tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15425341512527961862024-02-19T17:19:54.273-06:00Creating LegaciesHannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-53027720110167030462018-10-29T15:54:00.000-05:002018-10-29T15:54:59.263-05:00When God Breathes<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A poem I wrote for my darling Elijah last Fall!! :):) He inspired me with a sweet text he once sent as I was sitting alone on a bench and took a picture of a fallen leaf on "his spot" next to me ;P</span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon; font-family: "Apples Script Demo"; font-size: 40.0pt;">When God
Breathes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Swinging my bench in harmony I sang,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">The song of autumn in the trees;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">As I watched leaves change and fall
like rain,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">My mind wondered in the cool light
breeze.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">A beautiful chill evening was in
turning colors bright,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">And the falling sun warmed my heart
softly for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">In all the cherished gifts of this
creation,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">I still only wished you were there
too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">I began to miss you more as the time
went on;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">My gaze fell to where I wanted you to
be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">But there on your spot did a yellow
leaf cling,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Claiming your seat normally saved near
me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">I wrote to tell tail on this autumn
day crime,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">And you promised to move that thief
one day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">To sit beside me on that singing
swing,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Without a near chance of ever blowing
away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">We wished to watch sunsets each and
every night,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">And to take in the leaves descending
down together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Shall we not keep the dried yellow
hearts that drift,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">And hold close our dear friendship
forever?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">You wrote back to me happy words from
your heart,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">As I continued with my gazing and day
dreaming;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Like true poetry and romantically real
art,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">You made my night perfectly gleaming .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">There is was, the note you sent,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Wonderfully beautiful and dear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">I read and cried and saw what you
meant,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">As your poetry was so perfectly clear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Your sweetness overflowed the long
text,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Your words were made for joyful tears
to shed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">In such a moment my heart lifted to
the clouds,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">For in this special memory you had
said:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">“I feel like God's breath blew us
together,<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Like two autumn leaves adrift the wind
so grand;<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">I think you could say we're still in
the air,<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Not sure exactly when, where, or how
we're going to land.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">But when we do it will be in the same
spot,<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">It will be a beautiful place to rest
and to stay.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">There may be storms that come along
and move us,<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">But always together we will lay.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">We'll land again safe and sound,<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">No matter where life takes us on the
way.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Whether life is easy or times become
heavily bound,<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">We will<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>be glad to have each other at the end of the
day.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Where, yellow heart leaf, will you
find rest for this winter?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">What, Autumn, are your waves rolling
in for this season?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">How, my <i>deer</i> Favorite, does
Springtime look like for us?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">When, as two flying leaves, is Summer
going to roll in?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Watch and see... How the Lord breathes
in our lives;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Let us go dancing as two leaves in the
autumn wind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">And no matter where we blow or how
quickly we land,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Please keep dancing with me, again and
again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Blow us closer Lord God above,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Never let our hands slip apart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">But strengthen us with your Fatherly
love,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">As we learn about and guard the others
heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Swinging this life in harmony I sing,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">The song of God's breathing on me;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">As the winds he sends and the storms
that blow,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">In surrender I give my life to Thee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">As we drift lower here or fly happier
there,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Even if rest isn't around the coming
bend;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">May we patiently dance with peace in
this air,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">And move wherever God's breath may
send.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">But whenever we land may it be
together,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">To find rest from the tempests we have
weathered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">We are safe in the arms of He who has
moved us,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">And the storms we are not meant for we
shall be sheltered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">We are a couple of autumn leaves, and
a fine strong pair;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Not all yellow or heart-shaped, but
gentle and in Christ refined.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">With one another We could be called to
blow anywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">May we go and flow as the Lord has for
us aligned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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</span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>~<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Elijah, your poetry has inspired me in
mine;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">You have been the most amazing “heart
leaf” that I could know.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">I've never flown so high or happily
with anyone :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">And I am so very blessed to have you
as my bow <3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">So be my *hug* forever,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">And I shall be your *kiss*.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Can we be autumn leaves together?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">For this season with you I do not want
to miss.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Love, your special *Kiss*<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Aparajita",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">~Hannah Piotraschke~<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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SURPRISE!!! I am still alive and I am still here. So very sorry for neglecting this blog.... But I have a rather excellent excuse. I have been planning a wedding <3 Less than two months after my last post, my sweet Elijah proposed to me on our one-year anniversary of getting to know one another/courting. March 4th 2018 I began a long but so very short 6 months of planning the day I would watch my dream unfold before me as I wore my perfectly white wedding dress. So here I am again, ready to (somewhat) get back into blogging/writing, which is (by the way) still my passion. It just comes second to marriage and loving my new husband ;)<br />
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September 1st 2018 was the happiest day of my life... On this day I became what I have always dreamed of becoming. The greatest dream of my life came true, and I am now a bride!!!! I married the love of my life and my best friend, and my knew last name changed from the crazy long German last name, to the sweet and romantic last name of "Armour". Elijah is my prince Charming and now my husband, and I am still in awe of the blessing God has given me through this godly and thoughtful man.<br />
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Enjoy a peak of what my happily ever after looks like!!!<br />
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Last night I was reading 2 Corinthians chapter 12. What a beautiful passage! Especially in verse 7 through 10. I was inspired and uplifted by what Paul had to say concerning weaknesses and strengths, and how he put into words the kind of boasting we all need to learn. As Christians, it is important to be reminded of this particular idea... that Christ can <i>not </i>use what we think are our strengths. Through our <i>weaknesses </i>is where He is able to shine in us.<br />
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I really enjoyed these few verses in particular, because of how Paul is talking about this "thorn" in his flesh, a messenger of Satan. It torments him and he asks the Lord to take it from him. But the Lord didn't... Because He says:<b> <span style="color: purple;"><i>"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."</i> </span></b>Therefore, Paul then boasts all the MORE gladly for his weaknesses so that Christ's power may rest on him. Verse 10 says: <i><b><span style="color: purple;">"That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecution, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."</span></b></i> Clearly, when for Christ we boast in our weakness, that is how He can rest his power on us and use His strength through us.<br />
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I am encouraged by this passage, because not only does it refer to weakness like that of being persecuted for your faith. But it also refers to the<b><i><span style="color: magenta;"> "thorn of Satan in our flesh."</span></i></b> In other words, our *sinful* flesh. Yes the Lord is our strength when we are persecuted for His sake because of our beliefs. But also I am reminded that it is okay to be weak in our own <b>humanly nature</b>; <b>to be tempted</b>, to struggle with <b>sin</b>, and so on. This too is a trial we go through for Christ's sake <i>every single day </i>in our Christian walk.... Because if it weren't for Him, we probably wouldn't notice of care about the thorn in our flesh. If it weren't for the Lord in our lives, we would not even know or understand that <span style="color: magenta;"><i>sin </i>was our weakness</span>.<br />
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No... I am not exactly saying that we should BOAST in our sins ;P BUT... I do think it's good to realize, and in a way proclaim an outward expression of the thankfulness we have<span style="color: #93c47d;"> that Jesus <b>*saved*</b> us from these sins... These thorns of fleshly desires that poke against the Holy Spirit within us. </span>Our sin is nothing to boast of. But the weakness we have, only when given to the Lord, can be used for His glory and power to indeed give us strength. And through our fight against hardships and sin, our faith is tested and it GROWS. <span style="color: #93c47d;"><b>"For His power is made PERFECT is weakness."</b></span><br />
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THIS... my friends, is something to boast about ;)<b> "For when I am weak, I am <i>strong</i>..."</b> How amazing is that?<br />
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<u>If you are <i>struggling </i>against the sin in your life, that means you are convicted of and desiring to give this weakness to the Lord. In this case, if you are genuine, our God can take these weaknesses and build a stronghold of power in you to make you strong. You will then boast is this strength... the strength of the LORD ALMIGHTY our HEAVENLY KING. </u><br />
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<u>AMEN</u>Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-76242410319633172222017-10-31T16:30:00.000-05:002017-10-31T16:30:24.331-05:00Judge Not<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Too often I see people being judged. By their actions. By what they believe. By how they act or how they speak... Yes, we can have discernment about a given situation. But never do we have the right to treat anyone with disrespect or judgment. Even if we consider someone our "enemy", we are to treat them as enemies are to be treated, as Biblically commanded... "<i>Love </i>your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you... Heap coals upon their heads."</div>
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The main area that I am most bothered by, is the judgment "broken people" often times receive. You never know where someone might be hurting in life. You might not EVER know why people treat others or themselves in a certain way. Their lifestyle may be very different than your own, or how they think may be way out of whack in your opinion. But unless they are doing something strictly against the Law or Word of God, we cannot say that they are doing things wrong or sinful. Because to put it quite frankly, you probably have NO IDEA where they're at in life.</div>
