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I always find myself really excited when one of my monthly magazines comes in the mail! Even with the ever-increasing advertisements, I flip through page after page of “prettiness”, and 50s-housewife-all-mod-consalways seem to enjoy it. Now with the seemingly endless information to be found on the Internet, one can find all sorts of design blogs and websites with photos of the perfect home and lifestyle. I love our cozy apartment, and am really happy with the way it looks; but my mind is always running with things that I could be doing to make it “better”. I don’t believe that wanting to make your home better is a sinful desire, however many times covetousness and discontentment can sneak into our hearts during these times without even realizing it. I really enjoyed this article from the Resurgence website that addresses some of these very thoughts. We should be cautious of allowing ourselves to feel guilty or discontent because we do not live up to the standards we see modeled in books and magazines. God is the author of beauty, and I believe He is pleased when we desire to make the most of the gifts He has given us; but like all good gifts from God our sinful flesh is eager to distort them and make them an idol. Our value as Christian women doesn’t come through a “magazine worthy” home or being the next Martha Stewart; it is rather found in our only hope of happiness and joy, Jesus Christ.

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Thanks for sharing these truths with us Anna! I am a Pinterest junkie right now, as I look forward to changing over our "Retro Mod Pad" into a "Cool Capri Cottege". I could definietly use some balance and Godly perspective as I set my mind to be content with all that He has given and not slip into coveteousness.

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