A Wonderful Mommy, A Birthday and A Purpose Project Completed.

Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful Mommy!

I miss her very much as she is the other side of the world and I only see her a few times a year at most. 

She has taught me so much about love, life, faith, patience and relationships.

Walked me through some really tough seasons of life and been there for me to call day and night when I needed someone. 

She's awesome! And I am so thankful I am her daughter.

I apologize for not being around much here. To say life has been crazy is a little understatement.

Its as though life suddenly spun on its axis in the last month and I've been holding on for dear life.

We are moving this next week into our more permanent home (can I hear a unanimous woohoo!) so every spare moment is spent trying to pack our home again ready to move on Saturday. 

But this past Friday I celebrated a fun year with my gorgeous best friend and other half.

Birthday decorations. Free Starbucks. ManiPedi. DIY Magazine.

Dozen red roses. Walk near harbor. Dinner together.

Pretty perfect day. 

So thankful.

But while I'm updating.....

Here's how the Purpose Project 5k run went.

Our awesome team before the race. Not sure why I made a dorky pose haha.

My time for the race was even with my high school record.

So even though I didn't beat it. Thanks to this project I am at least back in shape again!

Which I couldn't be happier about. 

 Oh and just in case you were curious, the uni brow did wash off ;)

Although my hair still has a slight pink tint to it.

Much Love & THANKYOU so much to all my amazing sponsors!

L

The Time has come the Walrus Said, For Paid Sponsorship & things.

Thanks to the Adproval guys, I have been persuaded.

This month I am opening paid sponsorship on this little blog.

The long term vision for this little space would be to grow in sphere of Influence.

To be able to encourage more people and share Christ.

Now in order to do so, I would love to be able to advertise on larger blogs.

These ads will help make this a reality.

So consider whether or not you want to join the Glorious Within Family.

Check out the options on the Sponsor tab. 

(There are also limited swap spaces)

We would love to have you sister! 

Much Love,

L

Thankful//For the journey the Lord has us on and excited to see where it will go.

Moving Mountains {Guest Post by Annie Wiltse}

Hey Ladies, As my house and life are still a little chaotic....

I am leaving you with a couple of AMAZING guest posters this week.

Enjoy! And I will be back up and running this weekend hopefully.

Much Love,

L

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i love the mountains.

i'm not sure what it is about them. maybe the fact that there aren't any in michigan, where i live. maybe because there's some sort of mystery surrounding their existence. maybe because there's a story buried deep in their hearts, some testament to all they've seen hidden beneath the weathered faces they present to us.

i've always believed mountains can be moved, that even with small faith, the power of God will make an insurmountable piece of earth get out of our narrow paths. i've seen Him work that miracle in my own life.

on a friday in late may, after a talk with L about plans to go to influence, Jesus laid a need strongly on my heart.

"i can't do that," i said to Him. "i don't think that would work."

but it wouldn't go away and i debated it all the way home.

that sunday i went to church.

there are times when the Lord speaks, and there are times when the Lord SPEAKS. and this was one of those latter times. everything in that service confirmed the calling He'd laid on my heart the friday before, and i cried the ugly cry in my overwhelm. and despite every argument i'd laid at His feet then, i obeyed.

i've always believed mountains can be moved.

i just never knew that sometimes, the mountain could be me.

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{You can find more from Annie over at What She Saw}

The Beautiful All Glorious Within Sisters.

Well....We are officially out of our house and in a friend's basement for now.

This is temporary while we find a place to live closer to hubby's work btw.

So I thought while we were still transitioning,

 and getting internet sorted and things like that,

I would introduce you to some more awesome ladies.

(And I'm not just saying that because they are my sponsors)

meet the All Glorious Within Sisters......