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First of all, no one appreciates you believing that the chapter they are going through describes and is an overall review of how their entire life has been or will be. It is NOT. God places situations of all kinds in your life in order to grow you, and to teach you many different things. We, especially as Christians, are called to stand up beside those who are hurting or struggling... And in turn, you will be blessed and encouraged when you are the one dealing with a painful complication in your long story. It is all about the attitude we give into during our present place of the journey.</div>
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Every chapter of every story is completely different in it's own very unique way, because each of us are very unique from one another. DON'T judge someone because they are handling something differently from the way you would. For an example... don't assume that someone hates you simply because they can't look you in the eyes. Look to the possibility, instead, that they could be ashamed and afraid of what you might think of them. Maybe, in fact, they hate themselves.</div>
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A part of not being judgmental, is being <i>trustworthy. </i>Be that friend and brother or sister in Christ who people trust and respect and desire encouragement from. Let them know that it doesn't matter how they deal with the mountains bulging in their paths, as long as they are taking them in the direction God would have them take. You need to be the person who strengthens them with your words and helps out in any area, whether it's pushing them forward in the way they are going, or catching them in a clear mistake and then humbly but in a Christ-like attitude encourage them to turn around.</div>
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It doesn't matter if you know their whole story or not. In fact, as a true friend... you don't have to know ANYTHING, because it really is none of your business. But, when you are trustworthy and seeking after the best for a person you know, they may open up and share things with you, where in turn you can be of a godly help and influence. When this happens, do your best to <i>understand </i>them and see where they honestly and genuinely are placing their minds. Help smooth out the rough bumps of their unnecessary troubles, and then where they are most clearly needing help, seek to truly understand them. Ask questions that you are okay with not receiving answers to. Listen even when it's hard. Be strong for them though you will cry a LOT. "Understand", even if in personal life experience you could never possibly and completely understand exactly what they are handling or hiding away in their souls. And then, <i>honor </i>this trust you have been blessed with having.</div>
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I believe most people who truly struggle with pain, depression, sadness or any kind of dark strife in their lives truly <i>hate themselves</i>. I think it's very important as an encouraging friend to help remind them of how much they are worth, and of how much Christ paid for their souls and their hearts. Give them the love and respect they need in order to realize that their brokenness could never be too broken to still be gold. One is not blackened by life storms. Life is <i>refined. </i>You can be made into a diamond by all of the pressure you may be within! But one must remember... To love even yourself... as Christ has loved you. Don't underestimate the price that was paid for you!! And don't let yourself blacken the soul that can be golden.</div>
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If someone is telling or showing you that they are hurting... DON'T tell them that they are not. Don't act like it's not a big deal, or treat them like nothing is wrong. If someone reaches out to you, or you take the initiative to reach out to them, USE it. Honor their feelings and respect the truths that they share with you. Some people can exaggerate or have an issue with drama, I know that ;) But even sometimes the loudest people are hurting just the same as the quietest souls. They simply handle their fears differently. And you can help BOTH types of people through prayer, and in perhaps different ways by using your own "loud" or "quiet" understandings.</div>
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Whether it is a shy and insecure person, or a boisterous and insecure person, there are ALWAYS insecurities within someone! Know your person... <i>listen </i>and be considerate to those insecure feelings. While giving advice or encouragement of scriptural and personal experience, speak in such a way that shows a soul that you are <i>listening </i>to them and their situations. When you are truly seeking to help someone, you must do it in a way that maybe isn't how you would normally do it, or how you would personally need it done to you. But it will show true love and understanding if you speak as if you are truly there for THEM, not for yourself. Be the voice that they already have deep down somewhere... Draw that voice out and help them heal and find themselves with the help of God and his Grace and forgiveness. They don't need to find <i>you</i>, you're already right there in front of them. What they need is to find the part of them that can get through whatever they are going through, and with their hearts and minds set on the peace and love of Jesus Christ, our Lord God.</div>
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It's precious to you, I know... but your <i>time </i>could be exactly what someone NEEDS.</div>
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<br />Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-24794857454081987212017-05-15T13:55:00.000-05:002017-05-15T13:55:23.789-05:00Concerns Between Liberal and Conservative Division Among Believers, and how Different Religious People can be Unified<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There
are so many Christians in this world. So many liberal thinkers. So
many conservative believers. This often causes many concerns and
conflicts within the minds of those involved. It’s sometimes
difficult to get along with different “kinds” of believers, and
in many cases each group tends to simply go their own way. Because of
this, unification between these two groups is rare and sometimes
nearly impossible. There are, however, ways in which liberal and
conservative Christians <i>can
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unified. These ideas may be hard to turn into actions, or may go
against what your mind is telling you to do; but quite honestly, in
these situations, your actions must be derived from the desires of
the Lord, and not from the ambitions and traditions of your own
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of all, <strong>we must have an <u>understanding
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faiths. </strong>Not that we should be <i>compromising
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our own ideas, only open to the fact that there are so many different
beliefs in the world other than just our own. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">SECONDLY, <strong>we must be
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not to look down upon those who think differently than ourselves.</strong> And yet, we mustn't <em>look
up</em> to their contradicting ways. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">THIRDLY, <strong>we have to be sure to be
<u>good
examples</u>
of the truth. </strong>And yet not to be a <i>bad
influence </i>upon
their faith. It is important to remember that as we might be
confident in what we are convicted on, so might others; and we do not
what them to “fall”, but to rise up in an even better faith. This
can be accomplished if we are good examples and not bad influences
concerning beliefs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">FOURTH, <strong>we need to be <u>aware</u>.</strong>
As we share our thoughts to others around us, they may also get deep
into sharing their own; and this could be dangerous to us if we are
not careful with guarding our hearts and minds. It is polite and
thoughtful to <em>listen</em>, but we have to also always be <em>aware</em>.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">FIFTH,<strong> it is sometimes necessary to <u>put
our differences aside</u></strong>,
depending on the situation. When we get together, meet up with
someone on the street, etc., we can talk with friendliness and
continually speak with kindness, showing with our actions and words
our true love for Christ in the way that we feel it. All the while,
being sure to <i>set
aside </i>“heated”
or “argumentative” conversations based upon “religion”. On the other hand, we shouldn't not be afraid to or avoid standing up for our faith. If differences are brought up in any way, we must be truthful and always ready to give an honest but polite answer.</span></div>
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you truly are a Christian with a mind that wants to learn, ask
questions of the opposite division in faith; find out the “whys”
in their beliefs. In this way, you may or may not learn something in
the way of changing <i>your</i>
ways, but it may get the other person truly thinking. By cautiously digging into
someone else’s religious life, you may end up planting strong roots
of curiosity to the other’s mind; he/she might question their own
ideas and “dig deeper” themselves after trying to correctly and
biblically answering your questions.</span></div>
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all in all, it is a difficult, worrisome, and sometimes all together
confusing mess to deal with believers who have strongly different ideas than your own; but if done correctly,with the Lord’s help, and
with a true desire, unification between the division of liberal and
conservative believers <i>is</i>
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Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-59970381950770998362017-05-02T21:39:00.002-05:002017-05-02T21:39:29.955-05:00River Flows in You - Yiruma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Enjoy this SONG!!! This is my new favorite piece to play all day every day on the piano :) And I just wanted to share it with you. <br />
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Happy music listening!Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-85237818329668209932017-05-01T11:47:00.000-05:002017-05-01T11:47:19.731-05:00What It Might Have Been Like If...<span style="font-size: x-large;">...Delilah Had Been a Godly Wife to Samson</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Andalus, serif; font-size: large;"><em>One day I met a man named
Samson, and found myself falling quickly in love with him. The poor
man had made a great many dreadful mistakes in his lifetime, one including the
involvement of telling a riddle on his wedding day. On that special day, set aside to celebrate his marriage to a philistine woman, he had told
all thirty of his companions that if they could answer the riddle correctly, he would give
them thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes; and if not,
they would have to give him the garments and clothes. For days and
days the men could not figure it out, and in desperation, they coaxed
Samson’s wife into getting her husband to tell her the riddle,
that she might secretly reveal it to them. She did this, and Samson later was
very angry when he found out, and did awful things to those
philistines. Her Father, assuming that Sampon now hated his wife,
then gave her to Samson’s friend. When Samson discovered this, he
took revenge on the Philistines once again. In return, the Philistines went and
burned Samson’s wife and her father to death! I am still horrified
at the thought of these things as Samson had explained to me with
such brokenness in his heart. Samson would not give up, though, and
continued his vengefulness upon the Philistines. Again and again he
killed men as they kept trying to kill him. I won’t lie, I am
sickened by the realization that Samson has killed so many men, and
still has a difficult time stopping. Though I myself am a philistine, I hear God
telling me that I must be a comfort to this man in such a past and
present mind, and to do him good. So I shall. Of course, he does not
hate me for being a Philistine woman; He loves me as I love him.</em></span></div>
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day we married and began a beautiful life together. We were faithful
to one another and I began to notice that Samson grew softer each
day he spent with me; I heard less talk about revenge and war, and
more about how we could use such trials in life for God’s glory. I
believe the Lord used my Christian character to help influence his thinking quite heavily,
and that he began to close his mind from self-vengeance, and open his
heart to God’s will and plan, realizing that God really did have a
special story for him.</em></span></div>
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we grew stronger as husband and wife, I tried harder than ever to
bring good and not harm to Samson; but it was not always easy…</em></span></div>
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when Samson had gone from our home on business somewhere or other,
the rulers of the Philistines paid me a disturbing visit. They
implored me to seek from my husband the answer for his unusual
strength. Everyone around us knew that Samson was no ordinary man
with strength like every other man in the land; and everyone desired
to know why. Why these men asked me to stray to disloyalty with my
husband, I could not clearly comprehend, but when they offered me
eleven hundred shekels of silver, I knew it was bribery with every
kind of evil intention. The story of what happened with Samson’s
first wife was brought to my mind in a rush of panic, and I became
painfully nervous. Surely I could do nothing of the sort.</em></span></div>
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left the leaders with no sure answer, and when Samson returned, I
explained the visit to him. I did not plead for him to reveal his
secret, but rather enhanced his knowledge of the slyness of those
around us. Seeing that I would never ruin or harm him, Samson told
me his secret. Neither of us had any doubt of the other; I knew he
trusted me, and he knew I could be trusted. His secret then, though I
cannot tell you exactly what it was, is truly a gift from God, and will forever be safe with me.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Andalus, serif; font-size: large;"><em> No
