser than choosing to do life alone.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">By yourself you're unprotected.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">With a friend you can face the worst.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn't easily snapped. ~ Ecclesiastes 4:12 The Message Bible</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. - Ecclesiastes 4:9-12<br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">May we get braver and quicker in being someone for others to join with and in seeking someone for us to join hand in hand with in life, love, leisure and lifting up hands of prayer and praise.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">Imagine how helpful and healing that company would be!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #eeeeee;">I pray we all find that kind of community and company and be that to others too!</span></div>
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PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-1328115260755383402015-06-19T11:18:00.000-05:002015-06-19T11:20:07.423-05:00Prayers For Charleston <div style="line-height: 17.5636348724365px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We are praying for the community of Charleston, SC and all the those affected by the deadly shooting that took place at the historic Emmanuel AME Church this week.<br /><br />Prayers for our own communities.<br />Prayers for our country.<br />Prayers for wisdom.<br />Prayers for love.<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br />Prayers for healing.<br />Prayers for unity.<br /><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">"Shared tears are multiplied healing."</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. ~ Psalm 34:18</span></span><br />
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PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-37657050570484784132015-06-02T01:15:00.001-05:002015-06-02T01:17:13.633-05:00Jewel Of Inspiration<div style="font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25.7600002288818px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">JEWEL OF INSPIRATION: When Life Brings Storms Beyond Belief</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">As everyone knows and has been watching the unbelievable coverage from the recent flooding going on in my home state of Texas - I wanted to share with you updates and opportunities to join me, my family and ministry in praying and reaching out to and offering help, hope and healing to those affected by these crazy storms.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">This past weekend Rick and I went to the beautiful town of Wimberley and were blown away by the sight of massive trees uprooted, tossed around like toys - stripped and snapped as if they were little match sticks. The belongings and memories of families sprinkled up and down the river like it was confetti.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">We saw a complete neighborhood street that was once lined with beautiful homes, yards, trees, gardens, and games - that were often used for gatherings, sharing hospitality, vacations, celebrations, making memories, times of laughter, love, relaxation and enjoyment with family and friends - now decorated with wreckage and responses of whoa.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">Late this afternoon I went by a couple of the other areas affected by the storms to drop off a few items and see what they needed. One of the places I went to was a donation and distribution place in Martindale, Texas.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">Martindale is a small town of approximately 1400 folks that was also hit hard by the rains and overflowing river waters. I'm not exactly sure but possibly 200 or more families were evacuated and experienced extensive damage to their homes and belongings.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">It was there I met Bea. A generous and courageous servant from San Marcos, Texas that has taken the people of Martindale, Texas under her wing! Bea is the founder of Rays of Hope in San Marcos and has a huge beautiful heart to help people in need. She is working hard organizing the collection and distribution of items needed in Martindale and checking on the people in that area. After unloading my delivery - Bea took me to go meet some of the families that are needing a little extra hope. These families had up to 7 feet of water in their home and are grateful for any help and items being donated. As we drove up to their homes I let out a deep breath and once again shook my head in disbelief. As we walked around I listened to the mom's update, the kids stories, and the families questions as they courageously smiled, listened and cried. I hugged, shared some joy and hope and prayed for them. Such a mix of emotions.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">What I have witnessed this week is Horrific - but what I have also witnessed is Help, Hope and Healing in such amazing ways. It has come generously from within the aching communities taking care of each other as the storm approached, through the storm and in it's remains. It is coming from families caring for one another...friends caring for friends...from strangers caring for strangers...from the young caring for the older...the older caring for the younger...from towns, states, and countries caring for people beyond their borders...many, many people caring without hesitation.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">Long before the experts and experienced ones arrived - the faith and compassion of the people in these Texas towns set the heart and tone for this recovery and they will continue to inspire and impact their communities, our state and beyond - long after the media and multitudes are gone.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">~ Psalm 27:13 Amplified Bible</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">I pray our eyes are set on Christ and our hearts confident He will carry us through the stormiest of days.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">If you are in need of prayer for yourself or others - please comment below or send me a message and I would be honored to pray.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #444444; color: #f3f3f3;">Be Inspired,</span><br />
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PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-7073064460584080072015-05-15T19:46:00.000-05:002015-05-17T20:27:25.904-05:00Oh Baby!<div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25.7600002288818px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
<br /><br />Oh My Goodness - I am so excited to share this news!!<br /><br />We Are Going To Have Another Grandchild!!<br /><br />Our oldest daughter, Mere Bear, is expecting her third child in December!<br />Below is the sweet announcement video they sent to us a few weeks ago and now we want to share the excitement and cuteness with you! This is the best announcement video I have ever seen...ok - so I am a little biased but you can decide for yourself. I guarantee you will Smile, Aww, Laugh, say "How Cute!" and experience the overflow of Gratitude, Love and Joy that we have! These two precious boys are pure joy to our family and melt my heart every time I hear their voices and see their scrumptious faces! I cannot wait to expand and share that love with another!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ROKUn-PkbQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ROKUn-PkbQ</a><br /><br />Congratulations to Meredith, Jared and the Boys and <span style="line-height: 25.7600002288818px;">Thank you, Lord, for our blessings!</span><br />I Love Being Grandma Pinky!!<br /><br />Grateful,<br />Pinky Vern<br /><br /><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/grateful?source=feed_text&story_id=982723315071738" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="color: #6d84b4;"></span></a></div>
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PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-8171193502025042332015-05-07T09:09:00.001-05:002015-05-07T09:23:53.508-05:00Jewel Of Inspiration: Celebrate May<div style="margin-bottom: 6px;">
