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Dare to Ware Your Faith — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:34:07 +0000

Dear Chelsea,

The idea of “Weat It Wednesday” is so absolutely Christ honoring ! I thank GOD for sharing that kind of idea / vision with you.

Be encouraged ! If only one Christian girl in Iowa or Nebraska or New York city wears a Christian Tee on that day, it honors GOD to the higest heaven, recognizes and gives HIM glory and honor and praise even this world understands, and it encourages other not-yet-followers of Jesus to give the question of Christ at least one moment’s thought. Youi will win soiuls for the Kingdom with your ideas. Broadcast the idea broadly. Get on the local news. Pray other stations and networks pick up the story. Design a special Tee. Issue a broad “press release.” Write to every ministry you can. E-mail them with a picture of youir fave brother or sister wearing the special. E-mail youir whole list with the news releasee and picture. This is so exciting !

I pray the Lord bless youi today in a very special way, with His brand of peace and joy and love. He is so thoughtful and so kind and so ready to be your friend all day long. Spend some quiet time alone with Him today, even 15 minutes that you devote to Him in worship will bless Him.

Have a wonderful day today in Christ Jesus !

Ray W.
Louisville, KY

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Chelsea,

I listen to your story today on Dave Ramsey and just wanted to let you know that I was very inspired by your story. I worked in youth ministery for ten years and have seen a lot of youth struggle to find themselves in life. I commend you for your triumph in your trajedy. I am one of our ministers at our church and still have networks of pastors and churches that I still stay in contact with. So if you are ever up in Clarksville, Tn. let me know and I can get you hooked up with a ministery in our church that has a TV station. We could do your story and run it on tv for a week. Let me know!

Thanks,

Kelby H.
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Dear Chelsea, I know the Lord will give you every brand of success, and I also know success with HIM is the best brand of success there is. Businesses come and go, but HE is forever ! May the Lord continue to bless you in every good way. Do hard things. If doing a thing is easy, let someone else do it. Do the hard things which are right to do. HE is with you every step of the way ! Ray Watson Louisville, KY

Wear it Wednesday Blog-March 2009

Dare to Ware Your Faith — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:10:29 +0000

Wednesday, Mar ch 22, 2009 - Ignite Your Faith

Guys, my friends were in town from school this weekend and I spent the night at my best friend Taylor’s house so I didn’t read my mail on Saturday. I went straight to church this morning and when I got back to the house I finally sat down and took a look at the mail.

BLESSINGS ABOUND “Ignite Your Faith” featured a whole page, “YES” a whole page on Faithful Fish. I am so jazzed and people are already emailing me and sending me myspace invites. The writer was just great and she really got me and I am just so happy.

I just want to be able to make this company so big that I can give away so much money that it will change lives. Kids need to be given the gift of knowing the Lord and my prayers are that Faithful Fish will be that profit line for those ministires.

GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - You know it is interesting how hard this one can be for me, Since Sunday is the Lord’s day of rest go ahead and sit on the couch, play with your friends or kids.

Have a blessed day.

Chelsea

Saturday March 21, 2009 - Finally the Weekend

GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - You know it is interesting how hard this one can be for me, Since Sunday is the Lord’s day of rest go ahead and sit on the couch, play with your friends or kids.

Have a blessed day.
Chelsea

Sunday, March 15, 2009 - Prom Drama

My cousin and her friends went to prom this weekend. Cracked me up, because you might have thought that the way my Aunt and her friends were acting you would have thought they were going to prom.

Katie started crying, Paige wouldn’t wear her dress and Aunt Karen had to get a new one and those were just a few of the highlights. I will say that at the end of the drama the girls looked beautiful and their dates were so cute and nice. I loved all of the parents taking pictures. It is at times like this when I miss my Dad. I remember him not being there for my prom, but my mom and Aunt Karen were there.

I called Paige up on Sunday aftermoon and she said she had a great time.

GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - This one is to stay on subject , let the drama go. Lighten up, if not for you, for others. Your day will be better.
Have a blessed week all.

