tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567348261878657152024-02-23T20:03:00.935-06:00{All Things New}2 Corinthians 5:17Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-55068175100624148652013-02-06T09:21:00.002-06:002013-02-06T09:21:26.699-06:00In Case You've Missed Us<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Don't miss out on the latest content from Megan. </div>
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<a href="http://megancard.com/wives-what-your-husband-needs-most/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Wives: What Your Husband Needs Most</span></a></div>
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There is a lot going on over at the new blog and we'd hate for you to miss it!</div>
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-8915627817080539562013-02-01T12:02:00.001-06:002013-02-01T12:02:37.099-06:00New Blog and a Kiki La'Rue Giveaway<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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New <a href="http://www.megancard.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">blog</span></a>.</div>
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Have you entered the <a href="http://megancard.com/kiki-larue-giveaway/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Kiki La' Rue giveaway</span></a>?! </div>
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Hurry! It's a $50 store credit. You won't want to miss it! </div>
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-45285831789671127782013-01-22T10:49:00.002-06:002013-01-22T10:49:11.702-06:00We've Moved!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'd be honored if you came over and visited me at my <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://megancard.com/meet-our-family/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">new space</span></a>. </span></div>
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-35812272888726339932013-01-20T08:17:00.004-06:002013-01-20T08:17:43.250-06:00It's FINALLY Ready!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I cannot believe that it's FINALLY ready!!</div>
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The <a href="http://megancard.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">new blog</span></a> is up and I cannot wait for you to come over and visit me in my new space!</div>
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There are still some minor tweaks that I need to make- not to mention immersing myself into how WordPress operates. It is vastly different than Blogger. In a good way.</div>
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The official launch of <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://megancard.com/"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">megancard.com</span></a> </span>will take place February 1st. </div>
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It will feature a fabulous giveaway, so you will not want to miss it!</div>
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-74175262200888560252013-01-17T09:38:00.002-06:002013-01-17T10:08:50.639-06:00Closer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Remove ourselves from all distraction.</div>
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Allow our minds to settle into quiet surrender.</div>
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To be still, and let the Father pull you closer.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And taken me over, taken me over</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And all I want is to be</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With You forever, with You forever</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pull me a little closer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Take me a little deeper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I want to know Your heart</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I want to know Your heart</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">‘Cause Your love is so much sweeter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Than anything I’ve tasted</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I want to know Your heart</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Whoa, whoa, how great Your love is for me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Whoa, whoa, how great is Your love</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pull me a little closer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I want to know Your heart</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">‘Cause Your love is so much stronger</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Than anything I’ve faced and</span></div>
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-41649088699319737202013-01-07T10:20:00.001-06:002013-01-07T10:22:35.125-06:00Blog Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As many of you know, I am transitioning over to WordPress. So I wanted to apologize to those of you who are new to {All Things New} for the lack of consistent blog posts. Making the switch to a self-hosted site, and designing my own blog without the assistance of a web designer, has proven far more difficult than I had originally thought. Thank you, for being such gracious readers. It means the world to me.<br />
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Also, I don't know why, but I am experiencing trouble with GFC. I have been for months and I cannot seem to figure out what is wrong. Each time I visit a blog and try to follow back (because I really do want to follow along with those who are graciously following me) I receive a 404 Error code. So, if you are new to {All Things New} and are following me via GFC, I promise that I will find a way to follow your blog through some other means. Whether that is RSS, email, social media sites, etc.<br />
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Lastly, I am hoping to schedule a FABULOUS giveaway to help launch my new blog, so stay tuned!! If all goes well, it will feature my new favorite boutique- <a href="http://www.kikilarue.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Kiki La'Rue</span></a>. You will not want to miss it!!<br />
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Y'all are amazing and I consider myself blessed to be a part of your life in some form or fashion. Thank you again for extending such grace to me. You are the reason I am still blogging :)</div>
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Hayden achieved a new milestone! </div>
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He has learned to ride his bike without training wheels!!</div>
