Modest Sisters in Christ ~ Rachel, Miriam and Hannah!

I'm happy to share with you all our newest Modest Sisters in Christ submission! 

Thank you Sarah, for sharing your daughters modest outfits!

"Rachel: 10 years old- I like to swim, play piano, and draw. I also like to help my mom take care of the babies. With my sisters, I like to make up stories with our dolls. When I grow up I would like to be some kind of doctor who goes on mission trips. I also want to be a mom and homeschool my children. I'd like to have 8 or 9 children."

"Miriam: 7 1/2 years old- I like horses, singing, and any type of art. With my sisters, I like to pretend to be different animals. When I grow up, I want to be a mom and homeschool my children. I want 6 children like my mom (even though the Lord might give her more). I would also like to own horses and give riding lessons."

"Hannah: 5 1/2 years old- I like to build with blocks and do ballet. With my sisters, I like to play hospital. I like being the patient the best. When I grow up I want to be a ballerina."

"Thunderstorming"

 Comfy sweaters, fleece leggings, extra layers, boots and hats....yes, it is that time of year again. Our wood stove is roaring and my brothers work hard to bring in loads of wood each day. The wind blows across the empty barren fields.  The colors of autumn are replaced with grey, beige, and brown. The trees are so dull looking without their leaves.

Some days you awake to a beautiful dusting of snow, other days it looks like spring. The weather can't seem to make up its mind as to which season it should be. All that I know is, it is always cold. The struggle to stay warm has begun.  It makes me think of the orphans, the homeless, and the graduates that have no where to go. They are struggling to stay warm, they are struggling to stay alive.

Is there anything that we can do to help? 

I'm brainstorming.  It's a biggie, so I should say that I really am "Thunderstorming"..  Do you have any thoughts?  Please leave a comment, I'd love to hear them.

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I also wanted to share with you our most recent Modest Fashion Inspiration post, featured on our Facebook Page:

What do you think?

I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I enjoyed a lovely day, relaxing with my family.  I am thankful for so much, its unreal. God has blessed me in so many ways!

Noemie's Modest Swimsuit

"Hello everybody!
My name is Noémie, and I am 14 years old. I was born and raised in a sweet Christian family, but only began to see a fraction of God's amazing grace a year ago. After my 13th birthday, the Lord drastically captivated my heart for Him, and it was then that I truly started breathing! As He began convicting me to dress modestly, the courage didn't come as anticipated.

We were going on vacation near the ocean this November, so I knew that I had to be brave enough to face the public in a decent swimsuit. No suit was right, they were either too expensive, uncomfortable, or too slow to deliver on time for the trip, but then the Lord showed me Cover Up For Christ (although I had been following this blog for a long time) as the best option for a swimsuit. 
Voilà! Jesus arranged everything perfectly; Bree was so kind to work very swiftly so I would be able 
to receive it in time for our trip, and I was ultimately able to wear a comfortable, pretty-looking bathing suit! God is SO amazing! Bree is an incredibly talented seamstress, she can craft wonders, 
all while doing it for the glory of Christ. It doesn't get any better than this! :)

At last, freedom while swimming! I did not have to worry about being half-dressed in front of people, and most importantly, I knew that I could swim with the Lord unashamedly! ;) As the time arrived to go to the beach, I proudly put on my swimsuit and headed for the waters. As I was coming out of the ocean, I had one of the most awful one-on-one meeting with a strange, brownish looking 
blob of fish. A jellyfish! The tide pushed it back and forth, until it finally hit my thigh, but gladly touched the fabric of my swimsuit instead of my skin. Without this beautiful and modest swimsuit, guess who would have ran back to the shore crying because of a painful jellyfish sting!

I learned two valuable lessons that day; to never neglect the flag warnings indicating marine pests in the sea, and most importantly, that the Lord is always faithful in protecting His loved ones, especially when we obey Him joyfully! 

My heart will be forever grateful of the courage Christ gave me, and Bree whom He carefully placed on my quest to modesty! Thank you again Bree for helping me to dress in a way that honours Father, 
you are amazing! :) Having Jesus to walk hand in hand with us through this journey is unforgettable, and I pray that the Holy Spirit fills every woman and girl with boldness and strength to dress with decency to exalt Him! 

Tonight I had the blessing of being able to meet Noemie and her family! 

