liberty sisterhood cause party.

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TOMORROW - November 6th – the women’s ministry of my church is hosting a Cause Party for Mother and Child and Covenant House.

If you’re a woman in NYC, this is not to be missed! It’s an incredible opportunity to come together as a community and help support and empower other women in our city.

We as Liberty Sisterhood are partnering with Mother and Child and Covenant House to come alongside and empower these beautiful young women to rise up and be all they’re called to be. These women have come from extreme circumstances and have sought refuge and empowerment at Mother and Child.

More about Mother and Child:

“Being a good mother is one of the toughest jobs in the world, and it’s almost impossible when you are young, homeless, and without family. That is why our Mother/Child program was created to help these determined mothers and pregnant teenagers secure a brighter, more stable future for themselves and their babies.

Covenant House counselors motivate each mother to work hard toward achieving independence. Our counselors are available to help them create a plan for their future by lending an ear and offering advice or sometimes by being a stern voice, if circumstance calls for it.

Residents in the Mother/Child program attend workshops in parenting skills, child-bearing, and single parenthood, and we work to make sure the girls understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle – both for themselves and their children.

Covenant House’s Mother/Child program also offers free on-site day care so that our mothers can complete their education or hold down a job. And our girls depend on one another as well, setting up schedules for shared baby-sitting. Living with other young mothers helps them bond, learn from each other, and gain a sense of family they probably have never experienced before.” [source]

We’re so excited that the women of Mother and Child will be joining us on this special night, and we hope that you will too. Come be a part of the special night as we empower and celebrate these amazing women!

Date: Wednesday, November 6th, 2013
Time: Doors open at 7:30pm
Address: 359 Broadway, 2nd floor – New York, NY
Cover Charge: $20 online, $25 at the door – proceeds go to Mother and Child.
Dress: Come as you are! Fancy, casual or straight from work… Just be you!

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Email me at gracie(at)girlmeetslife(dot)com if you’d like to join – I’ll save you a seat :)

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What woman in your life would you like to celebrate? Share her story in the comments section!

thankful thursday.

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Today I’m thankful for…

It being HALLOWEEN!!!

Costumes that you don’t have to explain what you are.

Everything holiday-related. I just love it.

Nights where you sleep so well you don’t know where you are when you wake up.

The fact that I can avoid using Time Warner by way of Slingbox.

Conversations with strangers that start because of my “weird looking” green smoothie.

Getting a free meal because my Seamless delivery took too long.

An incredible night of worship last night with my church.

How perfectly crisp and cozy the weather has been.

The pressure (…even though it’s not always fun).

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What are you thankful for today?
How are you celebrating Halloween?!

being a girl in nyc: post six.

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This is part of the “being a girl in nyc” series by Jessi and I for our Community Group at Liberty Church. These posts are based solely on our own thoughts, opinions, and experiences.

on not losing yourself.

A few weeks ago we talked about the importance of being self aware and how it relates to dating/being in a relationship. The key to being self aware, though, is that you continue to do so! I think it’s so unfortunate when people enter into a relationship (or even friendship) and start to change who they truly are in order to please the other person or to make the relationship work.

Losing yourself in a relationship or another person isn’t something that happens overnight. Usually it happens slowly and without you even noticing it. It’s easy to become so caught up in feelings you’re having that you don’t even realize you aren’t being fully your true self.

Here are some questions I think are good to ask yourself to make sure you’re staying to true your identity.

1) Does the person you’re dating support your passions/calling in life?
If not, I don’t think I have to tell you that that’s a huge red flag. Whether he/she “gets” it or not, having someone who supports you and is always on your team is a must-have, if you ask me.

2) Do they get along with your friends (and vice versa)?
Who people “do life” with says a lot about who they are, as it does in your own life. I understand that not everyone is always going to completely hit it off, but feeling like your friends and significant other don’t mesh isn’t something to be ignored.

3) Do you ever feel yourself needing to change (even just downplay) things about yourself?
This is one that you really need to pay attention to because it happens subtly. The moment you feel yourself wanting to make sure to “do this” or “look like this” – really examine why you’re feeling that way (it’s not always a bad thing, but something you should reflect on). This is an area that it’s really good to talk to a friend about. A lot of times our friends can see these things in us better than we can see them ourselves.

4) Is the relationship strengthening or taking away from your relationship with God?
This is probably the number one thing you need to ask yourself. Thankfully, the answer will most likely be very clear to you.

5) If you do find yourself changing, are the changes positive?
Change isn’t always a bad thing! When you get closer to another person, sometimes it’s inevitable. The important thing is to make sure that the changes are for the better. For example - are you being challenged to become a better person and/or grow in your faith? Are you learning how to communicate better? Becoming more spontaneous? etc.

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Have you ever lost yourself in a relationship? Which of these questions can you relate to the most?