tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34924153557183669132024-02-20T12:13:05.494-05:00The Secret Life Of A Juicy ChristianNathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-54701353119952613992012-05-25T21:13:00.001-04:002012-05-25T21:13:58.381-04:00Life Lessons From Micah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was recently
playing with Micah in our living room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
took a quick break to the kitchen to get a snack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I returned to the living room, Micah was
nowhere to be found.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went around the
coffee table to look in the hallway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No
Micah.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I glanced over at the stairs and
didn't see him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something in my spirit
said check the top of the stairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure
enough, the little man had made his way<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>to the top <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and was sitting there
with a look of victory on his face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Insert
Yours truly having a quick heart attack here)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now I am not sure how fast he was going, but got up there
pretty quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After my heart returned
to a normal rhythm, I wanted to see if he would do it again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I put him at the bottom of the stairs and
he began his journey again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once he
started, he didn't look back or stop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
just kept moving forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When he couldn't use his foot to propel himself
forward, he would use his knee. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
noticed as he got to the top, he let out a cheerful squeal<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but he kept going.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
in complete awe of him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I kept thinking
what a brave little boy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As I thought about that event later on in the day, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I realized there are some lessons I could
learn from Micah.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first being, it is
definitely time to put up the baby gates!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But, there are four other lessons I'd like to share with you.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Take risks .</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sometimes you just have to go for it! Micah took
a huge risk of injury and etc. by choosing to go up the stairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I know he didn't really understand what
he was doing <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but he still risked going
up what might be a mountain to him!</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Make a decision and don't look back.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once Micah made a decision to go to the top of
the stairs, he didn't look back . He just kept moving towards his goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There really is no point in living life in a
rearview mirror.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep your eyes forward
and on your goal.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Change methods to accomplish your goal. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Micah switch from his foot to his knee to keep
moving forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If what you're doing
isn't working, there is no sense in continuing to do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>switch it up and move forward.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Celebrate!</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Micah knew he was close to the top so he let out
a delightful squeal!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have to
celebrate as we move along on our journey!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If we don't, we risk losing momentum because we don't think we are
accomplishing much!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So please take some
time to celebrate...even if it is for just a small accomplishment!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I know they may be wee ones to us, but our children have the
ability to teach us life lessons in a very special way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I would encourage you to pay attention to
what your children are doing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You'd be
surprised what you'd learn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have you learn any life lessons from the little ones in your
life?</span></div>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-81752809556190844512012-04-23T16:34:00.002-04:002012-04-23T16:35:07.126-04:00Speaking FearlesslyHello Friends!<br />
