tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87231220069534452822024-03-08T11:03:09.038-08:00Church Girl ChicChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-45302500401191590962017-01-15T22:57:00.000-08:002017-01-15T22:57:20.394-08:00Gospel Artist Travis Greene to Perform at Inaugural Ball <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few hours ago Gospel Artist Travis Greene announced on his social media accounts that he will be performing at the Inaugural Ball welcoming in President Elect Donald Trump as the President of the United States. At first, the human side of Crystal was upset. I did not understand how such a spiritual man of God could celebrate a man who ran his campaign in a way that I did not support. I am really not here to express my political views but to express the anger I felt the second I heard it. I had to take a step back and look at this situation with my spiritual eyes and had to ask God for his forgiveness. <div>
The 2016 presidential election was one of the most controversial elections of our time. Everyone has their own feelings about our president elect, even I did; however, I had to realize that my God was bigger than Donald Trump. Again, this post isn't meant to be a "political post", however, I had to let you all know how I was feeling as the time when I heard the news from Travis Greene. But this is a season to continue to be a light during a time when the United States has been filled with so much darkness. Ecclesiastes 3:1 lets us know that there is a purpose for everything that God does in our season. </div>
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When we accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior we agreed to live for him and be the light. I know I saw that a lot over his posts. For him to be the light in the darkness. There were a few angry people;however, if he consulted with God and God said go, why does our opinion matter? The Holy Spirit could sometimes lead us to places that don't always make sense to us; however, we soon figure out why he places us in certain situations.</div>
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I pray for President Elect Trump because he will now be in the position to not only be our President but to make important decisions that can impact myself and the people that I love. As much as it pains the human side of Crystal to say this, we have to stand behind the President and pray that God can lead him to make the right decisions to benefit all Americans. What if Travis Greene's assignment will touch the heart of Donald Trump and bring him to Christ? At the end of the day it is all about saving the lost and any cost. Travis's ministry is conducted through his music. I play his CD in my car everyday and it takes me to a different level of worship every time I listen to it. What if this happens at the inaugural ball? What if his performance leads to a worship experience like we have never seen during such an event? </div>
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Yes, many artist may have passed up on the opportunity to perform, but what if the decline of others was actually God making room for a worship experience that lights a room filled with darkness? </div>
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The Bible talks about our gift making room for us. God will create a space just for us to make his way known to everyone. A lot of these people may have never heard of Travis Greene or believe in God period. We have to pray that God covers Travis Greene and lead him to a place that will make people thirst for Christ. Although we may have varying political views, our goal is to reach the lost. We cannot always reach the lost in church, we have to go outside of the walls of the church where the lost reside. What are your thoughts? Comment below.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-77703229464910328832017-01-12T21:14:00.000-08:002017-01-12T21:14:56.871-08:0017 Scriptures For Every Woman in Need of Encouragement in 2017<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="background: white; font-size: 18.0pt;">No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.