Twitter//Blog//Instagram

Hi, my name is Elise and my handsome husband is Jamie. We are the Dear family. I cook a lot, craft, dance, knit, and I get dressed almost everyday (I don't consider it fashion, but I wear loads of dresses!). My blog Dear Family, is about all of those things, with a little husband thrown in. Husband is a pilot and loves all things apple, including the fruit. We love Jesus, Colorado, South Africa, coffee, public transportation, bike rides, farmer's markets and swing dancing. I love meeting new people and would love to hear from you! Please visit and we can sit down to a virtual cup of coffee. Because everything is better with coffee.

3 random facts:
1. I love to sweat. I really like heat.
2. I'm an introvert, to the core, but not shy.
3. I love reading, only non-fiction.

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Hey there! I'm Kiana, and I run the blog Kiana Bates, which is all about baking and my life. I hope you stop by and look at my recipes. 

3 random facts: 
1. I love watching movies. The last one I saw was the new Spiderman movie. Let me just say that Andrew Garfield makes the show at least 10x better.
2. I love golfing! It is my favorite thing to do when I'm bored.
3. I have to listen to music when I am baking. Otherwise, I get really bored. 

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Blog//twitter//bloglovin//facebook

Hello, All Glorious Within readers! My name is Katelyn and I'm a college student, waitress, photographer, musician, and lover of Jesus Christ as my Savior. I love over-sized coffee mugs and would rather read a regular book over an electronic one any day. If you stop over at my blog you can expect to hear about my daily experiences, faith, inspirations, and see some of my photography. Hope you'll stop by and introduce yourself!

3 random facts: 

1.I'm incredibly sarcastic. 
2. I love the feeling of creating something that didn't exist before. 
3.Going to concerts is probably my most favorite thing on this world to do.

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Blog//Twitter//Pinterest// Instagram

I started blogging after I graduated college & began my wedding planning process. Wedding planning has been an adventure to say the least. First, I am a lover of Jesus & thankful for the gifts he provides each & everyday. I am a country living, sport lovin' barefoot blue jeans,  beer drinking kinda Lady. Come October 13th of 2012, I will be a navy wife. I am addicted to Starbucks & have a secret obsession with shopping. I blog about our lives with the military, wedding planning, living on a dirt road in San Diego, working way too much, having too many animals, fitness or lack of  & becoming a mom to a 4 year old little boy & much more.  So grab your favorite wine, beer or Starbucks & come say hello to me. I LOVE meeting new friends!  



3 random facts: 

1. I live on my own petting Zoo. {5 dogs, 5 cats, a bird & fish plus whatever else lives outsides} 

2. I have been best friends with my best friend since we were 10 years old & in the 6th grade.  

3. I am thinking of heading back to School for my Masters before having babies yet I want to be a stay @ home mom. 

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Blog//Twitter//Pinterest// Instagram//Facebook

Hi! I am Nicole from Living with Fletch. Fletch is my smokin' hott husband. We are in love. Come visit us where everyday is a new hilarious adventure.

3 random facts: 

1. Mine and Fletcher's first date ended early. It did not go well.

2. I have been to Disneyland 5 separate times in one year. That is a lot considering I live a state away.

3. I actually am not a blog reader. The only blogs I ever read are people I know. Weird Huh?

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Blog//Twitter

My name is Stephanie. I am a daughter of the Most High of Israel, the bride of Yeshua of Nazareth and sealed by the Spirit of God as promised to those who obey the Creator of all. My blog is my space in this big world where I share what I'm learning and what I'm making. I love meeting new people and forming friendships so be sure to say hi!

3 random facts: 
I can't kill anything - I take spiders and other bugs outside. 
I think Wyoming is the most beautiful place.
I believe my marriage survives because of the women in my life.




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Twitter//Blog//Facebook

Hi, y'all! I'm Carly, a 7th grade Language Arts teacher turned SAHM. At Texas Lovebirds I write about my life as a wife, a new momma, and a woman living in His grace daily. I write to inspire, to laugh, to connect with others, and to remember the big and small moments in my life. I hope you'll head over and stay awhile. I've got a comfy seat saved just for you.