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">I have a prayer theme stirring in my heart for this month. You can go to my Facebook page - to learn more about it at </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=978269415517128&id=179317052079039" style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Inspired Looks.</a><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; line-height: 21.466667175293px;"> Thanks for stopping by - I pray you are inspired!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">May is a wonderful month.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;">A wonderful month filled with various opportunities to Celebrate!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">We illustrate and prayerfully Celebrate as we gather and go beyond denomination and political party lines - joining together to cover our community, city, state, nation and world through unified prayer.<a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nationaldayofprayer?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl">#</span><span class="_58cm">NationalDayOfPrayer</span></a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/letuspray?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">#</span><span class="_58cm" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">LetUsPray</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">We anticipate and joyfully Celebrate New Life, New Mom's, Single Mom's, our Sisters & Girlfriends, the women who were like Mom's to us and our very own amazing Mothers and Grandmothers. <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mothersday?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl">#</span><span class="_58cm">MothersDay</span></a><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/iloveyoumom?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">#</span><span class="_58cm" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">ILoveYouMom</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">We calculate the days and look forward to thankfully celebrating the end of the school year. <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/endofschool?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl">#</span><span class="_58cm">EndOfSchool</span></a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/schoolsout?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">#</span><span class="_58cm" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">SchoolsOut</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">We accelerate into Summer and excitedly Celebrate the wet and wonderful list of memorable activities, camps, travel, and restful days ahead with family and friends! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/summertime?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl">#</span><span class="_58cm">Summertime</span></a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/summer?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">#</span><span class="_58cm" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Summer</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">We commemorate and gratefully Celebrate, remember and honor the warriors who fight and have fought for our protection, freedom and country. <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/armedforcesday?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl">#</span><span class="_58cm">ArmedForcesDay</span></a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/memorialday?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">#</span><span class="_58cm" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">MemorialDay</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">We congratulate and Celebrate the Graduates and their New Beginnings, New Journeys, and New Jobs. <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/graduation?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl">#</span><span class="_58cm">Graduation</span></a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/congratulations?source=feed_text&story_id=978302608847142" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">#</span><span class="_58cm" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Congratulations</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">So many wonderful days in May.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">So many wonderful opportunities to generate and give Love.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">MAY we seek Him.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">MAY we praise Him.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">MAY we take care of ourselves and</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">MAY we take the time to Celebrate and Care for others.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Focusing on someone that may or may not have someone Celebrating them...A Graduate, A Teacher, A Mom, A Widow, A Veteran or a Military Family.<br /><span style="line-height: 21.466667175293px;">MAY we follow His humble heart and loving ways through it all.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">This is my prayer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">“Teach me, Lord, the way of Your decrees, that I MAY follow it to the end.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Give me understanding, so that I MAY keep Your law and obey it with all my heart.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Direct me in the path of Your commands, for there I find delight.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Turn my heart toward Your statutes and not toward selfish gain.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to Your word.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Fulfill Your promise to Your servant, so that You MAY be feared.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Take away the disgrace I dread, for Your laws are good.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">How I long for Your precepts! In Your righteousness preserve my life.” </span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">~ Psalm 119:33-40, NIV</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">May It Be So!</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Be Inspired,</span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Pinky Vern</span></div>
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PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-14638534012227316082015-02-04T23:46:00.000-06:002015-02-04T23:51:01.747-06:00Jewel Of Inspiration: Be Inspired And Know You Are Loved!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;">It is 28 Days Of True Love and includes the Truth and Treasure of His Love </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;">for us.<br /><br />I hope you will take some time to read and receive these Valentines from God. <br />They are Sweet and Powerful!<br /><br /><a href="http://jenniferdukeslee.com/28-amazing-verses-about-gods-love-for-you-join-us-this-february/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://jenniferdukeslee.com/28-amazing-verses-about-gods-love-for-you-join-us-this-february/</a><br /><br />Your truest Valentine doesn't stop at loving you. He takes it another step. <br />He RENEWS you! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #ea9999;">~ Jennifer Dukes Lee, Author</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;">How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;">We are being renewed day by day.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #ea9999;">2 Corinthians 4:16</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;">Day 4 of LOVE Notes Blessings:</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #ea9999;">I LOVE You More Than Chocolate Chip Cookies!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;">Be Inspired,</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #ea9999;">Pinky Vern</span>PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-43371478483447695042015-02-04T01:55:00.000-06:002015-02-04T01:59:25.675-06:00Jewel Of Inspiration: Be Inspired To Share Warm Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Warm - Kind - Genuine LOVE.<br />
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We never know who may need it and how it will impact someones life.<br />
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I could tell you story after story of how my life was impacted by someones warm, kind, and genuine LOVE. And even though I could also tell you stories of how my life was affected by people who shared the opposite.<br />
It was LOVE - that warm, kind, and genuine LOVE that began to mend and heal the wounds of life and the hurt from ugly damaging words and actions of others.<br />
It is LOVE that I choose to magnify more than the negative harm of the other.<br />
It is the LOVE of God through good community that heals the bad. <br />
So Grateful!!<br />
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Oh this Warm Love is amazing and it can be delivered in a variety of simple and thoughtful ways.<br />
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A Smile<br />
A Hug<br />
A Prayer<br />
A Cup Of Coffee<br />
Intentional Time Together<br />
A Listening Ear<br />
A Text<br />
A Phone Call<br />
A Card<br />
Scripture<br />
Flowers<br />
A Meal<br />
A Babysitter<br />
A Helping Hand<br />
A Blanket<br />
A Special Cup<br />
A Book<br />
A Picture<br />
A handmade item<br />
And even a pair of socks. :)<br />
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I have several handmade items, blankets, cups, pictures, pairs of socks that were gifts during difficult and celebratory times of my life. They bring warmth and strength in the remembrance of the gift and the giver that LOVED on me.<br />
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Who could you share Warm - Kind - Genuine LOVE with this week?<br />
I'm sure they won't forget it and it just might be a part of bringing healing to an area of their life. <br />
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When someone stops doing nothing and just starts doing something, anything -- this is what starts to change everything. <br />
~ Ann Voskamp, Author<br />