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We are so proud of you, Hayden.</div>
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-79408754923975680952013-01-04T14:36:00.001-06:002013-01-04T15:32:28.091-06:00On Behalf of the Broken...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love the fact that, due to the generosity of others, I was able to experience the movement that is the Passion Conference, via live stream. It was incredible. God was undeniably at work. If you get a chance, there are still a few sessions online that you can watch, but only until the end of today. Go to <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://live.268generation.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">live.268generation.com</span></a>. </span>I promise you, you will not regret the time spent watching any of these sessions.<br />
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I have been deeply, undeniably, and irrevocably changed by the things spoken at this conference. I have spent the greater part of this afternoon on my knees, weeping over the knowledge that there are over 27 million men, women, and children, who are currently enslaved in various industries around the world. There are more slaves in our modern culture than at any other time in history. Allow me, if you will, to repeat myself so that you can soak up that information.<br />
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<b>There are more slaves in our modern culture than at any other time in history.</b></div>
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And I, for one, cannot bear the thought of remaining silent when I hold the knowledge that this is taking place all around me. I could not live with myself if I did nothing to use my voice to advocate on behalf of those who do not have a voice of their own. I am beginning to realize that God has given me this blog, this platform, as a tool to cry out on the behalf of the broken. Whether that be the orphans, or the widows, or the homeless, or the lonely, or those trapped in slavery or stricken with extreme poverty... God has given me a voice and I vow to cry out in their defense. </div>
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I spent at least an hour, with soul-crushing agony in my voice, asking God what I could do for these people. </div>
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I have nothing of significance to offer. </div>
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I am a wife and a mother. </div>
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I am a college drop-out. </div>
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My sphere of influence is small. </div>
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I do not have great wealth from which to give.</div>
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I'm not famous. No one knows my name. </div>
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What on earth could I ever offer, that will make a difference?</div>
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And though I am still wrestling with this question, I have come to realize that it does not matter. </div>
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It does not matter that I am not famous and able to rally a great number of people to join this cause. </div>
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It does not matter that I do not possess large sums of money.</div>
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It does not matter that I am a college drop-out (I have only a semester left until I finish and fully intend to do so when we are financially able. So do not freak out on me.)</div>
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None of that matters because I serve a God who is fully able to do immeasurably more than I could ever ask or imagine. If He is directing my steps... if He is the One calling me to advocate on behalf of the broken- in whatever capacity that may manifest itself-then <b>it does not matter <i>how</i> I do it; but <i>that</i> I do it. </b>If I am faithful to His leading, He will provide me with whatever means necessary to complete the task. </div>
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Again, I do not know what my involvement will look like in regards to the fight for freedom for these 27 million slaves around the world; but <b>I know that I am going to fight- even if it is only on my knees.</b> I am in it, to end it. </div>
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Are you with me? </div>
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Will you join me in praying over what God will have you do to fight for those without a voice?<br />
At the very least, will you add the following national human trafficking hotline number in your phone?<br />
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<b>Polaris Project</b><br />
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If contacted, this number could be the very link to end someone's life in slavery<br />
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Additional Resources<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://slaveryfootprint.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">http://slaveryfootprint.org/</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://www.thea21campaign.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">http://www.thea21campaign.org/</span></a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.ijm.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">http://www.ijm.org/</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://wellspringliving.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">https://wellspringliving.org/</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/</span></a></div>
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-8559896404079992802012-12-31T17:22:00.003-06:002012-12-31T17:22:42.142-06:00I Resolve...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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By nature, I am a planner.<br />
I am not usually one to venture out into the unknown.<br />
I do not take risks.<br />
I make calculated decisions.<br />
I am overly cautious.<br />
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But if I have learned anything over the last two years... it is that my <b>life rarely goes as planned</b>.<br />
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It's unpredictable.<br />
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So this year... I am throwing all of my "plans" out the window.<b> </b><br />
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<b>I want to wake up each morning with the expectation that God is going to do something unforeseen... something that will leave me breathless... and wholly awestruck with who He is. </b><br />
