Wednesday, December 16, 2009

0 It's the Holidays

The holiday season goes by so quickly! I can't believe next week is going to be Christmas. I have not even started wrapping my presents yet...it scares me to even start!!!We have had a fun December so far. The first weekend we hosted an "Around the House" shower for our friends Sandy and Chris. Below are some pictures from the party.Here's one of Chris and Sandy opening their presents. They got some good stuff!Raleigh, Chris, and one of his groomsmen getting some foodSandy...
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Monday, December 14, 2009

Prayer.We all need it, we all want it...but are we willing to allow it to transform our lives?Do you believe in the power of prayer? Do you truly believe that if you have faith as small as a mustard seed that you can move mountains? I will admit, over time I have had my doubts about the power of prayer. I have had conversations with friends about my troubles and they always say, "I'll keep you in my prayers." Yet, sometimes I wonder if they really do keep me in their prayers. Honestly, if I don't take time to pray for someone at the very second that they ask, my day will pass by so quickly that I won't remember to do it later. Isn't that horrible and so selfish? It is definitely something...
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Monday, December 7, 2009

0 Bubble Wrap

Goodness gracious, have I got so much to share with all of you! First off, what did y'all think about Raleigh's post on the Love Dare? I am so excited that he is going to start doing reviews and other posts on this blog. If it wasn't for Raleigh Price, I would have never been brave enough to start doing this in the first place. I truly believe that he adds an element of creativity and style to this site. We have more things in store for you all in the upcoming weeks so be on the look out for some new upgrades to The Uncontainable Truth!Secondly, I just want to apologize for not posting sooner. Last week was a little crazy for me and I was out of town and then my mom came to Montgomery to help...
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Hey everybody, today we are happy to bring you the first of many book reviews to come. Throughout the reviews you will notice that many of the books, Christen and I will both give a review. I think this will give us a unique opportunity to have two different opinions on one book. Of course, over time we will also do individual reviews as well. As always, we would love any suggestions for a particular book you would like reviewed. Also, after five years of Architecture School,...
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Hey everyone, I'm Christen's husband, Raleigh, and I just wanted to thank you all for being a part of this community. It is absolutely amazing to see it growing the way it is. In the near future, we hope to start expanding everything the blog has to offer and really turn it into more of an actual website full of different opportunities for people to reach out to each other and grow closer to God. Throughout this process, please feel free to share your opinions on how you would like to see this community grow. Successful communities take a lot of planning, so we would like to hear what our "residents" have to say. With that said, I just so happen to be the more tech-oriented of the family....
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Friday, November 27, 2009

2 Pumpkin Shoot

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! Lu Lu and I just got back from a walk to burn off some of that turkey we ate yesterday :) This afternoon is the Auburn/Alabama game and we are going over to my parents house to watch it. My dad is a HUGE Alabama fan so I'm sure it is going to get a little rowdy around the house! I was raised as an Alabama supporter but when I started to look for which college I was going to attend it was hands-down Auburn. Now my heart bleeds orange...
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Thursday, November 26, 2009

0 Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello my blogging family!HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! I just wanted to say a quick hello before we head over to Raleigh's Nan Nan's house to eat our turkey and dressing. Today is going to be a glorious day! The sun is shining, the air is cool, and my tummy is about to be full!This morning I actually woke up early because I went to bed early so I got to watch the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. I saw Spider Man and a clip from the West Side Story. My sister-in-law actually marched in the parade when she was a junior in high school with her dance squad. Pretty cool!After lunch, we are going to the Price's land to do a pumpkin shoot. We did it in his parents backyard two years ago...
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Monday, November 23, 2009

1 Unknown Caller

One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was. Then the Lord called Samuel. Samuel answered, "Here I am." And he ran to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." But Eli said, "I did not call; go back and lie down." So he went and lay down. Again the Lord called, "Samuel!" And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." "My son," Eli said, "I did not call; go back and lie down." Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD; The word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. The LORD called Samuel...
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Thursday, November 19, 2009

0 Music & Lyrics

Right now, I am sitting at home in my comfy clothes with endless options of what to do today. I could go to the grocery store this afternoon, take the pups to our new favorite park, or I could simply sit on my couch sipping hot cider and reading a good book. You guessed it...I am on vacation! Please don't be jealous :) I have worked hard for this time off and I am going to enjoy it to the fullest. I really am so excited to have some QT around the house before we head to...
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Monday, November 16, 2009