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Be creative with your care for others...we are all fragile...love helps.<br />
~ Patsy Clairmont, Women of Faith Speaker<br />
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So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12<br />
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You can't go wrong when you love others. When you add up everything in the law code, the sum total is love. Romans 13:10 Message Bible<br />
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DAY 3 of 14 Days of LOVE Notes:<br />
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WARM FUZZY SOCKS!!<br />
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Be Inspired!<br />
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Warm Love Sweet Friends,<br />
Pinky Vern<br /><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;">** Feel Free To Share The Post and Photo and Be Sure To Kindly Link Back To Inspired Looks. Thank You!</span><br style="color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;">For everyone who likes or shares my posts over the next 14 days will be entered to win one of the LOVELY drawings that will take place throughout this month. The more you like and share - the more chances you have to win some awesome stuff! XO **</span>PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-31485504347396514202015-02-02T15:59:00.000-06:002015-02-04T01:56:57.755-06:00Jewel Of Inspiration: Be Inspired To LOVE and Receive.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"><br />I know what it is like to be desperate, hungry, scraping by with little...or to go without.<br />I remember times of deep hollow ache, and have experienced the pain of dehydration.<br /><br />Physical Hunger & Thirst. Spiritual Hunger & Thirst.<br /><br />I've experienced both.<br /><br />Because of</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: magenta;"> LOVE </span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;">I hunger and thirst no more.<br />Because of </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE </span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;">I hunger and thirst for more.<br />Because of the </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"> of others and the </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #141823;"> of God I now testify and speak about this LOVE that has fed and filled me.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">His provisions.</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">His food and water.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Once you have tasted...you will long for more and long to be more.</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">It Will Change You and Comfort You.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">"Are you there, God, around the corner? Did I just miss you in the orange and pink evening fade? Was that you weaving your chord of truth in that late night conversation?</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">I rush to somehow hear or hold or see you in the predawn coffee time. I feel you as my hands lie upon my daughters' heads and pray: "Thank you, Father, for all our good things. Help us to serve you with them."</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">I choke on you as I squeeze the words of worship to you in song - sobs that drive me straight to the ground: "O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you."</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">My flesh, like the earth, yearns for you: your water, your sunshine, your completion, your freedom from thorns.</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Are you there?</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">In the dark hours, in the light?</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Your hand upholds me - reaching around the corner, pulling me in, and I am comforted." </span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">~ Timothy Willard, Author - Longing For More</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food both day and night. </span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Psalm 42:2 NIV</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 NIV</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">..."but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." John 4:14 NIV</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Where there is a craving and a thirst - it is not the partaking that satisfies and changes us - but the provision and the receiving of it.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #141823;"> Given.</span><br /><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"> Received.<br />Lives changed.<br /><br />Join us during the giving of - 14 Days of </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"> Notes and let those you care about know how much you </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"> them! 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Thank You!<br />For everyone who likes or shares my posts over the next 14 days will be entered to win one of the LOVELY drawings that will take place throughout this month. The more you like and share - the more chances you have to win some awesome stuff! XO **</span>PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-24595037017455086922015-02-02T00:00:00.001-06:002015-02-02T00:03:56.216-06:00JEWEL OF INSPIRATION: Be Inspired To LOVE Deeper <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;">More than ever I have </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;">an ache to </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE.</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">To Grow In Genuine </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span><span style="color: #141823;">.</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">To Speak and Respond In </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE.</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">To </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE </span><span style="color: #141823;">Others Well...Just As They Are.</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">To Receive </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE.</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">To Not Miss The Opportunity to </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span><span style="color: #141823;"> On Others. </span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">To Not Hesitate In Letting Friends & Family Know How Much They Are </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVED.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">A couple of years ago I began a February tradition that was a fun opportunity to let my family know how much they were </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVED.</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">For 14 days I sent them text messages that say:</span><br /><span style="color: magenta;">I LOVE YOU MORE THAN</span><span style="color: #141823;">...(insert something special or funny).</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">The first time I did this they were surprised and responded with their shock and own version of </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span><span style="color: #141823;"> that included something like this - "Your weird. ha,ha!" (To which I replied, "Thank You"!) "LOL" "Thanks I Love You Too" "I Love You More Than..."</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">I have made this a gift I give to my family every year. It starts February 1st and goes on leading up to Valentines Day and the cool thing is - it is free and so much fun!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">I invite you today to begin this tradition with your own loved ones (friends or family) and follow along the next 14 days with the daily </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span><span style="color: #141823;"> notes that I will post. Adjust it to fit you and feel free to do it for one day, one week or the whole 14 days and also feel free to copy what I post & the pic I make or create your own </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE </span><span style="color: #141823;">note. </span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Here is a suggestion - if you or they do not have a cell phone, write it in a note and put it in lunchboxes, emails, send in cards or write on celebration plate or the mirror. </span><i class="_4-k1 img sp_GsapzJPc3l6 sx_96a6b4" style="background-image: url(https://fbstatic-a.akamaihd.net/rsrc.php/v2/ya/r/mZ8gB-PuZLO.png); background-position: -85px -394px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; color: #141823; display: inline-block; height: 16px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"><u style="left: -999999px; position: absolute;">smile emoticon</u></i><br /><span style="color: #141823;">I cannot wait to hear about the reaction and response you get in return. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Together lets grow in </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span><span style="color: #141823;"> and</span><span style="color: magenta;"> LOVE</span><span style="color: #141823;"> others deeper than ever before!