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There is a certain wildness about God- something that cannot be tamed- and I long to know this side of my Savior. He is drawing me out of my place of comfort and into the unknown. He is beckoning me to leave behind a life that is <a href="http://eternallysignificant.blogspot.com/2012/10/free-falling.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">safe</span></a>, and exchange it for something unfamiliar and mysterious. Where this adventure will take me, I do not know. But <b>I trust the One leading the way</b>.<br />
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-16322305660492471232012-12-28T06:00:00.000-06:002012-12-28T10:28:15.092-06:00These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Cousins.</div>
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From left to right: Seth, Sadie, Hayden, Rylan and Skylar</div>
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Rylan's face- priceless.</div>
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Our little family.</div>
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Me and my man.</div>
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Aren't we cute?!</div>
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-86699232334640895992012-12-16T06:00:00.000-06:002012-12-16T06:00:00.232-06:00I Place My Trust in the Rock Eternal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Somehow- these words do not seem to bear the full weight of the emotions that arise from the depth of my soul, when I dwell on the events that took place in Connecticut and in China. Though I am not directly connected to either set of circumstances, my heart is in mourning for those families who have lost their loved ones. My soul is crying out in anguish, "How long, O Lord, until you avenge the innocent blood that has been shed? How long must we wait for Your return- to be liberated from this depravity?" And in my anguished state, though it is nothing, I am sure, to those who have been torn from those they love; I have found refuge and solace in God's word. It is my hope, that you too, will be comforted.</div>
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Praise God, that we can trust in, and be confident in, the Lord our God, for He is the Rock eternal. <b>His ways </b>are trustworthy; unshakable; unchangeable; and most especially- they <b>are good</b>. I know that in light of the events that have taken place, one could easily question God's goodness. </div>
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-74146537913907935692012-12-15T06:00:00.000-06:002012-12-15T06:00:06.103-06:00Kiki La' Rue<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Their stuff is <b>darling</b>. It's <b>fashionable</b>. And best of all- it's <b>affordable</b>. </div>
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I made my first <a href="http://www.kikilarue.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Kiki La' Rue</span></a> purchase about a month ago and it was love at first sight!</div>
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I purchased the Lenore scarf in mustard yellow (I'm wearing it in my profile picture) and the dark grey Piko top (also worn in my profile picture, but less noticeable). </div>
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My next purchase was the Kenzie dress, which I am modeling in the pictures below.</div>
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Becka just added some more items last night that I am dying to get my hands on! </div>
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My first-born has the flu, so naturally, taking care of him is my first priority.</div>
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As I write this, the news coming out of <a href="http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/14/15907407-elementary-school-massacre-26-dead-including-18-kids-in-connecticut?lite" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Newtown, Connecticut</span></a> is alarming.</div>
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-55692514947688287162012-12-06T08:00:00.000-06:002012-12-06T08:00:08.612-06:00Preparing for 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Just a heads up- I will be taking the remainder of the week off from writing in order to pray and seek God's direction for the blog in 2013.</div>
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Fingers crossed, I will have the new blog/blog domain up and running by January, but I will definitely let all of you know if it looks like that may change. Designing and transferring content over to a new space without the assistance of an expert is challenging, so I will keep you all posted in regards to its progress.</div>
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God has been stirring some things up in my heart and I want to be sure that I am in the center of God's will regarding the best use of my little corner of the blog-sphere. If you are a prayer warrior, would you mind praying for me during this transition? God has put some BIG dreams on my heart and the blog is a crucial component. I want more than anything to start off the new year trekking in the right direction. Know what I mean? </div>
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Thank you in advance! I truly appreciate you! </div>
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<b>I tell everyone all of the time that I really do have the best readers on the face of this earth.</b></div>
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<b>Y'all have greatly blessed me. More than you may ever know.</b></div>
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-58318860644307172232012-12-05T08:00:00.000-06:002012-12-05T15:31:47.548-06:00Card Family Photo Shoot: Sneak Peek! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here is a sneak peek of our recent photo shoot.</div>
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Aren't my Mother-n-law and two nieces adorable?!<br />
And don't get me started on the picture of all the cousins together. Precious!<br />
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-27581545974249875992012-12-04T08:00:00.000-06:002012-12-04T08:00:02.231-06:00Symptoms of those Wonderstruck by God<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-9321322609467740812012-12-03T12:24:00.000-06:002012-12-13T08:57:15.858-06:00Homemade Brown Sugar Scrub<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I had originally planned to post this recipe <i>after</i> Christmas (as I intend to give these as gifts this year). However, after mentioning it on Twitter, I had several people request a blog post because they too would like to use it as gifts. So, I caved and posted it early. Ask and you shall receive.<br />