God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but
with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be
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<span style="background: white; font-size: 18.0pt;"> </span><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and
a hope.</span></em><o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">-Jeremiah 29:11</span></strong><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Many are saying of me,
“God will not deliver him.” But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory,
the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from
his holy mountain. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD
sustains me. I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Do not fret because of
evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon
wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do
good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord
and he will give you the desires of your heart.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">F<em><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">ear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I
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then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can
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<em><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">-Romans 8:31<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></b></div>
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Because of the <span class="small-caps">Lord</span>’s great love we are not consumed <span class="text">for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;</span><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text">great is your faithfulness.</span><br />
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<span class="text"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy
nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of
him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.</span></span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"> <span class="versenum">10 </span><span class="text">Once you were not a people, but
now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now
you have received mercy.</span> Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners
and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against
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<b><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">-1 Peter 2:9-11</span></b><b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified
because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you
nor forsake you.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the
Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">The <span class="small-caps">Lord</span> is my light and my salvation whom
shall I fear? The <span class="small-caps">Lord</span> is the
stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid?</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">-Psalm 27:1</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-style: normal;">And this is the
confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his
will he hears us.</span></em><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;">1 John 5:14</span></strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> <em><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">He
will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither
shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things
have passed away.</span></em></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Revelation 21:4</span></strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-style: normal;">No,
in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I
am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present
nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all
creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our
Lord.</span></em><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-style: normal;">The LORD is my light
and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my
life of whom shall I be afraid?</span></em><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;">-Psalm 27:1</span></strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="text"><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Consider it pure joy, my brothers and
sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,</span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt;"> <span class="text">because you know
that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.</span> <span class="text">Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete,
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-33793597826048013522016-12-26T20:12:00.000-08:002016-12-26T20:14:03.772-08:00NO DATE 28: A Year Dedicated to the Lord and the Preparation <br />
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A few days ago I sat back and I knew that I heard God clearly when He told me that this year was the year that I would completely dedicate to him. I turned 28 on November 30th and I started to feel as if I wasn't where I needed to be. A lot of the people that I know that are my age are either married, getting married, have children or already have children. Approaching 30 seemed scary, especially since I did not have anyone that I felt as if I would be married to in my 30's.<br />
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When God spoke to me, it was one of the most refreshing things that I had ever heard. Sometimes we as people put a timeline on God. We have to graduate college, find our dream job, get married and have children by a certain age. We have these plans when a lot of the time God's plan is different. His plan is for us to have the best life possible. God orchestrates our lives on a level that we will never understand. If you take a look in your rearview mirror of life and think about every heartbreak, rejection and failure it eventually made you better. God wants better for me and he wants better for you.<br />
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When God put it on my heart to not date this year I thought about it for days. I then realized that I am not in the position to be a wife no matter how much I desired it. There are things emotionally, spiritually and mentally that I have to resolve before marriage. I have to fix me and love me unconditionally before I let anyone else in. In the past, relationships distracted me and I found myself venturing away from my faith because I never dated with a purpose. I dated to please the person that I was with because I wanted to feel accepted and loved. I wanted to hear that I was beautiful and that I was the best because I did not feel this way about myself.<br />