2 Rejoice!

Anybody need some motivation on this Monday morning? I am feeling quite chipper this morning so here are some encouraging words that keep running through my mind."This is the day that the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."-Psalm 118:24"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: REJOICE!"-Philippians 4:4Friends, I know Mondays are rough but I hope this helps you start your day a little bit brighter! Let's take a moment to praise our Glorious Creator for this wonderful day!!!Till next time, let your light shine!Blessings, chris...
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Friday, November 13, 2009

2 Stepping Stones

Y'all, my puppy dogs can't get enough of me this morning. I swear, they are too cute when they wake up. When Obi starts to wake up, he lifts one leg into the air to stretch it out. It is really funny looking. Little Miss Lu Lu rolls on her back and she uses her front two paws to rub at her face as if she is rubbing the sleep from her eyes. Both love a good belly rub as well to get the day going.This morning, Lu Lu was ready for me to get up. I know this because after the alarm went off, she started to lick my face. I know some of you out there will think that is gross and but I really don't mind it because she is so little. After she gets up and I am still laying in bed because I'm not ready...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

3 Homecoming

This past weekend was Homecoming on the rolling plains of Dixie 'neath the sun-kissed sky. Homecoming is such a fun weekend because as an alumnae you have the opportunity to re-unite with old friends and as a student you participate in all of the Homecoming festivities such as campaigning for Miss Homecoming, walking in the Homecoming parade that ends with a huge pep rally at Toomer's Corner and so much more. When I was in college, my sophomore year, I was spirit chair for my sorority along with my roommate. Part of being spirit chair was making the homecoming float and boy was that a task! We worked our little fingers so hard around all of that chicken wire!!!! It was worth it in the end when...
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Friday, November 6, 2009

4 Peanut Butter & Jelly

Hey friends,I don't have much time today but I wanted to take a moment to say hello! Thank you all so much for reading my blog. My hope is that is becomes a source of motivation and encouragement for you during your day and also a tool that will help you develop/grow your own personal relationship with our Father.Relationships aren't always easy, are they? Some people in this world I just instantly click with and others it takes some warming up to develop our friendship....
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Monday, November 2, 2009

0 Our lifesaver

If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever - the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.-John 14: 15-17Today, I want to talk about love. We all love different things in life. We love our mates, we love our parents, and we love our new pair of shoes. I have been reading a lot about love lately in the Love Dare book. Love is patient, love is kind, love is a choice that people make to stay together forever. On the human scale of loving someone, I can't imagine ever loving anyone more than I love Raleigh....
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

0 Blast from the Past

Tonight we are going to take a trip down memory lane. Earlier this evening we attended our church youth "Wig Out" party and we had such a good time playing dress up. Raleigh and I love any excuse to put on a costume and it has been way too long! Here are some blasts from the past. Hope you enjoy!This was the first time we dressed up. We had just started dating my senior year of high school and I was president of a social organization and it was our annual Halloween party....
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Sunday, October 25, 2009

0 Lost & Found

This week I have been out of my normal routine. I was out of the office a lot this week and working late so I think I am just bone-tired. On top of being tired, I have been really forgetful. Typically, I am not a forgetful person and I rarely misplace things. But lately, I have not been myself and this forgetfulness has really started to drive me crazy!Last Sunday, I took my journal to church to write the day's message in it. I either left it at church or it is in some mysterious place around the house but for the life of me I can't find it. Today, we searched the Lost & Found at church and couldn't find it anywhere. I feel like I have lost a part of me. The journal had some personal thoughts...
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

0 I Dare You

Last night, our small group started a series on marriage. We are each reading The Love Dare book that was written for the movie Fireproof. Today was day one and I really should have heard it on Tuesday instead of today so I could practice it! Below is a section that I really enjoyed: If your spouse offends you, do you quickly retaliate, or do you stay under control? Do you find that anger is your emotional default when treated unfairly? If so, you are spreading poison rather...
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Monday, October 19, 2009

Contentment has always been a struggle of mine. I am an overachiever so I naturally have my eye on the goal and then once I achieve that goal it is on to the next big thing in my life. The problem with this is that I don't take time to enjoy or take pride in my accomplishments. I give myself a little pat on the back and then onward I go to face the next obstacle that is in my way. But lately, I haven't quite felt like myself. Nothing specific has been wrong but I have been...
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Monday, October 12, 2009

Don't you just love a holiday? I've got the day off today and it has been much needed. I got caught up on some sleep, did some laundry, ate lunch with a friend, and now I get to write another blog post. I call that a pretty good day. :) I just can't help myself, but today is another post about my weekend. Forgive me, you will probably see at least one more this week about my trip to Memphis. It was just too good not to share!The theme for the weekend was titled, "Wild God Chase." Beth spoke from Exodus 34:1-9. The meat of that passage was this: "The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands and forgiving...
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