So often we hide the “real me” behind masks. We put up fronts of being strong, confident and secure, when we are really weak, afraid and very insecure. We don’t want others to know what’s truly going on inside because we are afraid of what they might think of us. Who wants to hang out …
I want to tell you a story about a girl. A girl with fire in her hair, and big dreams in her heart. Yes that girl is me. So we can call her Carly! Carly had a difficult life in which every time she trusted someone, they would hurt and let her down. She began …
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, or Single Awareness Day if you’re one of the 124 million single people in America. For single people Valentine’s Day is like the party that you weren’t invited to. Couples are going out on romantic dates, your local grocery store is piled high with heart-shaped memorabilia, and your parents even have plans. So where does this …
Ever feel like you just need the chance to start over? I have good news for you! You can begin again, today. If you’re not proud of who you’ve been, or you know you can be better, it’s not too late! Change is hard, but possible. Some people may judge you based on who you …
As we end 2015, and look forward to a brand New Year tomorrow, all of us at Pure Design Magazine want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who follows, supports, contributes and prays for this ministry and publication! We are VERY excited as we head into the New Year, as there are several …
Looking for a fun, delicious snack for the holidays? How about some candy cane popcorn? Here’s what you need! Ingredients: 12 cups popped popcorn 1 bag white chocolate chips At least 10 candy canes Makes 4-5 servings Supplies: Stovetop Double broiler, or a bowl that will sit on the top of …
December is here and the end of 2015 is closing in on us! This is a great time to look ahead and set goals for the New Year. Goals are different than a “New Year’s Resolution”. It’s creating a list of things you hope to accomplish, but then also a plan of action on how …
Whenever someone asks me what I want for Christmas, they might as well be asking me to solve the Rubik’s cube. All year I think, “Oh, I’ll ask for this or that for Christmas,” but when the time comes to put pen to paper, I can’t remember anything I needed. I always spend hours mulling over possible Christmas …
“Trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you.” (1 Peter 4:19) Recently, I was reading through Psalms. In chapter 28, it reads “I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of Thanksgiving.” My first thought …
It can be hard to live in a world that’s so social media saturated. We’re constantly seeing images that we should live up to: being fit, being the perfect mom, eating the perfect “Pinterest” dinner, and measuring up to the selfies posted by our friends. Have you ever been to a concert and noticed everyone …
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