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Amazing grace, is the song I sing. I am a child of the one true king. 🎶

Know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments.

Praise the one who paid my debt and conquered death, for God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish after this life, but have eternal life.

SO MUCH GOOD NEWS!
When the oceans rage, I do not have to afraid. His love never fails and he makes all things work together for my good. 🙏🏼☀️ Joy comes with the morning. #praisegod #loveneverfails #lovecastsoutfear
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QUARANTINE Date Hacks: There’s nobody I’d rather be quarantined with than this cutie right here. Luckily, we already love to do a lot of the same things, but instead of waiting around for a quarantine rut to set in, we’ve got a great list of date night ideas to choose from:

1. Put coffee in a thermos and go for a walk.
2. Grill some steak and eat in the backyard with some lights strung up around you.
3. Light candles in the living room and open a bottle of cab.
4. Read a book out loud instead of Netflixing it one night. (Also calls for more cab) 😉
5. Plan a fun hike and pack a small picnic.
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Any other fun ideas I should add to this list? Let me know in the comments below! #LukeAndLavenda
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#quarantinelove #quarantinecouples #cutestcouples #portlandblogger

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Many of us face a fork in the road 🚧🚨🚧 Will we give thanks and make the best of what is presented to us 🙏🏼🥰 or will we rest in fear and doubt 😨🙇🏽‍♀️? It’s interesting to look inward for a moment to see which path we’ve chosen.
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I have a cool piece of Bible Trivia to share, which make bring some comfort: Did you know that the most repeated commandment in the Bible is “Do not be afraid.” ? It’s repeated over 300 times, including several times by Jesus.
But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” John 6:20
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:14-15

Now, the writers are never saying that nothing scary will ever happen or that we will not face hardships, but it’s a reminder that fear is not a fruit of God and his Spirit. When we place our trust in Him, we trade out our fear for hope and faith. When we abide in Him through prayer, meditation and stillness, we are promised a peace that transcends human understanding. Isn’t that amazing?! He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalms 46:10

Quarantine Plus: I’ve never spent so much quality time with these girlies. We have been SO busy having fun- doing everyday life and gearing up for homeschool (which began this week) that I often forget the troubling cause behind all this transition.

Praise God for all the cherished memories we continue to make during this quarantine!
My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are truly struggling and stressing about health, finances, time and resources. Please DM for more great verses or if you’d like me to pray for you. All my love 🙏🏼 #ChristianBlogger #Quarantinefamily #quarantinelife #portlandblogger

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Instagram VS Real Life 🤪 Anyone else swamped with 🧺 laundry all of sudden?! || Even before this #quarantinelife I was majorly crushing on the sweatshirt trend. This sweater shirt is belted for a more feminine look, with heels to add that booty-touch 💋
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Linked up a ton of sweatshirts cute enough you’ll want to still wear them when brunch is back on the books. http://liketk.it/2Mf4D #liketkit @liketoknow.it
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Nothing says quarantine like living in your cozies. This sweatshirt FEELS like heaven, but screams #streetstyle. Shop the look and keep your style at an all time high even from home this Spring!
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Me Last Week: The moment I realize I forgot to grab toilet paper at Costco. 🧻 😳

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But seriously now, how’s everyone doing at this point? What is one of your favorite and one of your least favorite parts of this quarantine? I would say that my least favorite is keeping the kids home from the park and other fun spring break activities, while my favorite is having an excuse to get all our home projects done.

I’ve been looking to the scripture for peace and guidance, which has been an amazing comfort and full of solid reminders to continually place my faith in God. The word reminds us to set our thoughts on things above, not on on troubles and distractions of this world. While we respect and honor others by staying apprised, we are not called to partake in or spread anxiety, worry and fear.
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“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2
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“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Romans 12:17
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“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

