tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32926056549428371542024-03-18T23:32:07.821-05:00Running On RandomBecause Sometimes You Just Need A Little Random.Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-30112485300572063492018-12-15T17:14:00.000-06:002018-12-15T17:15:08.664-06:00When Change Happens...Wow... I think I took the whole "Missing In Action" thing to a whole new level. It's rough people! Why can't I seem to post on here anymore? I literally have like 60 posts awaiting publication, but I can't seem to either post them or finish them and post them. Goodness Gravy!<br />
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Well, how is everyone? If you're still reading this blog... Congratulations! I honestly can't believe it. But... Good for you! You're a true inspiration for me on never giving up on people.<br />
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So, I honestly just wanted to pop on here and let everyone know that I'm not dead, and I didn't fall off of the planet (trust me, it's not possible but somehow I'd find a way). I also wanted to just share with you all how thankful I am for change. I mean... kinda thankful for change, but even more thankful for my Jesus bringing me through all of the change in my life. It's pretty amazing!<br />
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I think most everyone can say without a doubt that they are not the same person they were at the beginning of the year. Right? I mean, whether you've grown physically, mentally, or spiritually... you've grown! And you can't grow without some change being thrown in here and there.<br />
This year I've felt a lot of change in the air. But, I'm so thankful to have that change, for without it there would be no maturity sprouting within me.<br />
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I wanted to encourage you and let you know that change happens! Now, that's not encouraging for those of us that don't appreciate change... But, there's more!<br />
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Change happens.<br />
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But God never changes.<br />
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Think about that for a second! It's really profound.<br />
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I was realizing the other day that I can't change God. He is no different now than when I wasn't here. When I sin, it doesn't change how He views me, or how He views the world. His plan is still the same. Before I was born, He loved me. When I was lost in my sin, He loved me. When I surrendered myself at the foot of His cross, He loved me. Right now, He loves me. Tomorrow, He will still love me. His purposes will still be the same tomorrow as they have been since 1865 or even 189 A.D. I can't change any of that. But, the best part is...<br />
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His love is perfect!<br />
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His purposes are good! <br />
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He is good!<br />
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When I think of the change in my life, I can usually point to a specific person in my life that brought about that change. It could be myself. It could be Phillip down the street (sorry Phillip). We're human and we change. But how often can I say that change was good? Or how often can I say that change didn't affect me in a negative way? Rarely. -Like I said... I really don't like change.- But it's brought me so much comfort to know that my God will never change, and He is always the same! Not a soul can change that, and no greater comfort can be found in the midst of a turbulent twist in life.<br />
My God Is Good, And He Will Never Change!<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>“Of old, You founded the earth,</b><b>And the heavens are the work of Your hands. </b><b> “[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+102&version=NASB#fen-NASB-15548y">y</a>]Even they will perish, but You endure;</b><b> And all of them will wear out like a garment;</b><b> Like clothing, You will change them and they will be changed.</b><b> “But You are [<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+102&version=NASB#fen-NASB-15549z">z</a>]the same,</b><b> And Your years will not come to an end.</b><br />
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I find so much encouragement in this truth! Whatever change comes my way, I can trust my God to be good, faithful and never changing through it all!<br />
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What a peace fills my heart as we prepare to take on a new year that is bound to be filled with lots of change. ☺</div>
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Now, before I sign off... I figured it might be wise to give an appropriate farewell just in case you don't hear from me in the next three years. </div>
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So, Merry Christmas!</div>
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Happy New Year!</div>
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And Happy Thanksgiving for 2021! </div>
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So, until next time, I pray you're finding Fulfillment, Everlasting Joy, and overwhelming Peace this Christmas season and on through the next year.</div>
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Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-50254984239087563032018-03-25T17:51:00.001-05:002018-03-25T17:51:56.430-05:00Weird Update...Hey all!<br />
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So, if you've noticed on the left side of this page there is a bunch of different links you can click on to go to a collection of posts that I've put under those labels. Anyways, you may have received a bunch of emails from this blog saying I've posted multiple times today. It's wrong. Hahaha! I was just going through my old posts and making sure they're all under the correct labels. It sent out some of my old posts as if they were posted today. Urrg!😛<br />
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I'm so sorry to junk up your inboxes. I wasn't aware it would do that. So, just carry on and ignore them.<br />
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Makayla ♥<br />