I am so excited for this upcoming year! God is teaching me how to really love myself, live with a purpose and love with a purpose. I know that what God has for me is far beyond my wildest imagination. And if God is calling me to fast from dating I will, especially if that means that I will grow closer to Him.<br />
This doesn't mean that I am giving up on love or never dating again. I know that God has someone special that he is preparing for me. If God is preparing my husband for me, why not allow God to prepare me for him. I don't want to baggage of my past to weigh down my marriage. I want to be free throughout this journey and know him like never before. I believe that I can and I believe that I will.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-18087265806305797852016-12-07T21:54:00.000-08:002016-12-07T21:54:39.041-08:00New Mercies Who Dis?<div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">
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I woke up this morning feeling vibrant and ready to attack my day without hesitation. I got a full eight hours of sleep, I went to bed last night completing all of my tasks and I felt confident that today was going to be the best day yet. It had me thinking about how refreshed I feel with my relationship with God. I am working daily toward my relationship with Him, pushing toward my calling and purpose.</div>
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Many times and I mean many times I have fallen not knowing how to pull myself out of what I pushed myself into. God then reminds me how His grace is sufficient for me and his power is made perfect in my weakness. When I sin and come to God He forgives me and bestows his mercy upon me. I feel like a new person and as vibrant as I felt this morning. I don't dwell on the choices that I have made in the past because God doesn't. Why do something that God does not do? This is what I asked myself and I want you to ask yourself. </div>
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When you are forgiven and redeemed you are a new creature. People will look at you knowing something has changed but they cannot put their finger on it. Your mind changes, the way you approach situations changes and how you treat others and yourself ultimately changes. Isn't that amazing? Coming to God with a sincere heart asking for forgiveness can do all of that. </div>
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When you are made new you cannot engage in old things. It is hard, I know first hand. Let me give you a few tips on how to go about living this new life of yours. I work in Underwriting and while reviewing documents we develop a process so we will not miss important details that may negatively impact our loans. In our own lives we have to have a process that causes us to be proficient in our Godly lives. Read the Bible daily, journal, pray, read inspirational books, develop new habits, fast etc. Strengthening your relationship with God impacts how you approach the negative things that may come about that once pulled you down.</div>
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I know I have a long way to go but knowing that God is peeling off the layers to reveal his diamond is so amazing to me. To serve a God that incomparable was the best choice that I have ever made and I hope this is a choice you are making as well. </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-59231264130291919602016-11-28T20:08:00.000-08:002016-11-28T20:08:00.840-08:00Flourish Church Girl. Flourish <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you google flourish you find out that it means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way. I took a step back and wondered, how does God want me to flourish? As I pondered on this question I thought about how the Bible mentions that my eyes have not see or heart or even entered into my thoughts things he has prepared for me because I love Him. </div>
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I want to be transparent with you guys since it has been a while since I have posted. I am the type of person that has so many ideas that God continues to bless me with. However, the fear of failure and rejection takes over and I began to stick to what is "safe" and "comfortable". I totally forget the promises that God has made. I was sitting back today and God just told me to "FLOURISH". I knew I was going to get back to blogging and have planned all of my post for the rest of the year. This was supposed to be a totally different post but God told me to FLOURISH. </div>
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I just want to let you know that whatever you planned for 2016 don't wait to start it in 2017 because 2016 is not over yet. Whether you were going to start your business, enroll back into college, lose weight, go for that promotion, do it girl! The creator of all things has our back. Through every trial, mountain highs and valley lows the creator guides us. He keeps us on the path of our purpose. I know I have told you all this before but Church Girl Chic is my ministry. Church Girl Chic may never be popular or known by many but this is what God has destined for me to do in this season of my life</div>
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I want every person that I know to flourish in life regardless of the year we are living in. God has created us with greatness and has anointed us for his purpose. </div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-71643095823632514812016-01-07T19:32:00.000-08:002016-01-07T19:32:49.976-08:002016 New Years Workout PlaylistHello everyone and Happy New Year!<br />
