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Oct 28 2013

My Life Verse {And a Life Verse Design Scripture Giveaway Winner!}

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Paul’s powerful prayer for the Ephesian church: that they may KNOW the love of God. It’s my life verse. We have used it in our wedding ceremony & in all 3 of our babies’ dedications because what can be better than KNOWING & really FEELING the depth of God’s love?! There is nothing like it. I pray you know it also. Not just in your head, but more importantly, in your heart. It is only by a miracle of the Holy Spirit that we are able to even begin to fully grasp just the tip of it. And, what an utter blessing to bask in it day by day. This is the entire purpose of life. To know His love & spread it to others.

I would love to know what YOUR life verse is? Share in the comments below.

Now, onto the giveaway winner: Carrie Wood, you are the WINNER! Please email me your mailing address at lifeverse@gmail.com

Grace & Peace {& LOVE},

Julie

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Oct 25 2013

Photographing Babies & Toddlers {Downers Grove Family Photography}

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My friend & I were laughing today about the magic of photography. You would never know by looking at these photos that in between the laughter & smiles, there were some tears, fears, and lots of snot. That is the nature of working with babies & toddlers. But, I love it & can relate to the mama as I have 3 kiddos myself who have all been there, done that. You work with it, go with the flow & in the meantime, you get to capture those sweet memories of their little lives. Happy 1st Birthday little Miss N!

 

Please don’t forget to enter my Scripture art giveaway! I will choose a winner Sunday night as we are leaving town right now!

 

Grace & Peace,

Julie

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Oct 23 2013

Scripture Art Giveaway: Revelation 21 All Things New

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Behold! I am making ALL THINGS new.

What a verse full of encouragement. When I read it, I think of the redemptive power Jesus offers us, to make our lives new in Him. I also think of springtime & the buds, blooms, and birds’ nests full of new life. This little robin’s nest was sheltered on our cousin’s front porch {and the mama bird was so protective, they could not use their front door for a month lest she attack them!}

It’s Giveaway Time!

Earlier this fall,  I  introduced my new color line of inspirational art & today I am giving away one 12×18 Revelation 21 All Things New fine art print.

 

How To Enter the Contest:

1. For One Entry: Hop on over to Life Verse Design & then come back here & let me know in the comments below which art is your favorite from my shop.

2. To gain a Second Entry: Hop on over & like my shop on facebook & then come back here & let me know you did in another comment here below.

3. To gain a Third Entry: Share this giveaway with all of your friends & family via facebook, twitter, your own blog, word of mouth… however you function & come back here & let me know in another comment that you did.

 

The winner will be announced Sunday night! I hope YOU win! Thanks for passing the word along & enjoy!

Grace & Peace,

Julie

 

 

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Oct 23 2013

She’ll Change the World {Downers Grove Senior Photography}

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You know how you get to know someone & just know they are really going to change the world?! Well, that is how I feel about the sweet, intelligent, selfless, kind & absolutely beautiful {both inside & out} Miss K.

 

Thank you for allowing me to create these memories for you! So thankful we are family. That way I will get to see the awesome things God is going to do with your life.

 

You are loved.

Grace & Peace,

Julie

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Oct 22 2013

Meeting Jen Hatmaker {MOPS 2013 Convention Re-Cap}

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This past week I apparently was crazy. I got my family in the car to drive 9 hours to Kansas City to the MOPS Convention in the MIDDLE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. What on earth was I thinking I would love to know. Well, for one I signed up in May or June, not thinking about the implications of a mini “vacation” in the fall.

 

Needless to say, we set up shop & I got to meet so many wonderful & encouraging people. One of the women I got to meet AND HUG was Jen Hatmaker. If you do not already follow her blog & buy her books, please do. You will be glad you did. Not only is she funny, sarcastic, & totally real, she is also passionate, godly, motivating & gifted. One of the things she spoke about was the above concept: giving our kids roots & wings. We are to guide them as they grow to be strong, brave & courageous disciples who will live out their faith, NOT in fear but in love & boldness.

After her message, I bolted to my booth, took down the above art, got in her author – signing line & was able to gift it to her.

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Back in the spring when I started reading Jen’s blog, I decided to gift her Micah 6:8 as it seemed to be a theme of her life. Little did I know at the time that her hubby, Brandon, has that verse tattooed on his arm!2013-10-21_0003

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And since she & her hubby have adopted 2 beautiful kiddos from Africa, I also gifted her this print.

So fun to be able to bless others.

Grace & Peace,

Julie

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