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I hope you all are doing amazing! I wanted to share a print that I am totally feeling this print today. Do you struggle sometimes with this? I know I find myself praying that God would put words in my mouth (and I can have a big one sometimes) for me to speak fearlessly! But this scripture just lets me know that I am not alone in this struggle. How about you? Is this something you struggle with too?<br />
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Cheers!
NathifaNathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-55090538464705476132012-01-26T09:00:00.000-05:002012-01-26T09:00:01.522-05:00Word for the year<br />
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I wanted to take all of January to think about my word for 2012 and what it would mean for my life. We've already discussed my <a href="http://juicychristians.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-01-04T11:47:00-05:00&max-results=1" target="_blank">business goals</a> for the year and I sure hope you are planning on holding me accountable. But, I wanted to have a word that encompassed my whole life; my family, my friends, my business, my home, and etc. So, I as move into 2012, I have decided to let this word lead me.<br />
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I am really going to think about how I am spending time with the people I love, the business I'm growing and the life I am living. Then, I am going to make intentional choices so I can have the experiences I want. I know I have only one life here on earth so, I want to make it worthwhile. What about you? This video really put it in perspective for me. </div>
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Nathifa </div>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-46825110367703280452012-01-18T09:00:00.000-05:002012-01-18T09:00:12.754-05:00So funny! This photo totally had me in giggles AND made me want to get myself organized!<br />
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Have a great one everybody!Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-79394785137133152952012-01-06T09:00:00.000-05:002012-01-06T10:21:27.794-05:00Style FridayFor a Friday all day errands outing....<br />
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Something about this outfit speaks to me. It's feels kind of classic and simple but very chic. I love how the flat boots makes it easygoing. <br />
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I like this one too! I really have a thing for cardigans...It just finishes an outfit if you ask me. This one seems a bit more dressier but hey, everyday should be treated like it's a special occasion right?<br />
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This set isn't too bad either...granted there IS snow on the ground so I'd have to find some cutie patooty boots to wear outside then switch to my fabulous flat once I get indoors but that's just minor details. I think my favorite out the three outfits though is the second one. I just love cardigans....which one do you like the best?<br />
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Have a fabulous weekend!<br />
Cheers!<br />
NathifaNathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-10808486585833935252012-01-04T11:47:00.003-05:002012-01-04T11:49:14.011-05:00Trust His Process...againHello Friends!<br />
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As you know, one of my goals for this year is to land at least 10 new wholesale accounts. Well, the major action step that I was taking towards accomplishing this goal was to join a website that would allow me access to approximately 30,000 potential retailers. As you can imagine, I was very excited! Surely this was going to be my way to get my 10 accounts. Well, friends, after going through the application process, I was denied. Yes, that's right..rejected! Okay, I am being a bit melodramatic here. To be completely honest, I am not hurt, sad, or mad. You see, I learned something valuable from the process.<br />
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I need to trust God in this journey! I was trying to take the easy route I suppose...but the vision He gave me for Juicy Christians didn't include this route. I heard this quote somewhere.."No doesn't mean never ever, it just means, not that way". So, I am going back to the original plan. Moving forward with what God showed me...and doing it the way He told me to and definitely trusting His process...again. This I know for sure... my thoughts are not His thoughts and my ways are definitely not His ways...<br />
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Have a glorious day!!<br />
Cheers!<br />
NathifaNathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-74559306780696237182011-12-29T01:27:00.000-05:002011-12-29T23:09:32.171-05:00Heeellooo! 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As 2011 comes to a close, I took some time to reflect on my year. It was a fun-filled year with many blessings. I am grateful to God for all that He’s blessed my family with. I’ve listed a few of the highlights from my year:</div>
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<li>Spending Christmas and New Year with my mother and my husband in Berlin, Germany. (Granted Christmas did occur in 2010, I tend to look at holidays as one big blob of good times) I also got the chance to visit with my uncle and meet my cousin for the very first time. </li>
