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Temples to boost your day!

GORGEOUS! SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TEMPLE! ONE OF MY FAVS!

It's true

I might have to look some of these up...

-David A. Bednar

San Diego, California temple

BOUNTIFUL UTAH TEMPLE! GORGEOUS!

MEXICO TEMPLE! GORGEOUS!






 

Mountains to Climb

https://www.lds.org/pages/mormon-messages?lang=eng#mountains-to-climb
This is so great! Awesome Mormon Message!

NoVae - Modest!

You guys know me...I have to post every modest website I can find!
NoVae Clothing is awesome! I have some of their stuff posted below. Here is their website, so check 'em out! www.novaeclothing.com

Making and Keeping Decisions God's Way

Hi Ladies (and Lads),
  
   So, I'm finally back to writing articles. And I wanted to share something that I've shared with some friends of mine and has had great significance in my life.
    About a year ago, I was faced with a decision I had honestly not expected. I thought I knew where I was going to go to high school.  Surely, I would be a Falcon like my older brothers. But as I closed the end of my 8th grade year, I started to question my decision.
     I remembered kneeling down and asking God to help me know where to go. Immediately after praying, I got up and began looking at a website for an online school.  I have never felt the Spirit more strongly.  It was like the Spirit was pouring down from Heaven. I could not deny the feeling.
    The feeling was that I should jump.  I should leave my friends and comfort zone, and set out into the world of online schooling. I will be eternally grateful for that decision.  I will be eternally grateful I followed that prompting. 

Today, I'd like to talk a little bit about making and keeping decisions God's way.  These tips don't just apply to decisions pertaining to education, but to all decisions.  I hope that these may help you some way.

1. Thy Will Be Done: I know, you've heard this a million times. But these are truly the most valuable 4 words in the English (or whatever) language.  I have tried praying only wanting to hear what I wanted to be done.  I have struggled against the Spirit, not wanting to hear what he had to say.  But that isn't how life works.  Only when you pray with the express intent to hear what God has to say will you get the true answer.


2. Trust in God: Accompanying "thy will be done" must be the eternally resounding word of "trust."  Said President Hinckley:

It isn’t as bad as you sometimes think it is.

It all works out. Don’t worry.

I say that to myself every morning.

It will all work out.

Put your trust in God,

and move forward with faith

and confidence in the future.

The Lord will not forsake us.

He will not forsake us.

If we will put our trust in Him,

if we will pray to Him,

if we will live worthy of His blessings,

He will hear our prayers.

(https://www.lds.org/ensign/2006/02/put-your-trust-in-god?lang=eng)

            How will God be able to trust us if we don't trust him?  It is like the trust fall. Sure, you may feel like you're falling to your death, but you must not forget that he is there to catch you. He has designed your future. He knows your past. He knows your weaknesses and how to improve them. He knows your strengths and how you can use them.  He knows you. He knows what you are going through.  The Father of Your Soul has only your good in mind. Though sometimes it may hurt, trust in him. Love him enough to trust him.  Trust him enough to feel his love through the pain.

 

3. Don't be afraid of no answers:  Sometimes, after praying and keeping the commandments and doing all we can, we still don't get an answer. It is not that God is ignoring you or doesn't care, but rather that he may be trusting you enough to make your own decision.  After studying it out, make the best decision and go forward with it. If you accidentally head the wrong way, he will catch you before you fall.  Otherwise, continue forward.  If God is putting his trust in you to make that decision, you should also put your trust in yourself and his judgement!     

I once was faced with a decision that God decided to have me make.  After praying and fasting, I was getting to answer as to where I should go for Jr. High.  I remember asking my dad, "Why am I not getting an answer?" My dad responded, "Well, Julie, maybe he trusts you enough to make your own decision." So I made my own decision to the best of my judgement. However, I did not know that I had made the right decision until nearly a year later, on the last day of 7th grade. How grateful I am that God tested my faith in not only him, but myself!  He did not stop me in the process, because he knew I was making the right decision. But he did not reveal that I had made the right choice until after I had kept my decision.

 

4. Have confidence in your obedience:  This is the answer I got after I first started at my new school.  The change was hard. It wasn't that that people weren't nice (because they're amazing), the teachers weren't good enough (because they're fabulous!), or the style wasn't for me. It was just that I was adjusting to the homework load. I remember getting so frustrating and feeling so unbalanced. Well, one day, the Holy Ghost spoke 5 words to my soul that will eternally ring true.