*Edit: I think it only sent out one old post. So hopefully you don't have a bunch of emails clogging up your inbox. Whew! Lol! Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-22165021088704550392018-03-25T17:51:00.000-05:002018-03-25T17:51:19.488-05:00Daily Dose Of Encouragment<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"> "To whom then will you liken Me, </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Or to whom shall I be equal?" saith the Holy One. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Lift up your eyes on high, </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> And see who has created these things, </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Who brings out their host by number; </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> He calls them all by name,</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> By the greatness of His might,</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> And the strength of His power; </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Not one is missing. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Why do you say, O Jacob, </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> And speak, O Israel:</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> "My way is hidden from the LORD, </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> And my just claim is passed over by my God"? </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Have you not known? Have you not heard? </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> The everlasting God, the LORD, </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> The Creator of the ends of the earth, </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Neither faints, nor is weary. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> His understanding is unsearchable. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> He gives power to the weak; </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> and they shall walk, and not faint."</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Happy Palm Sunday everyone! I hope this post finds you all well and in good spirits. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">I know I haven't posted on here for a while, but I just felt like popping on here and sharing these verses with you.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Lord is so good. These verses just remind me that our God is indeed the great and powerful Creator of the universe, yet He cares for even the weak and lowly sinners. To the ones who have no strength, He gives His unimagineable strength. The ones that cannot walk He carries. He loves the unlovable. He forgives the unforgivable. The transgressions of the ones who have transgressed the most He casts into the deepest of seas. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">I am that unlovable one. The one without strength. The one who cannot rise. The one with the most transgressions. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">And yet, there is hope for even me because of the Blood of the Lamb. Because of Jesus' love for me, I am the one the Lord looks upon and gives strength. The one the Lord raises up with a strong arm; forgiving all transgressions. Praise the Lord! </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">This Palm Sunday I am reminded of the goodness of the Lord. Just thinking of what was to come for my Savior fills me with sadness and yet with great hope. I cannot imagine what He must have felt in the weeks leading up to His death, but I can tell of the great peace and rejoicing that fills the hearts of all saints forevermore because of His great kindness to every person. To that one searching soul He has brought peace and rest. I pray you feel that peace this coming week and are able to rest in the grace of our Savior. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">I hope you're having a great start to your week. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Makayla ♥ </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">P.S. This song is so good!</span></span></span></span><br />
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But really though. This season has been a complete blur for me. (I think most of my family can agree...) ☺<br />
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But, even though I can hardly keep up with the craziness of this time of year, I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and an even better New Year!<br />
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I'm so thankful for all of you in my life, and I'm glad you've decided to follow this random blog of mine... (I can't believe you actually enjoy reading about me and my life.) All the same though, thanks for being a part of my 2016 and helping to make it great! I really do appreciate all of you!<br />
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I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and don't forget to take the time to remember who and what the Christmas Season is all about. Jesus!<br />
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Also, take the time to enjoy and appreciate the people the Lord has put in your life.<br />
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The Lord is at work always, and I'm excited to see what lessons He wants to teach me, and the adventures He'll take me on in the coming year.<br />
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Thank you, holy Jesus, for being born into a world full of unholy sinners so you could save us all. Thank you for your amazing love, mercy, and grace. May I always be thankful for such gifts. ☺<br />
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Merry Christmas everyone!<br />
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Makayla♥<br />
<br />Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-92129358496698120452016-12-05T19:12:00.000-06:002018-03-25T17:27:57.491-05:00Daily Dose of EncouragementHey everyone!<br />
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So, I just wanted to share with ya'll a chunk of verses from Psalm that have been on my heart lately... I hope you feel a blast of encouragement like I did. ☺<br />
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<i> "You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.</i><br />
<i> The LORD is righteous in all His ways, </i><br />
<i> Gracious in all His works.</i><br />
<i> The LORD is near to all who call upon Him,</i><br />
<i> To all who call upon Him in truth.</i><br />
<i> He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;</i><br />
<i> He also will hear their cry and save them."</i><br />
