Prep & Praise

Saturday, April 5, 2014

White T-Shirt

Wondering how to wear your white t-shirt? Check out the photos below for ideas!

| look one | scarf

| look two | layer

| look three | simple

model - rachel

Friday Fashion: Casual

Hey guys! It's Friday, and that means outfit planning for the weekend! I put these outfits together today. I'll include where I got the clothing materials and what brand they are.

Outfit two:
Top | From: Kohls Brand: American Rag
Shorts | From: American Eagle Outfitters Brand: American Eagle Outfitters
Bracelet | *unknown

model: rachel - photographer: me - outfit designer: me

Spring Break Mission Trip

Over Spring Break I went on a mission trip to Jacksonville FL with a team from my youth group at my church. I wanted to share some pictures and stories with you guys of what happened there and what I did!

The first thing my team and I did when we arrived in Jacksonville was prepare for a block party that we were going to host in the middle of an apartment area. We loaded a trailer with a popcorn machine, crafts, food, etc. We also brought along a trailer with a bouncy house inside it. We set up the block party in a really poor apartment area. Most adults there were either drunk or abused their kids. I helped manage the craft table where kids would color on crosses, make flowers for their Mom's, color in an Easter coloring book, etc. Most of the crafts were Christian and mentioned Jesus' resurrection. That gave my friends and I at the craft table a great opportunity to tell them about Jesus and what the cross that they were coloring meant.

Making crafts with the kids.

A lot of the kids were so happy because they usually don't get attention like we were giving them. Some of the kids had bumps, bruises, cuts and sores that their parents gave them. One little girl that I came across was really quit. She was around the age of 7 and she wouldn't talk at all and didn't have the slightest grin on her face. My friend and I wondered what was wrong with her. We walked her over to the bouncy house hopping that a trip down the slide would make her happy when a man began yelling at her telling her that her Mom doesn't love her, that her Mom left her and doesn't want her. The little girl hid behind my friend Chloe's legs and began to cry. Almost the hole rest of the day she was crying. Chloe and I gave her some snacks and a coloring book to take home. We told her of the story that the coloring book represented (Jesus' love for her and His resurrection). By the end of the day she had smiled and knew who Jesus was and repeated that he loves her. There are many more story's of children that we came across at the block party... many of
them are heartbreaking.

The little girl who cried all day... Nia

One of the other things we did was prayer walking. Prayer walking is when you walk around praying for people and for buildings/businesses. My team and met a man at the bus stop who was very nice. He insisted on praying for each of us by name and prayer request. As we were all holding hands praying at the bus stop, a woman from the streets came running up to us wanting to join in our prayer. It was great seeing how when we acted like Jesus, people noticed and wanted to be a part of it. We also fed the homeless at a warehouse. My friends and I cooked some brand and cornbread and served the homeless a meal. We also socialized with the homeless and talked to them about Jesus. Another thing we did was organize donated clothes at a homeless shelter. There are too many stories and things to share! I'll post again of my adventures at BLITZ, till then, I hope you enjoyed!

Friday Fashion: Summer

Looking for the perfect weekend outfit for a warm spring day? Here's an idea to help you create the perfect weekend outfit! Hope this inspires you...

Top: from: Macy's, by: ALMOST FAMOUS

Shorts: from: American Eagle Outfitters, by: AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS

Outfit designed by: Isabel C.

Modeled by: Rachel C.

Until next week's Friday Fashion, stay fabulous!

Q&A: Faith

Here are some answers to questions you may have about faith, God, or how to live by God's word. *all of these questions are answered biblically*

Who knows my heart?

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.
Psalms 139:23-24

What good is wisdom?

Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding.
Proverbs 3:13

What should I seek?

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.
Matthew 6:33

How should I love God?

He answered: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with ally your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.
Luke 10:27

How can I get to heaven?

Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
John 14:6

Who is a sinner?

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 3"23

How should I talk?

No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:29

How does the gospel come to me?
For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we were among you for your benefit.
1 Thessalonians 1:5

What can I offer God?

Therefore, through Him let us continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that confess His name.
Hebrews 13:15

How should I grow?

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity, Amen.
2 Peter 3:18

Summer Bucket List

Summer is only a couple months away. Here are some awesome ideas to add to your summer bucket list...

go to the beach 3 days in a row
invite over all your friends for a sleepover
make a "water park" in your backyard
have a water balloon fight over your fence
go to a beach you've never been to before
get matching bathing suits with your friends
tan on your roof
put glow sticks in your pool and go swimming
fry an egg on the sidewalk
take pictures with your best friend(s)
go to a water park with friends
go an entire day without using electronics
tie diy
play painted twister
put paint on a slip in slide
shoot off fireworks
go to or have a bonfire
get a sun tattoo
go to a drive-in movie
catch fire flies

Tasty Tuesday- Party Food Ideas

All of these photo ideas are taken off of Pinterest. There will be links at the top of each photo giving credit to all websites these pictures belong to, you can click on these links for recipes and full directions:) Hope you love these party food/favor ideas!

1. Milk in glass jars with cookies through the straw! http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/2011/07/friday-eye-candy-backyard-party.html