Have confidence in your obedience!  I don't know everything. But I do know that God led me in that decision. And I should be confident that he would not ask me to do anything that was impossible.  Just like Nephi, I knew that God would never give me something that was too difficult. (1 Nephi 3: 7)  I remember that every time school gets hard, or life in general gets hard. 

 

I challenge you to make decisions Heavenly Father's way.  Have trust in him. Be willing to do his will. And, if he does not respond, have faith in yourself and his judgement.

I challenge you to keep your decisions Heavenly Father's way. Don't doubt your ability. Be confident in your obedience. For he is holding your hand and will not lead you astray.

-Julie

 

Handout *Picture by Bradley*

Sister Missionary Clothing Suggestions

Hey Ladies!
  I'm sure ya'll can guess who has been a slacker....me.  :P Thanks, Carr, for keeping the blog up during my absense of laziness!

Modesty posts are fun and easy, so here is one for you future sister missionaries!  Just some clothing suggestions.  Someday I'll get back to writing articles again. :)  For more information on the new sister missionary dress code, see http://www.ldsliving.com/story/63283-sister-missionaries-get-a-new-wardrobe and http://missionary.lds.org/dress-grooming/sister.

Remember, you, my fellow sisters, can make a difference! I know several wonderful young women who are heading out to join the Lord's army, and I know they will make a valuable contribution, just as you will! I encourage you to consult God to see if a mission is right for you...and if so, happy shopping and good tracting!!
-Julie

http://www.sistermissionaryclothes.com/
Ok, how cool is this?! A company that specializes in making cute, modest sister missionary clothes! Wow!  I'm SO going to use this...
NEW: We have a free shipping code from Sister Missionary Clothes! Check it out: SHIP4FREE




They also have this awesome slip that is built more like a pair of shorts, so they are perfect for missionary bike riding! How snazzy is that?!


http://www.sistermissionarymall.org/
This is also another fantastic resource for sister missionary clothes.  :)
 
They also have an awesome modesty/missionary blog http://www.sismissmall.blogspot.com/

http://www.modestpop.com/collections/cute-lds-sister-missionary-clothes
This is also another wonderful website, and they offer a 20% discount to sister missionaries!


This http://www.lexilayers.com/ is a great website you can use to layer your skirts to make them more modest. :)

http://eshakti.com/default.aspx

I found this website through a sister missionary: HOLY COW! You can customize your dresses, skirts, tops, etc., and so I am sure this is perfect for sister missionary shopping. Check this website out! IT IS AMAZING!

http://www.shabbyapple.com/c-258-mormon-sister-missionary-clothing.aspx
You guys who have checked out the blog before know I love Shabby Apple!  Just be careful about skirt length...




http://www.cafepress.com/+sister-missionary+gifts?utm_campaign=automatedkeyexpand-t&utm_content=search-e&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=sister-missionary-clothing  - Funny enough, they have shirts that say your mission - like "Washington Seattle Mission."  Hah :)


http://www.mtc.byu.edu/doc/sisters.pdf has some great examples of missionary outfits!

http://www.sistermissionaryfashion.com/ldssistermissionaryclothing.aspx
Another great sister missionary website...



http://www.themodbod.com/
They have some awesome missionary basics for layering.


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Modesty Update

Winter clothes, modesty update! Staying modest should be no problem in this bitter cold weather! haha! Here are some ideas:

Mint and brown and modest! Darling!

I am a huge fan of coral and grey together, and this is SOOO cute!

If you couldn't tell, I'm a huge fan of cardigans...

'Nother awesome coral and grey outfit! Love the combo and the scarf!

Beautiful, and warm. Looks like a snowflake.

Awesome, love the cardigans and shawls and wraps.

I am a coral fan. Not my favorite color, but I love clothes that are coral.

Deliciously winter outfit.

Ruffly pumpkin colored shirt, bedazzled jeans, can't go wrong.

A little out of context, but how cute are these shoes?

Ballet pink and brown, great inspiration for church.

'Nother pair of cute shoes.

Grey, awesome, winter wedges!

Ruffly pencil grey skirt! (If you're not getting the hint, go with some grey!) 

Yellow and grey! Fabulous combo!

I am stressing this one! GET A FEW PAIRS OF COLORED JEANS! Spice up your wardrobe for sure.

Stay colorful throughout the winter!


Hope you like!

NEONGIRL

Headphones

I love Britt Nicole.  This is her song "Headphones", and to me it just says that even when the world is screaming words of hatred at you, just plug in your "spiritual headphones" and listen to God's love.  Headphones Video