These verses have been working on me the past few weeks... The Message version states them as this: "Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don't be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand." I appreciate it's forwardness. It's so easy for me to get lost in my day to day, my budget plan, my work to-do's, my blog to-do's, my dinner plans, my workout attempts. I forget that it's the time I spend helping others realize their passions that I feel God's joy and peace so immensely. So here's to refocusing, and sharing my time and my gifts more authentically. Join me?

+ some links for your weekend:

Finding cool-looking office supplies for a guy is hard. Chris's study area is in our bedroom, and since his papers have started overflowing, I'm getting creative about storage. These wall baskets are going to be a life-saver... and look good doing it!
Jessica Welshans Photography has been hosting an awesome giveaway this week. Today and tomorrow are the last days to enter! Go check out her page for details.
Love this classic and sweet Blackberry Farms wedding.
BlueEyeBrownEye is launching online classes! A round of applause!!!
I'm learning to embrace "less is more" - a few key pieces and your home can easily look complete. This room is especially lovely.

Image via That's Pretty Ace, calligraphy font by Molly Jacques