I am so excited about 2016 and all that God has in store for not only me but all of us. One of the things that is on my list and many others is not only to continue my weight loss journey but to also have my best body yet! One way that I am going to do this is by working out. Now, I don't know about you all but I love listening to music while working out. Last year was a great year for Christian and Gospel music. I have compiled a playlist of a few of my favorites from the past few years to make your workout experience the best yet!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Charles Jenkins and Fellowship- War<br />Brian Courtney Wilson-Worth Fighting For<br />Tim Bowman Jr.- I'm Good</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Tye Tribbett- He Turned It<br />Erica Cambell- I Luh God<br />Michelle Williams- Say Yes<br />Hillsong-Alive<br />Toby Mac-Beyond Me(Phenomenon Remix)</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Lecrae-Jesus Muzik (Dubstep Remix)<br />Mali Music-Heavy Love<br />Hillsong Young & Free- This is Living<br />Needtobreathe-Brother</span></h3>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-30706922519326396882015-12-02T15:15:00.000-08:002015-12-02T15:16:53.899-08:00Life hurts but God heals every single time When life continues to beat us like we are in the middle of the boxing ring with Floyd Mayweather it may seem as if no one is in our corner supporting us as the punches continue to hurt and bruise our souls round by round. You all know how life has given me my fair share of beatings but through it all God was always standing in front of me, taking those punches for me. <br />
We all know that we are going to go through things in life and sometimes those things may seem unbearable. I met a 75 year old woman today named Jo. She was one of the sweetest people that I have ever met. I sat down with her thinking that I was going to sale her a life insurance policy, however, I was able to give her so much more than a policy, I gave her hope. Jo was abandoned by her children, abused by her ex husband and was forced to live with her best friend with no real income. Jo was a believer so I sat and spoke to her about life. After our conversation which only lasted for about 20 minutes, Jo reached me and gave me the most heartfelt hug and kiss on the cheek. I had never met Jo before, however, we looked past our age differences, background differences, and race differences and were able to connect on a spiritual level. I prayed for Jo that she would continue to trust God throughout the hard times, throughout her family separation and the emotional pain because God is a healer! <br />
Speaking with Jo made me think about my life experiences and the experiences that all of you may be going through. God did not promise that life was going to be easy. If it was so easy, how would we trust him? Proverbs 3:5-6 states:<br />
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You may not understand why God has allowed you to endure what you are going through today of what you have gone through in the past. However, remember that he will make it all make sense one day.<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-40878190925561459382015-11-06T22:47:00.000-08:002015-11-06T22:53:48.111-08:00Church Girl Chic's 100 Days of Happy!<br />
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With 2015 coming to an end, I have felt myself losing some steam causing me to become a little lackadaisical (Ok, a lot). This frame of mind has left me with a lot of unfinished business, loose ends, and loads of frustration. I find myself just wanting to be happy. I took a step back and wondered, what will make me happy? God of course. He is the strength of my life. However, after God then what? <br />
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The Bible talks about Faith without works being dead. Sometimes we have to use the strength the God has given us to get up and do some work! <br />
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Join me in the "100 Days of Happy Challenge" that I challenged myself to do. I only thought it was fitting to include you all into the mix. I don't know any of you all, however, I do know that we can pick each other up if we get down. We can provide support to each other throughout these next 100 days that will allow us to change habits, careers, our bodies, our minds and our entire lives. A great producer recently wrote a song that said " clap along if you feel that happiness is the truth". I am dancing around just thinking about it. Do you know happiness is for you? Do you fell that happiness is the truth? It's up to you. <br />
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Each day via Instagram and Facebook (which you can follow my clicking the icons on the right hand side) I am going to create a post. Grab an accountability partner and lets change our lives together! <div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-44003699809150705512015-03-28T22:04:00.001-07:002015-03-28T22:04:30.910-07:00But Is Your Soul "On Fleek"?<br />
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A couple of months ago I heard a phrase that made me stop in my tracks and ask all of my "up to date friends" the meaning of this popular phrase. I saw it everywhere! On Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and everywhere anyone could write a comment. Everything anyone could thing of was "on fleek" their nails, their hair, their makeup, their outfit, their entire being. Even restaurant chains such as IHOP an Taco Bell used this phrases to describe how amazing their products were.<br />
Urban Dictionary describes on fleek as "the quality of being perfect". I thought to myself if everything on the outside is on fleek, is your soul on fleek? This is the question that I want to throw out. If you have been following me for a while, you know that I am not the type of person to get too "deep". However, would you say that your life and soul is in right standing with God? We as Christian women have to crucify our flesh daily in order to continue living a holy and acceptable life unto God. 1 Peter 1:16 states to "Be Holy, for I am holy". Holiness doesn't mean not associating yourself with the world but being set apart from the world. Being that peculiar person that stands out among the crowd.<br />
Now I am not saying that you can't be on fleek. Please by all means make sure that you are looking fabulous, however, spend as much time on your inner woman as your do on the outer woman.<br />
<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-91391478298079548662014-12-22T16:57:00.000-08:002014-12-22T16:57:05.042-08:00Product of the Day- Walking Through Christian T-ShirtsHello Everyone!<br />
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I hope that everyone's day is pleasant. I recently had to pleasure of receiving a Christian T-Shirt from a up and coming company "Walking Through". I love the really comfortable yet stylish look of the shirts. To visit Walking Through, go to their website <a href="http://www.walkingthroughshop.com/collections/girls" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I hope that you all enjoy their different looks! Look below for a few of their styles!<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-25167111000987742952014-11-27T23:07:00.000-08:002014-11-27T23:07:03.784-08:00What Made Her Strong"What made her strong was her faith in God because despite the downs, she knew that she would soon rise."<br />
