Outfit Post : Geometric

Sunnies - House of Harlow // Vest - Old Navy (similar)  // Top - Vintage (actually a backwards vest) 

Dress Worn as Skirt - Forever 21, Necklace - Indigo (similar) // Shoes - Steve Madden 

Bracelets - Loft and Savoir-Faire

xx,

Erin

Max Lucado : To Reach the Destination

In order to reach the destination, we have to say no to some requests!  Can you imagine the chaos if a parent honored each request of a child during a trip? Can you imagine the chaos if God indulged each of ours? “No!” is a necessary word to take on a trip!
Scripture says, “For God has not destined us to the terrors of judgment but to the full attainment of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (I Thess. 5:9)
Note God’s destiny for your life: Salvation. God’s overarching desire is that you to reach that destiny. His itinerary includes stops that encourage your journey. He frowns on stops that deter you. When His sovereign plan and your earthly plan collide, a decision must be made. Who’s in charge of this journey?
If God must choose between your earthly satisfaction and your heavenly salvation, which do you hope He chooses?

*Devo via here, images via here

Outfit Post : Introducing Yella Boutique!

Top - c/o Yella Boutique // Shorts - Tibi // Shoes - Zara // Sunnies - Ray Ban // Arrow Necklace - Stella & Dot c/o my friends at Savoir Faire

Absolutely in L-O-V-E with my Stella & Dot arrow necklace from my friends at Savoir Faire! You ladies are the absolute best!

One of my adorable friends opened up a {fabulous} store on Facebook called Yella Boutique! If you haven't checked it out already, you can do so here! Go ahead and set up your shopping account and shop right through Facebook.  I am loving their coral cape dress and mustard and cream tunic! Head on over to check this cute new boutique out!!

xx,

Erin

A Godly Touch: Max Lucado

August has been absolutely crazy for me! I apologize for the lack of posts. My instagram (@ashesoflaughter) is still seeing some action ;) Promise to get back into the swing of things soon. Until then, I'm really trying to lean on God during this crazy month. Hope you are too. Here is a quick devo from Max Lucado for some hump day inspiration!

The power of a godly touch. Have you known it? The doctor who treated you, or the teacher who dried your tears?  Was there a hand holding yours at a funeral?

Haven’t we known the power of a godly touch? Can’t we offer the same?

Some of you use your hands to pray for the sick. If you aren’t touching them personally, you’re writing notes, calling, baking pies.  You’ve learned the power of a touch.

But others tend to forget. Our hearts are good; it’s just that our memories are bad. We forget how significant one touch can be.

We fear saying the wrong thing, or using the wrong tone or acting the wrong way. So rather than do it incorrectly, we do nothing at all.

Aren’t we glad Jesus didn’t make the same mistake? Jesus touched the untouchables of the world. Will you do the same?

*Devo via here, images via here

xx,

Erin

Outfit Post: Glitzy Haze

Top - maudeboutique.com // Shoes - DV by Dolce Vita (similar, and awesome  here)

Shorts - H&M // Clutch - TJ Maxx 

If you haven't already, check out maudeboutique.com! It's one of my all time favorite boutiques, and they now have a new website!!!

xx,

Erin

For more of my instagram pics, follow me @ashesoflaughter!

And I Was Baptized!

 “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.” -1 Corinthians 12:13

Let me start off by saying that I have a terrible fear of public speaking. Something that has stood in the way of my baptism for 24 years now. You see, at my church we do not christen (sprinkle holy water on a baby). At my church it is customary to be baptized when you can make the decision to publicly profess your faith and testimony on you own.

Since last Fall, I have really felt the Holy Spirit tugging on me to be baptized. I filled out a bulletin at church to learn more about baptism. I learned that there would be an outdoor baptism the following summer (not in front of all 5000+ members). I immediately decided that this was for me.

As the time drew nearer, I was nervous, but also very excited. This would be my chance to publicly share my faith (and speak in front of a crowd for Jesus). Did I mention that I was blessed to have my father do the honors (tear-fest, I know)?  

We walked out into the water, and he spoke a little into his mic about me and our relationship, then it was my turn....

I couldn't find the mic for myself so I took a deep breath, leaned over to my fathers mic and said the following:

"Hi my name is Erin Baskin. I was very blessed to be raised in a Christian household, and accepted Jesus Christ in my heart at a very early age. For the last few years I have felt the Holy Spirit tugging on my heart to get baptized, and I decided it was time. Jesus Christ is my personal Lord and Savior, and I believe that He is the Son of God."

Don't worry,  I found out afterwards that not one person in the crowd could hear me considering I used my dad's mic... The important part is that God heard me.

I'm glad that I have the opportunity to share this story with you. I am so blessed to have such loyal and encouraging followers. 

Here are a few more pictures of my special day! 

xx,

Erin

Outfit Post: Teatro di Marcello

Dress - Parasol via Topshop // Jacket - G.E.T. (similar here) // Bag - F21 // Shoes - Zara 

Watch - BCBG Max Azria // Necklace - Max & Chloe

xx,

Erin