3 random facts: 
1) I was a competitive dancer till I was 16. 
2) I set three different alarms every morning and I check three times to make sure they're set. 
3) My husband and I are high school sweethearts..in a round about way. Maybe I'll blog about that soon?




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Blog//Twitter//Pinterest//Facebook

A little bit about me and my blog, I started my blog as a place to be able to express my thoughts and feelings. I also wanted a place where I could write about the adventures and travels that my husband and I take. I love hiking and photography. One of my favorite things to do is to go to the mountains for the day and hike to one of the waterfalls. I love being surrounded by God's beauty. 

3 random facts: 
1. Pizza is my favorite food. 
2. I lived in Africa for two months. 
3. I love to go running. 






Want to be a sister too?
Email me: allgloriouswithinblog@gmail.com

Sloth {Guest Post by Chelsea}

Hey Ladies, As my house and life are still a little chaotic....

I am leaving you with a couple of AMAZING guest posters this week.

Enjoy! And I will be back up and running this weekend hopefully.

Much Love,

L

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My students and I have been studying through Seven Daily Sins by Jared C Wilson in our Bible study. It has been quite a convicting and insightful journey!

One thing that really struck me was when we studied Sloth. 

No, not that sloth! Funny though, yes?
(if you haven't watched this video, watch it pronto and try not to laugh so hard you cry.)

Sloth is a sin that mirrors the inactivity of sloths.
Sloth is laziness to the point of apathy. 


As we studied this, I began really meditating on the difference between rest and sloth. Rest is good, refreshing and a commandment! Sloth is a practice that leads us away from our purpose. It's not just leaving the dishes in the sink for the next day. It's not just skipping your workout jog for a nap. Sloth is an attitude behind our actions that refuses to care about the work for which we're responsible.

Scripture warns against sloth over and over again. It's nearly impossible to flip through the Proverbs without coming across such a verse.


Proverbs 18:9
"A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things."

Proverbs 10:26

²⁶ "As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is a sluggard to those who send him."

Proverbs 15:19

¹⁹ "The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway."

It is apparent that God created us all with a specific purpose, to do specific work- to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, to demonstrate the love of the Father to those around us in whichever ways we are gifted. 

Colossians 3:23

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."

Ephesians 2:10

"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

As we embrace our purpose, putting God's desires for our lives above our own desires, we must remember the important of rest. Rest is not solely physical. While sleep is vital for our health, God desires that we spiritually rest in Him. Beyond the adequate eight hours of sleep per night (ha!) we have a deeper need for finding our rest, solace, peace in the Lord. 

Here are some practical ways that I remember to avoid sloth and embrace rest.

Avoid sloth:

- set a consistent schedule for waking and sleeping

- plan a daily time to spend alone with the Lord

- attitude check- think of chores or undesirable tasks as "working for the Lord"

- create a list of things to do for the day and carry over for the week as needed

Embrace Rest:

- set a consistent schedule for waking and sleeping

- plan a daily time to spend alone with the Lord

- Practice Sabbath- set aside one day a week not to do any work. Since my Sundays are pretty hectic I usually set aside Thursdays.

- Outside from regular quiet time practice meditation on the scripture, solitude, and attend at least one church service/small group that I am not teaching.

{You can read more from Chelsea over on here blog: Taste and See}

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Priorities {Guest Post by Courtney from Baxtron Life}

Hey Ladies, As my house and life are still a little chaotic....

I am leaving you with a couple of AMAZING guest posters this week.

Enjoy! And I will be back up and running this weekend hopefully.

Much Love,

L

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by Kristin Smith

Finding balance in my life 

has always been a

challenge.

I'm the kind of person that takes on a lot,

even when maybe 

I shouldn't.

I know I'm not superwoman,

and 

I know how to say 

"No."

It often seems that 

just when I think I have everything

under control

something always 

tips the scale 

in the other direction.

But, the truth

lies in my 

priorities.

