encouragement
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The Difference Between Me Time & Self Care

A little while ago, I read a blog post from Girl Defined titled “5 Reasons I’m Ditching the “Me Time” Mentality” (I encourage you to go read it!). To be honest, I was kind of surprised by the title. I had always thought, from reading other blogs and social media, that me time was good. Continue reading
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How to Trust God Even When It’s Hard

I was beginning to get discouraged. I was 16 and ready for a job. I was about to get my license and I wanted to buy a car. Also, I still was using my iPod touch from like 7th grade. I was ready for a phone, but I knew I had to pay for it. Continue reading
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A Letter to Everyone Going Back to School

Dear anyone going back to school, Why is it that summer always goes by so quickly? This past summer was one of the best summers of my life, but I don’t even know where it went. Nonetheless, school is starting again, and it’s time to get back on a schedule. But you know what? We Continue reading
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Finding Contentment in This Crazy Life

We can all agree that we live in a crazy world, right? It’s fast paced, always changing, and trying to sell us something at every turn. So should we try to keep up? When the fashion trend changes, should we change with it? Should we buy all of the things that are pushed our way, Continue reading
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5 Things Pinterest Has Taught Me

Pinterest is something I use often for All Things Allison Marie, recipes, and personal enjoyment. The app has taught me some valuable life lessons, though, and in today’s post I wanted to share them with you. Lessons Pinterest Taught Me 1. Life is beautiful… Have you ever scrolled through pictures of scenery and God’s creation Continue reading
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6 Ways to Stay Modest This Summer

Staying modest in the hot summer months can be challenging. Sometimes it seems hopeless and you just want to give in to the cooler summer trends! But it IS possible. First, I want to look at why it’s important to stay modest. Reason #1: Our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians Continue reading
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It’s Okay to Rest

You know the feeling. When you’re SO tired, but feel you need to just keep going. How else are you going to accomplish your goals and get to the top? In your mind, that’s the only way. But you’re burnt out and wonder what the point of this working hamster wheel is. You wake up Continue reading