It is unbelievable how God has brought us together, it truly is amazing.

We had a simply wonderful time fellowshipping together, it was such a wonderful day!!

Blessings,

   Bree

Would you like your own custom made Modest Swimsuit??  Visit our Etsy shop, we have ready-made suits available as well!  Be sure to check back often, new swimsuits will be added frequently!   

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoverUpForChrist 

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Modest Sisters in Christ ~ Abigail

I'm very excited to share with you our newest Modest Sisters in Christ submission!  Thank you Lisa for sharing your daughter's modest outfit inspirations!  Here is a little bit about Abigail:

"I'm Abigail and I'm 12 years old, and the oldest of my 4 brothers and one sister. I have 3 cats and I like American Girl Dolls. I homeschool and love to wear long dresses along with my mom and sister. I think everyone should dress modestly. My favorite Bible verse is John 3:16 because it tells us about how much God loves us."

  

 "Here are some photos of my daughter, Abigail and 2 of her modest outfits!  Abigail just got this corduroy jumper from Ringger Clothing Company-she picked the fabric out herself and is very excited about it! It was $32.00, the shirt was a .25 cent garage sale find and the headband, $5 from Claire's."

 "The brown sweater is from Once Upon a Child and was $5-it's Gap. The blue jean skirt was from a thrift store for $3 and is Cold Water Creek. The white shirt was from Walmart for about $5. The headband was $6 from target and the flower .50 from Funny Faces Face Painting." 

 "The green sweater is Gap and from Fairy Tale Endings consignment store for $3. The tiered calico skirt was from Ringger Clothing Company and was about $17, the coral shirt from Fairy Tale Endings for $5 Headband from target $8."

"Our family all agrees that this is an excellent way to encourage other young 
ladies to dress modestly as they live a life that glorifies Jesus." - Lisa

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas / the early 1960's in fashion

So, it has been snowing here!!  It is simply freezing! We have much more snow now, I was finally brave enough to go outside and take these pictures the other day.  My photographer was frozen by the end of our little shoot.  She was the one wearing the lovely winter coat though!!  I was the frozen one.

 

I've been looking for a pair of boots for almost three years now.  I'm the thrifty (penny pinching, lol!) type, I can't bring myself to spend even $10 on one item.  I'm not kidding!  So, that has added a few issues to the boot search.  I found these at our local thrift shop, they had their pros and cons.  I really couldn't decided if I loved them or not, so I decided to buy them and give myself a week to decide.

 

Well, during that week...my little sister (she is only two years old) found my receipt and ripped it into a million little pieces!  Hahaa!!  I guess that she decided for me!  I truly didn't mind, they were $6.00 and I had almost decided to keep them anyway since I haven't been able to find anything else for this long. 

I love wearing knee-high socks, with these boots.



I have quite a few new posts coming soon, I just need to finish working on them!  Also, I'm excited to share a new Modest Sisters in Christ submission in the near future!  I'd love to see your submissions as well!  Email me at: CoverUpForChrist@gmail.com.

 

Here are a few pictures from one of the lovely catalogs/collections of vintage fashions.  These are from the early 1960's, aren't they darling?! 

 

The other night I enjoyed flipping through the pages while listening to Christmas music on our adorable radio.  We found the radio at a consignment shop last year, it isn't truly vintage but it is so much fun!  The sound is lovely, I love playing big band or swing on it.  For some reason it never feels right playing contemperary Christian music, it just doesn't go with the radio!  The tones aren't correct, and frankly it just looks weird to hear that style coming from a radio like this.  Haha, I know I'm goofy! 

My mom brought us home a little paper bag filled with these amazing little hard candies that she bought at our local five and dime.  We have two five and dimes nearby, they are so much fun!!

Which is your favorite dress?  Also, what do you think of the new blog design?!  I'm so glad that it is finally done (well, almost!).  I still have a few things to finish up, but so far I like it.  Do you have any suggestions??

Modest Swimsuit for sale - Ready Made!

 

Yes...I'm pretending that I'm not freezing!! It didn't work very well though, it was so cold outside!! 

 Let's just say...it was snowing yesterday.  Yes..Brrrr!!

 

 

Yet, only a couple of days ago it was around 66 degrees.  We had a tornado watch during the whole day!  The wind was crazy that evening, around 60mph.  I could feel our house move during the night. Yes..we have crazy weather. 