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<b>For the guys who read my blog</b>: If you are on a tight budget this year, but still desire that jaw dropping, high-pitched squeal of delight from your wife/girlfriend/Mom/Grandmother... this is for you! It's easy, budget friendly, and will only take a few minutes of your time. And if you <i>really</i> want to impress her... tell her that you made it yourself-just for her. Guaranteed hit, my friend. Trust.Me.<br />
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<i>And lastly, if you are a close friend or family member, and you want to <strike>act</strike> be surprised when you open your present, I would stop reading. Don't say I didn't warn you! Haha! </i><br />
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Glass jar<br />
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3 cups of brown sugar<br />
1 cup of organic coconut oil<br />
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2-3 Tbsp of local organic honey<br />
1 tsp of vanilla extract (you may also substitute the vanilla extract with a few drops of your favorite essential oil)<br />
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You can use this brown sugar scrub daily. It makes your skin feel luxurious and smells heavenly!<br />
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Note: The oil in this scrub will cause your bath/shower to become slippery. Use caution when getting out. We don't want any injuries! Also, if you choose to use the coconut oil, it will cause your skin to feel oily when you first get out of the bath/shower. Simply pat down your body to dry off and massage the oil into your skin (like you would do with lotion). The coconut oil leaves your skin feeling as soft as a newborn! And if you are a fibromyalgia sufferer like I am, the coconut oil helps sooth my pain as well.<br />
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Megan Cardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077834436760275006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856734826187865715.post-23489594883833458912012-12-03T08:00:00.000-06:002012-12-04T13:02:22.572-06:00Are you Wonderstruck by God?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As you've <a href="http://eternallysignificant.blogspot.com/2012/11/wonderstruck-interview-with-margaret.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">heard</span></a>, my dear friend, Margaret Feinberg, has a new book and 7-session Bible study entitled </span><a href="http://www.margaretfeinberg.com/wonderstruck" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: inherit; font-style: italic;">Wonderstruck:
Awaken to the Nearness of God</a><i style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: inherit;"> </i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="color: #6aa84f;"> </i>that releases Christmas day. I have been profoundly impacted my Margaret's writing and her desire to encounter God- to literally savor, caress, even capture Him so to speak- in all of His glory. Margaret's work is refreshing and will challenge you to reshape your image of God based on Biblical principles.</span><br />
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The fuel indicator sensor on our Trailblazer has been faulty for months. Whenever we fill the car with gasoline-no matter how much we put into the tank- the fuel indicator inevitably falls to empty as soon as we pull away from the gas station. The rate at which the indicator moves from its correct standing on the gas gauge to empty varies. Though Greg has been clever enough to come up with a system to read the gas gauge so that we do not wind up stranded on the side of the road- truthfully, the sensor needs to be replaced.<br />
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The natural follow up question would be, "Well, then why don't you just get it replaced?"<br />
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Now, $400 may not seem like much to some of you, but to Greg and I- in our current financial standing- it might as well be $4,000. We simply do not have the additional funds in our bank account to cover the cost of repairing the sensor. So while it is not an ideal scenario, we have learned to make do.<br />
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I have recently been re-reading <i>Believing God</i> by Beth Moore alongside of my advanced copy of <i>Wonderstruck: Awake to the Nearness of God </i>by Margaret Feinberg. So it seems that God has had an immense desire to orchestrate circumstances in my life that will not only strengthen my faith, but will allow me to truly stand in awe of Who He is. Hence- the faulty fuel indicator sensor, among many other things.<br />
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Last Tuesday, as I was on my way home from dropping the kids off at school, I stopped by the gas station nearest our house to put $30 worth of gasoline in the car. It was all we had left in our bank account without causing it to overdraw and I praised God that payday was but a few days away. We only own one vehicle at this time, so $30 worth of gasoline will only last us for two-maybe three-days (if we are extra conservative with our driving).<br />
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A worrier by nature, I was tempted to break down in tears right there at the gas station, overwhelmed with the knowledge that there was no way we were going to be able to stretch this supply of gasoline out over the course of the week, judging by all of the demands currently placed on our schedule. But I firmly believe that God is Who He says He is and His word tells me that He is my Provider; so I earnestly prayed that He would multiply the supply of gasoline in our gas tank to sustain us until payday.<br />
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What should have only lasted us two or three days turned into six! This seemingly small, miraculous act of God, has awaken my soul in ways that I cannot seem to adequately articulate. I have searched for days to find the proper word or phrase that could describe to you the transformation my faith has undergone in such as short amount of time. This has shaken me to the very core of my being.<br />
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<b>I am unashamedly, wildly, irrevocably wonderstruck by God.</b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">I realize that this post is growing dangerously long, so I will leave you with this final question to ponder- where have you seen the wonder of God in your life? </span></i></div>
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