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Hope you're all having a wonderful start to your week!<br />
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Makayla♥<i> </i>Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-81019466065067952016-11-30T19:29:00.000-06:002018-03-25T17:29:02.156-05:00I'm Thankful For...<i>*So... I actually started this before Thanksgiving... but, it obviously didn't get posted in time... So! Here is my Thanksgiving post... a few days late! ☺*</i><br />
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Well... It's Thanksgiving.<br />
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And of course, it's time to sit back and count all of our many blessings.</div>
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I have to say, I'm am completely amazed at how utterly and truly blessed I am. I have so much to be thankful for, and that is why I'm going to share with you all Seven things I'm thankful for this year. </div>
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1. My Family...</div>
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I think I can <i>always</i> say that I am truly thankful for my family. We do life together. I think that speaks for itself. So, to all of my amazing family reading this, I'm so thankful for you! Thank you for loving me and putting up with all of my craziness... 😜</div>
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2. Friends...</div>
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You know... the type if people who really make life flavorful. I'm so grateful for all of my amazing friends who are so supportive and loving. Most likely, if you're reading this, you're a friend of mine and I'm so thankful for you! </div>
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3. The good old USA</div>
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Yes, I know there is a lot of controversy over the election and all sorts of crazy things going on right now... But I can truly say that I am extremely thankful for America! I'm also thankful that we <i>have </i> a democracy and that we can vote our leaders into office. God Bless America!<br />
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4. Police...<br />
These days, no one seems to be able to realize just how hard a Police's job is, and they seem to want to do everything they can to make it even <i>harder</i>. But, I hope I'll always be the first to say, "Thank You!" I'm so grateful for the safety and order Police bring to our society. Thank you to all of the Police who get up in the morning and get ready for work, knowing that it could be the last time you do so. I appreciate everything you do... Your good deeds do not go unnoticed. 😊<br />
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5. Teachers... (Yes... This includes you, mom.) 😉<br />
I'm so grateful for all of the teachers in my life! Whether you teach me piano or how to properly do a water bottle flip... I consider you my teacher, and I appreciate what you do! I'm so thankful people are willing to teach me new things! So to all you teachers out there... Thank You!<br />
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6. My Church...<br />
I am so thankful for my church and all of the amazing people who challenge me to grow spiritually! I'm also thankful to go to a church that takes God's Word seriously. As the years go by, I see more and more churches turning away from solid biblical truths, and it makes me even more grateful to go to a church where God's Word is <i>God's Word</i> and not something that should be taken lightly or tampered with.<br />
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7. Jesus Christ...<br />
I am increasingly grateful for My Savior and what He's done for me and the rest of the world. I really can't explain in mere words what He means to me. All I can say is... Thank You, Jesus! Without you, there would be no blessings to count this Thanksgiving... or any year for that matter.<br />
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Well! That concludes my list of things I'm thankful for. Of course, there are <i>many</i> more things I could've added... but, I just wanted to share a few specific things. I hope you all have a <i>wonderful</i> Thanksgiving, and don't forget to eat a lot of pie!<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-45264341479731058682016-11-13T18:19:00.000-06:002018-03-25T17:29:17.182-05:00Book Signing...!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So! As you can probably guess from the title of this post... I went to my first Book Signing! *Claps obnoxiously for ten seconds*<br />
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If you've visited some of the other pages on this wonderful site you've probably come across a list of my favorite books... Well! *Drumroll* Friday night I got meet the wonderful Shannon Messenger! (Author of the 'Keeper of the Lost Cities' series)<br />
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These books are some of my favorites! They've got plenty of adventure, action, and all kinds of crazy stuff that keeps you interested. Shannon Messenger just released her fifth book in the series and has been on tour as a result, so, I was super excited when she announced that she would be coming to Minnesota!!<br />
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Anyway! I was surprised at the way it turned out... As I said before, I've never been to a book signing before, so it was a new experience anyway... But I guess I always imagined a HUGE restless crowd waiting in line to get their book signed... Now don't get me wrong, there was a decent size crowd, but they had lots of chairs set up so people could sit while they waited, and they had everyone grab a ticket so you knew when it was your turn. Then they had a Q&A when Shannon got there so it seemed a little more like you were getting to know more about her and stuff about the books. Overall, it was a pretty cool experience!<br />
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We were the last people to meet her... Which was worth it because we got to talk for like ten minutes and she gave us the last of her posters and stuff. So that was super cool!<br />
So! Yeah! That's just a random thing that happened that I thought was worth blogging about!<br />
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I'm back with a quick verse to hopefully encourage you as you go about your day.<br />
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"Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over<br />