I hope you’re able to experience the peace that surpasses all understanding in these crazy times. My heart goes out to those who are currently suffering from both the virus and this quarantine. If you see an opportunity to help, serve or love on someone, I pray you act on it. Happy Tuesday and God bless!
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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13
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It’s weird to get on IG and switch gears from slubbing around at home to thoughts of fashion, brunches and just your regular-everyday-group activities. 🤪🥂✨
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It’s been encouraging to see so most Portlanders maintain normal, warm interactions where and when we run into one another... gas stations, the grocery store, etc. We all acknowledge the 6 feet of space between us, before waving and wishing each other a happy apocalypse. 😉
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But for reals; It’s some kind of wonderful to know that despite what we all may personally believe about and amidst this global crisis, everyone (for the most part) is respecting and honoring the health and safety of others above their own. ☀️ Grateful and inspired to continue doing our part with safety measures and most importantly, our daily prayers. Stay safe and God bless!
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Social DISTANCING feels easier when you’re taking up this much space to begin with. #hutchdesign
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Setting up our home-gym today, so that we can maintain some normalcy in the midst of very strange times. We’ve still got kids to raise and joy to fill, after all. ☀️🧸 I’m praising God every morning for our health and all life’s little blessings. I challenge you to JOIN ME in creating a list of 10 blessings that have brought you joy, a smile to your face or even a good chuckle recently. Here’s a list of my 10:
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1. Our $10 plastic pool and the water guns the girls can’t wait to play with on our next summer by day.
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2. Food and water and all our favorite snacks.
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3. When the TP runs out, the kids are excited to try tissue boxes. 🤣
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2.Disney Plus.
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4. A HUGE backyard.
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5. The fact that we were not mid-transition when the pandemic hit. We’re all moved-in with just a few projects left to do.
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6. My faith. God brings me so much peace and compassion in the midst of some very confusing times. Knowing it’s not my job to figure it all out, gives me relief.
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7. More family time and snuggles with the girlies.
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8. Sunshine. ☀️💛🙌🏼 Studies show that similar viruses don’t survive in warmer weather well, so cheers to brighter days ahead.
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9. My sweetest husband. I’ve been enjoying some extra time with my sweet love, who takes all of this just as seriously and encouraged every last trip to the stores to prepare for a long period of social distancing. (And overlooked any extra purchases too 🤪).
10. Our health. Just a few weeks before all of this, most of our household had been hit with fevers, a persistent cough with chest pain and shortness of breath. Luckily, we all got better with TONS of rest, vitamins and nutrition.
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Praying for all my friends and family who are already vulnerable during a regular flu-season. Remember to speak kindly and treat others with compassion, because we don’t know what everyone may be going through.
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“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” -John 13:34-3 #havefaithingod

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Staying in today after a week straight of running errands and looking EVERYWHERE for toilet paper. 🙈 #didntfindit
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Meanwhile, “All dressed up with nowhere to go” takes on a new meaning. 😳 #revolvearoundthehouse
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Just watched a great video by Dr. Richard Cheng, MD who says the pandemic is coming to an end in China. With countrywide efforts to prevent the spread here in the US, and new studies showing that high doses of Vitamin C lower hospital stays by 3-5 days, this comes as GREAT NEWS! There is light at the end of this apocalyptic tunnel after all. 🦠🙏🏼
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Even still, we’ve prepared as best we can to keep the kiddos busy and fed during their 6-week hiatus from school. Bubbles, sidewalk chalk and lots of Mac & cheese 🧀 are on the list. What about you guys? How are you doing during this global downtime? #quarantinelife #lavendalately #revolvexme #revolveambassador
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Wow you guys, around this time two years ago, I was just chillin in Mexico for my birthday. Can’t even imagine what it would be like to drop everything and enjoy some carefree sunshine. ☀️🌴 💦
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No one will go untouched by the the Corona Virus and the global crisis it has caused. Whether you’ve personally experienced the flu-like symptoms, have a family member in critical care or have even lost someone to the rare deaths so far... this has become an economic crisis and major shift in American culture. We have become accustomed to skipping over inconveniences like illness, with a quick trip to the doctor, antibiotics, a booster shot or even a prescription to simply mask our symptoms as we get on with our busy lives. We live in a world where being truly affected by sickness almost seems like a legend, something that happens in “other parts of the world”.
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And that piece affects us all. We have all been forced to SLOW DOWN, to face our mortality and acknowledge our common vulnerabilities as a species. What’s comforting is that we, the human race, have faced and overcome far worse epidemics and disease. And to my Christian friends, we have not only overcome, but have thrived. The habit of sacrificial care in times like this has made precedence for at least 2000 years, when Jesus walked the earth and the early churches were called to nurse and look after the sick. While it’s always been of high priority to take safety and health measures, we see stunning examples of Christian’s sacrificial care for the sick prevail throughout history.
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Sociologist and religious demographer, Rodney Stark, claims that in the third century, when Rome was overcome by the plague, Christians continued to care for the sick, which brought death rates in those towns down by up to 50%.
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Wisdom convicts us to take precautions and to prevent the spread of illness, while faith will always propel us forward, to help those in need around us. I share this, because God has not given me a spirit a fear and my heart hurts for those overcome by dread and anxiety. I share this, because despite all circumstances, we must not close our eyes, hearts or homes to those who are less well-off or less healthy.
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Be wise. Wash your hands. Stay home. But also, call and text your neighbors, friends and family. They may be in need of your help and comfort today. 🙏🏼 #GodBless #quarantine #christianblogger

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Blending in like a wallflower. 😏 🌸
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