Luv Chelsea

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - Sad Day Today

It is a sad day today. My Aunt Patty’s (not my real Aunt) Mom passed away today. I am so sad for her, I know what it is like to lose a parent. I am keeping her in my thoughts and prayers today. She needs us to be there for her now more than ever.Oh my gosh though,I keep thinking about the big Mega Book event that I will be speaking at in June right in Disney World. What a dream come true, I grew up in Orlando and went to Disney all of the time and now here I am going to be speaking there (who would have thunk “ha, ha”.One of the students at Mill Springs Academy (where I went to high school) asked me to answer a couple of questions for her school paper. It was so cute that she asked me. They were great questions and I am keeping my fingers crossed that she get’s an A. Wouldn’t it be terrible if she failed based on my answers.GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - I have said this one before, but with my Aunt Patty’s Mom dying I had to say it again. Hug all those that you love, if you haven’t talked to a friend for a while give them a quick call and tell them you were thinking of them. Write a note to an older person, it would make them so happy.God Bless
Luv Chelsea

Monday, March 9, 2009-Just Another Day

Hi Guys, just another day. The weather is awesome here in Atlanta, I even thought about putting the air on (can you imagine?). I worked most of the day and had a conference call with Mark Victor Hansen’s group. There is just a ton of stuff going on. Kent Healy sent me the rough draft for my part of the new Chicken Soup for the Soul book and I made some revisions.Guys, I don’t think I can watch the TV anymore, especially the news. It is just so depressing. But remember, God has a plan for all of us. We have to be patient..he will reveal it when he is ready!GOOD NEWS FOR THE DAY: Don’t watch the money channels. It won’t make a difference. Watch I Love Lucy, read a book (from the library) read a couple of passages from your favorite part of the bible. Heck, just read a People magazine.Have a blessed evening.
Luv,Chelsea

Sunday, March 8, 2009 - What a Weekend

What a great weekend. As you all know I am a fashion hound and I was blessed on Saturday to meet Tim Gunn from Project Runway! He talked about style and accessories. The VP of Liz Claiborne introduced me to him and we talked about Faithful Fish. He was just as nice as he is in the show and gave me some great advise.Saturday evening we went to dinner at my Aunt Karen’s and planned out our spring break trip. My Uncle Andrew, the intellect in the family, had us visiting every museum around. I finally had to say “Wait a minute, this is not a study abroad program”! We did make him laugh. I told him I wanted to look at design houses and go to the beautiful churches.Service this morning was so thoughtful. My minister talked about what do you build your life around (money, fame, gossip, etc…) It made me think about what I have to work on. My biggest issue is being selfish, I am not selfish in giving or praying for the best for all of my friends, but selfish in always wanting it my way. I’m an only child which I have used as the reason for my behavior, but it is wrong. I am truly going to work on this.

GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Think of how you would like to be better and pick one thing that you will make an effort to change. How great will we feel when we all help ourselves become better.Pray for our country.

Luv Chelsea

Thursday, March 5, 2009 - Great Start to the Day

Hi Guys, I got up early this morning and went to Dodgen Middle School to help with their morning FCA huddle. It cracks me up, here I am only 21, but I am looking at these middle schoolers thinking “I am old”. We played games and finished in prayer. Now that is the way to start a great day.I worked all day on Faithful Fish, Easter orders are coming in and we actually ran out of hats (bad inventory process). Anyway, the day went so fast.I am working out tonight with a trainer “A girls gotta look good” and then I am going to come home and crash.Good Thought for the Day - How you start your day seems to be how your whole day will be. So, guys before you get out of bed take a moment and thank God for your blessings and then say to yourself “It is going to be A GREAT DAY”. I know it sounds corny, but my Mom started me doing this years ago and it really helps.Have a blessed evening and have a ton of fun.Chelsea

Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - Back from Los Angeles

OH MY GOSH!!! What a trip, it was just so overwhelming IN A GOOD WAY.Even though I met amazing people who were authors and inspirational speakers I will have to say the people at Trader Joe’s were the best. Now you might say “WHAT”. Saturday evening we decided to go to the beach for dinner. I went with my Mom , Martina Butler and her Dad. It was about 6:00 and all of a sudden Martina screamed and we were hit broadside by a truck. We were OK, but I had a huge goose egg on my head and had a cut.I was sitting on the side of the road and all of a sudden this young guy shows up with some Trader Joe’s frozen pea’s for my head (so sweet). Then another Trader Joe’s guy shows up with water and juice. The accident was by the store and they came to my rescue. The paramedic’s said I had to go to the hospital in an ambulance so the Trader Joe’s guys gave my Mom snacks for the wait. They were just so nice. I had to have an MRI and a CAT scan, but they let me go. My neck still hurts a bunch and my eye is black, but I am OK (God is good).
I was in LA to speak at Mr. Mark Victor Hansen’s Mega Book event. I was very nervous, but Mr. Hansen really made me feel comfortable. It was just great to be able to share with everyone the story of how my faith helped me through my losses.OK, last summer I was trying to be positive and writing a good thought for the day and I think it is high time for me to start back up.So here we go - everyone is tense and worried about jobs and money so take a moment out turn off the TV and throw on a good tune. Crank up the Ipod and sing on the top of your lungs.God Bless you all.
Chelsea

Boy, the weekend is finally here. The weather is awesome here in Atlanta and I am about to go out and walk my dog for a while.

I don’t know about all of you, but I am so sick of hearing all of the bad news and it is just getting me down. You know there really is good stuff going on, even though I am so very sad for everyone who isn’t working, 90% are working and we need to help those who aren’t working out. Churches are becoming even more full because we all go home when we are scared and we need to feel safe. Why don’t we try and only talk about the good stuff. Say something nice about someone, share a great story. They say things only start with one person so let’s be that one person.

God wants us to be joyous and it is up to us to personally try to do that.

GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Only say good things today and don’t watch any of the news.

God Bless Everyone
Luv Chelsea

Thursday, March 19, 2009 - New Friend Today

Hi Guys, I was introduced to a great new person today named Susan Conley. Susan is just launching her new company “weROCK, Inc. Whoops!!! I read her summary and was just in awe. We both think the same way about our faith. There is a big launch luncheon on Tuesday and I am looking forward to going to the event.

I took my Cameron Johnson course today. I listened to one of his conference calls, the guy is a genius and is just so normal and did I say good looking. He is someone that everyone should pay close attention to.

GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Well the water is out at my house today and tomorrow and you just don’t realize how much you use water (bathroom, brush teeth, cook etc….) I went to the store and bought some water bottles (big ones). Imagine if we lived in a place where you can’t turn on a tap? We are blessed and sometimes just don’t realize it. So good thought for the day, try and save water in your house. When you brush your teeth turn the water off while brushing, do little things, let’s save the world

Have a blessed day
Chelsea

Monday, March 16, 2009 - Driving Down to Amelia Island

My Aunt and I drove down to Amelia Island today for a funeral. My poor Mom was going to go, but she got that crazy flu. Mary Hillyer and I are going to dinner with all of my Aunt Patty’s friends and I just want the whole dinner to be about her.

The funeral is in the morning and then we will drive back to Atlanta. I have a business meeting at 8:00 on Wednesday and can’t miss it.

GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Tough one today, but the weather is great here in Florida and the beach looks so pretty. Even if you are up to your hips in snow just look out and see the beauty of the day, the Earth. Sounds corney I know, you know I am corney. But try it.

God Bless
Luv
Chelsea

Wear It Wednesday-February 2009

Dare to Ware Your Faith — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:44:40 +0000

Monday, February 23, 2009

A new week!!!