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">The way to love life is to imagine losing it.</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Envision life without the loveliness of those you love - and you see how much you love. ~ </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=324577877554393" href="https://www.facebook.com/AnnVoskamp" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Ann Voskamp</a><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Above all, </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span><span style="color: #141823;"> each other deeply, because </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE </span><span style="color: #141823;">covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Here is day one's </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span><span style="color: #141823;"> note that I dedicate to my friends near and far that </span><span style="color: magenta;">LOVED</span><span style="color: #141823;"> on me this past month.</span><br /><span style="color: blue;">I LOVE YOU MORE THAN THE SUPER BOWL!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Be Inspired To Love,</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Pinky Vern</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">** For everyone who likes or shares my posts over the next 14 days will be entered to win one of the LOVELY drawings that will take place throughout this month. The more you like and share - the more chances you have to win some awesome stuff! Thank you kindly for inspiring and sharing with others. XO **</span></span>PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-15401209912738285982015-02-01T22:22:00.004-06:002015-02-01T22:22:55.941-06:00<div style="background-color: white; line-height: 29.0090084075928px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
<span style="color: #141823; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><br />Well the past two months have been a doozy. </span><span style="color: #141823; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />Christmas was a whirlwind mixed with blessings and difficulties - and January, don't take it personally but I was over you before you were over. </span><span style="color: #141823; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 29.0090084075928px;">(See my facebook page for <u>update</u> - </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspired-Looks-Ministries-Accessories/179317052079039?fref=nf" style="color: #141823; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 29.0090084075928px;">Inspired Looks Ministries</a><span style="color: #141823; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 29.0090084075928px;">)</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">So today I am thrilled to move on and say </span><b style="color: #141823;">HELLO</b><span style="color: #141823;"> to February!!</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">I welcome this month and give thanks to my Lord that it is here and I am so looking forward to all the </span><span style="color: magenta;"><b>LOVE</b> </span><span style="color: #141823;">that will overflow!!</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Since January was a bit of a blur I want to say - </span></span><span style="color: #141823; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 29.0090084075928px;"><b>Happy New Year and Happy February Everyone!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have not felt like writing...actually was numb and blank for most of January and needed to just pause and rest.<br />I was carried by prayers and love from friends near and far. <br />So Grateful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #141823;">As we greet this new month - I am looking forward to studying, writing, serving and speaking again and sharing what has inspired me to press through this difficult season.</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">I also have some </span><b><span style="color: magenta;">LOVELY</span></b><span style="color: #141823;"> and fun things planned!</span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Throughout the month I will post inspiration, tips, tools, gifts and giveaways surrounding the theme of </span><b><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span><span style="color: #141823;">. </span></b><span style="color: #141823;">Follow along on the blog and on my </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspired-Looks-Ministries-Accessories/179317052079039?fref=nf" style="color: #141823;">facebook page</a><span style="color: #141823;"> too!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Starting today I will share a February tradition that I began a couple of years ago with my family. It is an easy and fun way to remind them that they are loved. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 29.0090084075928px;"><span style="color: #141823;">I invite you to join me over the next 14 days to begin a new February </span><b><span style="color: magenta;">LOVE</span> </b><span style="color: #141823;">tradition with your family and/or friends. </span><br /><span style="color: #141823;">Details to follow in my next post! </span></span><i class="_4-k1 img sp_GsapzJPc3l6 sx_96a6b4" style="background-image: url(https://fbstatic-a.akamaihd.net/rsrc.php/v2/ya/r/mZ8gB-PuZLO.png); background-position: -85px -394px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; color: #141823; display: inline-block; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; height: 16px; line-height: 29.0090084075928px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"><i class="_4-k1 img sp_GsapzJPc3l6 sx_96a6b4" style="background-image: url(https://fbstatic-a.akamaihd.net/rsrc.php/v2/ya/r/mZ8gB-PuZLO.png); background-position: -85px -394px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; display: inline-block; height: 16px; line-height: 29.0090084075928px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"><u style="display: inline !important; left: -999999px; position: absolute;">smile emoticon</u></i><u style="display: inline !important; left: -999999px; position: absolute;"><br /></u></i></div>
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PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-77140233238762164952014-12-17T15:06:00.000-06:002014-12-17T15:08:55.670-06:00Jewel Of Inspiration: Advent 2 ~ PEACE<br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" />
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<span style="background-color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Whenever the pace makes us crazy - We need peace.</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br />We need to make space for Christ.<br /><br />How is it possible to attain peace?<br />Through faith and understanding and receiving of The Gift of Hope In Christ.<br /><br />Hope isn't about living a life free of problems.<br />Hope is about living a life free from fear...about His Love that cast out all fear.<br />Hope in a world of problems is found in the solution of His presence.<br /><br />Put Christ in the center of your life...in the center of all lists, shopping, baking, decorating, wrapping, travel, serving and loving.<br />Put Christ in the center of it all...in the center of Christmas.<br />He alone is our perfect peace.<br />Have you received His gift...the gift of His son?<br /><br />He came to be our Peace Provider.<br />He came to bring reconciliation and free us from all condemnation, accusations, and damnation.<br /><br />Peace.<br />Peace Maker.<br />Peace Provider.<br />Perfect...Perfect Peace.<br />.<br />~ Ann Voskamp, The Greatest Gift<br />View the video for more inspiration -<br /><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/2014/12/light-the-candles-advent-devotionals-the-second-sunday-peace-video-experience/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.aholyexperience.com/2014/12/light-the-candles-advent-devotionals-the-second-sunday-peace-video-experience/</a>#<br /><br />My prayer for you this day -<br />Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:16 NIV<br /><br />Peace On Earth - Mercy Mild. God and Sinner Reconciled.<br /><br />Be Inspired To Live Peace and Give Peace On Earth,<br /><br />Pinky Vern</span></span></span>PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-28467539567143242712014-12-03T18:34:00.000-06:002014-12-03T18:41:37.620-06:00Jewel Of Inspiration: Advent Week 1 ~ HOPE<div style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 21.466667175293px; margin-bottom: 6px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">ADVENT</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"> - Latin<br /><br />Coming.<br />Waiting.<br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">Waiting for the coming of Christ.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">As we count down to the celebration of His birth we anticipate the coming.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">The first candle of advent represents HOPE.<br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">How can we have hope in the midst of this crazy world?<br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">This gives us HOPE.