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This quote came to me recently and I was so amazed at how powerful a strong woman of God can be. I look at all of the things going on in this world. Women are being raped and abused, have zero self esteem, and feel as if all of their strength is gone. I know how it feels because I have been in that dark and lonely place before. I had been living a life of seclusion, hurt, pain, sickness, and worthlessness. and it was not until I began to live my life for God that I completely understood that all of my help, all of my strength, my love, my health, my self esteem came from God. I think about one of my favorite scriptures:<br />
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I think about this scripture because the only way you can lift your eyes to the hills is if you are below the hill. If you are in your valley moments. God can be your help! You have to want God for yourself, seek God for yourself. I was so grateful to have a praying mother and father, however, in order to be in the place that God wanted me to be, I had to learn to seek God for myself. When I talk about where God has brought be from, I just weep because God didn't have to do it but he did. God allowed me to experience the things that I did so that I may be the person that I am today trying to encourage others with my personal testimony. God doesn't care what you have done in your past and where you are in your present. God cares what you are going to do from here on out. We have all done things that we are not necessarily proud of, I raise my hand high regarding that statement. But what everyone doesn't know but should is that God can bring you out. "What made her strong was her faith in God because despite the downs she knew that she wold soon rise, She was a Church Girl and that Church Girl was me!"<br />
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If you have not heard my testimony click the link below:<br />
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I recently ran across a product that I am sure any woman who wears makeup will love! The Color Me Foundation Applicator is a pulsating applicator that mimics finger tapping which provides the look of a more smooth and even toned foundation. The kit is sold exclusively at ULTA Beauty <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod11151043" target="_blank">HERE</a> and includes:<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-91156142086159118402014-11-23T00:56:00.001-08:002014-11-23T00:56:40.653-08:002015 Nail Trend: Negative Space Nails<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you ever loved a nice cutout but wanted to remain modest while wearing it? Well, this nail trend won't give you the look of that cutout dress, but has been called the cutout dress for the nails. The negative space manicure doesn't require a base color, giving the illusion of nail lacquer floating across your nails. This is a trend that I am definitely trying soon! </div>
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Checkout a couple more examples:</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-55526660041077972512014-11-18T22:55:00.003-08:002014-11-18T22:55:47.846-08:00The Church Girl's Guide to the Life She Wants<br />
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A few years ago, I was in a place of darkness and felt as if there would be no escape. God came in and turned everything around for me and since then, I am not only living the life that I want, but the life that God wants for me. So many women that I have met are so surprised with my testimony, which you can read <a href="http://www.churchgirlchic.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-church-girls-guide-to-fasting-day-9.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>. I am asked all of the time about the steps that I am taking to live the best life that I can live. I am not Oprah and I do not have billions of dollars, however, I have the Lord God Almighty who has and will always move me into his direction. Do you want to live the life that you want? Do you want to know how to connect with God to live the life that God desires for you? Well keep reading to find out!<br />
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You can have the life that God has intended for you to have but you have to remember that just because you are "saved" now doesn't mean that life will become easy. We all have trials and tribulations but remember to continue to have faith in God. I have so much to say and I may do a Part 2 if you all would like. Just let me know in the comments. But I did not want to make the post too long. I do not know who you all are but I love you all so much with the love of the Lord! If you have any personal questions you can always email me @churchgirl8819@hotmail.com</div>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-75701977416650389452014-11-16T21:44:00.000-08:002014-11-16T21:44:16.016-08:00The Church Girl's Devotional <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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proving to you what he has always told you. Learn to trust in the Lord with all
of your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. Lift up your soul to
the Lord and know that your enemies will never win! The Bible never stated that
we wouldn't have weapons formed against us, however, the Bible does say that
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faithful to them. Open up door of opportunities for them Lord that no enemy can
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Lately I have been obsessed with lipsticks and I had to share this particular one with you all because this is a new fall favorite of mine. The lipstick is called "Wine Not" by Black Opal. The color is apart of the Color Splurge Luxe Creme Lipstick collection. In the picture I added a liner to make it a little darker for a different look, but I will add a swatch below: </div>
