Facts about St. Patrick's Day

Facts about St. Patrick’s Day

• St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17.
• In Ireland it is a national holiday.
• In Ireland people wear small bunches of shamrocks on the 17th.
• They also have parades.
• 34 million Americans have Irish ancestry.
• There is a legend that says the each leaf of the clover means something. The first is hope, second is faith, third is love, and fourth is for luck.

March 2010

March 2010!

This month:

Jesus: Something to Live for

Others: St. Patrick-check back before March 17th!

You: Luck of the Irish?, With a Feather in your Hair, Is that Green on your Face?

Something to Live For

Something To Live For

“All good things must come to an end,” I heard as I listened to the radio. I am sure you have heard that saying before and so have I. They were talking about an event that they have been doing for about a year or so and now this is the last time.

For some reason, I reacted to this saying today. I thought to myself, “Why, why must they end?” Then it hit me. We live in a fallen world, a sinful place. The good things on this earth will come to an end. Family members die. Programs and things that we love cease to exist. But does that mean that there is nothing good in this world? No, it doesn’t mean that there is nothing to live for. It means we are looking for the good things in the wrong places because there is nothing perfect on this earth and nothing stays the same. Now this may seem depressing and it is, if you do not know the one Perfect One who does not change and will not fade away like the things of the world. His name is Jesus Christ. Hebrews 12:2 says that “…Jesus [is] the author and perfecter”. Hebrews 13:8 tells us that, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” What a promise! We have someone and something to live for. The someone is Jesus. The something is to do His work. He wants you. He wants you to love Him and He wants to love you in return. Run to Him. It is all about Him!

The rest of Hebrews 12:1-2 says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

2-Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

By Mandy Heffron

With a Feather in Your Hair

Modest dressing

With a Feather in Your Hair

Listen up, Ladies! This is straight off of the London runways! Guess what the great new accessory that will be shining more brightly in the States is? Headbands! America is finally getting more unique headbands in its stores. This is the latest accessory to jazz up any outfit.

A fancy day out? Try to accessorize your look with a feather headband.

Going casual? Try on a headband with a bow! Or maybe one with an eccentric pattern!

If that’s not your style, find something more neutral and subtle. Whichever style fits you, there’s a headband with your name on it! Check them out on your next shopping day. And don’t forget, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to look amazing. Check your existing hair accessory drawer or fix up a headband that you don’t wear anymore. Be creative and have fun!

By Heather Engh

Luck of the Irish?

Guy talk

Luck of the Irish?

Recently, I made a little trip to Dublin, Ireland. Being part Irish, I really got into the shamrocks and “luck of the Irish.” It is now the month, if you are Irish…or if you pretend you are just for the holiday…to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

I may be part Irish and may have really enjoyed the “luck of the Irish” theme during my trip, but truly, I don’t believe in luck. Especially when it comes to men. I know that God has someone picked out just for me. If I trust God, listen to Him, and do what He calls me to do, the rest of my life will fall into place. Trust, trust, trust.

It’s letting go of that steering wheel and allowing Him to guide me. It’s a tricky thing though! Remember those “trust tests?” You know, the ones where you would catch your partner, who would fall backwards into your arms? I always did have a hard time with those “trust tests.” Trusting God to guide me and place that perfect guy in my life is a difficult thing to let go of. But once I let go, everything falls into place more marvelously than I could ever have planned. Best thing about trusting God? Unlike those “trust tests,” He will never let you fall. It’s not luck; it’s trust in our Abba.

By Heather Engh

Is That Green on Your Face?

Natural Glow

Is That Green on Your Face?

With St. Patrick’s Day creeping upon us, everything is green. The stores are green, the food is green, people wear green. This month, I have a challenge for you: I want you to wear green on your face.

We really should wear green on our face every day of the year! Not only is it safer for our delicate skin, but it helps the environment. Oh yes, I’m not talking about wearing green paint on your beautiful face. I’m talking about being “green,” ecologically friendly! Not only are you stunning, but you are always brilliant because you know how to wear makeup that does less damage to our planet.

Many local labels are taking the steps to make their products more green. My challenge for you is to go to your local cosmetic department and see what green makeup you can find. Make sure you read the backs of labels to make sure they really are green!

By Heather Engh