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">the Spirit of counsel and of might, </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord—</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">and he will delight in the fear of the Lord.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">or decide by what he hears with his ears;</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">but with righteousness he will judge the needy,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness he sash around his waist.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him,and his resting place will be glorious. In that day the Lord will reach out his hand a second time to reclaim the surviving remnant of his people.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Isaiah 11:1-5, 10,11 NIV<br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">A stump that appears dying and hopeless comes alive and changes everything.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">Whatever your stump is - know this...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">It is not about what isn't.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">It is not as you see it.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">It is not as it appears...broken, wounded, dying.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">Believe that there is more...there is a shoot...there is a coming...there is HOPE.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">~ Ann Voskamp, The Greatest Gift<br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">Lets pray, believe and HOPE that things can change.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">Bad Things</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">Sick Things</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">Can change through the promise and Hope we have in Christ.<br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">No matter how we are hurting - it's only when we lose hope that the real horror happens. ~ Ann Voskamp, The Greatest Gift</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white; font-size: large;">May we live in the state of Advent and Wait and Hope for the coming of Christ...not just in December...but Always.<br /><br /></span></div>
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PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-18509221233188471942014-11-26T21:59:00.000-06:002014-11-26T22:08:34.484-06:00Jewel Of Inspiration: Cooking Up Blessings And Thanks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #d5a6bd; line-height: 20px;">This year more than ever I have bee</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">n stirred in my heart to cook up blessings for my family and others.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">It has been an intentional and fun way to overflow thanks for what I have received and to love and bless others well.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">I have so many grateful memories of times where others have blessed me and my family with hospitality, home cooking, paid meals in restaurants, groceries, gift cards and meals during difficulty times, including my cancer journey. Most of these blessings were not special occasions...they were just because or in time of need. All were blessings and we give thanks often for the memories and meals that have fed us in more ways than one!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Here are a few things I am learning and want to grow in.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Don't wait for a need.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Celebrate others often.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Be More Hospitable.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Spread Hope and Healing through a meal.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Do not hesitate to be a giver - to be a blessing.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Do not compare.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">You do not have to be rich.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">You do not have to be fancy or crafty.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">You do not have to have the gift of cooking.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Take the time - but don't stress out.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Just this week as my two college girls were heading home for the holidays I made it a point to make their favorite dip and have chips and dip warm and waiting for them.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">And this morning I rushed to my other daughters house to see her, my son in law, Jared and my grandsons one more time before they hit the road to be with the Jared's family for the holidays. In my hand were breakfast taco's and our favorite Pumpkin Cookies.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Since they were not going to be with us this Thanksgiving - I woke up a little earlier so I could whip up the cookie dough and make some for their trip.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Easy - Moment Making Memories and Blessings.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Whether a stranger, family or friend - seek out tangible ways to bless others today, tomorrow, and daily and give thanks for those who have been a blessing to you.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">We do not need a reason, a holiday or a celebration to buy, bake, cook, give or invite.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Be genuine.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Be creative.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Be hospitable.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Bake extra - buy extra and give to a neighbor, a tired mom, wounded or sick friend or family member, the postman, food pantry, shelter, etc...</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Keep it simple or go a little over the top, but always give with no expectation of receiving anything in return.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Never stop giving.</span><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Never stop giving thanks.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">In Celebration of this weeks </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspired-Looks-Ministries-Accessories/179317052079039?ref=aymt_homepage_panel" style="color: #d5a6bd;">Inspired Looks</a><span style="color: #d5a6bd;"> GRATEFUL GIVEAWAY WEEK - I am sharing our favorite dip! If you comment or share a recipe on my blog or </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspired-Looks-Ministries-Accessories/179317052079039?ref=aymt_homepage_panel" style="color: #d5a6bd;">Ministry Facebook</a><span style="color: #d5a6bd;"> page - your name will be added to the $50 giveaway. Double your entries by sharing with friends and inviting them to join us!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #93c47d;">Hutch Family Dip</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: black; color: #d5a6bd; display: inline; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 20px;">Sausage<br />Rotel<br />Cream Cheese<br />Sour Cream<br /><br />Cook Sausage and Drain.<br />In a microwavable container ( I love my Pampered Chef one!) cook and soften cream cheese and gradually add sour cream and rotel...mix well...add sausage and cook some more until mixed and warm. Serve warm with your favorite chip, crackers or vegetables.<br /><br />Give Thanks -<br /><br />For each new morning with it's light, for rest and shelter of the night, for health and food, for love and friends, for everything this goodness sends. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /><br />And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.<br />Colossians 3:17<br /><br />Be Inspired,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4444446563721px; line-height: 20px;">In t</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4444446563721px; line-height: 20px;">he mean time I wanted to Celebrate and Give Thanks for my many blessings that include all of you! THANK YOU so much for your support and encouragement throughout the years!<br />In honor of you I am excited to announce my GRATEFUL GIVEAWAY WEEK - that will be filled with grateful inspiration and several fun opportunities for you to win FREE Jewels, Accessories and Gifts - AND - also enjoy wonderful Clearance and Christmas specials!!!<br /><br />Beginning today - follow my blog, like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspired-Looks-Ministries-Accessories/179317052079039?ref=aymt_homepage_panel">Inspired Looks Ministries & Accessories</a> facebook page and invite your friends to join us!<br />When you do your name will automatically be put in a special drawing for a FREE Bundle of Accessories worth $50 or more! This Beautiful Bundle of Accessories will include special selections of accessories chosen in advance by me and will be given away next weekend.