Respect, Class, and a Chicken Sandwich.

All this talk about chick-fil-a is starting to get really nasty, and honestly I am appalled by the way the national conversation about this has become a national argument. It is arguments like these that have divided our nation.

We live in a broken, sinful, world. While I do have my personal opinion about the situation, in the end I know that I am not of this world, and I am not called to love the sins and temptations of it.
What I AM called to do is: Love God and let his will be done in my life, and share God's love and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.
I believe in the love story that God has written for us.
The bible is a not only a guidebook but a story of God's pursuit of the hearts of the human race. And our constant ignoring of a loving father who sends his son to overcome death so with faith in him we can be saved and transformed.

A lot of people have been offended by Dan Cathy's comments about his beliefs and faith, and opinions.
Others have been offended by the backlash against his statements and business.

I am proud of the rights we have as American citizens to use our freedoms of speech, religion, and assembly (among others).

Both sides of this argument have fully used these rights, and I will fight for the right for any group to protest, voice their opinions, or worship whatever they please, so I can retain my rights to do so as well.

The main things that are lacking in this controversy is RESPECT and CLASS.
Respect for Dan Cathy's RIGHTS of speech and religion.
Respect for the LGBT community's RIGHTS of speech, and to protest or to boycott if they want.

Can we please inject some class into the conversation, and stop name calling? Using derogatory terms toward The LGBT community, or terms like "bigot" and "homophobe" all hurt the same... And only pour salt in wounds.

Words can be healing, or dividing. And right now what our country needs is healing, and something to remind us that our differences don't have to tear us apart. In order to keep America strong, we need to be united as a nation, not divided by economic class, political parties, or gender. Differences don't have to be divisive, instead they can be the very glue that holds us together.







I encourage an intellectual and civil conversation on the issues at hand, because I believe that is the only way this issue can be solved.

Lover

That's right, you read the title correctly.

The bible describes God in many different ways. Alpha and Omega, the great I am, King of Kings.

and Lover.

... what?

In my devotional last night, that very idea was brought to my attention. Hmm... God as a lover.

Well, it makes sense if you think about it.

Some traits that are pretty much universal that a person wants in a spouse or lover:

"I want someone ..."

who loves me
who will never leave me
who provides for me
who protects me
who knows my every detail
who delights in me

Sounds good right??  Well, God fills all that criteria, and more.
While we also see God as a creator, father, savior, and judge, an over looked part of him is a lover.
And it makes sense.
God is literally the perfect lover.

 He'll never break our hearts, while we break his often.
 But he's always there, waiting for us to come back to him.




"At that time"—this is God's Message still— "you'll address me, 'Dear husband!' Never again will you address me, 'My slave-master!' I'll wash your mouth out with soap, get rid of all the dirty false-god names, not so much as a whisper of those names again. At the same time I'll make a peace treaty between you and wild animals and birds and reptiles, And get rid of all weapons of war. Think of it! Safe from beasts and bullies! And then I'll marry you for good—forever! I'll marry you true and proper, in love and tenderness. Yes, I'll marry you and neither leave you nor let you go. You'll know me, God, for who I really am.
Hosea 2:15-17

5 Favorites!

Well, posting in September has been a fail... seeing how this is only my second this Month. 
In my defense (excuse) it's been busy! 

"Where'd Kaylee go?!"

I've:    Won an iPad, entered a pageant, joined two clubs in school, been cast in a play, filmed for some upcoming projects (whose names are under wraps at the moment;)), started a refined sugar and fried food fast, and neglected my devotionals (again:/)

So here's to 5 favorites, things I've been enjoying in my siesta away from the blog world:

1.      Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread,
 is an organic, nutritionally-dense, high fiber bread that also is a complete protein — one of the few breads on the market that contain all 9 essential amino acids, is low in fat, has no Trans Fats or cholesterol and is generally low in sodium. 
(http://www.answerfitness.com/213/ezekiel-bread-healthy-food-day/)
THIS BREAD IS A BLESSING.
Why?
 No flour= no carb crash
Protein= more filling= eat less= healthy portions= a healthy diet= happy body
It's amazing, end of story.


2. Winged Eyeliner,

Whether paired with a bold lip and matching blush, or a nude face, winged eyeliner is so classic and easy!

I have a little trick... I draw the line on the outer half of the lid, so I can focus on the wing. This is super helpful for if you have already applied mascara, then apply a highlight on the inner corner, and apply white eyeliner on the bottom waterline. its' a cute, easy makeup job, and you don't have to worry about the black smears you get underneath your eye with normal eyeliner!

3. Waves

An easy hair-do! Procedure:
1. shower. (thats good to do every once in a while;))
2. comb hair 
3. apply hair product (if you use any regularly)
4. braid
5. go to sleep.
6. take out braids in morning, and voila!  Beautiful waves, and all you did was sleep. 
best bedhead ever.


4. Sparkles.
Yes. Be it shoes, eyeshadow, or clothes, glitter is big right now!!

modcloth.com

5. Dylan Patrello:
Her lyrics and rhythms are so relaxing, fresh and unique!

 So there's my 5 favorites for the month of September!!


Proverbs 12: 25
Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us up.


Task for tomorrow, give someone a pick-me-up with a cheerful word!


Hope everyone's September was a good one!

Online Window Shopping, and Inner Beauty!

I was on Modcloth.com, doings some "online window shopping" and found some necklaces I HAVE to share!

I'm all about cool necklaces!

We represent Jesus in every way once we put our trust in him, through our actions, word, and how we present ourselves! If you like cool necklaces also check out my falling whistles post!

I'm making these cute verse pictures for my tumblr, thought I'd share one!

So let that inner beauty shine!

Our culture always emphasizes outer beauty, and a lot of us seem to forget the most important kind of beauty..INNER! Which I believe comes from the fruits of the spirit, (Galatians 5:22-23)

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, tolerance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.