Today I'm linking up with some of my favorite bloggers Erika, Narci, and Andrea for Friday Favorites!
This week I've been doing more of this...
...studying for Series 7. Please send some thoughts and prayers my way as I continue to try to learn SO MUCH MATERIAL!
#1
I knew that when I moved to Charlotte that I wanted to join a church. Church is a good way to get involved in a new community and encourage meaningful friendships. It's not always the most comfortable thing to do to go to a new church by yourself in a new city. But I did...and boy am I glad I did!
Elevation has been such a blessing this past 1.5 months I've lived in Charlotte! The sermons encourage me, the music moves me, and I've met so many great new people! I even started attending a bible study! I'm blessed to have found the right church for me right off the bat. If you're local to Charlotte you should definitely try Elevation!
#2
I love candles. I like more neutral scents most of the year like vanilla but holiday scents in the fall! A couple years ago I found the best candle ever! It's the Pink Magnolia Jar Candle from Target and it is the perfect scent. It's fresh and clean with a touch of floral. I've stocked up on it just in case Target stops selling it! Fingers crossed they never do! The best part is that it's only $8.
#3
For about the past 6 months I've read Jesus Calling by Sarah Young and it's fantastic. I'm in the beginning steps of my walk with God but it really relates to anyone. One particular reason I like this devotional is because it's a short way to start or end your day and it is written from the perspective of God. It really makes you feel like God is poking you and going, "Hey...don't worry." :)
I have a tendency to rush through life to get to the "next best phase" of life. Well, news flash Lauren you have to learn to enjoy the here and now because you'll never get these days back. And of course this week, God used this devotional to pass along his message...
...time to enjoy everyday!
#4
Last week my parents came to visit me and they brought my dog! It was so great to see them. We went to dinner at a restaurant in walking distance of my apartment then to a local ice cream store! It was delicious. The only picture I took of our night was this...
...sign of a good night :) They also helped me hang some pictures in my room. We had a slight malfunction so it won't be long till I post them!
#5
My exam for Series 7 is Monday June 6th so I don't have any plans for the July 4th weekend except study...sigh. But that hasn't stopped me from pinning away! Check out my America board on Pinterest and while you're at it follow me too :)
Try out some of these ideas and send me pictures so I can live vicariously through you!
Have a great weekend and see you back here Monday!
Good luck on your Series 7--I'm sure you'll do great!! And you're the third person I've heard in the past week talk about Elevation Church. That must be a sign that I need to check out their online sermons. I live in Missouri and some of our good friends are going on a road trip in September JUST to visit Elevation. :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I LOVE sprinkles and that ice cream cone looks amazing. Would it be wrong to have sprinkles & ice cream for breakfast?? Lol!
Thank you! I'll be studying all weekend..blegh!
DeleteElevation is fantastic! Last week's sermon was on the shooting in Charleston and it was so moving. I even sent the sermon online to my Dad! If you get a chance you should watch it! I love that your friends are driving just to come to Elevation--I wonder what campus! I go to Uptown so if they go there tell them to look for me :)
And yes ma'am ice cream for breakfast is always acceptable! Have a good weekend!
First off your ice cream look delicious so early in the morning..... Also sending you lots of love and luck for your crazy hard studies!!!! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your well wishes! Have a great weekend!!
DeleteI read Jesus Calling for my daily devotional too! I love that it has scripture references at the end of each reading. I'm your newest follower :) Us new bloggers need to stick together! hahah
ReplyDeleteI love that it has scripture references too! When I particularly like a daily devotion I usually reference the scripture references :) Thank you so much for reading! I love meeting new blogging friends :)
DeleteStudying is no bueno! Going to buy that candle today!!
ReplyDeleteAmen sista! But hey...the best things in life take work...or at least that's what I'm telling myself :) You should definitely buy the candle! If you do, let me know how you like it!!
DeleteOne of my best friends just moved to North Carolina and started going to Elevation! She loves it!!!!! And that sprinkled covered ice cream cone looks way too tasty! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a small world! If she goes to Uptown like me tell her to look for me! I'm new to Charlotte and love meeting new people! Have a great weekend!
DeleteI want that candle!! I am going to target this weekend so I will be on the look out. Love this list! Have a great weekend :) - Seri
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you find it! It's the best! Have a great weekend :) Thanks for reading!
DeleteMy friend is studying for some crazy test right now too! She is an accountant and this is like her second test in a few weeks, I swear! Good luck to you :) I love that your dog came to visit! My family is coming to see me for the 4th of July and I wish my pup could come!
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