one, then, will be able to discover the secret, unless Samson or I
reveal it; and that we mustn’t do. If anyone did find out, Samson
could easily be destroyed and deprived of his gift. I have listened
to God, and will forever be faithful to my husband. No amount of
money or anything else of any worth could bring me to forsake the
trust that Samson has in me. I am always to do good, rewarding,
godly things that will make my husband proud of me; and one thing I
must do, is forever honor and respect his desire to keep his special
gift a hidden treasure. I know God does not want him destroyed yet;
He has so much more in mind for him.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I hope you were amused by this random story! I wrote it a year or two ago... and I remember finding it really interesting to note how different things could have been, had Delilah been a godly and loyal wife to Samson. It was a joy to write! Very fun and interesting to look at things from a completely different perspective. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Cheers!! And Happy May to you!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Your friend, Hannah :)</span></div>
</span>Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-89896135124537901532017-04-03T14:59:00.000-05:002017-04-03T14:59:35.255-05:00A Real and Personal Relationship<a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/6c/a9/a4/6ca9a4b1075f9b7f7b043c127a380c8a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="491" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/6c/a9/a4/6ca9a4b1075f9b7f7b043c127a380c8a.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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My Savior, Jesus Christ, has captured my heart, has made a home in my soul, has become first in my mind, and is my ONLY source of strength. Without Him, I am nothing, and everything in me is empty. The intimate relationship we have can not fade away, because he holds me tightly. My Salvation is now secure in the hold of the Holy Spirit.</div>
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My relationship with God is <span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #0c343d;">Real</span></em> </span>because He has <span style="font-size: x-large;">Saved </span><span style="font-size: small;">me.</span></div>
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My relationship with God is <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="color: #0c343d;">Personal</span></em> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">because He </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Loves </span><span style="font-size: small;">me.</span></div>
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My relationship with God is <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;"><em>Practical </em></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">because He </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Created </span><span style="font-size: small;">me.</span></div>
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I know these things because without Christ I'd be lost and dead. Without the love of my Heavenly Father I'd be in total darkness. Without knowing God made me and with a purpose, I'd feel worthless and empty. No man is without excuse that there is a God who loves us. My relationship with Him is this real because I accepted His Son, loved Him back, and am striving to live a life that glorifies His name.</div>
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<span style="color: black;">"My Almighty God and Loving Father,</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I life my hands up to you now! Thank you for being who you are, and doing what you've done. Thank you for Loving me. You've saved me from myself, and have forgiven me for every wrong-doing. You are my Master and yet my Father; I am your servant but you call me your princess. You are my refuge when I am afraid, or when I must hide. You are jealous for me and you desire my heart.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Lord... I have weathered many storms; you have always been my shelter. Thank you for protecting me from everything that could have damaged me. You are my only source of strength and my one true stronghold. You are our eternal King, and You are sovereign. You are my Rock and my Salvation. You are of peace, grace, hope, glory, and love; You are an amazing God!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">You are the Father of Truth, and God over all the Kingdoms of the earth. Your Will be done. <em>Amen</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">My Lord, you are the only one who can keep me from falling. I stumble so many times :( Let me keep my eyes on you, let me <em>want</em> you, and help me to hold onto you first and foremost. So that I might stay standing in Your Name.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">You are my ultimate <span style="font-size: large;">comforter</span> in sorrow. When my heart breaks... when I cry out in painful heartache... when I want to give up... YOU are always there, comforting me through the hurt, and pulling me safely past the destruction.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Heavenly God, you are my <span style="font-size: large;">confidence. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Without you I am nothing. If it weren't for You in me, I'd despise and hate myself. Thank you, Almighty Lord, for lifting me upon your shoulders!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">You are my <span style="font-size: large;">song. </span><span style="font-size: small;">You give me peace and joy and Love. I sing praises to you from the bottom of my heart.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">You are my <span style="font-size: large;">deliverer. </span><span style="font-size: small;">From my sins you have brought me up. From the enemies of this world you will keep me safe.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">You are my <span style="font-size: large;">judge. </span><span style="font-size: small;">I'd rather be judged by the world than by you. Give me wisdom to follow your will above all else, and to stand against the temptations of this world. That I may do well in <em>Your </em>eyes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Above all, you are the God who <span style="font-size: large;">loves </span><span style="font-size: small;">me. There is no one like you, Jesus. I love you more than anything in this world. Thank you for being the author of my story! Give me more peace and patience to see what you have in store for me in the next chapter of my life.</span></span></div>
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So how is your relationship with God? I know I've struggled with many ups and downs in mine!! But just remember... He LOVES you. With <em>real</em> love. Let that truth wash over you, and you'll soon want to love Him back. When you've reached the point of loving Him more than ANYTHING else, then you know you're on your way to a relationship with Christ that will last forever. You may believe God exists... and you may call yourself a Christian; but what our Heavenly Father really wants from us, is a relationship that is real and personal. One that is so intimate that we can call Him <em>Father</em>, <em>Friend</em>, and our greatest Love. </div>
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Love God, and build a relationship with Him!! Setting everything else aside for a while... including religion, doctrine, and tradition... and really think about and concentrate on falling in love with the man who died for you. It's the most precious and beautiful experience that could ever happen to anyone. I know from experience, and I'm still in the middle of working on that as well!!! I believe it will always and only get better. Not necessarily to make us <em>happy... </em>simply to make us <em>His. </em>And that alone is all we will need, or want.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"What is it that God is purposing where I am?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"Once I know what God is doing, then I will know what I need to do."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>"The focus need to be on GOD, not MY LIFE."</strong></span><br />
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I had never thought about this difference. But it really is an interesting and important point! I've always been so intent on <em>my life </em>and the choices <em>I have to choose, </em>and being careful to live a Christian life to represent <em>me... </em>when really, I need to examine CHRIST'S life, and follow <em>Him a</em>nd his example, so that I am better able to represent <em>Jesus </em>in the way I live as His child. To GOD be the glory forever!!! Amen.<br />
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"To know and do the will of God, you must deny self and return to a God-centered life." Focusing on one's own self-worth and what we <em>have, </em>is a self-centered view on life. But focusing on the Lord's power and what He has g<em>iven </em>us is a God-centered view on life. It's not about us or what makes us look good; it's about God's Will and what glorifies HIS name. As a servant of the Lord, I have been realizing that I need to remember this key understanding.<br />
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It's so easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you need to make yourself good enough in order to be called and looked upon as a good Christian. Yes, we need to follow God's rules and keep His commandments. We have to strive to live a Godly and Christian life-style. BUT... we can <em>never </em>be "good enough". EVER. That's why we will fail if we compare ourselves to other Christians or to what we imagine to be the "perfect Christian". Even our most righteous deeds or thoughts are like filthy rags to the Lord. We can never be clean enough, let alone "good enough". Instead, we have to compare ourselves to Jesus. And we must live our lives for Him; to live for anything else would be worthless. When we try our best to live like Christ lived, then our focus can better be centered upon <em>The Lord's Will. </em>And our strivings to a better obedience for our God will be more pleasing to Him, because when we look to Christ, we look to God. Therefore, with our lives, we can serve our Heavenly King. Not because we are accomplishing any great thing... but because we are allowing the Lord to accomplish great things in and through us. Our Father in Heaven has beautiful stories for each and every one of us; but our stories are only stories within His own. The whole purpose of this life, is to see the Will of God in everything. This is His World and His masterpiece. We are His beloved children. HIS WILL is perfect, and it is the whole centerpiece for our entire futures.<br />
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Give your heart, your life, and your desires to God. In His timing and in His way, His work will be done. We are His <em>servants</em>. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"Lord, whatever I know to be Your Will, I will do it. Regardless of the cost and regardless of the adjustment, as best I know my heart, I commit myself to follow Your Will ahead of time. Lord, no matter what Your Will looks like, I will do it!"</span><br />
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God has been working in your life since your birth. He was working out His purposes for your life prior to your birth. When God gets ready for you to take a new step or direction in His activity, it will be in sequence with what He already has been doing in your life. <strong>He builds your character in an orderly fashion with a divine purpose in mind. </strong>Give Him your life, and through it He will be glorified. Because when we make "God's Will" our focus, the Will He has for our lives with shine through and be beautiful. We must desire His Will, for us, for HIM. For us :) What a treasure His plan is!! <br />
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Now I'm not saying it's easy... living for God's Will can often mean dying to your own desires. It can hurt to draw closer to the Lord, when many times He will ask you to pull away from things you love the most. It will be difficult at times to understand why God asks you to make certain adjustments in your life, and you may not always be so willing. But when you obey, even when it's the hardest... God rewards you and in the end it is always best. His gifts are perfect. Our desires are sinful and selfish. His will is eternal and forever beautiful. Our own will is temporary and fades away with the world.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"What is <strong>God's Will</strong>?"</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: x-large;">It's not about ME and what I want, It's about GOD and what HE wants.</span><br />
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<em>Lord, give me understanding on interpreting Your Will as the main key in living my life for YOU, instead of concentrating so hard on what your will is for MY life and ME. Amen</em><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Thoughts and words inspired by "Experiencing God" by Henry T. Blackaby and Claude V. King</span>Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-66365132190761861372017-03-20T13:27:00.002-05:002017-03-20T13:27:38.550-05:00Happy Spring!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As today is the first day of Spring, and March is nearing a close, I figured I should write a new post!!<br />
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Life has been so busy for me... filled with ups and downs, laughs and tears, goodness and struggles. But through everything, God is wonderful, and His mercies endure forever. I praise Him for the happy times, but I thank Him for the sad times as well. Because in every situation, pleasant or bitter, I know He uses it for His purposes. All things work together for the good of those who love Him, and every good and perfect gift is from the Lord. What a comfort that has been to me recently!!<br />
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So anyway... <strong>Happy Spring everybody</strong>!!! As a new season arrives for us in this world, it reminds me of all the different seasons we have come through, and will go through, in our own lives. Whether you are going through a difficult season right now, or a beautiful season, just remember to hold on to hope, peace, and joy, no matter what. We should have <em>hope</em> in the promises of God, <em>peace</em> that He knows what He is doing and that the treasures He has waiting for us are worth waiting to see someday, and <em>joy...</em> because we are commanded to consider it<em> ALL </em>joy.<br />
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<span class="passage-display-bcv"><span class="passage-display-bcv"><em>James 1:2-3 (NKJV)</em></span><br />