<br />Other giveaways to be announced as the week goes on. <i class="_4-k1 img sp_vOYEWpFssLd sx_7a20a2" style="background-image: url(https://fbstatic-a.akamaihd.net/rsrc.php/v2/yA/r/_Z8-fcANn0c.png); background-position: 0px -7999px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; display: inline-block; height: 16px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"></i><br /><br />I encourage you to join me in thinking more and thanking more about our blessings than our to do list.<br />May joy, love and peace arise as we give thanks!<br /><br />I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people. ~ Philemon 1:4-7<br /><br />Be Inspired,<br />Pinky Vern</span></span></span>PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-77617203940256965082014-05-27T14:53:00.000-05:002014-05-27T15:39:37.892-05:00NOT GIVING UP!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #d9ead3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took a brave step the other day and entered a contest.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #d9ead3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sounds easy but it was hard.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hard because...</span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />I was a week behind the over 300 plus women who were jumping at this opportunity </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">to travel to Rwanda in July.<br /><br />I was - ahem - a little older than most of the girls.<br /><br />I had other numerous excuses and fears of<br />"why me?" instead of "why not me?".</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #d9ead3;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: start;">On this amazing trip will be a team of incredible advocates, story tellers, bloggers, artist's and others that represent </span></span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: start;">Noonday Collections and International Justice Mission. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to join them on this</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />all expense paid trip that would combine my passion for Fashion and Freedom</span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: start;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 16.309091567993164px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">to create opportunity for the poor, hopeless and hurting.
</span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #d9ead3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: start;">This is not a contest about raising money...but raising votes<br /> to bring awareness.</span><span style="color: #d9ead3;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="line-height: 16.309091567993164px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #d9ead3; text-align: start;">Currently I am on page 3 in rankings, and have large gap to get to</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #d9ead3; text-align: start;">Today they started posting how many votes we actually have.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: start;">I am in the 400's...the top 7 are in the 3000's!! </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: start;">There are 2 days left of <br />this contest...Today And Tomorrow!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #d9ead3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is not about the prize to me, but coming together bringing awareness and advocating for the causes of poverty and sex trafficking.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #d9ead3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whether I am on this trip or not - one of the main reasons</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #d9ead3; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and to reach as many people as possible with this <br />#StyleForJustice Campaign!</span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: black;">Freeing, Rescuing, Transforming and Supporting the lives affected by sex trafficking has become a cause I support through the sales of some of my own accessories <a href="https://www.facebook.com/179317052079039/photos/pb.179317052079039.-2207520000.1401222329./578923442118396/?type=3&theater">(click here)</a> and Noonday Collections. <br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have met people who have been rescued from prostitution and sex trafficking and personally know what it means to be Free from a stronghold. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With Gratitude for all the Lord has healed me of and set me Free from - </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I speak, testify write, volunteer and advocate for others to be free!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I Will Not Giving Up!</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #d9ead3;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Did you realize the major link to this injustice is pornography?<br />Pornography trains the minds and creates a demand for filth and profit.<br /><br />Did you know that when girls enter prostitution whether through<br />kidnapping or being lured that they are often trained through the<br />watching of pornographic videos to become a slave to sex. <br />Their strength and inhibitions are broken down and weakened.<br /><br />WE CANNOT GIVE UP!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">Let us not be pulled down by lies or fear in the hard steps ahead but instead be strengthened in the Light and Understanding of what we know to be </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">Be strengthened and encouraged with the Word of God, another cup of your </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">Many are asking, “Who can show us any good?” Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD. You have filled my heart with greater joy than when </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">JOY to your world as you seek and receive the Goodness and Grace of God in your life!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">JOY in understanding and knowing He is the source of your Salvation and Strength!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">God's Word must be understood before it can enter the heart and release it's life changing power. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">The joy of the Lord is your strength and the person of Christ is your unassailable joy – and the battle for joy is nothing less than fighting the good fight of faith. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">It is my prayer that you know this Joy, Love, and Peace - that has the power to go beyond anything we can experience from material prosperity, security or satisfaction.</span></div>
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</span>PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-52772622882182240532014-03-27T09:48:00.000-05:002014-03-27T09:50:21.839-05:00JEWEL OF INSPIRATION<div style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 21.46666717529297px; margin-bottom: 6px; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-size: large;">Jewel Of Inspiration: Love And Consolation</span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Love and Consolation are powerful blessings.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">On normal days we all want to know we are loved.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">On days of struggle, disappointment, suffering, or grief we especially desire Love and Consolation to come near.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Consolation doesn't necessarily take the pain away but it lets others know you care, you are there and they are not alone.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">There is always someone in need and there are many around us right now that may need a smile, hug, pat on the back or an invitation to come join you for lunch, church or something else. Genuine Love and Encouragement has the power to bring comfort & peace to an aching heart and troubled mind.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">God the Father is the originator and author of comfort.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">It is He who eases our pains and sorrows.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Christ is our intercessor, and advocate in our time of need and the Holy Spirit has been sent to be our Comforter.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">The Church (Believers) are the physical comforters that God uses here on earth in a variety of ways.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">It is important we not hesitate to be there for someone - offering prayer, comfort and assistance - this will powerfully and beautifully grow us in unity and love and bring glory to God!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Here is what my pastor and friend spoke recently regarding devastating times -</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">"Few people remember what was actually said in time of devastation - but they remember who was there. Be the friend that you would want in the midst of devastation."