 

Anyways, enough about the weather (hahaa!), on to the swimsuit that I recently finished sewing!  It is now for sale in our Etsy shop:

Have you been looking for a modest swimwear solution?? This sweet modest swimsuit has a unique design, with fluttery sleeves and a sash that ties on the side! This swimsuit is a two piece, the leggings are completely separate from the "dress" section, making it easy to take on and off when needed. Created from an adorable black and white polka dot print.  This swimsuit is ready made!

Sizing*:
Bust ~ 34"-36"
Waist ~ 29"-33" (the sewn in sash allows for a more custom fit!)
Hips ~ 32"-34"

* Measurements are approximate, because of the loose and flowy design this swimsuit will fit many sizes.

For sale at our Etsy shop:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/169946755/modest-swimsuitswimwear-ready-made


What do you think?

I'm so excited about this!!!  Stick around, I am hoping to share another surprise

Modest Sisters in Christ - First post!

          ~ Meadow ~

I am the oldest of 6 children. I understand the role that God has placed me, in being a good example to all my younger siblings. Once of these responsibilities is modesty, which I strive to maintain in my life. There are so many ways to still be modest, and have beautiful fashion that helps show your love for life! I also believe that accountability is always good, to just ask a friend if something looks like it might not be up to God's standards and talking about it. I pray that I can be a light to this world and to everyone I meet. :)

- long sleeve pink shirt
- matching scarf
- white undershirt
- brown skirt
- brown leggings
- brown boots

 Would you like to be featured in our next Modest Sister's in Christ post?! 

I'd love to see your submission!!  Please email me pictures and a little bit about yourself at: coverupforchrist@gmail.com.

 

Our most recent Modest Fashion Inspiration post featured on our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cover-Up-for-Christ/278720482256678?

My heart cries out...

I am thinking of Ukraine tonight.  Actually, I am always thinking of Ukraine.  I've been touched by the lives there, my friends.  I feel such an attachment...such a pull.  One of my friends is engaged, when she talks of her fiance she lights up with joy.  Her heart is drawn towards his. 

I believe that I too am in love..in love with Ukraine.  My heart leaps and does back flips when I hear the word; "Ukraine".  It beats a million times a minute when I speak with my friends there, or think of them during my day.

You see, there is a problem.  It is a big one.  There are 150,000,000 orphans in this world.  That is a large number..a very large number.  They aren't numbers though, each one is a life.  They are people, just like you and me.  I started to make an illustration to show just how many orphans there are....I very soon discovered that it became impossible..

Each dot represents an orphan.  Just in this square alone there are 2,500 orphans.  Now, imagine 60,000 of these squares.  60,000!!  That is only the number of true orphans in the world, (their parents have died); 150,000,000.  This doesn't include social orphans (parents that have put their children in an orphanage, yet still have parental rights and are in control of their lives), etc.  This crisis is huge.

Do you remember Zhenya? Recently, she and her husband lost their home. This is the only place that they could find to live.

It is only growing larger every year.

We as Christians need to do something.

We need to do it, right now!

It was owned by a relative.  The conditions are terrible.  It is old.  It is damp.  And, it is dangerous.

My friends in Ukraine are DOING that right now.  Alla, Misha, Oksana and Nadya are playing a huge part in these precious lives that are around them.  I truly can't control my passion for their ministry, the Bible Orphan Ministry.

I have to tell everyone about what they do.

The person that lived here before had tuberculosis.  This deadly disease doesn't just leave, the bacteria sticks around.  It can infect anyone at anytime.  Zhenya, her husband, and little baby Vitya had nowhere else to go.  This was home.

What do they do?? 

They visit the orphans, and minister to their souls.  They will never be able to replace the loss of not having parents, but they can give something amazing...they can give them the chance to know about their heavenly Father.  Who else is going to tell them?!  Who else is going to help?!

"Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit the orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." James 1:27

Thankfully, God provided for them and they will not have to live in that house any longer. 
One of their relatives gave this young family their permission to live in this house until spring. 

Who better than a group of Christians, that were once orphans themselves.  Alla's mother placed her in an orphanage at a young age.  She was separated from her younger sister, Oksana.  When they were older, Jesus reunited them and they have taken care of each other ever since. 

This house is in much better condition than the other.  It truly is a blessing. 
 