the transgression of the remnant of His heritage?<br />
He does not retain his anger forever, because He delights in mercy.<br />
He will <i>again</i> have compassion on us, and will subdue our iniquities.<br />
You will cast<i> all </i>our sins into the depths of the sea."<br />
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~Micah 7:18-19<br />
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And here I am, yet again reminded of God's great love for us. Who can understand why God would choose to love us? Why would he choose to set us free from our bondage of sin? Why would He allow us to cast all our guilt and shame upon Himself? Why would He care enough to allow us to thrust His precious Son into death so that we could be thrust into life?<br />
I can say with absolute certainty that it's not because we deserve it. There is absolutely no reason we should inherit such a wonderful Salvation.<br />
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So what is it? What changed God's mind? Or rather... Who?<br />
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<i><b> Jesus did! </b></i><br />
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Yes, my friends! As simple as it sounds, it's true! Jesus died for us <i>all</i>! Because of Him we can enter into heaven with the blood of Christ sprinkled upon us, securing us a place in heavenly paradise for all of eternity. All we have to do is <i>Believe</i>. Believe that Jesus paid the ultimate price for <i>us. </i>Believe that He rose from death and raised us into life with Him. And by accepting Him into our hearts, we are allowing Him to take control of our lives and shape us into who He wants us to become.<br />
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Just remember, no matter what you've done... <i><b>God's mercy is greater! </b></i><br />
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Here's an amazing song I heard recently. Please listen! ☺<br />
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<br />Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-44612272517028511362016-11-03T19:30:00.000-05:002016-11-03T19:30:25.510-05:00How to make Kettle Corn (Super Easy)Hey ya'll!<br />
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So, I don't know about you... but Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks. I love that crunchy, buttery, salty yumminess that nothing but popcorn can satisfy. <br />
Of course, Popcorn that is salty <i>and</i> sweet is even better! So, I decided to share a recipe I found recently for Kettle Corn. It's super fun (and easy) to make, and it's even more enjoyable to eat.<br />
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Also, don't forget to get outside and enjoy the last of the fall colors before everything is covered in snow... !<br />
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Makayla♥ Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-12185830422232193832016-08-29T12:51:00.001-05:002018-03-25T17:29:41.028-05:00Just some thoughts...People... The new school year is slowly coming upon us. (For some, it's already started.) What <i>shall</i> we do? I can't believe it's already so near! It feels like just yesterday we were looking forward to last year's school year!<br />
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Just think, we only have four more months in this year left. *Jaw drops* It's mind blowing!<br />
But! I am determined to enjoy every moment while it's here.<br />
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We went to the State Fair the other day! I've always loved the fair... but, Oh Boy! There were a LOT of people! It seemed busier than ever the day we went! But still, we went and had a great time! Ate a lot of fried food, walked until we couldn't walk anymore... The usual!<br />
Does anyone else have a tradition of going to the Fair every year? I'd like to know!<br />
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Just a question... Am I the only one who thinks this weather has been strange? One day it feels like it barely hits 50, and the next day it feels like someone dumped a truckload of water into the air and turned on a heater!☺</div>
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Anyways, I just had to bore you with that little spur of randomness. I'm trying to get back into the swing of things... Blog wise.☺</div>
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Well... I'm back! Finally! (At least for this post...)☺<br />
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So, most of my readers know that my family was away on vacation for the last ten days. Well, I've decided to post a bunch of pictures and tell you a bit about our adventures!<br />
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The Grand Canyon was our destination, but we ended up seeing many different places.<br />
We took a round about way to Arizona and were able to visit Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Let me just say... It was Amazing!<br />
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At the beginning of our trip, we drove through North Dakota... And it really is flat.<br />
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But the closer we got to Montana, the more hills, and even rocky canyons we saw... We stopped at Teddy Roosevelt National Park (In North Dakota). It looked like a mini Grand Canyon!<br />
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We eventually made it to Montana... And Mountains!<br />
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When we got to Yellowstone, I was amazed at all of the trees and mountains! The trees grew so close together, I'm not sure one could walk through them!<br />
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Old Faithful (one of the many geysers) was a must see once we were there. We also got to see a few other geysers around the park, and some deep holes in the earth filled with boiling hot water, and spewing gases. It smelled like burning eggs... But I guess it was just the sulfur we were smelling.<br />
You had to be careful not to step off of the boardwalk, because you could accidentally step on an extremely thin sheet of earth and go down into a hot pool of water! The Buffalo obviously didn't get the memo though, and you could see their footprints in the hot mud.<br />
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(A smaller geyser...↓)<br />
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Here is a pool that was filled with Boiling Water... You could see bubbles coming up from the bottom!<br />