<li>Telling my mother she was going to be a grandmother!</li>
<li>Giving birth to my wonderful little boy Micah James!</li>
<li>I also did a few more successful shows this year for Juicy Christians. </li>
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Is that all? Well of course not… But, I don’t remember every single blessing because I didn’t write them down like I'd planned on doing at the beginning of 2011. So, this leads me to 2012. I have a few goals that I’d like to accomplish in the New Year and I figured that since I am terrible at holding myself accountable (where’s the fun in that?), I would count on you to hold me accountable. So, I am going to list my goals here in hopes that knowing you are watching will give me a good ‘ol kick in the tush to get moving! Thank you in advance!</div>
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For 2012, I decided to focus on twelve goals. While each goal will happen over the course of the year, I liked the idea of having a concrete number to work towards. So without further ado, here are my goals.</div>
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Land at least ten new wholesale accounts.</div>
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Advertise/Promote Juicy Christians in ten different locations.</div>
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Develop a plan for organizing workshop and decorate studio. </div>
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Update the blog three times a week.</div>
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Participate in at least two shows per month. </div>
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Develop current jewelry collections.</div>
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Add three new products to Juicy Christians collection.</div>
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Do a photo shoot to showcase Juicy Christians jewelry line.</div>
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Connect more with customers and other creative people.</div>
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Develop Juicy Christians brand.</div>
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Create a piece of jewelry to support women business owners in third world countries.</div>
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I fully expect to be successful in all of my endeavors in 2012. Of course, I will update you all along the way so don't fret. I thank you for your support in 2011 and am looking foward to sharing 2012 with you!</div>
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<br />Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-74629750536768199792011-04-20T00:01:00.003-04:002011-04-20T00:15:06.545-04:00Dreaming Big Dreams<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVURRB3qTTiOY4d0sKiIH5uWoyN8bSdpmFHtC25c52MSFmOAMfanBii9YBy2TtM16wqpOtxOAnlEbx-PeTbp-RcDni0dt0te43u8P2kjweuYFA_9tLw4LFwBdVzKy_zW_2yWfFrsSWsxNZ/s1600/IMG_1025-copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597511518583434498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVURRB3qTTiOY4d0sKiIH5uWoyN8bSdpmFHtC25c52MSFmOAMfanBii9YBy2TtM16wqpOtxOAnlEbx-PeTbp-RcDni0dt0te43u8P2kjweuYFA_9tLw4LFwBdVzKy_zW_2yWfFrsSWsxNZ/s400/IMG_1025-copy.jpg" /></a><br />It's been settled. I will have more time to devote to art. May 9th is the day the journey "officially" begins. Am I freaking out? I really should be, but I have a sense of peace with the decision. Nothing about this decision really makes sense if you sit and think about it logically. Somehow, this is something I feel I MUST do. I am just sensing this in my spirit and the more I ignore it, the louder and more bothersome it gets. <br />This collage is basically where I am at right now. I am dreaming some really big dreams. It seems as though people around me are already where I want to be and honestly, it's hard sometimes to believe that there is room for me too. But, I turn to God and am reminded that I have a purpose and these gifts are for a reason and that my gifts will make room for me. Today, I sent my <a href="http://skdesigns.com/internet/articles/quotes/williamson/our_deepest_fear/">favorite quote</a> to someone and it encouraged me too. There IS room for my light to shine too. So, again, I have to put one foot in front of the other and keep my eyes focused on the Lord and the journey He has placed before me. So, I am choosing again to continue...to create art, to create jewelry, and to trust... That's the only way to walk on water right? Where are you at in your journey? Are you there yet? Are you struggling?Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-70404006846992753872011-04-15T12:20:00.001-04:002011-04-15T12:21:11.139-04:00Trusting His Process...I have a new, but not so new project/journey/dream that I will be embarking on soon. It's is requiring me to really put my faith to work! I have prayed for a long time to be able to do this because I really believe that God gave me my skills for a reason. I want to uplift the spirit of people and encourage them. That is something I have always loved to do. So, I have decided to dedicate more hours in the day to creating art and jewelry. I hope that the pieces I create will touch someone's soul, will bring someone comfort, will make someone pursue their dreams, and will make someone want to live! <br /><div></div><br /><div>As I have been going throuh the process to make changes in my life that will allow me to pursue this path, I have wrestled with God about trusting Him! It has been really hard to just believe the things, the words, the thoughts, and the dreams He has placed in my spirit. I know He has me in the palm of His hand, but I guess my lack of faith was still there and it really bothered me. So, I decided to do what comes natural and process these feelings on a piece of collage. This is what came out....</div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595841756587260162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Q8yjIorby6kOIrscIL3NWZdP82lMFHDFTepccc77g2PHSeMycyZxXqtHx3ES2TIzfR3j-wyTkMJ4ricIRKDfwds1HskHuiD9A0wByQsC3pTBFmKSlDHW5Mh4nINiniZIDGYfg2Lcotf-/s400/217139_1332907420174_1755691636_572088_5490558_n.jpg" /></div><br /><div>It ended being about 18inches x 24 inches. The process to create it really helped me solidfy that this new journey is something that I just HAVE to do. It's almost like I don't have a choice because the burden on my heart to pursue it is so heavy. Now is the time for me to walk on water, to prove that all the faith statements that have come out of my mouth are words that I truly believe. It's going to be an interesting journey, I am sure, but with you all as my witnesses, I am fully committing to pursuing this purpose with everything I have and fully committing to trust His process along the way. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Happy Friday!</div><br /><div>Nathifa </div>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-49173411120842343542010-12-11T21:13:00.002-05:002010-12-11T21:15:55.561-05:00We didn't get a HUGE response to the blog contest as we'd hope, so we decided to give the folks who entered something special! Each of you will get a charm of your choice!<br /><br />So our winners are:<br />Lynnae Stankus<br />Ink<br />Leslie Chopra<br /><br />Please send us an email with your choice of charm at <a href="mailto:juicychristians@gmail.com">juicychristians@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Thanks for participating!<br /><br />Cheers!<br />NathifaNathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-20917862617728110662010-12-03T23:38:00.002-05:002010-12-03T23:50:48.808-05:00Website Launch Give-A-WayHello!<br />Thanks for stopping by for our website launch party!<br />To enter, please "Like" your favorite item (or two, or three, or four on our website) and post a comment on our <a href="http://www.juicychristians.blogspot.com/">blog </a>about why it's your favorite! Next Saturday I will post the winner! Goodluck!<br /><br />Remember, to use this discount code (JCGO12410) to get 15% off your purchase until next Saturday!<br /><div>Cheers!</div><div>Nathifa</div><div> </div><div> </div>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-70800744522324585522010-11-30T12:14:00.004-05:002010-12-02T21:59:42.036-05:00New Website Launch Party!!!<div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px; FLOAT: right; MARGIN-LEFT: 10px"><br /><span style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30152006@N08/3801345771/">Mass Ballon Launch 2</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/30152006@N08/">wild.ways</a></span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>We will be launching a new website on Dec. 4 at 12:00a.m. To celebrate this event, we are having a launch party! I am uploading products daily and trying to get the shop as close to filled as possible! We will definitely be having discounts and give-a-ways! Follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Juicy-Christians/86857128981">Facebook </a>for more details!!!!!<br clear="all"> <a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30152006@N08/3801345771/"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 2px solid" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3801345771_eec9721ba5_m.jpg" /></a></p>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-29178946842404520572010-10-16T09:59:00.003-04:002010-10-16T10:10:42.232-04:00Prov.3:5-6--A quick study."Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path."<br /><br />So...dears, what can we learn from these verses?<br /><br />1. Trust in the Lord with everything inside of you.<br />2. Don't try to understand everything, especially when it's not making any sense.<br />3. Instead, include God in everything you're doing.<br />4. Listen for His instructions.<br /><br />I must say this though. You have to be consistently studying God's word for this to work. You have to be lined up with what His word says. You have to know God intimately; his character, his personality. You have to know scripture (even if it is just one) because God understands His own words. He doesn't move if we choose to use our crying and carrying on to manipulate Him. Yes, He sympathizes with us, but He really isn't moved to action by those behaviors. Speak His words back to Him and He will do what He said (Isaiah 55:11). Look back over your life and see the experiences you've had with him. What did He do for you back then that proves He can do what you're asking Him now?Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-77547659562651127802010-08-29T23:11:00.006-04:002010-08-29T23:53:14.424-04:00What a summer!Hello Everyone,<br /><div>So, it's been a little hard to keep the ole blog updated. It's been a very hard summer on my side of town, but I think I am ready to get back on my game. I've experienced some of life's major stresses this summer; death of my cousin, leaving a job, starting a new job, moving into our first home, and losing about seventy-five percent of my artwork on my computer. So, I haven't really been in the mood for blogging needless to say. I spent the whole summer trying to recover from all the madness but I think I am in a place where I'm ready to start focusing on my art and jewelry again. I am hoping to be more consistent with my blogging....well,... we'll see how it goes. </div><div> </div><div>Much to my delight, I HAVE started painting again. Yes! There's a lot of images floating around my head and heart that's been dying to get out so I had to pick up a brush. I get really nervous about putting my artwork out there for the world to see so I am feeling very vulnerable right now by doing this. But, I am working on facing my fears so I have decided to include my artwork in my post. The Bible says that we all have gifts and I am determined to use mine to uplift my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. So, here's one of the paintings I've done recently. It's called Take Flight. There is so much I want to accomplish in this life and I think it is really time to FOCUS and get it done. <br /></div><div> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511036672993105042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0qujeoPiH_s169tPPF4tjMq5lQ8iBrOjbHbMOy6H7kLfMz3psOIFLf_lw3RDou1pSGUaRv3etdhdPOtuL0UfXVYJ5bP_18kL66doKwOyl70b723MwZmi8YJSD2p10SyvCrSumyaQT62lL/s320/birdie+fb.jpg" /></div><div>I am at the point of being tired of living the same story...you know..."I am going to live my dreams", but nothing happens. I seem to be making progress, but not fast enough. I don't know what it is that holds me back, but I am ready to move. So, here's to taking some action, and taking flight! </div><div> </div><div>I hope all is well on your end!</div><div>Nathifa </div>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-16100518513938980442010-06-15T21:46:00.003-04:002010-06-15T21:55:11.297-04:00Sowing...Hello everyone.<br />We've been learning about stewardship at my church in the last month because we are embarking upon a lifestyle stewardship campaign. We're going to raise seven million dollars so that we can build a church addition that will allow us to do effective ministry for the next 30 years. Tonight, the leaders of the church came together to make thier committments. It was truly an awesome event to be a part of. We ate dinner, our pastor spoke, then the campaign consultant spoke. We then we got our committment cards out and committed thousands of dollars to the campaign. I don't know the full amount that was pledged yet, but, I know it is going to blow our minds when we hear it. The coolest thing was when we began putting our cards in the baskets, the wind started blowing really strong and there were some loud rolls of thunder! It was awesome. I know God was there. On Sunday, the rest of the congregation is going to make their pledge. I am so excited to see what we are committing to do. I don't know where the money my husband and I just committed is going to come from, but 2 Corinthians 9:10 says that God provides seed to the sower. So, as we have willing hearts, I am expecting God to do great and mighty things!Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-51858403307869304852010-03-19T09:22:00.006-04:002010-03-19T09:37:25.295-04:00What I like to do in my spare time.<div>So Hello Folks!</div><br /><div>I just wanted to share with you all what I do in my "spare" time. I love doing mixed media work! Seriously! So, here's a piece I finished last fall. It's called Acceptance! Last fall, I completed a Kingdom Business Development Series by <a href="http://gaccs.com/default.aspx">GAC Consulting Services</a>. It's a company that works with you to develop and complete your business plan. It was such an amazing experience! To see a video about this click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhx2QFD966E&feature=player_embedded">here</a>. Anyway, Michelle Dunlap, the CEO of the company told us to accept the tasks God was asking us to do for our businesses. Since, I like to use art to process, I created this piece. </div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450337141368552498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi033KJnlnzwdKQTJ6_dLwlVgJIVL7_pdwyX9p9vYKnG26MgpkYIMS5Vcg13T98YRDBPuakuPfh4LZBlz-OXnJnIkKuO2iT-wfgQpwpwROJI36M-Vo947VUZUec5MFUzPQpF_A2_YNuPymp/s320/IMG_7516.JPG" /></div><br /><p>I love to work with collages! I hope to one day get a collection out there. Ya know? If you know of anyone who would be interested in helping me do this, by all means, feel free to contact me. LOL. Anyway, let me know what you think! I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend. I definitely plan on sleeping A LOT since I am very tired! </p>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-61339679302204384932010-03-12T20:19:00.014-05:002010-03-12T21:33:33.807-05:00Exciting Happenings at Juicy Chrisitians!Hello Lovelies...