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Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God, do it with God, do it and see people as Jesus saw them, with needs and dreams, and love them. 

I have started more endeavors and realized more dreams in the last year then I think in my entire life. Joining @beautycounter was one of them. 

So I encourage you also — 

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What is our only confidence?
That our souls to him belong
Who holds our days within his hand?
What comes, apart from his command?
And what will keep us to the end?
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‘Anything’ doesn’t only encompass what is outside our control — the future, loss, pain, etc. 

Anything also includes things regarding our life with God. 

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed (synonyms: unsettled, disheartened), for I am your God.” Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, He is in you. And happy to be there. 
Fear not, He’s not changed His mind about you.
Fear not, you are right with Him even now because of Christ. 
Fear not, He delights in you. 
Fear not, nothing can separate you from Him. Even you.
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home · 02/15/2018

small changes that help me as I cook

Honesty time: cooking is not my favorite thing to do.

I am growing in meal-creating knowledge, hallelujah, and I’m truly happy to serve my family this way. But meal planning, grocery shopping, preparation, wisdom to use ingredients with completely different recipes…. not necessarily a fountain of joy for me.

Anyone else?

I confess I even ask God for help in this area. He’s Provider and Helper, so He’s gracious.

Here I share a few small changes I made tin my role as Predominant Meal Creator in our home:

I always try to start with an empty sink and dishwasher.

This didn’t hit home with me at first.. until the first few days I implemented it. Then I told J it’s a new kitchen rule. It seems tedious to clean before you start cooking, knowing you will ‘dirty up’ many more dishes, BUT it’s worth it when you can chop or prepare and immediately put a dish into the dishwasher, out of sight.

I’m a (although not perfectly executing) clean counters are happy counters girl. I’m also the girl who likes to clean up as much as possible before J and I get settled in on the couch reading or watching a movie, to eventually fall asleep there, and mosey our way to the bed. No one wants to clean the kitchen at 10:30pm. No one in our house anyway.

If cooking for a group, I do my best to chop + prep all ingredients possible the night before.

This showed up loudest when preparing dinner for our small group. Working all day to come home for a group of 10-12 to arrive at your house within the hour? It’s super helpful to make a dent in the meal prep at some point before this time of day, so we don’t feel rushed or stressed to get the meal ready by the time friends arrive. Usually this means chopping ingredients, or laying out the bowls and tools needed for the meal before we leave for the work in the morning.

Use a bowl on the counter for trash when chopping ingredients.

This one I learned from a friend. Even better, I usually keep the trashcan near me to easily slide trash off a cutting board or the counter. This one is especially for us clean-as-we-cook types.

Group tasks together.

This took me a minute to gather an explanation. I’m all about efficiency, it can be both a strength and weakness, I think. If I get home from 2 hours out and about and I’ve forgotten something I meant to do, I’m definitely not hopping back in the car at that moment — I’ll accomplish that sucker another day. When it comes to cooking, it alleviates pressure for me to group tasks together. I chop everything I can while I have the knife and cutting board out, or I measure out all the dry ingredients in bowls together or I use a part of the counter entirely before I clean it to move on to another aspect of the recipe. This one might be a weird Chelsea one, but it’s helpful.

Think of chopping or prepping as quiet, thoughtful, prayer time.

This one can be more challenging, because sometimes you’re flying in from work, stomach growling, and want to make a nice meal really fast. But, more enjoyment came when I told myself I could go slow. When I gave myself the permission to take my time, enjoying the chopping, the colors, the flavors, I found the situation happier. I used to fill cooking time with music or show or podcast, but quiet has changed the game. It’s now time to unwind, to let my mind wander, to meditate on God, to say thanks, to think about life’s details. I struggle to give myself this unhurried time, but meal prep is becoming a wonderful opportunity for it.

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  1. Carolann says

    02/16/2018 at 5:25 pm

    I love these tips. I seriously struggle with keeping my kitchen counters clean… even though I love it when they are clean. I get into a cycle where everything is a mess and then I start to cook and I can barely keep up. I cook almost every day though so I am going to try these tips. I especially like the idea of keeping the bowl on the counter for trash and changing your mindset around cooking. Great post!

  2. Chelsea B.E. says

    02/20/2018 at 5:46 pm

    Thanks Carolann! I know what you mean, girl, I was there and it stressed me OUT, haha. Had to find a better way. Happy Tuesday!

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#Repost @allthecounterthings
・・・
(cue ‘I’m So Excited’ by The Pointer Sisters)

One of my biggest giveaways to date!

I believe in @beautycounter, even to gift some GREAT things so that you’ll try them for yourself that they may serve you. 

It’s @themasters Friday, and in my city that means an exciting few days is ahead. 

May it be so with your clean beauty swapping!
(Until April 17th. 😊)

Need suggestions or a guide around the website? Message me or click the link in my bio to take a skincare quiz or to find your right foundation shade or to request samples. 

I’m here to help! And I can’t WAIT to gift someone this box of goodness. 

peep @emeraldoxco amazing coffee
What a joy to spend the morning with the beautiful What a joy to spend the morning with the beautiful @ashtonquattlebaum. 

We knew each other in middle/high school, now we’re adults and because of Beautycounter, reconnecting and working and dreaming together.

HOW. COOL. 

This is my ‘why’ with Beautycounter — the opportunity to cultivate friendships and help and love women where God has them, connected by clean beauty products.
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#Repost @allthecounterthings ・・・ #preachingt #Repost @allthecounterthings
・・・
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When you abide in Christ, when you open yourself to His Spirit’s leading and changing, when you trust and obey Him, your whole being can become ministry.

Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God, do it with God, do it and see people as Jesus saw them, with needs and dreams, and love them. 

I have started more endeavors and realized more dreams in the last year then I think in my entire life. Joining @beautycounter was one of them. 

So I encourage you also — 

Take yourself seriously and not too seriously. Work diligently. Dream big. Be faithful. Have fun. Rest on Jesus. Hold it all with open hands. And enjoy it.
Anna when asked if she wants blueberries or to go Anna when asked if she wants blueberries or to go outside. #Easter2021
I love what our pastor said this morning — If it I love what our pastor said this morning — If it was just the cross, we’d be a bunch of forgiven corpses. We have been saved TO something, the richest and fullest of life, in Christ, forever. 

May we be courageous people who know real hope and endurance in the sorrow of life and real gratitude and wonder in the good of it.
Anna’s first Good Friday service at Old Kiokee. Anna’s first Good Friday service at Old Kiokee. Memorable for its distractedness and gratitude over church family and mostly for its Savior. 

What is our hope in life and death?
Christ alone, Christ alone
What is our only confidence?
That our souls to him belong
Who holds our days within his hand?
What comes, apart from his command?
And what will keep us to the end?
The love of Christ, in which we stand
— Keith and Kristyn Getty
“Do not be anxious about anything.” Phil 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything.” Phil 4:6

For any fellow recovering earnaholics out there, an encouragement: 

‘Anything’ doesn’t only encompass what is outside our control — the future, loss, pain, etc. 

Anything also includes things regarding our life with God. 

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed (synonyms: unsettled, disheartened), for I am your God.” Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, He is in you. And happy to be there. 
Fear not, He’s not changed His mind about you.
Fear not, you are right with Him even now because of Christ. 
Fear not, He delights in you. 
Fear not, nothing can separate you from Him. Even you.
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