Just as you don't let everybody who knocks on your door come in and make themselves at home, don't let every emotion that surfaces dictate the direction of your day or decide your responses. The Bible says, "Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life" (Pr 4:23), "Capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ" (2Co 10:5)

Ever seen one of those inflatable clowns with a round base? When you knock him down he bounces back up wearing a big, cheesy grin! Perseverance: it's a powerful tool! The Bible says, "Blessed is the man who perseveres."

Here is something....

I couldn't resist joining in on WysteriaLane's owl launch!

Dick Innes said: "To be hurt without forgiving, crushed without becoming more caring, suffer without growing more sensitive, makes suffering senseless, futile, a tragic loss, the greatest waste of all." Make Jesus your example; "When he suffered, he didn't make...threats but left everything to the one who judges fairly" (1Pe 2:23)

You can't seize your future while you're obsessing over your past. So learn from it and let it go. Heed the advice of author Susan Scott: "My dog and cat have taught me a great lesson in life - learn to shed a lot!"

And how about this bow??!

Holly, from Peyton's Place Boutique has really out-done herself on this one! Search PPB Hairbows on eBay, or Peyton'sPlaceBoutique.com to see more of her work!

A face you have to love!

Don't you just love this cute little face?!
Peyton's modeling a special set for fall!!!

Well, I have very exciting news...

I am opening a shop on ETSY! It's just starting up now, but in the weeks to come it will be fully stocked. So, stop by for some "special deals!"
Also, I will be changing my name to "Style Design Studio" in order to facilitate a new website which is in the works!

With God there are no hopeless situations, just people who've grown hopeless about them. Real faith comes into its own when push collides with shove. After all, you don't need God to part the Red Sea when there are bridges all around, right? It's when there's nothing you can do to avoid the inevitable, that you start trusting God to do the impossible! So the crisis you're experiencing today could be a blessing in disguise - an opportunity to experience a greater degree of His power at work in your life. Amen!

Here is the lovely Peyton once again, in our "Happy Classroom" back to school set!
Isn't she adorable???

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"When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time."
– St. Francis De Sales

God says: "You are, you can, and you certainly will be able to," because of His indwelling power! John writes, "This is the victory that conquers the world - our faith" (1Jn 5:4 NCV). Go to God's Word! Discover what He says about the things that intimidate and control you, then pull the plug on them. The Word for you today is: "Don't be afraid...I am your God. I will make you strong...I will support you" (Isa 41:10 NCV). Align your thoughts with God's thoughts. Get into the driver's seat and take charge of your life!

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I am just in love with this little snail dress. And isn't Peyton just the cutest face ever?!!!

Thought for the day:
Max Lucado says, "Worry is to joy, what a vacuum cleaner is to dirt; you might as well attach your heart to a happiness-sucker and flip the switch."