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Most of the trees around the geysers and pools were dead... <br />
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Old Faithful... It only shoots out once every hour and fifteen minutes or so.<br />
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Just talking a Sunday stroll... In the middle of the road!☺<br />
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Another hole going deep underground... You could hear the gas and water pushing their way out.<br />
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A Waterfall... It was absolutely Amazing! <br />
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We eventually made our way through Idaho, and then Utah. We stopped at The Great Salt Lake in Utah. It was sorta weird... Just a huge Salt Lake! ☺ The only things that live in the lake are algae and brine shrimp (they're REALLY tiny!). The lake shore was covered (and I mean covered) in tiny flies that eat the shrimp and algae. Wherever you stepped a little cloud of flies would shoot up! They were everywhere! <br />
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Arizona!! Land of desert, more desert, and... Is that a tree??! Jk... Sorta. ☺<br />
So, I was messing around with my camera and discovered I could switch the setting so that the red in the rock really came out in the pictures. I was pretty excited!<br />
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There actually was more vegetation in the desert than I was expecting. There was still a lot of rock and sand, but still, there where a lot of shrub type plants, and more grass than I thought was possible.<br />
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The Grand Canyon was Absolutely Gorgeous! When people say that the pictures don't compare... well, they're right! It was so deep and wide and just downright Huge!<br />
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We got stuck in a hail storm on the second day. When it passed us you could see it drifting over the Canyon!<br />
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We ended up hiking down the side of the rocks a little ways on one side... which was a tad bit scary to say the least. My dad and I got so close to the edge of a cliff, we could almost see straight down!☺<br />
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We made our way toward New Mexico and ate at a really cool Mexican restaurant in Sedona, Arizona. The view was amazing!<br />
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This hummingbird was just hanging out around the flowers outside...<br />
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New Mexico!<br />
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White Sands, New Mexico... You could see were they had used plows to make a road through there!<br />
We got there in the evening the first day, which was perfect! The sun was just going down and it wasn't too hot. We ended up going back the day after... and although the sun was behind the clouds for the most part, when it came out, it came out with gusto!<br />
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After White Sands, it was time to head home. We had to drive around seventeen hours in two days to get home. Great Fun! Lol! I actually enjoy being cramped in the car on road trips. It's cozy!☺<br />
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We drove through Colorado, Nebraska, and Iowa to get home. It was an amazing trip!<br />
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People, God is Great. God is Good.<br />
I am so extremely blessed to be able to go on such an adventure with my family. I'm also extremely blessed to be able to explore God's Oh-So-Vast creation. I'm so Grateful we made it home safely. And, I'm so thankful for Jesus. I was reminded on this trip again and again just how much He loves us. And not because of anything I've done. Just because.☺<br />
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I hope you all are having wonderful adventures this Summer. And I hope you catch a glimpse of Christ in this wonderful Season!<br />
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Until next time,<br />
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Makayla♥ <br />
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P.S. Shout out to my Dad who drove us all that way! It wasn't so bad... was it? By the way... how much was the coffee bill?☺<br />
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I have also decided that I am officially The. Worst. Blogger. Ever.<br />
I'm so bad... I've even had a few friends telling me that I have deadlines for when the next post should be up... (They're joking of course.) <br />
Every time I haven't posted for a while I try to think of an excuse for not blogging... the only problem is that I really don't seem to have excuses that sound good enough... They just sound downright lame! Most of them have something to do with time and how life is just busy... but that seems pretty basic... So, you can just conjure up your own story for why I've been dormant for a while... it will probably be more interesting.<br />
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Anyway! Spring has finally arrived! I'm so excited for this season. My favorite season is Autumn but Spring is a close second.<br />
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I love being able to see the grass turn green, and the trees get buds on their branches.<br />
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Also, we are nearing the end of another school year... which means I get to work double time! Whoop! (although this means even less free time... *sigh* Oh Weeell....)<br />
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We went to a wedding yesterday... and I met the cutest little girls! Just sayin'... They were adorable!<br />
I am officially going to ask their mother to give me legal guardianship over them. Think she would? (I'm thinking probably not...) ☺<br />
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Anyways! I hope you are a having a wonderful Sunday evening!<br />
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Ta Ta for now!<br />
Makayla ♥Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-64456922668066800482016-04-16T17:46:00.000-05:002016-04-17T19:09:03.532-05:00Spring Equals... Hope?Spring is here!<br />