<br />I know you're just waiting to hear how the trunk show went! Well, wait no further. The show happened during Girlfriends Weekend up in Holland. It was so much fun! There were so many people there and it was great to see all of them hanging out with their friends and family and of course, Shopping! Okay, back to the show. Well, first off, Karla, (the owner of Karla's Place whose shop is in Holland, MI) moved from the back of the store to the front! She is by a set of large windows so it is extra bright and sunny in there. Below is a photo of some customers at Girlfriends Weekend in Karla's new space!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 241px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447926987942051474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kjCNPuptAzpmnEc1fK9Uo0_rCqrdLYgQzYA6O7mPI-PsrPcS8rcSeQLO3vKKWKn3_a0DGbBpyLoLQsIbH2n-b5llF2kOgGES7guN-ZedMMthWmVJx-T103MKIsIIw8S0bntJi5pEIu7l/s320/IMG_9435.JPG" /> What a transformation! She moved into her new space in the span of about 2 days. Or was it 1? Either way, it was fast! Thank goodness she has some wonderful friends to help her! I love the lanterns she has up! Below is a picture of me by the display Karla set up for my jewelry.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447930005841979602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmNehdbCJMJbvreT7-DVMu6tsEsMJticszNHX1dwlr5l9d6W9I-k3Cp_G0fIEgedF5K2oYfnWHidGXPbgXXEUYJaQc8_ERbtj40ukMwG-fZNZZXY7L71RJPHw37JfhtOdUY8nTfnH1ExQy/s320/IMG_9430.JPG" /> <div>I know, I know. It's kinda dark, but direct your attention over to the bright and sunny display next to me. I loved pieces of the display so much, I took the tray below home with me.</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447930826594989282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1RG1zLvLo1V-6WH79wVRrlUXuORwxmpx6LKMTXcXX0LjsTGUWY8a25NzfC17d8zWn5t3WA3jRMU0Rh5jOsn3Ab-FrUhxr9AZp0yzUf2C4fc0HkJFDym3gicKubU6eaHAdXbWh13BwtuVD/s320/IMG_9428.JPG" />Isn't it lovely?!?! I know! I love it too! I must say that I shopped a bit while in the store(there were so many treasures to pick from) and tried to hide my findings from my hubby! Speaking of my hubby, here he is reading his book inside the bookstore where Karla's Place is located. He was so sweet and decided to come with me to Holland to support me. Thanks baby!</div><div><br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447936476232239922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_5-Ah5KuYap3nJNILYs1o7-E-_aLyEqKTMdTeQDALJMGYCvpdE-cFBIQeHtrpPrgwoO7dMpQN2fJRNYZ_JQ6NsWhTejfuk7IT85KcEMPd6Hk6bIg2_W5IQdY7ZD55SdDm4lbCxh_MiWH/s320/IMG_9431.JPG" /> <div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Anyway, I'd post too more photos, but I would love for you to head over our NEW <a href="http://www.juicychristians.com/">WEBSITE </a>to see more photos from the trunk show! It was definitely a lot of fun. I met many fans of Juicy Christians and am very grateful for their support. I would also like to thank Karla from inviting Chris and I to be her guests for the weekend!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447934931906361682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFxjg2PIkSR7oMe53p-t5bBiDoTVDiUaGjQ1LLvAt0gM_cFfXtom7ZyFcMeWLYwYYN3ZrwF5E3O5N0HlbuK2FEyghEyuk68IssriN11c0_ruPNwjW0aOozodylJSpGbaTff57-bX-kcelY/s320/IMG_9442.JPG" /> Thanks Karla!<br />Anyway, as I stated before, our <a href="http://www.juicychristians.com/">NEW WEBSITE</a> is up and running. I've been working really hard on getting it going. What do you think?Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-37775166383819169042010-02-25T09:42:00.000-05:002010-02-25T09:51:51.992-05:00Trunk Show!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKiDqgufo3KW5nsG8NQ8i5hyyTY4FsZctRD-dCnKg3Z0rV17tRb8TF6i22TxvXdjdV0pu_R6G5iCslUu-qtp_7_nApL8rwuKHMlPwJ1n0TtheCcEgnXJZASCEauY6aaU8fud9fhPABxOs/s1600-h/126.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 325px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442193622285103922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKiDqgufo3KW5nsG8NQ8i5hyyTY4FsZctRD-dCnKg3Z0rV17tRb8TF6i22TxvXdjdV0pu_R6G5iCslUu-qtp_7_nApL8rwuKHMlPwJ1n0TtheCcEgnXJZASCEauY6aaU8fud9fhPABxOs/s320/126.jpg" /></a><br /><div>If you happen to be in Holland, Michigan on March 6th, please stop by Karla's Place for a little visit! We will be so happy to meet you!!!</div>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-72183134727433634442010-02-12T22:05:00.005-05:002010-02-12T22:27:30.010-05:00And the Winner Is:Hello Lovelies!<br /><div><div>Thanks to everyone who participated in our Valentine's day giveaway! It was fun reading all of your lovely comments. There were many of your stories that touched my heart and since I possibly couldn't pick one over the other, I decided to borrow a tool I learned from Layla and Kevin over at <a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/">The Lettered Cottage</a> and used a randomizer. The result is below!</div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 123px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 144px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437560403308840402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllMx-FX5atjZyKNw2zVYJcL6FdVxWHg9jslMgOQgq978nXUbgfV-dfkwq159iygBHrt-h2355Ca-Qv6RdPcc20ooZQC2TYG9xCv7Ua1fR-IrA67spOTR8a6eUU2e3gZKp50-MQl2T8hoc/s320/Untitled-1.jpg" /></div><div>So, our winner is Jolee! Jolee's best Valentines day experience includes flowers, chocolate, and love notes even after so many years of marriage! Thanks so much for participating Jolee and I hope you enjoy the necklace! Remember that no matter what, you must guard your heart!