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Today…October 29, 2009
Outside my window… a dark, crisp fall evening
I am thinking… of going to bed soon. It's been a long day!
I am thankful… That life isn't fair. God sent His son to die for us and take our sins. I'm thankful that things aren't fair, because if life was fair, I'd be separated from Christ forever after death.
I am wearing... a blue/brown silk skirt, a blue lace tank top and a brown jacket
I am reading… Proverbs 29, "Kindred" by Octavia Butler ( for school), "The Preacher's Daughter" by Berverly Lewis (for pleasure) She's a wonderful author!!
I am creating…a crocheted scarf for my boyfriend
For education this week... I am continuing my community college classes in music, math, english, and sociology
A keeper at home skill I am using... is baking bread. I recently learned how to bake dinner rolls. I'm not very good at it yet, but they are getting better.
A spiritual lesson I'm learning... To be patient and wait on the Lord. I want to get married and take care of my home, but it's not time yet, so I need to wait for His timing.
A godly character trait I plan to work on… I'm trying to have a gentle spirit. My role model in this matter is Michelle Duggar. She is cheerful all the time and always has a kind and gentle spirit.
Scripture I am memorizing…I'm not currently memorizing anything. I really struggle with knowing what to memorize. Any suggestions?
I'm praying for… the salvation of my father, for my boyfriend to grow in his faith and that I would be a shining light for Christ
For the rest of the week… that I would finish my research for my sociology project

I tag anyone and everyone who would like to do this. :)

Finally!

Today was a day that made me say "finally!". I decided to stop at another Goodwill store today on my way home from school and I FINALLY found a denim skirt that fit! It flares a little below the knee with a brown design on the bottom edge. It's not a long plain denim one, but it'll work. I was looking for a denim skirt that would serve the purpose of jeans that I could wear my more casual shirts with and that' what I got. :)

I also successfully baked bread today! I've tried numerous times over the last year and it never turns out well. It is always too dense. I tried a different recipe and made it into dinner rolls instead of loaves and they were delicious!

I thank the Lord for His faithfulness and for helping me to have patience. He always provides for me and does things in His perfect timing. Thank you Father!

All Day Bake-Off

After church today I spent a few hours in the kitchen doing what I love. After finding some great recipes at http://ladyfarmerspantry.blogspot.com I decided to run to the store and grab a few things I needed for two of the recipes. I made the "6 week bran muffins" and the "peanut butter cookies". Wow! They are so delicious! I made five dozen muffins and two dozen cookies and they mde my family very happy. :) Head over to LadyFarmersPantry and check out her great recipes! There are so many other ones I can't wait to try.

Have a blessed week!

The Search for a Home Church

For the past few months I have been feeling like God is calling me to find a new church to attend. He put it on my heart and I finally convinced my mom to let me try somewhere new. I've attended the same church for my entire life. So did my mom, her parents, and my grandmother's parents. It feels as though I've only stayed there that long out of habit. I didn't think about it anymore and just went because I was "supposed to". Last week I went to a pretty large Assembly of God church. It was a great message, but it wasn't quite as conservative as Id like and it was way too big. It was like a revolving door, one service in, clear it out for next and just keep going. No one talked to any one else and I need fellowship! We all do!

This morning me, my sister, and my mom went to a Baptist church. :) It was wonderful! The preacher was traveling so there was a guest speaker, but even so, it felt right. The congregation was so nice and welcoming, plenty of people introduced themselves to us, and best of all it was conservative. They believe what I believe and it seems like a great place to grow in the Lord. I was also very pleased to see that they preach KJV only and almost all of the ladies wore skirts. :)

Please pray that God will reveal to me whether this is where I should attend church or if I need to keep looking.

The Joys of the Reuzit Shop

Who doesn't love thrift stores and reuzit shops?! I love to shop, but bargain shopping is even better. Today I went to two thrift stores, nothing at the first one, but I made out at the second! I got three skirts and three books for less than $10! I'll post pictures of my treasures as soon as I get my new camera. My parents are getting me a new one for my birthday on November 7. :)

God really laid it on my heart recently to try wearing skirts only. This was not an easy decision to make, but I feel Him saying, "Try it. What's the worst that could happen? You'll only feel closer to me." He was right, I feel closer to Him than ever before! I'm not sure if this is something all Christian women should be practicing, but I think this is God's will for me. I would really appreciate it if you would all pray that I will have the courage to keep this up. I wore skirts all this week to class and that took alot of courage and strength. It's difficult to go to a secular college and do something as bold as this. By wearing only modest skirts, I stand out and I'm not very comfortable with having people look at me and wonder why I only wear skirts. I know I'm not supposed to conform to the world, but it's hard to stand out when I just want to blend in. As I draw closer to Christ, the evil one tries even harder to pull me down. Pray that I will stay strong and continue this new life choice if it's God's will for me.

This decision is what led me to the Reuzit Shop today...
I have a few skirts, but I was in search of some more casual, everyday skirts, specifically a long denim skirt and a long corduroy skirt. I was unable to find either of them in my size...
But I found 3 other great skirts!

Where do you skirt only ladies find your modest skirts? Do you buy them new, used, or make your own?