<span class="text Jas-1-2"><em>My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, </em></span><span class="text Jas-1-3" id="en-NKJV-30270"><em>knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.</em> </span><br />
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is a life to live and a heart to guard in commitment to your role;</span></span></div>
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rocker meant to cuddle close her children at night,</span></span></div>
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fresh smile to send her husband off at dawns first light,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Eager
hands to prepare a meal for her family each day,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Wisdom
and encouragement with kind words to say;</span></span></div>
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the tools needed to be a devoted woman of Christ.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">A
gown of solid knowledge edged with humble lace,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Shoes
fitting perfectly as to lead a straight and sure pace,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">A
flowing crown of rich locks to show the beauty God gave,</span></span></div>
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above all, the words that adorn her tongue to heartache save,</span></span></div>
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in which reflections cause her eyes to shine,</span></span></div>
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that brushes her cheeks to make them rosy and fine,</span></span></div>
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<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Words
of wisdom and kindness decorating her lips to attraction,</span></span></div>
<div align="left" class="line" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Love
for her Heavenly Father brightening her face above a fraction,</span></span></div>
<div align="left" class="line" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">This
is what makes a most lovely face ever longed to be seen.</span></span></div>
<div align="left" class="line" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> </span></span></div>
<div align="left" class="line" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div align="left" class="line" style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">A
woman of virtue and honesty and love,</span></span></div>
<div align="left" class="line" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Is
a gift of a wonderful and awesome power above,</span></span></div>
<div align="left" class="line" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Her
heart is filled with a desire to serve and to obey,</span></span></div>
<div align="left" class="line" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Her
soul is not easily fallen to the ground and left there to lay,</span></span></div>
<div align="left" class="line" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Vijaya, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">This
is what I believe to be a woman, one that loves and honors the Lord
Almighty.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
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Hannah Piotraschke</span></span></div>
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</span> </span>Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-84602055202774865052017-02-02T15:00:00.000-06:002017-02-02T15:00:27.182-06:00~Trusting the Truest Love~
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<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><span style="color: #244061;"><span style="font-family: Bleeding Cowboys, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">~Trusting
The Truest Love~</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">No
one truly loves me…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">No
one knows me…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">No
one cares for me…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">No
one trusts me…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">What
do I do?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">Where
do I go?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">Who
should I believe?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">What
do I need?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I’m
all alone in this confusing world.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I
have no friends who truly like who I am.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I’m
living in darkness and fear for I know not what.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I’m
barely hanging on and am still asked to prove what I’ve got.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">Why
do I feel afraid?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">Why
can’t I trust myself?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">Why
am I so depressed?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">Why
do I feel so angry?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I
know life is not perfect.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I
know that everyone has difficulties in their life.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I
know…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">But
I don’t know why I feel like my life is purposeless.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I
DON’T KNOW WHY I CAN’T TRUST ANYONE.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">What
is wrong with me?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I’m
a failure…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I’m
not deserving of life…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I’m
a useless creation…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">I
can’t believe I’m me…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: GoudySwaTLig, serif;">What
am I?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br />
</div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">Nothing
really matters…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I’m
going to die eventually anyway…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">No
one will know me…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">Because
I’m not going to let them know me…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">It’s
safer.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">It’s
easier.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">It’s
quieter.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">It’s
better…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">IF
I JUST DON’T TRUST ANYONE.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I
want to have someone I can rely on.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I
want to have someone to talk to.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I
want to have someone I can show my true fears to.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I
want to have someone who cares.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">Why
then do I feel like this is a silly thing to wish for?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">Why
does it seem like everything will only get worse?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">Why
can’t I let my heart be shown, to be open to just one person?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">Why
am I hiding so desperately?</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I’m
fighting myself…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I’m
arguing with myself…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I’m
trying to convince myself…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I’m
only deceiving myself…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I
know it and yet I don’t care.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I
hear it but don’t want to listen.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I
think it easier to put off my desires.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">And
yet I can’t stop wondering.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">And
fighting and arguing… over and over again…</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">Like
I’m afraid of nothing but the person inside of me.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BlacklightD, serif;">I’m
angry of who I am and who I won’t let in.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br />
</div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Someone
else might hate me…</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Someone
else might not care…</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Someone
else might hurt me…</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Someone
else might not be there…</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I
could get angry.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I
could get mean.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I
could get lonely.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I
could get seen.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">So
it would only be easier to not love for real.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">IT
WOULD BE EASIER TO NOT TRUST.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It
would be easier to not care.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It
would be easier to not let someone be there.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">~
~ ~</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then
I hear a voice.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then
I hear a call.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then
I see a light.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then
I see a hope.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What
is it that’s there?</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What
is it that’s holding me?</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What
is it that’s saying it’s okay?</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What
is it that I hear and yet refuse to see?</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Something…</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Somewhere…</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Someone…</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: BernhardTango BT, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Is
there.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">He
calls me quietly.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">He
touches me softly.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">He
holds me gently.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">He
cares for me compassionately.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Why
do I feel ashamed of my feelings of loneliness?</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Why
do I feel warm when I sense He is near?</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Why
do I feel at home when I am in His arms?</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Why
do I feel so ready to appear when I hear His call?</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I’m
free.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I’m
safe.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I’m
comforted.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I’m
loved.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">WHEN
I TRUST IN HIM.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So
this is what I must do.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So
this is where I must confide.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So
this is how I must live.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So
this is why I must lean on Him.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">That
I might be ready to trust…</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">That
I might be ready to love…</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">That
I might be ready to dance…</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">That
I might be ready to let Him in…</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I’m
loved.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I’m
comforted.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I’m
kept safe.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I’m
opened to be held and to hold onto others.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: ChesterfieldAntD, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For
I will TRUST the Lord, who is the truest love of all.</span></span></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: Chuzzlewit SF, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>By:
Hannah Marie</b></span></span></span></div>
Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-19637768465884546762016-12-29T19:35:00.001-06:002016-12-29T19:35:14.433-06:00Herbs: Some of the Benefits They Have On Your Skin
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">God
has provided us with wonderful herbs in which we can use for our
health and benefit. I love studying ways in which I can provide
better care for my body. I also believe that this is what God desires
us to do: take care of ourselves and the body He has given us.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Herbs
have many different uses for your skin, not only for external health,
but internal as well. God blesses us here on earth because He is a
wonderful and caring God. He created this world that we live in and
made us in His own image. Because of this we have a soul, as well as
knowledge of a Lord who cares for us. He gave us the world to rule
over and to protect. We are to be good stewards of what we are given,
to use these things and to enjoy them. He gave us His Son and the
gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, that through His death and
resurrection we may live. God, even from the very beginning, knew
what we needed in order to survive and be well. He provides us with
clothes to wear and food to eat, that we may nourish ourselves and
dress to please the Lord. He gives us shelter and houses to be
protected in. He provides us with friends and family so we are not
alone: Parents to guide us, sibling to love us, grandparents to
advise us, family to surround us, and friends to grow beside us. We
are given this world in which to live, even though we are aliens
here; for as Christians, this is only our temporary home. We can
fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ, and we can live our
lives seeking our Heavenly Father by doing what might please Him.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> All
of this and more shows that our creator is looking out for us.