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Can everybody hear me?! Spring has arrived! Okay! I'm not just talking 40° weather... I'm talking 80's! (I'm almost tempted to think we skipped right over Spring and hopped into Summer.) So much has started blooming, and the grass is actually turning green. That's right folks. GREEN. (For a while I thought brown was going to be the only color I'd ever see again.) Spring is the season that thaws and refreshes your poor frozen mind.<br />
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But, lately I've been thinking.<br />
What if Spring had another purpose? A purpose that went beyond merely what we see blooming and what we feel in the weather.<br />
What if Springs purpose was to quietly awaken something within each spirit? Something that would refresh and revive you from the inside out?<br />
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The other day we were out enjoying this beautiful weather and I couldn't help but notice how many people seemed to be out this day. Windows were open to the gentle breeze that caressed the trees, urging them to open up and drink in the sunshine. People were scattered about the sidewalks calling greetings to their neighbors who were nearly forgotten during the long Winter months. An occasional motorcyclist rumbled down the street, no doubt thinking that this was long overdue.<br />
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Everyone wanted to be outside. No one wanted to be crammed inside their walls any longer. Everyone was ready to burst forth from their protective shells. Like the chicks that hatch every Spring. Like the buds that burst forth without fail.<br />
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Through all of this activity, I couldn't shake the feeling of something greater than warm weather and pretty flowers. I felt something. Something that reverberated through the air from that motorcyclist passing by. Something that ricocheted off of the buildings around those passer byes.<br />
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I couldn't put my finger on it.<br />
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Later on, I realized what it had been.<br />
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Hope.<br />
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I'd felt hope.<br />
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It was being thrown through the air like a water balloon ready to bust. This hope had burst open, spraying all who were in the way.<br />
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Everyone.<br />
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Maybe this wasn't coincidental.<br />
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Maybe our great and divine Creator created this season called Spring so that we would be hopeful of what He's done and what He will do. He's given us the hope of eternal life with Him, and because of that we can be reminded every Spring of where our hope lies.<br />
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In Him.<br />
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Maybe He awakens something in each soul every Spring so that someday they would decide, "I've searched long enough," and turn their face toward Him.<br />
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Maybe we didn't even know. And maybe it's been around us every year at the same time. Never failing.<br />
Maybe He calls us through those tiny leaves peeping through the soft soil ever faithfully. Or maybe He whispers through that gentle breeze that we thought had come to chase away the remaining snow. Maybe that whisper chases away that remaining guilt or sorrow in our hearts and says, "My grace is sufficient."<br />
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This is our Hope. That Christ's blood is a covering for every sin and shame. We hope, and we are never disappointed because this hope is a hope fulfilled.<br />
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Only through Christ.<br />
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We're all searching. But there's only One who can truly give us what we're searching for. He is the only one who can give us rest from our wanderings. Maybe He wanted us to get a glimpse of that rest through Spring. On those days when it feels like we don't have a care in the world.<br />
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He wanted us to hope for that rest which only He can provide. And maybe that hope would turn into a nagging longing to find that piece of the puzzle we couldn't find. The piece that makes the puzzle into a picture that could rock the very foundation of our worlds.<br />
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"Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us." -Romans 5:5 NKJV<br />
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Spring has come. Do you feel the hope?<br />
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Makayla♥Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-88342704089430184502016-04-03T14:26:00.000-05:002018-03-25T17:30:40.936-05:00New Year... New Look!Hey Guys!<br />
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Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-40650647911600639512016-02-18T18:08:00.002-06:002016-04-03T14:25:03.056-05:00Wisdom Tooth...Hey guys!<br />
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Just a quick update...<br />
I got my wisdom tooth removed today! :p<br />
Fortunately, I only had one tooth. So, I guess I had it better than some.<br />
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It actually wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. I even had the guts to go without anything but novocain. ☺<br />
I kept waiting for the moment when my tooth would be pulled from my mouth, but it happened so quick... I didn't even know when they pulled it!<br />
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The Lord really came through and gave me His peace. I was feeling pretty nervous about the whole thing.<br />
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Also, I <i>could</i> use some prayer for a quick recovery. ☺<br />
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Just thought I would give you all an update and let you know that I'm feeling very blessed!<br />
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Until next time!<br />
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Makayla♥Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-13077765822833566492016-02-13T18:12:00.000-06:002018-03-25T17:30:54.752-05:00Daily Dose Of EncouragementHey all!<br />