Often when things feel like

chaos,

I find that I've allowed my priorities to

shift out of their rightful order.

I've stopped 

keeping the first thing

first.

Lately,

it's been 

Writing, Family, then God.

And it's not working 

for me.

by Andrea Brancaccio

I know what I must do.

I've discovered the 

secret:

Time spent 

with 

God

is time

multiplied.

When my priorities are right

there is

harmony.

When there is harmony,

there is 

rest.

Is your life in balance

or are you 

struggling

amidst the chaos?

The Lord says:

"Come to me, 

all you who are weary and burdened, 

and I will give you rest.  

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, 

for I am gentle and humble in heart, 

and you will find rest for your souls.  

For my yoke is easy and 

my burden is light."

Matthew 11:28-30

by Jesse Therrien

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I'm Courtney, a wife, mama and writer. 

My blog Baxtron{Life} is a place where I share everything that I love, lots of pictures of life in NYC with our little family of three, daily musings, fun link-ups and some of the real struggles of my life.  

I would love to connect with you via: Twitter, Facebook or Email! Come say hello!

Guest Post: Elise from Dear Family.

5 years ago, I quit. I took off my pointe shoes, folded up my tights and leotard, and thought I would never look back. When I had started ballet, 8 years earlier, I thought this would be my career path - I would dance until I could dance no more. At age 15, I decided that I would no longer pursue becoming a principle dancer. I felt the Holy Spirit speaking to me to join in work in other countries and pursue missionary work with my life. So I gave up, what I thought was selfish, laying down my talent to race after Jesus.

Source

I am a ballerina, not by profession, but by personality. In everything, I try to be graceful, strong, confident and passionate. I am kinesthetic and almost always moving. 

Many days I am sad that I quit, always wondering "what if" I had continued? What if I danced professionally for a few years? What if?

I have shed a few tears thinking about this. 

Just today, as I'm writing this, the Lord reminded me of what the past five years have looked like. Reminding me of things that I would not have done, had I continued in dance. Experiences living in New York, sacrificing sleep, comfort and space to create a change in the city. I moved there with a few other people, with one goal, to show love and hope to the children of God. He reminded me of my wonderful marriage and my husband's love for serving and Jesus. He reminded me of Africa, and my sweet little ones, who's names are written on my heart forever. 

Now I have rekindled my relationship with dance. We are together yet again. The Lord reminded me of my talent and passion and that I can use it for his glory, even in missions! We have a new goal in mind: A missionary dance school! I have been training really diligently for 6 months to audition for this school and just sent in my audition tape.. eek! And will continue training even harder. 

After my first recital in 5 years!

What are you pursuing right now? A dream? Something like me that doesn't seem attainable? 

What things can you change to get there?

I blog over at Dear Family, if you would like to say hi!


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The Beautiful All Glorious Within Sisters.

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to introduce you to these lovely ladies.

Not only am I privileged to call them my sponsors, these ladies are becoming my sweet friends.

They all encourage me and inspire me with their daily writings. 

So without any further ramblings from me.....

meet the All Glorious Within Sisters......

Blog//Shop//Twitter


I'm Kerrie and I blog at The Williams' Post and I'm married to a hot hot hottie hot -- Wade. We were married in May 2009, which just so happens to be when I started this little blog. Here you will find bits and pieces of our journey; focusing on God, married life, and missions, with a few hobbies mixed in for good measure. I hope you will join me in our "Life. On a Mission"

3 Random Facts:
1. I drink a Chai Tea Smoothie EVERY DAY.
2. My sisters call me "Boo" and "Bear" (I'm the baby)
3. In one year, my husband and I are moving to Mexico to live as full-time missionaries!

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Blog//Facebook//Twitter//Instagram//Pinterest//Google+


I'm Courtney, a wife, mama and writer.  My blog Baxtron{Life} is a place where I share everything that I love, lots of pictures of life in NYC with our little family of three, daily musings, fun link-ups and some of the real struggles of my life.

