A Note from Leesa

Summer is here! It's time to level-up our lives. 

Faith: Colossians 1:14-18 says, "In whom we have redemption through his [Jesus Christ's] blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

I have been focused lately on the redemptive power of God. Wow! He takes away so much of the ugly in our lives, as I certainly find myself not sin-free yet! I love that this passage speaks of His preeminence as well. He is before all things and by Him all things consist. What a glorious Truth! Jesus Christ came to earth as the image of the invisible God. Whose image do we strive to have? As we think of leveling-up our lives, may we focus on being an image of God, allowing Him to have the preeminence in our lives. So thankful for His redemptive work that continues during this season of my life. 

Fashion: Navy is a HOT color this summer. Along with navy, colors you'll see trending are lighter blues, yellows, greens, and even orange (yes, orange in the hot months!). Be sure you know your best hues of each of these colors. Wearing a bright orange or deep green for some will over-power you. While wearing the wrong color might not "kill you," it won't make you look your best. We are always looking to up-level our look by having our best colors near our face. Wearing YOUR BEST will make you look healthier, younger, and more alive! It's it great how captivating we can be!

Nautical looks are also trending this summer: strips, stars, lots of navy. This can be a very modern and classic look. You'll also see lots of shells, starfish, and "water" items. Another trend is fruit: cherries, strawberries, and lemons seem to be having their day. If you love that playful look, this is for you! Bag charms, little charms connected to your purse, seem to be trending as well. This is an inexpensive way to look up to date. 

Health: One of the most important things about summer is hydration!  Water is essential to our health. It is recommended that we drink half our body weight in ounces of water each day. (100 lbs= 50 ozs) Being outside doing activities can cause us to lose more water than we realize. Add fruit, ice, or Hydrate to help yourself drink more. Even a fun straw can encourage your consumption. Be sure to drink your water!