Misha had a hard life, also an orphan, he was looked down upon by society.  No one wanted to give him a job.  As a teen he was put in jail for stealing.  Why did he steal?  Because he was desperate, no one would even give him a chance.  No one cared.

Prayerfully it will help to keep them warm and safe during the winter. 

Nadya had a family, five brothers and sisters, but she was missing something.  Her heavenly Father.  She met Alla in school, during her teen years, and noticed that something was special about her.  Jesus shined through the life of an orphan, Alla.  Nadya noticed it, and desired what Alla had. 

It is still hard to determine their safety in this home.  A neighbor claims that the man that lived here had tuberculosis as well.
The owner, a relative of Zhenya's husband, said that it is not true. Unfortunately, the owner does not have a very good background.  It is impossible to know the truth.  In four months, they will need to find a new home to live in.

Today, they visit the orphans.  They bring crafts and snacks, everything revolves around the Bible.  They teach important lessons, they help the graduating teens.  They are there for the young ladies and the young men in need of housing, prayers, and support.  They do so much for others.  It truly is amazing.

They have touched my life in so many ways.  

I love them all, so very much.

 

~ Sisters and CSA's ~

Wow, this fall has been a whirlwind.  So many things have occured!  We butchered our meat chickens a little while ago, it wasn't as bad of an experience as I had thought it might be.  I didn't mind it at all!  It is amazing to be able to know where our food came from.  I really enjoy natural foods and farming.  There is something wonderful about growing your own food and preserving it for the winter, or just eating it fresh!

Over the summer we were able to visit a couple of CSA's, I had never been to a CSA before and actually had no idea what one was!  A CSA is where you can purchase a share of fresh produce from a local farmer, often they provide all organic fruits and vegetables.  Some even provide meat or egg products, such as turkey, pork, and chicken.

Both of the farms were simply amazing and inspiring.  One was small and the other was more that 14 acres large.  Both were organic, both were
simple.  As I walked through the rows of fresh produce we were able to try many new foods. I enjoyed that!  I tried fresh wasabi (amazing!!), saw purple beans, ate a flower (weird) and was taught the proper way to grow brussel sprouts (Mmmm!!) at the larger farm.  The owner of the farm has hired a few young men that work on the farm, I was truly amazed by the wisdom and knowledge about farming that they had at their age!

The gentleman at the smaller farm was extrememly kind, he even offered to teach us how to butcher our chickens!  He actually came over to our home and helped us do the whole process, he brought his equipment  and set everything up.  He has been such an amazing blessing in our lives.  We shared a meal together and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon filled with learning and laughing, he is just like another grandpa to us now.  He is dedicated to growing healthy foods and teaching others how to be sucessful and provide food for your family.

At both farms I was amazed at the passion that was put into their job, and at the amount of people that are interested in CSAs and purchase their shares for the year.  The knowledge from these farmers is so valuable.  It gives me hope, that there are still people out there that truly care and are willing to work hard and learn an amazing skill, to be able to provide for their families. 

What I'm Wearing:

ReFashioned Tshirt ($3)

Shrug ($2)

Skirt ($3.50)

Black Nylon Knee High Socks (???)

 Shoes (ebay)

 Do you want to know what one of my favorite parts was??   It was the....weeds.   Yes, there were weeds. Some were tall, some were short. Their gardens were not these picture perfect places, that you would find on the front of a magazine. No, they were real. Yet...the overall feeling was so amazing that I truly didn't notice one weed, they didn't matter. The farmers didn't spend all their time and energy pulling out all the weeds. No, they spent their time more wisely while taking care of the produce and doing the very best that they could.


Perfectionism was thrown out the window and reality hit.


Sometimes we just need to ignore the weeds and let reality hit in our own lives.  The house will never be perfectly clean unless you are working day and night to make it so.  Instead, invest your time and passion into the lives of your children (or siblings).  In the end, no one is going to notice that there is a laundry basket sitting in the corner.  Or, the dishes are piled four feet high in the sink. (well...maybe someone will notice.  lol!)  Instead, put your passion into the lives around you.  Invest your love in their lives.  Let the overall feeling be one of love, joy and the passion of Jesus Christ in your home.  That is how you want someone to feel when they visit your home, don't worry about everything being perfect.  Life is messy.

There is something special about farming, something that I love.