</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">~ <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=139498749415328" href="https://www.facebook.com/chrisemmitt" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Chris Emmitt</a>, Pastor <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=296658060565" href="https://www.facebook.com/cbcsa" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Community Bible Church</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Love and Consolation are powerfully worth more than the expense it takes to offer it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">And I'm pretty sure male or female - we all have at some point or during many times in our lives.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">If you have ever...Walked in a crowded room and felt invisible and like you didn't belong.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">If you have ever...Known many people yet felt so alone and desired genuine community of friends.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">If you have ever...Experienced the pain of rejection, unloving actions & reactions and been misunderstood.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">This kind of Love is genuine, free, and forgiving and cannot be manufactured, packaged or sold. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">This kind of Love is what we should surround our lives with and strive to imitate.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">This kind of Love has transformed and healed my life.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">I'm grateful for this Love and those who have given, shared, lived and overflow it to me. It is the reason I speak and share hope and love with others. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">Christ has written us Valentines that are not just for this day but everyday! </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">Read them and discover for the first time or be reminded once again how deeply loved you are!</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">The Lord has called you by name - You Are His Beloved!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine." </span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">He Loves you this much!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">“The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love.” Jeremiah 31:3</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">Be Inspired to receive this kind of Love and to spill this Love over to others today and always. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">You never know who may need a glimpse of it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;">"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">Daily bread is needed in order to face and accomplish what is necessary for today or to be equipped for the days ahead. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">I am praying for it's provision of nourishment, wisdom, and strength in order to do what I am called to do - become what I am to become and to overcome what I need to overcome. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">Otherwise, I open myself up to become distracted and delayed by useless or counterfeit things and I want less of that and more Him!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">Proverbs 30:8 - Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">During my cancer journey I learned to not look at the calendar of days, weeks and months of doctor visits, tests and treatments and the increasing medical cost's that were ahead. Instead I had to learn to face each day and what it may bring - nourishing on His Word that was planted and growing in my life and the love, and prayers of those covering me (so grateful!!). All of that and more helped me to have any bit of strength to not worry (as much) about what might be ahead. It amazingly provided me (and my family) with increased wisdom, hope and strength to live & face one day at a time and reduce any fear that tired to enter in.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">Do you need increased hope, wisdom, strength and nourishment for today? </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">Prayers for you and praises for His provisions that come in a variety of ways! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">Thank you, Lord, for your provisions that are poured out to us both physically and spiritually. No matter the size or supply - may we be aware and may it teach us honesty, perseverance, gratefulness, and generous compassion to give You thanks and not keep it to ourselves. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">John 6:35 (ESV) - “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">"The best condition is that which neither implies poverty nor yet recedes far from it." <br />~ Matthew Henry </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">“Never, in peace or war, commit your virtue or your happiness to the future. Happy work is best done by the man who takes his long-term plans somewhat lightly and works from moment to moment ‘as to the Lord.’ It is only our daily bread that we are encouraged to ask for. The present is the only time in which any duty can be done or any grace received.” </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">~ C.S. Lewis, from The Weight of Glory</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.933334350585938px;">Be Inspired To Seek God For Your Daily Bread And Give Thanks For His Provisions!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0;"><br style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;" /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;">It is in the gathering of community that God can powerfully use the community with Christ and our groups to heal us from bad community, to care and love us back to health, to grow us in wisdom from His Word for our future steps and to pray, cheer and celebrate with us!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0;"><br style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;" /></span>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0;"><br style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;" /></span>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0;"><br style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;" /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;">Look around and see if there is someone in your life that could use the gift of honest, genuine, & loving community.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0;"><br style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;" /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;">God works in the midst of community. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;">It is not about us and what community can do for us but about Him and because of Him that community has the power to overflow and impact many lives. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;">Are you connected to a community?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;">Community Needs Us and We Need Community!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;">Let us not hesitate to gather around Christ and gather around in community with each other and make a difference in someones life for His Glory! </span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0;"><br style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;" /></span>
<span style="background-color: black; color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 13.600000381469727px; text-align: left;">If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care— then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand. </span><br />
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PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-70127247207837448302013-11-01T00:32:00.001-05:002013-11-01T08:46:32.546-05:00Jewel Of Inspiration<div style="text-align: center;">
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For all the days, weeks, months and years that we have believed and entertained the lies that have led us to compare ourselves to others and think negatively about ourselves and others...I Say <span style="color: lime;">BOO</span>!!</div>
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For all who struggle over and over again with these exhausting & time wasting and destructive thoughts...I Say <span style="color: lime;">BOO</span>!!</div>
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<span style="color: lime;">BOO</span> to the lies that linger in our heads and hearts!!</div>
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<span style="color: lime;">BOO</span> to the lies that others have spoken to us or about us!</div>
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<span style="color: lime;">BOO</span> to the lies that blare at us that we are not pretty enough, skinny enough, tall enough, fit enough, funny enough, smart enough, rich enough!</div>
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<span style="color: lime;">BOO</span> to the lies that persuade us to thinking that we are a failure as a daughter, mom, sister, aunt, friend, employee or believer!</div>
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<span style="color: lime;">BOO </span>to the thoughts that tempt us to sin and cause us fear and shame!</div>
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<span style="color: lime;">BOO </span>to the thoughts that cause us to doubt that things will ever be different or get better.</div>