Besides all of these things, God has also blessed us with useful and
amazing healing herbs. These plants, weeds, flowers, trees,
shrubbery, and vegetables, can all be used for the benefit of your
body, the temple of the Lord. They provide internal benefits, such as
every-day sicknesses, digestive problems, organ weaknesses, weight
loss, and memory; it also boosts the immune system, cures or prevents
diseases and cancers, and gives the inward health you need for a more
beautiful <i>outward</i> appearance. These plants also benefit the
skin in general, in which area I am most prominent to discuss now.
They strongly help common problems such as acne and blackheads, slows
the "nightmare" of physical aging ;P and brings out a vibrant and
healthier skin tone. It gives your face a beautifying color, and
enhances texture and hydration to your skin. </span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> I
have chosen 15 different common herbs that are used particularly for
different skin conditions. These herbs are: Spruce, Dandelion, Oak
Bark, Violet, Basil, Chamomile, Fennel, Green Tea, Lavender,
Peppermint, Red Raspberry, Rose Petals, Rosemary, Plantain, and
Licorice Root. Now, keep in mind that there are many, </span></span><span style="color: black;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">many</span></i></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
more herbs that can be used for skin and external health care; I,
however, have simply chosen 15 to study and expound on.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><b><span style="color: black;">SPRUCE</span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">1</span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>
</i></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
</span></i></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
needles are extremely high in vitamin C, and can be made into toners
and healing balms, for they have properties beneficial for anti-acne
formulas. This tree medicine can be used to help oily skin and large
pores. The antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-infectious, and
anti-inflammatory properties make it especially helpful for your
skin, and it is even useful for certain kinds of wounds.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">DANDELION
</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">2
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
A source of vitamins A, B, C, D, and K, this weed helps with acne,
irritated skin, eczema, and other conditions. The root promotes clear
skin, and as a beautifier helps large pores, age spots, sunburn, and
chapped skin. It can also be used to curb growths such as warts. The
root, leaves, and sometimes flowers can be used in every way,
including for boils, itching areas, and arthritis. It is
anti-inflammatory, and the vitamin K keeps the skin replenished and
rejuvenated. It also has minerals to keep a healthy skin tone.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">OAK
BARK </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">3
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
It very is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It is a useful
product for acne, and is a soothing treatment for conditions such as
poison ivy, for it's also very antiseptic. This herb can be used for
good toning as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">VIOLET
</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">4
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
This is a very </span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">healing</span></i></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
herb, caring for dry skin, scars, wounds, lumps, bumps, inflamed
skin, rashes, hives, and eczema. It is anti-inflammatory, and gives
moisture where needed. It's also good for toning.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">BASIL
</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">5
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
This common herb is an excellent toner, cleanser, and healing tool.
It cares for blackheads, acne, oily skin, and other examples of a
damaged complexions. It is anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Ring
worm and insect bites can be cured, and the skin becomes softer,
supple, and healthier. You can create a Basil mask with the leaves,
some salt, and egg whites, because the egg white help tighten pores.
Basil does wonders with many beautifying factors, including dandruff
and hair loss. It is very anti-aging, and gives for a glowing,
blemish-free skin tone.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">CHAMOMILE
</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">6
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
Has healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging,
anti-itching, anti-fungal, and antiseptic sources. It soothes
troubled skin, puffiness, and irritations. It moisturizes dry skin
and cleanses pores; helps with acne, scars, dark circles, eczema,
rashes, sores, burns, and ulcers. It can be used on babies and
fragile skin, as it is mild and good for any skin type. It lightens
skin tone also. </span></span></span></span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">FENNEL
</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">7
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
Another common herb that can be used in many wonderful ways! It is
mostly used for its anti-aging and moisturizing properties. It treats
prematurely aged, sun-damaged, and wrinkled skin. It can clear and
tone skin, balance oils, fight acne, and hydrate. Applying cooled
strong tea can help reduce puffy eyes. It keeps skin glowing, taut,
supple, and smooth. It also supplies the body with essential minerals
to bring oxygen to skin by unclogging grime, dirt, and germs from
deep within the pores. It's loaded with minerals and vitamins A, C,
and E.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">GREEN
TEA </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">8
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
This extremely common tea is another amazing tool to use on your
skin! Its main healing power is for acne. It's used to cleanse, tone,
and purify your skin. You can do something as simple as brewing the
tea and leaving it cool; then wetting you face with it several times
over a period of several days.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">LAVENDER
</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">9
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
This sweet-smelling, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial,
anti-fungal, and antiseptic herb is an excellent treatment against
either too dry or too oily of skin. It cares for acne, irritations,
mosquito and other insect bites, burns, cuts, eczema, cold sores,
pain, or otherwise stressed or inflamed skin. It can also help in the
case of hair loss. It is good for all skin types, and prevents
premature aging. It can also be used on chapped or sunburned lips.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">PEPPERMINT
</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">10
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
This anti-inflammatory herb and spice is filled with vitamins A and
C, iron, magnesium, calcium, minerals, potassium, manganese, and
copper. It works well for dry and oily skin, and helps clarify skin
and clear large pored complexions. It makes skin brighter, tones it
beautifully, reduces redness, and helps rid acne.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">RED
RASPBERRY </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">11
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">:</span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
This unlikely toner works amazing wonders on oily, irritated, and/or
acne-infested skin. It's a great astringent for tightening the top
layers of skin, and is a strong agent for anti-aging and anti-oxidant
properties. It's filled with potassium, calcium, manganese,
magnesium, fiber, vitamins A, B, C, and E, Linoleic, oleric acids,
and iron. It does well with replenishing moisture, helping with
repairs, and improving elasticity to skin.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">ROSE
PETALS </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">12
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
These flower petals can help your dry, inflamed, and/or suffering
skin tone. It can cleanse and give moisture to even the most
sensitive areas. It helps get rid of wrinkles, fine lines, acne,
puffy eyes, dark circles, and oil. It's antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant, and rich with vitamin C. It can
also help with swollen skin, eczema, and sunburn. And it will give
you a soft and glowing tone, working as an anti-aging agent as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">ROSEMARY
</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">13
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
Is one awesome herb! It helps to improve even your </span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">memory!
</span></i></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It
improves blood flow to the skin, and is an excellent toner and
astringent, helping with elasticity. It's antibacterial side helps
with blackheads and acne. It works well against dry or oily skin, and
cares for a dull and lifeless tone. Being very moisturizing and
healing to damaged skin, Rosemary is rich in iron, calcium, and
vitamins, and works also as an anti-oxidant. It's anti-inflammatory
properties sooth the skin, burns, eczema, itchiness, and sunburn.
It's very anti-aging and reduces the chance of wrinkles, and lightens
dark spots. </span></span></span></span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">PLANTAIN
</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">14
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">:</span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
Is most useful for pulling out bee stings, and working on itchy,
inflamed, irritated, bitten, splinted, cut, bruised, painful, or
burned areas of your skin. It is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory,
and antibiotic, and is very nourishing and anti-aging. It's good for
healing wounds and rare skin conditions. Since it helps draw things
out to clear your pores, it can also care cases of bad acne. It is
very useful for dry skin as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">LICORICE
ROOT </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">15
</span></span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">:
Is a strong anti-inflammatory root that soothes irritants on skin
conditions such as acne, eczema, and other caused redness and
inflammation. It lightens skin, reduces age spots, brightens
complexion, and is all around a great toner and anti-aging agent! It
cuts oil from the skin, and can be used on even sensitive skin types.
It also is great at reducing dark circles under the eyes and the dark
marks caused be scars, being a perfect beautifier.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Now,
there are several ways in which you can use these herbs in order to
apply them to your face or other areas of your skin. Like I have
already mentioned, many herbs can be brewed into teas, then you would
wash your face with that tea several times each day over a decent
period of time. You can also make your own yogurt, honey, clay, and
oatmeal masks; there are many fun recipes on line. More options would
be to do a facial scrub or steam with certain herbs, make yourself a
bath soak, eye compress, sunburn soother, or simply drink your cup of
tea every day. </span></span></span>
</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> There
are many other exotic recipes and treatments on line. So many
options! The most appropriate time to apply these herbal remedies is
simply when you feel your skin needs an extra boast, whether it is
once a month to shine up your complexion, or every day to help heal
your suffering physical beauty.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Be
aware of allergies... if you have a tendency to be allergic to many
things, just be cautious at first with what you put on your skin
until you know that it does not cause a rash or other irritations.
Also, if you are taking other medical supplements or have specific
interactions with other medicine, you should consult a doctor or do
some research to be sure you aren't taking (internally) herbs that
will react negatively with those drugs. At the same time, be sure the
herbs you take internally are also safe if you are pregnant. You can
often find out the answer to this by doing some research on reliable
online sources.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> When
taking these herbs internally, not only could you drink the tea, but
other options would be to make tinctures, pills, smoothies, chopped
into food, or any other way you can imagine.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Herbs
are, in fact, God-given gifts to us as humans. We are to recognize
this gift, and thank the Lord for it. We are to praise God for the
ability of using all that He's provided us with. We must always know
that what we use here on earth has been given to us by our heavenly
Father, and we should use these gifts for living. We are called to
learn about God's creation, and as His children, we ought to use what
He places into our hands. And it's wonderful when we can teach others
about what we know, too; whether through classes, simple
conversation, or a small lecture with your children. Best of all,
learn and understand how to use herbs for your own benefit (where you
mostly need healing in your body, physically and even emotionally).
