Love on Purpose

Just a thought today... Your life is beautiful for a reason. Be aware of what is going on in others lives today and use what is in your hand to inspire or encourage someone else. You have what others needs. Refuse to get so caught up in your own life and desires that you miss the opportunity to reach out to those around you. You are person of destiny. Love on purpose.

Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted
and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed
He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come,
and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies. To all who mourn in Israel,
he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning,
festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks
that the Lord has planted for his own glory.

Lots of Love ~ Liz

Win Everyday

This past Sunday I had the privilege to teach at church... I just love getting to study the Word of God and hopefully communicate it in a way that is relevant and applicable to our everyday lives. I have been challenging myself to Win Everyday... not just the big events, Sunday mornings or when others are watching. Below is the link if you would like to listen. Hope you enjoy!

Everything Beautiful Podcast: Win Everyday

Here's to the beautiful lives we all live!

Liz T

Sitting Pretty Vintage

I absolutely love vintage chairs, especially adding a modern twist to them... so I decided to turn my love into a little business. Sitting Pretty Vintage... Custom Design Finishes and Fabrics. I currently have over 50 styles that you can choose from as well as five fabric lines. Whether for your dining space, office, entry, or just an occasional chair...they would make your space just a little more beautiful!!

KC here we come!!!

Well, I have some exciting news... In just a few short months I will be living in Kansas City!! Kyle & I are moving to plant The Cause Community Church. We just love it there and are so excited about what God has put in our heart to serve the city with the love of Jesus and to build a local church that it going to change the world! The church is going to be right in the heart of the city around the The Plaza, UMKC & Westport area. We are in the midst of lots of planning and would love it if you would be praying for us!!

Love you all!! ~ Liz

God is on your side

Here's a little excerpt from my devotion this morning. Thought it was worth sharing.

Perhaps you need to look up and around instead of back and down. Lift your eyes and see the amazing future which bursts with hope for in you God. Don't spend your life mourning over what you have lost and what is already gone; take an inventory of what you have left and keep going, one foot in front of the other, one step of faith at a time. Remember, God is on your side.

Have a wonderful day!! Lots of Love.

Liz

For the LOVE of mags

Three things I love... a leisure morning, a great cup of coffee and a stack of good magazines.  So if you are a fellow mag lover like me, here is a new site that I found that will keep you stocked with great reading material while staying within a budget!!

www.maghound.com

Enjoy! ~ Liz

My mom the urban alchemist

Urban Alchemy: Creating Something entirely new from pieces that were previously unnoticed and unrelated.

I am loving this definition. When I read it, it made me think of my mom. She is definetly an urban alchemist (yes, i did just make that up). When I was in the process of moving from tulsa to bartlesville, I had seriously underestimated the time that it was going to take to pack up my place. So, my mom came to the rescue. Kyle, had just moved to Oklahoma from California, so he was still getting to know my family and ALL of our eccentricies. So long story short my mom, came in so excited about this gift that she had gotten me. So we went outside to check out this "gift"... and all we could see was this 20 ft tree branch. Kyle was a little confused at this point; but I could see my mom's creative thought come to life. She went onto explain how she was on her way to pick up my little brother from school and she saw this branch in the back of a truck and followed them to ask if she could have it. I'm sure this guy thought, "who is the lady and why does she want this branch"... but to much avail she became the proud owner of the oh so lovely branch. This was not just a discarded member of a tree, this was decor at it's finest. So today this "piece" is part of my collection of art that I enjoy viewing daily.

Here's to the Urban Alchemist in all of us.

~ Liz