KNOW

Some people have it written all over them. No, not it, Him. Some people have Him written all over them. You know them when you see them. Sometimes you see Him right away. In the way they smile, the way their eyes sparkle when they look at you. Sometimes it takes a few minutes to spot Him. They’re shy at first and then He’s revealed through words as they speak from the depths of their hearts. You see a passion lit and they’re giddy like a five year old trying to hold in a secret. Like a five year old they just can’t hold it in. They shout it from the rooftops. Sometimes screaming, sometimes in quiet whispers but never holding it in, no never holding it in. No person is ever the same except one quality, they are madly in love with Jesus and they know him. (ok, I lied, there are two facts there.) They KNOW Jesus. They walk with him, talk with him and their lives reflect Him.

I wrote awhile back about the band Leeland here. Well Leeland was one of these people. Right from the second he was on stage I could spot Him all over. Joy burst out with every lyric sung and fervent passion revealed with every word spoken.  You could just tell that he had been with Jesus.

I heard a story once (I’m no bible scholar. Please forgive me if I’m totally wrong about this.) that back in the day like waaaaay back… just after Jesus had ascended to Heaven, the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and were going out and spreading the gospel like wild fire. People were joining their movement and it was becoming large! The Jews were noticing and they needed a name to identify the people who belonged to this movement. The best name they could come up with for these people were, Christians which literally meant mini Jesus’ because they walked like Jesus, talked like Jesus and reminded them of Jesus.

These people had Jesus written all over them. They knew Jesus. They reflected Jesus. Sometimes I find myself getting caught up in so many other things and striving to be a great woman of prayer, someone who knows the Bible, a good servant, etc but what’s important is KNOWING Christ. All these other things will fall into place because once you start knowing Jesus you can’t help but acting like him.

Here’s what Paul says in Philippians 3:7-11

 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. ⁸ Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ ⁹ and become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith. ¹⁰ I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, ¹¹ so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!  

Infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus…that is what counts. Reflect him.

Oh, Lord, I want to know you.

s.s.♥.

“Commercials are instantly better with Morgan Freeman’s voice.”

DREAM ON

Before I went to California my moG gave me a Moleskine with some ah-mazing quotes/poems/lyrics…he’s a gem in case you didn’t know (i won’t judge you if you vomit from sappiness right now)… One of my favs was this one from a children’s book (An Awesome Book) I hope it gives you inspiration to dream.

Dream big, because your dreams could might just change the world.

s.s.♥.

WHITE SKY

At Coachella I fell in love.

Obviously with the amazing music, the gorgeous skyline of mountains and palm trees, the energy of 80,000 bffs hanging out but I also fell in love with something I never thought I could love….white.

Seriously amazing fashion was all over Coachella. I sadly admit that I was not a part of it. It’s a tad bit difficult when you’re used to freezing cold weather and all of sudden you’re launched into 35+ with no A/C, and showers in trailers. My priorities were keeping cool, not looking cool. I did live vicariously through all the so-cal babes who were rocking runway outfits like it’s no big thang. I fell in love with white & crochet & eyelets. I usually steer clear of anything white as I am one of the clumsiest people you’ll meet but I could not resist. From H&M alone I purchased a white blazer, white floor length skirt, white eyelet shorts & white crochet vest. Don’t judge me if you find me eating with a bib on, white’s worth it.

1. Top Shop- Creamy Lace Flippy Dress £48

2. Zara- Floor Length Skirt $79.90 USD

3. Urban Outfitters- Staring at Stars Crochet Back Flounce Crop Top $44 USD

4. Urban Outfitters- Minnetonka Leather Kiltie Moccasin $48 USD

5. Forever 21- Destroyed High Rise Denim Hot Short $21.80 CAD

6. Top Shop- MOTO White Skinny Baxter Jeans £40.00 

7. Mulberry Alexa Leather Bag- $1,260 CAD  (net-a-porter.com)

work it,

s.s.♥.

DEAR DIARY #008

Hello sweet ones,

How beautiful life is. Beautiful and ridiculously flying by, and if I dare to blink, I just might miss it. I started this post a week ago after I updated the look on the blog…(hope you love it! and it’s easier to read) but I honestly haven’t had the time to sit down and write until now (which is a 10 minute slot). This past weekend I spent some time with a bunch of sweet people. I’m going to Crimea (south of Ukraine! google it!) in just over two weeks with a team from my Church. The team is small (12) and ridiculously rad. We went up island Friday night and stayed at this beautiful log cabin esque place which is located right on a river. We ate together, prayed together, practiced skits together, laughed together, etc. I hadn’t laughed that much in a loooooooong time. It was delightful. I’m very excited to be serving Jesus with these folks.

Summer has arrived on my little island and I have tried to take the time to soak in every minute of sun. Yesterday I went to Willows in the morning and early afternoon with my moG. He got burnt…I got tanned :) Felt nice to just laze around. We both have insanely busy, beautiful schedules and jump at opportunities to hang out when we’re both not super tired. A few weeks ago we went on a day long date which included, picnic, ferris wheel, outdoor concert, azuma, starbucks and monopoly deal…such a gem day. And this Friday we’re kayaking to Sidney Spit. I’m sooooo excited/ a bit nervous as me & water don’t have a very good relationship.

Another thing I’m getting really excited about is TEEN GIRLS CAMP! I’ve had the honour of speaking at it the past two years and I’m doing it again this year. I have the sermon outline planned but still have so much prayer and prep to go so please pray as I need ALOT OF JESUS.

Well I best be going now but I promise to update you tomorrow too..(maybe some catwalk inspiration?)

hugs & kisses,

s.s.♥.