Find out how and where you can find the different herbs of herbal
remedies you need. Collect them after researching which herbs you can
use in which ways for specific problems. You can buy herbs in many
different places (whether on line or in some towns/cities), or if you
enjoy such things, you can even grow your own to harvest.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> God
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">has
</span></i></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">provided
us with herbs that work wonders. With these, we can polish and
freshen our own health and benefit. Herbs are not only beautifiers
and toners for your skin; they are essential, natural medicines for
every-day health internally, physically, and mentally. Herbs are one
tool God gave us as He serves to be our ultimate physician.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-style: normal;">10
Herbs for skin care”. </span></b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>herbgeek.com.
</i></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">Michelle
Czolba, 11 June 2014. Web. 11 June 2014.</span></span></b></span></span></span></div>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>10
Herbs for skin care”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>herbgeek.com.
</i></span><span style="color: black;">Michelle Czolba, 11 June 2014. Web.
11 June 2014. “Facial care herbs”.
</span><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family, - “The Dandelions are here!!”.
</span><span style="color: black;"><i>Dandelioness Herbals. </i></span><span style="color: black;">Dana
Woodruff, 16 May 2011.Web. 16 May 2011. - “How to use Dandelion
for skin care.” </span><span style="color: black;"><i>fawesome.TV.</i></span></b></span></span></span></div>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>10
Herbs for skin care”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>herbgeek.com.
</i></span><span style="color: black;">Michelle Czolba, 11 June 2014. Web.
11 June 2014.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>10
Herbs for skin care”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>herbgeek.com.
</i></span><span style="color: black;">Michelle Czolba, 11 June 2014. Web.
11 June 2014.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Facial
care herbs”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family, - “Using Basil to treat Acne breakouts and
Pimples”. </span><span style="color: black;"><i>The Natural Acne Cure.
</i></span><span style="color: black;">Alisha Renee, 30 Dec. 2013. Web. 30
Dec. 2013. - “Benefits, uses, and remedies using Basil for skin
and hair”. </span><span style="color: black;"><i>The Indian Spot. </i></span><span style="color: black;">Nithya
Shrikant,</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Facial
care herbs”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family, - “13 amazing Benefits of using Chamomile
Tea on the Skin and hair”. </span><span style="color: black;"><i>Healthandhealingwithherbs.com.
</i></span><span style="color: black;">Jean, 7 April 2015. Web. 7 April
2015.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Facial
care herbs”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family, - “10 beauty benefits of Fennel Seeds”.
</span><span style="color: black;"><i>Beautymunsta. </i></span><span style="color: black;">Beautymusta,
- “19 Amazing benefits of Fennel Seeds (Saunf) for skin, Hair, and
health”. </span><span style="color: black;"><i>Stylecraze. </i></span><span style="color: black;">Somreeta,
28 Dec. 2015. Web. 28 Dec. 2015</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Facial
care herbs”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family, - “The (surpriseing) beauty benefits of
green tea”. </span><span style="color: black;"><i>The Beauty Gypsy.
</i></span><span style="color: black;">Anubha Charan, 18 April 2013.Web.
18 April 2013.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Facial
care herbs”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family, - “13 uses for lavender oil: the only
essential oil you'll need”. </span><span style="color: black;"><i>Mindbodygreen.
</i></span><span style="color: black;">Ashley Turner, 21 Feb. 2013. Web.
21 Feb. 2013.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Facial
care herbs”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family,</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Facial
care herbs”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family, - “5 Natural and Homemade Raspberry Face
Masks”. </span><span style="color: black;"><i>Organic Beauty blogger.
</i></span><span style="color: black;">Organic Beauty blogger, 29 July
2013. Web. 29 July 2013.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Facial
care herbs”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family, </span></b></span></span></span>
</div>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Facial
care herbs”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family, </span></b></span></span></span>
</div>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Facial
care herbs”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family, - “10 Herbs for skin care”. </span><span style="color: black;"><i>herbgeek.com.
</i></span><span style="color: black;">Michelle Czolba, 11 June 2014. Web.
11 June 2014.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<li><div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Facial
care herbs”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;">
Chagrin Valley Family,</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Bibliography:</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-style: normal;">Benefits,
uses, and remedies using Basil for skin and hair”. </span></b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>The
Indian Spot. </i></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">Nithya
Shrikant,</span></span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-style: normal;">Facial
care herbs”. </span></b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com.</i></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-style: normal;">
Chagrin Valley Family,</span></span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-style: normal;">How
to use Dandelion for skin care.” </span></b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>fawesome.TV.</i></span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>The
Dandelions are here!!”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Dandelioness
Herbals. </i></span><span style="color: black;">Dana Woodruff, 16 May
2011.Web. 16 May 2011.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>The
(surpriseing) beauty benefits of green tea”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>The
Beauty Gypsy. </i></span><span style="color: black;">Anubha Charan, 18
April 2013.Web. 18 April 2013.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Using
Basil to treat Acne breakouts and Pimples”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>The
Natural Acne Cure. </i></span><span style="color: black;">Alisha Renee, 30
Dec. 2013. Web. 30 Dec. 2013.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>5
Natural and Homemade Raspberry Face Masks”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Organic
Beauty blogger. </i></span><span style="color: black;">Organic Beauty
blogger, 29 July 2013. Web. 29 July 2013.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>10
beauty benefits of Fennel Seeds”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Beautymunsta.
</i></span><span style="color: black;">Beautymusta,</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>10
Herbs for skin care”. </b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>herbgeek.com.
</i></span><span style="color: black;">Michelle Czolba, 11 June 2014. Web.
11 June 2014.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>13
amazing Benefits of using Chamomile Tea on the Skin and hair”.
</b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Healthandhealingwithherbs.com. </i></span><span style="color: black;">Jean,
7 April 2015. Web. 7 April 2015.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>13
uses for lavender oil: the only essential oil you'll need”.
</b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Mindbodygreen. </i></span><span style="color: black;">Ashley
Turner, 21 Feb. 2013. Web. 21 Feb. 2013.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="JUSTIFY" style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: #00cc00;"><span style="color: black;">“<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>19
Amazing benefits of Fennel Seeds (Saunf) for skin, Hair, and health”.
</b></span><b><span style="color: black;"><i>Stylecraze. </i></span><span style="color: black;">Somreeta,
28 Dec. 2015. Web. 28 Dec. 2015</span></b></span></span></span></div>
Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-59639129892230434092016-12-26T17:17:00.002-06:002016-12-26T17:17:20.300-06:00Merry CHRISTmas!!<em><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Christmas</span></strong></em>... One of my favorite holidays; the day we choose to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ; the one day you actually want it to snow ;P Haha, I'm just kidding. **Sort of**<br />
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas Day! Or Week, or Month, or however long Christmas ends up being for you, I guess. For my family, We did different things throughout the entire month of December, and even some in November and soon January. So Christmas seems to be much more of a collection of weeks versus just one day.<br />
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First of all, we went <strong>caroling</strong> with groups of friends three different times! The first night we went to the mall and took turns standing outside in the cold. And it was <em>cold </em>out that night. Then twice we went and visited Nursing and Assisted Living homes. We had a Jolly time!!<br />
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My sister and I were invited to a <strong>Civil War Christmas dance! </strong>It was such a fun party ;) We dressed up again in our new ball gowns, drove in -13 degree weather, played lots of games there, enjoyed being with friends, and danced some exciting dances.</div>
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My siblings and I have also gone to a few other Christmas parties put on by different friends. It's been so good to hang out with friends and family.</div>
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Of course, we can't have Christmas without sugary goodies!!!! We spent Christmas day making all kinds of cut-out <strong>cookies</strong>, and chocolate covering cereals and crackers. It was a <em>delicious</em> project! ;) And I think there will be plenty to do yet again before New Years Eve!!</div>
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<strong>Snowflakes!!! </strong>We've made a bunch of these and hung them all over the house. They look amazing! :D If you want to learn how to make these, click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tmhFQpruyE">here</a>. You will be shocked how easy these are to make! And they're a ton of fun. My 5 and 7 year old sisters even enjoy putting them together!</div>
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My New Favorite Christmas Song: <strong>"It's About The Cross"</strong>,<strong> b</strong>y the Ball Brothers. You can listen to it <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYSJj-EHAAk">here</a>.</div>
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Most importantly, we enjoy celebrating Jesus's birthday!!! We don't know the exact day that he was born, and it probably wasn't in the middle of winter with a bunch of white snow; but it was a real-life miracle, and we want to honor and praise the Lord for it. We set aside this time of year to give a special thanks to God for sending His Son for us, to <em>die</em> that we might <em>live</em>. What a precious, and priceless gift! All I want for Christmas, is to remember what Christ did for me, and why He came to this earth as a baby so long ago.</div>
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Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-3623955137395833962016-11-20T22:30:00.004-06:002016-11-20T22:30:53.563-06:00Dancing One Stitch at a TimeWhoa!!!! I don't know, guys... two whole months is a <em>long</em> time. But between SEWING, and my new job, I've been very busy! Yes, I'm finally done with the bees!!!! And now I'm working at a wonderful, cool, comfortable little coffee shop in town. I LOVE this job!!! I've been there for a little more than a month now, and believe me... suffering all those sugary sweets and creamy Lattes is <em>way</em> more enjoyable than dodging bee poop and itchy stingers. But anyway, I'm finally back! <br />
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I know I promised sewing stuff/info/details/tips/etc. But after my projects were all spoken of and actually finished, I realize that I didn't have the efficient amount or quality of pictures to give too many tips, or to show in too much detail. *sorry* But I have some photos to share! And I hope you can at least enjoy seeing some of what we've created within these past months.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watertown Civil War Harvest Ball </strong><br />