3 Random Facts:
1. I have 5 Sisters+2 Brothers (ages 33 down to 6!)
2. I have a strange irrational fear of trailer-less semi trucks driving down the highway.
3. I believe that everything is better in the Pacific Northwest (where I'm from.)

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Blog//Shop//Twitter//Facebook//Instagram//Bloglovin

Hello Ladies, my name is Breanna and I blog over at My Beautiful, Crazy Life. I am a junior in college majoring in Human Nutrition, although I am a complete food junkie. I am saved by God's grace and for that I am eternally grateful, which is why I strive to live each day for His Glory. I also have a love for creating beautiful things and capturing life's little moments. Speaking of creating beautiful things, I recently opened a shop, called Breeze Creations, which is stocked with hair accessories, headbands, and jewelry! You should certainly stop on by and browse a while :) If you head on over to my blog you'll find a hodge podge of topics ranging from fashion to daily encounters in my life. Say hello I'd love to be your friend!

3 Random Facts:

1. I love the color green :)
2. I have an obsession with fabric!
3. I gave up drinking soda 7 years ago.

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Blog//Twitter//Pinterest

My name is Anna and I blog over at A Sweet Southern Mess! I love being from West Tennessee and all that being southern entails! Camo, sweet tea, fried foods, fishing/hunting, and bless your heart! It's all me and I wouldn't have it any other way! I am an elementary education major with a very high level of excitement to soon be a teacher! My absolute loves are the Lord, crafting, cooking, and glitter! My blog entails everything about my life, experiences, thoughts, and of course the other bloggers that I meet! I love to make new friends and I'm always trying to make a difference in the world! 

3 Random Facts:

1. I love to cook and bake! Making delicious meals and sweet treats is something that makes me so happy! 

2. I'm 22 years old and 5 feet even. My sister is 13 and 5'3" and growing. HELP! ;)

3. Want to see my eyes light up like stars? Take me into a candy store or let me jump in puddles with my rain boots on. Everyone has their inner child, right?

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Blog//Twitter//Pinterest//Instagram

Hi everyone, I'm Kayla from Close Encounters! I'm a twenty-something Kansas girl with a blog. During the day, I'm a Graphic Designer...at night, a blogger. I've been married to my best friend for a little over a year, and about a year ago we adopted our wiener dog, Pixie. One Saturday night, I was bored and on the computer, so I decided to start a blog...and that is the short story of how Close Encounters was born. I blog about my life, the things I love, and the people I love. Stop by and say "hi!"

3 Random Facts:

1. I could quite literally live off of Mac & Cheese for the rest of my life.

2. I love the color purple. 

3. I drink coffee like it's going out of style, but never in the morning when normal people drink it. :)

Oh happy day....a new sponsor way.

Have you guys met
Nicole from Living with Fletch?

Facebook // Twitter // Pinterest

I have been reading her blog for a while now....from when her and Fletch were engaged. 

{See engagement pics here and here. Cause everyone loves to see gorgeous photo sessions}

I regularly read her blog just before they were married, I was totally in love with their library session engagement pictures. Seriously....I love books that much. 

Then of course swooned over their wedding pictures. I was in love with Nicole's dress, she made such a stunning bride right? 

Then after they were married, I was definitely a regular reader.

She taught me how to curl my hair properly here.

She also was the first one to show me Kristen Bell's Sloth meltdown video {here if you haven't seen it yet}.

Nicole has such seriously awesome taste in fashion and continually keeps me entertained with stories about her and Fletch's married life {here, here and here}.

Oh and if you haven't heard about the cornify app for chrome see here. 

Nicole is also hopelessly in love with Disney. 

So we're lifelong friends now =)

Oh and did I mention she happens to be my newest sponsor.

You guys should seriously head over and say hi. 

I think you'll like what you see.

Much Love,

L

P.S. Would you like to be added to my sponsors? Email me:

allgloriouswithinblog@gmail.com