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I just thought I would share a verse for your enjoyment. ☺<br />
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"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything<br />
by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving,<br />
let your requests be made known to God;<br />
and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,<br />
will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."<br />
Philippians 4:6-7<br />
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I just thought this was such an encouragement.<br />
It really is hard not to worry about stuff. As humans, I think we have a tendency to just want control over every situation. But, that can be exhausting. We always end up being anxious about something or another and in the end we don't really have peace about anything.<br />
Sometimes though, we just need that little reminder.<br />
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So, if you're feeling anxious about something, don't forget to bring it to the Lord. He'll give you peace.☺<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Makayla♥Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-77348875921698326522015-12-28T12:57:00.001-06:002016-04-03T14:27:00.495-05:00DIY Phone CaseHey Guys!<br />
So, the other day my sister brought me her phone case and asked me if I could draw a design on it.<br />
It was just a plain, silver case for an iPhone 3.<br />
I had recently discovered that Sharpies were actually a good tool to use when drawing on plastics because they're permanent, and if you get the right kind, are very colorful!<br />
So, I decided to experiment with this.<br />
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Turns out, this was a Fabulous idea! You can do all sorts of designs. Like the one below....<br />
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Here's how mine turned out...<br />
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Anyway! (Of course I discovered this <b><i>after</i></b> Christmas) This makes a great gift idea!<br />
Although, I would say that this would work best on a non-slippery surface. Sometimes if you don't let it dry long enough, (or if the case gets a lot of use) the marker starts to wear off. Also, this does NOT work on gel cases... Sad! The marker just rubs right off.<br />
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I also discovered that you can draw on headphones, earbuds, and a boatload of other things that are made out of plastic. <br />
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So, there you go! My first DIY! Whoop! *Fist Pump* (Although, this wasn't the most difficult thing to figure out on your own.) :p<br />
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Anyways! I hope your day is wonderful and filled with sparkles... or... never mind! :)<br />
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Makayla♥ <br />
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<br />Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-12532665447747490282015-12-26T14:34:00.003-06:002018-03-25T17:31:14.536-05:00Verse Of The DayHey Guys!<br />
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I just thought I would post a verse that has really been an encouragement for me lately.<br />
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<b><i>(9)"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;</i></b><br />
<b><i>(10) Who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy."</i></b><br />
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I just thought this was a really cool verse! Just to think that the moment we step out of our prideful selves and into God's grace by accepting His Son, we obtain God's mercy and we become the people of God! And to think that anyone can obtain this amazing gift if they would just accept Christ and what Christ did for us. But to think (on top of all of this) that we are responsible for spreading these truths to the world.... That is such an awesome task and yet such a great promise!<br />
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I hope ya'll are having a great Saturday!<br />
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Makayla♥Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-77930561240161690402015-12-25T20:56:00.001-06:002018-03-25T17:26:13.466-05:00Merry ChristmasOkay! I know... I haven't been blogging as much as I would like to. My excuse? Life. Plain and simple. Life is sorta like a river, and when it sweeps you away... well... you really can't swim against the current.<br />
But! I am here to say that I am back! (at least for a little while)<br />
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Oh! And by the way,<br />
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Merry Christmas<br />
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from me to you. ☺<br />
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Please take the time to remember just who it is that Christmas is all about. (I'll give you a hint: His name isn't Santa Claus.)<br />
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Also, be sure to check out this amazing song.↓ <br />
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It really helps to put the whole Christmas season into perspective.<br />
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Checking out for now,<br />
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Makayla ♥ <br />
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I was just soaking up the beauty of this gorgeous flower, and I was reminded that it's the little things in life that really make life worth living. I hope to never be too busy for the simple pleasures.<br />
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Makayla♥Makaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518871447482923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292605654942837154.post-30838444415106227232015-09-05T18:27:00.001-05:002018-03-25T17:32:11.354-05:00A Fresh Start!Hey Everyone!<br />
I hope that this post finds you all well.<br />
Recently I've decided that I want to start blogging more frequently... (As you probably know, I haven't been the best at doing that lately.)<br />
So anyways, I decided that I would update my Blog. New name, new address, new everything!<br />
I'm pretty excited about the new look! What do you think?<br />
Hopefully I'll be back with more posts soon!<br />
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Blessings!<br />
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