My sister Brianna and I went with this group of friends to an amazing Ball down in Watertown!!! We had an excellent time dancing literally the entire evening. We also stayed at a fancy hotel, so after the dance we went swimming till midnight, and then played games till 3am. Yup, it was a blast! LOL</td></tr>
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Every year we attend this fun, local, old fashioned picnic. We play lots of games, and then did some awesome dancing!</td></tr>
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My family and I put this ball together!!! It was lots of fun to plan, and we had a great turn-out. We organized it through our homeschool group, but a lot of other friends came as well!<br />
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My mom made me this gorgeous dress for my birthday!!! I wore it at the civil war picnic. I LOVED it. She let me pick out the fabric, too. AND, she didn't use a pattern!! Well, she used one pattern to get the basic bodice shape just right, but then she totally did the sleeves and everything else, all by looking at a picture!</div>
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My mom made my two little sisters these dresses for the picnic ;) They turned out SO cute! She used a few different patterns.<br />
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Friends dancing!!!!</div>
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~Brianna's and my dresses~</div>
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Brianna made her new dress as well! She chose the dark blue with all the white lace. It turned out so nicely and she was absolutely beautiful. She did such a great job!<br />
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<strong>~My friend's hair style~ </strong></div>
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<strong>~My hair~ </strong></div>
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Just because I LOVE how it turned out and I even did it on my own!!!!</div>
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Well folks! That's the best of the pictures I can find, at least of my sister's and my dresses!! These Civil War events are one of my absolute favorite things to be a part of. I hope you had fun looking at these pictures and gathering a small taste of how exciting this stuff can be!</div>
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<em>I shall twirl away to my bed now! Have a positively beautiful week! And don't forget to dance for joy and praise our Heavenly Father this Thanksgiving season!</em></div>
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Okay people... I lied. I'm not going to post our sewing projects today, simply because I haven't had time to take decent photos of the dresses I want to show off ;) But that post is coming! I promise. For now, I really would love to share with you an <em>amazing </em>recipe. If you like coconut (which isn't necessarily always everyone's favorite) and chocolate (okay, if you don't like chocolate, you HAVE to tell me!), then you will fall in love with these sinful treats.</div>
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Ingredients</h4>
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Chocolate Base</div>
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<a href="http://www.gonnawantseconds.com/tag/unsalted-butter-plus-more-for-pan/">Unsalted
Butter, Plus More for Pan</a> - 1/2 Cup
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<a href="http://www.gonnawantseconds.com/tag/sugar/">Sugar</a>
- 1/2 Cup
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<a href="http://www.gonnawantseconds.com/tag/salt/">Salt</a>
- 1/4 Teaspoon
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<a href="http://www.gonnawantseconds.com/tag/egg-large/">Egg,
Large</a> - 1
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<a href="http://www.gonnawantseconds.com/tag/unsweetened-cocoa-powder/">Unsweetened
Cocoa Powder</a> - 1/4 Cup
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<a href="http://www.gonnawantseconds.com/tag/all-purpose-flour/">All
Purpose Flour</a> - 1/4 Cup</div>
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Coconut Topping</div>
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<a href="http://www.gonnawantseconds.com/tag/eggs-large/">Eggs,
Large</a> - 2
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<a href="http://www.gonnawantseconds.com/tag/sugar/">Sugar</a>
- 3/4 Cup
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<a href="http://www.gonnawantseconds.com/tag/vanilla-extract/">Vanilla
Extract</a> - 1/2 Teaspoon
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<a href="http://www.gonnawantseconds.com/tag/all-purpose-flour/">All
Purpose Flour</a> - 1 Cup
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<li><a href="http://www.gonnawantseconds.com/tag/sweetened-shredded-coconut/">Sweetened
Shredded Coconut</a> – 3 cups, 1/2 Cup Reserved for Sprinkling
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Instructions</h4>
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<strong>For chocolate base:</strong>
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with
aluminum foil, leaving a slight overhang; butter bottom and sides of
foil (not overhang).</div>
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Place butter in a large
microwave-safe bowl; melt in microwave. Add sugar and salt; whisk to
combine. Whisk in egg, then cocoa and flour until smooth. Spread
batter in prepared pan.</div>
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Bake just until sides begin to
pull away from edges of pan, 10 to 15 minutes (do not overbake). Let
cool slightly while preparing coconut topping. Keep oven on for
topping.</div>
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<strong>For Coconut Topping:</strong>
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla. Gently mix in
flour and coconut (except 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling).</div>
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Drop mounds of mixture over
chocolate base; spread and pat in gently and evenly with moistened
fingers. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup coconut.</div>
<li>Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes
out with moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in
pan. Lift cake from pan, peel off foil, and cut into 24 bars. Store
in an airtight container 3 to 4 days.</li>
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ENJOY!!!! And Let me know how you like it :D<br />
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<br />Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-11897992977321485272016-09-06T09:44:00.003-05:002016-09-06T12:19:03.303-05:00Happy September!Is it just me, or has this summer flown by WAY. TOO. FAST??? Life gets crazier and crazier the older you get; believe your parents kiddos, it's true! I never did know what my mom was talking about when I was younger, but now I know exactly what she meant. But God is good, and his blessings are never ending; I cannot complain about the life He has given me.<br />
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It's been over a month since I've written a post! :/ I'll try to do better, but quite honestly, it doesn't seem like my busy schedule will be letting up any time soon. I'm too busy working at a honey farm, extracting tons of honey, and getting stung by ornery bees... *forced smile*<br />
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Here's a general week in the September life of this young teenage graduate:<br />
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<li>Sunday - I get up at 9:00am and go to church. We attend a small Baptist church ten minutes from our house. After service I come back home and usually spend the rest of the day either being really lazy and doing absolutely nothing, or I'm going bananas with cleaning the house and/or my room. Sundays are also nice to catch up on started projects.</li>
<li>Monday-Friday - I usually wake up at 7:00am and head over to Honey Meadows to extract honey for 8-9 hours. Then come home and take a shower (you get SO sticky), eat supper, and then pretty much do nothing all evening, simply because you're so sore and tired from carrying boxes and jamming your fingers on every possible frame.</li>
<li>Wednesday - is a special day because after work my siblings and I go to the park and play volleyball with a bunch of friends! However, this will be ending soon as the weather grows colder...</li>
<li>Saturday - Get up around 7:30am, and go to my piano and violin lessons. Soon, voice lessons will be added to this list of my Saturday morning tasks! And then of course, we usually have weekend plans of some sort on Saturdays.</li>
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But yeah... basically my life consists of mostly work at the moment, some fun things and events, and sleep wherever I can find it ;P<br />
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Oh!! And another recent event I was a part of was the amazing production of "Oklahoma!", by <a href="http://www.inspirationtheatre.org/">Inspiration Theatre</a>. I helped backstage, moving props and backdrops, and fixing hair. They did an amazing job! I'd add more pictures, but quite honestly hardly any of the ones we took turned out. So here's just one to give you an idea.<br />
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Watch my blog within these next few weeks! I'm hoping to have a "sewing" post for you soon!! A handful of civil war day/picnic dresses, perhaps part of a ball gown, and wedding dress ideas.<br />
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Write ya'll later!!!Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-31967378875648907912016-08-01T17:38:00.003-05:002016-08-03T21:10:54.475-05:00Random Craftiness <div style="text-align: center;">
Here are some fun crafts/activities/art-projects I (or some of my family members) have messed around with recently, or at least within these last few years.<br />
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~My Best Friend's Birthday party~</div>
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This is just a glimpse of the surprise 18th birthday party I threw for my cousin <em>last year</em>, but it was a blast to plan! I tend to go rather extravagant in my decorations when it comes to parties and such. But I LOVE doing it, and it really doesn't cost a whole lot of extra money to be creative, when you have all the materials and supplies to do it already anyway. The snowflakes took a lot of time and work, and my fingers were SO cramped afterward, but man were they fun and beautiful afterward! The cake was a huge project, but it was a fun experience; and I gathered some great tips from my awesome-pro-cake-making Aunt ;) And Pinterest of course was helpful. Being in the middle of January called for sweet and spicy candle party favors, and of course... who can do without an adorable snowman cheese ball??? This party is one example of the kind of "craftiness" I enjoy ;)<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">~Easter of 2016~</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">My brother Joshua made this awesome cross out of trees for our church during the Resurrection week. It turned out so well and it added SO much to the special holiday! The young adults had an Easter Cantata during that weekend, and this cross was an added bonus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">~Homeschool Prom 2015~</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I was a part of our prom committee for our homeschool group in 2015. I so enjoyed helping with decorations and food!!! Gathering the ideas and putting up all the decorations was such a blast. Our theme, as you may have guessed, was "Masquerade", so we were able to go wild with all the bold colors, sparkles, costumes, and sweets! I spray painted a million tree braches, fancied up some masks with beads and feathers, and did a bunch of other fun stuff. My aunt helped my sister and I create some gorgeous wrist corsages! It was truly a wonderful experience creating our first homeschool prom ever!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">~Donkey Ears~</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">My mom created these adorable donkey ears for my little sister, for a Christmas program she was in at our church. She also made similar ears and a tail for my other sister, who was a cow ;)<br />
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Again, I sort of went crazy with my graduation party ;) But I loved doing this kind of thing!!! I used a ton of junk I already had, picked wild flowers out of the ditch, grabbed the cheapest doilies I could find, spray painted random canning jars that we had, and used old picture frames and a screen door for my photo displays. I also created a photo book on Shutterfly, and used funky "school candy". And my mom was <em>amazing</em> with the food!!! I had a great party for the celebration of finishing high school.<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">....In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth....</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Genesis 1:1......</span></em><br />
