It’s amazing how much impact someone can have on your life without ever meeting them face to face. Although I had never met Cheslie Kryst in person, we chatted often on Instagram, and I felt like we were BFFs. I always appreciate when celebrities take time to engage with their social media friends and fans and Cheslie always did.
Most people knew her from her pageant experiences leading up to and after earning the 2019 crown at Miss USA and her role as an EXTRA TV Correspondent. I first discovered Cheslie through her fashion blog, White Collar Glam. I admired her style and beauty and started following along in 2018.
Read MoreAs we approach the National Day of Prayer, which takes place on the first Thursday in May each year, I’m grateful for the religious freedom we’re granted in America, to be a part of one nation under God and to have a personal relationship with him.
Although prayer has been a part of my daily life since I was a kid, the length and frequency of my prayers have varied throughout my walk with Christ. Today I’m sharing five ways to implement prayer into your daily life to connect with God.
Read MoreGrowing up in a Christian Household equipped me with many tools and weapons to navigate the highs and lows of life. Prayer is a practice that I’ve been able to use in both ways. Whether I’m working through tough situations, looking for guidance or fighting temptation, my prayer life has allowed me to persevere and help others do the same. Fortunately I learned how to pray early on, but many don’t know where to start or what to say.
Read MoreThe value of faith and family was instilled in my brothers, sister and I from the beginning of our lives. As a child I was never allowed to go to sleepovers or birthday parties of classmates. Both of my parents had multiple siblings who also had children, and our free time was spent at church and/or with family. These are values that remain important and fundamental in my life today.
I was always surrounded by Christians who believed and never had to worry about being offensive by showing my faith until I did. As I grew older I understood that my parents kept me and my siblings in the company of family to avoid outside influence before we were mature enough to remain true to Christian principles we’d been taught even when others around us didn’t.
Exercising my faith in all areas of my life is important. In effort to let God in when he’s not always welcome, here are four ways to keep your faith in the workplace .
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