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The color is creamy and glides onto the lips very smoothly. It is very moisturizing and is said to smooth and restore fullness to lips with it's moisture biding ingredient. It lasts all day long and will only set you back about $8.00 (depending on where you purchase it could be a little less). I bought this lipstick with my own money so this is a very honest review from a very happy customer. I would recommend this lipstick to anyone looking for a bold look for fall. You can purchase this lipstick <a href="http://www.blackopalbeauty.com/makeup/lips/lipstick-and-lip-gloss/color-splurge-luxe-creme-lipstick" target="_blank">HERE</a> on the Black Opal website or your local drug store.<br />
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I hope your day is going as well as mine! God is simply amazing and I am so happy that I have a chance to serve him every day! Throughout this series, I have done more reading and research on fasting than I have ever done! God had opened my eyes to a new way of life and I am so grateful for that. I realized that spiritual fasting is something that can benefit me in so many ways:<br />
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I knew that the only person who could bring me out of my dark place was the Lord. I began going to noon day prayer at my church as well as Monday night prayer. I would pray and seek God even if I was the only person praying. I began fasting and mediating on the word of God. I started working out and making healthier food options. I made sure that I was getting enough sleep while also making sure that I wasn't sleeping too much. God only allowed me to have epilepsy for four years! My mind is healed, my body is healed of a sickness that many people have their entire lives. When we have faith in God we will learn to understand that we are considered for the trials and tribulations God has allowed us to endure because he knew that although it may not be good to us, it is good for us. I have experienced more growth in a few years that many people twice my age may not have because I was considered for this.<br />
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I have been hearing so many great things about Michelle Williams most recent album "Journey to Freedom" and I could not help but want to listen to it! The CD was released September 9, 2014 by Light Records and include amazing songs like; "Say Yes" , "Free", "Need Your Help" and many more! I listened to the CD in its entirety today and I fell deeply in love! If I had to give this record a rating I would give it 5 stars out of 5. I hope Michelle continues to give us music like this from here on out! </div>
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Over the past few days life has really been showing me how life can happen. Even throughout the fast, I asked God, "are you really there?". When we have those thoughts and those feelings, we must step back and really seek God not to fix the problem but to understand his will for our lives. I began to realize that God is my strength and my fortress. He is my redeemer and has always been faithful to me! He has always provided for me and had created doors for me that could not be shut my man or the devil himself! </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Leather jackets are very affordable and many jackets that aren't genuine leather look great too. Faux leather jackets are affordable and look just as good.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"> Yes, we all know that leather was popular in the 80's but a new era means a new style. Most trends return years later but are updated to fit the current time.</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-22524883650473268942014-10-15T13:06:00.003-07:002014-10-15T13:06:55.321-07:00The Church Girl's Guide To Fasting Day 6: Why Should we add fasting into our lives? <br />
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Fasting is not just an act that has just surfaced as some sort of phenomenal in the Christian world. Fasting is has been an outward expression of a person's desire to have a closeness with God. It has been the key to breaking yokes and the pulling down of strongholds. I said in an earlier post that some demons are a little more resistant than others. This is displayed in the 17th Chapter of Matthew:<br />
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Fasting should not be something that we do on occasion but something that we should add to our lifestyle. I know this because I only fasted every blue moon. I fasted like I was playing the lottery (only when I wanted something from God). Although, God wants to bless us we have to seek God first before blessings start pouring down (like our number was picked from the lottery). It should not only be a God I want tool. It should be a God I need you tool. A tool that invites God into our daily lives showing that we care more about his wants, his will and desires for our lives. I pray that this series has been a blessing to you.<br />
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Lord, I pray that you continue to encourage and strengthen the readers and supporters of Church Girl Chic. I not only fast for me but I am fasting for them. Open doors of opportunities for them that no man can shut. Allow them to walk in your purpose and continue to be the light that you have created us to be Open our hearts to want to please you. Move our hands lord to do your work. Allow blessings to flow into their lives like never before. Continue to allow the dreamers to dream. Allow the visionaries to open their eyes to the vision that you have given them. Touch their families and their personal lives. Only you know what they need Lord. Let your will be done in the lives of the Church Girl Chic supporters. Lord as they seek you allow shackles to be broken. Deliver them from the things that is not like you. Live in their hearts Lord, so that they may continue to love you. Thank you Lord!<br />
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Amen<div class="blogger-post-footer">~CRYSTAL</div>ChicBriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263391101726690388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723122006953445282.post-70940430602382669472014-10-13T21:38:00.002-07:002014-10-13T21:38:30.411-07:00My Apologies <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I wanted to apologize in the delay in the posts over the past couple of days. I went out of town this past weekend and forgot my computer and all of my other materials. I will have day 4-7 posted tonight so that everyone may continue to follow along. I love you all with the Love of God! </div>
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