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All these lies were not ours to receive!</div>
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It is time to take them to the trash can and get rid of them!</div>
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Many of us have words that were directly spoken to us or about us so very long ago and they are still affecting us to this day. Memories and lies from words that wounded us, actions others did to us or from choices that we have made ourselves. They haunt us. It is time to scare them and bag them up and remove them from our lives!</div>
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One wave of a lie can ripple out to many lies and then washes over to hurt many others.</div>
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One person can a believe a lie and share it - not knowing the pain & destruction it could bring.</div>
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One ugly thought & lie can creatively try to delay or destroy the future steps of a beautiful life.</div>
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I know what it feels like to be bullied by the lies.</div>
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I understand the battle that goes on within your thoughts.</div>
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I have been there and have gratefully experienced freedom from a lot of those lingering lies and pray that for you as well. It can sometimes be process so do not give up, do not let doubt creep in or fear rise up!</div>
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For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind! <br />
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It is my prayer that our eyes would be open to recognize the lies that glare at us - when we look in the mirror - telling us that image is everything and you have scars and flaws.</div>
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May we realize there is only one mirror that matters and it is the Word of God. <br />
Take a glance at it, Renew Your Mind with it and see a different reflection. </div>
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Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2</div>
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My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.</div>
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Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. James 1:19-24</div>
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Know The Truth - that His Image and Word Are Everything and that is what <br />we should remember and reflect.<br />
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Oh and those lies that have slid off our own lips. Whether or not we meant to say them out of anger, pride, flattery, or for acceptance - they were all spoken as damaging lies and not encouraging truth. <br />
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Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. </div>
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And finally - may we stop cooperating with the lies and thinking on them so much and instead <br />
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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9 NIV<br />
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"Our struggle with comparison will always leave us feeling like we're lacking something. <br />We try to do more and be more, but it's never enough."<br />
"You are worth the work it takes to get to the place of strength and confidence."<br />
~ <a href="http://reneeswope.com/">Renee Swope, A Confident Heart, Author</a> & <a href="http://proverbs31.org/">Proverbs31 Speaker & Radio Hostess</a></div>
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You Are Loved ~ Be Inspired,</div>
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PS ~ If you comment here or on my facebook page - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspired-Looks-Ministries-Accessories/179317052079039">Inspired Looks Ministries & Accessories </a>- or on both places - you will be registered for a drawing to win - A Confident Heart devotional book by my friend, Renee Swope . Along with the Word of God - this is a great resource to help overcome <br />
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</span></span>PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-70270466082866161502013-09-16T16:59:00.001-05:002013-09-16T17:16:04.033-05:00Mighty Or Mediocre? <br />
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">"When we believe that God is Father, we also believe that such a Fathers hand will never cause His child a needless (fear) tear. We may not understand life any better, but we will not resent life any longer."</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">"Do one thing every day that scares you.”</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">He has helped me overcome - over and over again!</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Through Him I have overcome fear of driving. </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Through Him I have overcome fear of my failures.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Through Him I have overcome fear of speaking.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Through Him I have overcome fear of darkness.<br />Through Him I have overcome<br />the fears that accompany a cancer diagnosis.<br />I love to testify of these things<br />and to give hope to someone who is in their own prison of fear.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">The Word of God is alive and active<br />and is what I cover my mind and life with.<br />The renewing of my fearful mind with the<br />promises of the Word of God will break and destroy the root<br />of the fear and the lingering affects of it.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Because of all the Mighty and Great <br />healing's He has done in my life - </span><span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">I proclaim & praise Him <br />for Transforming and Inspiring My Looks - thus my ministry name!</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">He truly has Changed My Countenance, Heart, Hope and Health!!</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Let the powerful truths of this Chris Tomlin song sing over you and the truth of the powerful lyrics give you hope and strength today!</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">The video is from </span><a href="http://www.268generation.com/" style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">The 2013 Passion Conference</a><span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Increase the knowledge of freedom through faith and reduce the presence of fear!</span></div>
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PINKY Vernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10565598376445845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8776823551537047997.post-14749499300384663742013-07-14T20:55:00.000-05:002013-07-14T20:56:37.132-05:00Jewel Of Inspiration ~ What If We Loved Instead Of Hate?<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="background-color: black; color: #ea9999;">What if today we lived & shared love instead of hate?</span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: #ea9999;"><br style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;">Lets do all we can to advance His Love and His Kingdom <br />in our hearts, homes, communities and the world!</span><br style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;">Pray for your households, your Pastors, the Pastors & Body of Christ in your community and the world! </span><br style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;">Pray for salvation!</span><br style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;">Pray for Love to abound and healing to come!</span>Pray for and receive forgiveness.<br style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;">Open up, O Heavens and pour out your righteousne</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; line-height: 17.98611068725586px; text-align: left;">ss.<br />Let the earth open wide so salvation and righteousness can sprout up together (in our homes, church, community and all over the world!). <br />Isaiah 45:8<br /><br />When the righteous prosper, the <br />city (San Antonio, TX -Insert your city & state) rejoices.<br />Through the blessing of the upright the city (San Antonio, TX - Insert your city & state) is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.<br />Proverbs 11:10-11<br /><br />Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. <br />Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. <br />But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.<br />God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love - not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.<br />Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us. <br />1 John 4:7-12 NLV<br /><br /><br />Be Inspired to Live Love!<br /><br />You are loved,<br />Pinky Vern</span></span></span></div>
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