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<strong><span style="color: black;">I am absolutely in LOVE with the beauty our Lord has created on this earth! Here are some pictures my sister and/or I have taken... nothing has been edited or touched up; what you see is what I believe to be fair glimpses of what a camera can capture, and this is nothing even close to what it looks like in person. And to think... that heaven is going to be even more amazing!</span></strong><br />
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<em>But I am the Lord your God, who divided the sea whose waves roared - The Lord of hosts is His name. Isaiah 51:15</em><br />
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<em>Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17</em><br />
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<em>And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2</em><br />
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<em>Deep calls unto deep at the noise of your waterfalls; all Your waves and billows have gone over me. Psalm 42:7</em><br />
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<em>Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established. Do not turn to the right or the left; remove your foot from evil. Proverbs 4:26-27</em><br />
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<em>Then God said, "Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years. Psalm 1:14</em><br />
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<em>From the rising sun to its going down the Lord's name is to be praised. Psalm 113:3</em><br />
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<strong><span style="color: black;">In Awe of His splendor, may our Savior's name be glorified!</span></strong></div>
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I just made up a few batches of my favorite evening snack! I LOVE popcorn!!!!! A friend of mine once told me how to make kettle corn, using your normal popcorn seeds and oil, and then adding butter and sugar right in the popper before it's finished being made. I got to thinking, and decided to try <strong>maple syrup</strong> in place of the sugar. The result was an <em>amazing </em>tasting, caramel-like, gooey and crunchy, textured popcorn! Seriously, if you need to make caramel popcorn but don't want to spend the two hours doing it, just make this and <em>no one</em> will be complaining! it's to die for.</div>
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First, you will need 1/2 cup of popcorn seeds, a good amount of oil (I use coconut oil), and 2 Tbsp. of butter. If you use more or less seeds depending on the size of your popper, then you may have to adjust how much butter you put in. </div>
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Put these three ingredients into your popper. <strong>Start heating it up</strong>. When the butter and oil are both melted and start to bubble, <strong>add some maple syrup</strong>. You're going to probably want about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of syrup added in, depending on how caramel-y you want it to be.</div>
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This will take longer than usual to pop. The syrup cools everything down a lot and kind of "drowns" the seeds ;P But be sure it all gets stirred frequently until it's finished popping. When it's done, this is what it should look like:</div>
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Sprinkle some salt onto this batch of goodness, and there's your deliciously addicting, maple syrup caramel popcorn! I am NOT kidding, it is ridiculously hard to stop eating this stuff. But good news, people! Maple syrup is not necessarily a <em>bad</em> sweetener for you to eat a lot of :D</div>
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This batch of popcorn has quite a lot of syrup in it. If you were to use just a little less, you will get a lighter result that tastes almost just as good... ;)</div>
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This is what it would look like with less in it. You can seriously do as much as you want! Try a whole cup of maple syrup if you're a <em>serious</em> sweet tooth, or if you just want a <em>hint </em>of the taste, then do less. It really is totally up to your personal liking!</div>
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Hannah Armourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582376892425976341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542534151252796186.post-49062764106149928582016-07-08T18:23:00.004-05:002016-07-26T17:12:36.135-05:00Lil' Bit of Everything...<br />
I didn't know what to do for my very first post on this blog, so I just thought I'd give a quick "sneak-peak" into what kind of stuff will be posted in the future!!!<br />
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PHOTOGRAPHY: My sister and I really enjoy taking pictures! So once in a while we may post a photo or two of our best and newest creations.</div>
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SEWING: My mom, sister, and I are huge fans of sewing, especially civil war ball gowns!!! Here is my most recent dress that I've made. We want to show some of our favorite patterns to you, <em>maybe </em>even make up a few patterns of our own to share; and if there's interest, we could even give a few personal sewing tips.</div>
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me music to make and to sing;</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>But
REAL success these alone cannot bring.</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> Without
the Lord by my side,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> I
am nothing even in day's light.</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> But
when in Him I do abide,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> I
shine brightly even in the night.</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>I
have fears even for what I hope for,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>I
have choices that I must make;</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>And
without my Heavenly Savior,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>These
fears become truths and I fall to mistake.</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> I
can grow confused and worried,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> For
what I do not yet know.</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> But
God has not lost me,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> And
He will never let go.</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>I
might not always know where to turn,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>And
I might forget the One to whom be the glory.</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>But
I will never give up or fail to learn,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>That
it is Christ who holds the pen to my story.</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> He
is lovingly planning my life;</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> All
I have to do is be patient and see.</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> For
the beauty in unwrapping my real-time story,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> Is
to watch what He is writing for ME.</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>So
many options and I'm only myself,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>But
I shall be used and not merely left on a shelf;</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>This
the Lord has for me already chosen,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>And
His promises are true and never broken.</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> So
off I go,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> Ready
to live HIS Way;</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> Excited
to stand up and show,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> That
this is the choice I choose today.</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>To
obey His word,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>To
answer to His name,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>To
follow His every calling,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>And
to thank Jesus my Savior for when He came.</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> The
story He writes for me is not cheep,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> My
heart is for forever His to keep.</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> Even
if I fall and want to live for what myself wants to be,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> HE
paid the highest price, and my life cannot be free.</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>I
want to give my best for Him,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>And
not only just for me.</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>These
many choices that I now hold in my hands,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>Carry
a very important part of the key:</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> To
how I serve my King,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> To
how I honor my creator,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> To
how I glorify my Lord,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> And
To how I love my heavenly Father,</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>God
is writing my story,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>And
all I have to do is choose to wait.</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>I
praise Him for His perfect timing,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em>Because
MY God is never late.</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> I
will not let my life be wasted;</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> Therefore
I have only one real choice to choose;</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> I
have decided to set my strength on Jesus,</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "andalus" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: medium;"><em> Because
then, no matter what, I CANNOT lose!</em></span></span></div>
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WRITING: One of my biggest dreams is to be a writer. I LOVE words, and I may get caught up once in a while in sharing some of my writings with you, or simply give you a glimpse of some of the many stories stuck inside my head (: This was a poem I had written a few months ago for graduation.</div>
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THEATER: I can't promise how much theatre jazz I'll be able to add, but I AM crazy about musicals and acting! I've been in some plays, and will be helping backstage next month for another one! This photo was taken from "The King and I" by <a href="http://www.inspirationtheatre.org/">Inspiration Theatre</a>.</div>
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CRAFTS: I'm not a very crafty person.... but some people in my family are!<br />
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HAIR STYLES: I enjoy playing around with hair. Especially for our dances and weddings and parties! And once in a while I'll get creative with my younger sisters ;) <br />
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FASHION: Sometimes we'll make some skirts, or hair pieces, or jewelry. Whenever we come up with some new or unique fashion hacks/ideas, we'll share!<br />
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TRAVELING: Once in a while my parents will take us on a fun vacation to a different state or city. I really like history and facts about cool places, so I think it'd be fun to post photos and/or fun facts concerning these places that we visit.<br />
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FOOD: I personally do NOT like to cook, and baking is even worse. BUT, I do sometimes get pulled into a new recipe that looks or sounds too good to be truly delicious! I like spices and when I cook, I make sure I'm thorough ;P My sister Brianna on the other hand loves cooking <em>and </em>baking!<br />
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BOOK/MOVIE REVIEWS: If I come across any amazing books or thrilling movies, I'll be sure to fill you in on "everything"!!<br />
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<strong>FAITH/TESTIMONIES:</strong> Loving and serving the Lord our God, Jesus Christ our Savior, is the most important thing to us. I will be writing often of His abundant love and mercy!<br />
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Of course, this is only the beginning of things! I still need to get my head together to decide if there's anything I've missed ;) But these are the highlights, and I think you can get the gist of what my family's life is like... somewhat. LOL. This list will probably, more than likely, grow. And please bear with me as I am still learning how to make a good and interesting blog! I'm very new to this! Half the time I'm not sure I even know what I'm doing. But here I go!</div>
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