</div><div></div><div>I wish you all a wonderful celebration of Love day. Remember to love those who love you; and for those who need a little funny, this is from you...</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 204px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437564060425824674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYkHsJtjMHHd4O08ECA98q6I3u0Ocz80tnkcxnrikJKfwseNzqVub7iEcKuNbwg35tYPK6HKq4wtdQhG0Ymyep9By0KLKRixfUynEOBs-mZ6zPR8-8hgPzVPYamLFFCWdmVfrk2R1_Zli/s320/chickenvalentine.jpg" /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-15102018376919610632010-02-09T18:04:00.001-05:002010-02-09T18:04:49.613-05:00Last Day for Giveaway!Tomorrow is the last day for the giveaway!!! Let's hear those stories!!!Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-82349221536553043562010-02-02T20:23:00.004-05:002010-02-02T21:16:29.679-05:00Felt like doing a giveaway...Hey Everyone,<br />I decided to do a giveaway of this lovely necklace. It is just in time for Valentine's day..which by the way, my hubby and I don't celebrate. So why am I doing this fabulous giveaway??? Well so many folks want someone to snuggle with so badly that they are willing to take anything a person throws at them. The thing is that if you decide to take crap from the certain someone, that is all your life is going to be...crap! You really are giving your lovely pearls away to someone who isn't worth it and who doesn't deserve it. We definitely cannot have that. So, don't waste your time folks (well ladies to be exact) with ridiculous nonsense. Buckle up, put on your party dress, add some sparkle and get out there and enjoy your life. Even if you have to do it alone for a minute. I created this necklace to remind you that no matter what, you are to guard your heart above all else because it is the wellspring of life...Proverbs 4:23.<br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433822880815949138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1pRq9-URBGFTN0PHjM5_JFQE0SBwconyWqK0yr-5mVX_KWuQdsBMu5Q26EdXGA_2QjQ67BddZzKXqwA6kmXFMWd_10lcd_B3jzsxwvI-ZcUwwjddfQyOHfmKZ44n3UWJdc_ZaaJC9gPnc/s320/IMG_8945.JPG" /></p><p>Then when Mr. Right...or Mrs. Right comes along, you will have all your awesome fantabulousness to share with them. </p><p>Send me a comment with a brief tale of your best Valentine's day ever for a chance to win this necklace....Oh...and shipping is on me. The necklace features a red heart encased in glass with a french script background. It also has a crystal octagon bead connecting the pendant to the chain and a round crystal bead dangle.</p><p>Giveaway ends at 9:00 p.m. on Feb 10. </p><p>Happy commenting...</p><p>JC</p>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-44153672336580150492010-01-29T23:49:00.007-05:002010-01-30T00:02:43.806-05:00In the StudioHello! I decided to share a quick shot of what I've been working on in the studio. I was inspired to create this necklace to remind me to begin the process to live my dream! It is amazing to see others out there working hard to make their dreams come true. So, to all of you who are having a hard time starting the process...just begin!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432393366056442370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhONy9JESGHctlCckDUt3c9SPj_ejsM8CIaz7NtJtVnkxRxRsrQuqDR8FpX9pA5vcpSVK2NZwqnJ19u_neISNoMyBFpIdYzAUD9fjP8txpJCqvjUPkySHGW6NKyPVv_OVenfQgK1jfofl26/s320/IMG_8742.JPG" />This necklace can be found in my <a href="http://www.juicychristians.etsy.com/">shop </a>on Etsy! Have a great weekend!<br /><div></div>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3492415355718366913.post-10316269954842515172010-01-22T22:05:00.003-05:002010-01-22T22:20:11.170-05:00The Book of EliHello!<br />So, I wanted to take my hubby out tonight to see a movie but didn't really know what to see. So I asked one of the students I supervise and he reccommended that we go see <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1037705/">The Book of Eli</a> starring Denzel Washington. I didn't know a lot about the movie to be honest with you, but as long as it wasn't scary, I was game. So, off we went to see the movie. Well, I must say that we were pleasantly surprised! It was sooo good. There was action, depth, great acting...etc., etc., etc. I don't want to give any of it away, but I must encourage you to see it....<br /><p> </p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429769042986038610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SXcMcIzedfeHUJL8EXTXblApiWIZA1mzJJ8g_QT5WbewoSXhWt-QXXAhbbxEC9SfGjn3H2pKzhGL0j5MFsSrLFwzkB_YiRagjIS67gUjyYoLMAWIhhcbF7rOAueSWscyzSla4EWhZX69/s320/book-of-eli.jpg" /><br />If you would like to see the trailer for this movie, you can view it <a href="http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi862650905/">here</a>. Let me know what you think about the movie after you see it. </p><p>Happy Weekend!</p><p>JC.</p>Nathifahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909360259861230699noreply@blogger.com1