Well, its Monday, and we all know what that means. Back to work/school for some of you! This morning I woke up and went to the gym and had a great work out with Bobby. I came home and got right to work. I sent out a big box of Faithful Fish clothes. I have been on the phone all day with different Churches telling them about Wear It Wednesday, and so far everyone is willing to help with it!!! Please go online a sign up / take a look www.wearitwednesday.com . Tonight I’m going to pack for Cali. I might go out to dinner tonight with my friend Kenzie but I’m not sure yet, got to see how i feel in a lil bit–my work out was really hard but good. Well thats all for now–going back to calling churches and seeing who can help with our campaign!
God Bless
Chelsea!

Friday, February 20, 2009

Yeah! THE WEEKEND IS HERE

Hey everyone,
It has been a busy week (in a good way). I have been getting ready for Cali, going to my speaking coach to help with my speeches, I have been calling stores to see if i can get Faithful Fish in boutiques, helping out with morning breakfast at church for the middle school kids as well as helping FCA put info in their data base, and as well as trying to get over my cold. Going to church tomorrow to be apart of Sisters in Christ. It is where a lot of women speakers come and talk about their walk through Christ. I’m looking forward to hearing their different stories. I know they are going to be inspirational! In the afternoon I’m helping my cousin prom dress shopping. Wish us luck to find the best one. Well got to get back to work, I’m on my way to the post office to ship some Faithful Fish orders - yeah!
God Bless,
Chelsea

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Back To Cali!!

Hey Everyone,
Well Im getting myself ready to go back to Cali next week. I starting put some of my outfits together! I started going to acting class to help with my speechs that I give about Faithful Fish and Wear It Wednsday! I started getting a cold a few days ago and its not getting any better (sad times in my life). I just hope Ill be all better before I leave For Cali!! Tonight im going to see the movie Confessions of A Shoppaholic with my friend Kenzie, I can’t wait im so excited to see all her great outfits!!!!! Well that’s about it for me today! Going to jump on Faithful Fish e-mail and see whats going on over there!!!! Yall Have a Great day!
Luv,
Chelsea E.

Monday, February 02, 2009

Hello everyone!

Hey,
Sorry i havent been blogging, but im back in action! Im home from school for a bit working with Faithful Fish and help with FCA (Fellowship of Christain athletes) Im sooo excited. About a year ago i got the news that Mark Victor Hansen Co- editer of Chicken Soup For the Soul want to put me in his next book!!!! So Last weekend i went to California to meet him and some other kids that are going to be in the book as well. When i was there i spoke in front of around 200 people. and told them about Faithful Fish. also when i was there i meet Art Linkletter from Kids Say the Darnest Things. He was really funny telling us the story from when he was on that show.Going to Cali was soo much fun.im going back to Cali the end of this month ( Can’t wait ). well everyone have a great day and ill talk to yall later!
Chelsea!

Wear It Wednesday-November 2008

Dare to Ware Your Faith — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:24:23 +0000

Monday, November 17, 2008 - My Space Messages

Guys, thanks for all of the AWESOME messages. Some of them are just so funny and some of them are truly inspirational. I was even sent a message from a 7th grader in LA who did a school report on Faithful Fish. I was just so honored to have this young person think that Faithful Fish was cool enough for a homework assignment.. We have traded messages and I have to say that she is just a great young person.

I need your help though, the national “Dare To Wear Your Faith” “Wear Your Faith Wednesday” needs to have the word spread throughout the country. Please check the site out Daretowearyourfaith.com and register and then send on an email with the link to your friends who are passionate about their faith.

What with all of the bad news going on in our great country we need to have our faith around us all of the time. The great news about faith is that it not only gives you joy and happiness, but it is FREE. Sure, we tithe, but to have something with you to help you in your day 24/7 is about the best money you could spend.

Good Thought For The Day - Today is the start of the week and wouldn’t it be great if you did something nice every day this week. Just a little something, maybe say “Hi” to someone who looks down, bring in a batch of cookies to school or work, clean up the kitchen for your Mom, give an older neighbor a Thanksgiving card. By the end of the week you will have given yourself a gift. You will feel really great about yourself. I am going to take one of the girls in school today to lunch, she is still having a hard time here and I remember being new at school (no fun).

Chow for now

God Bless

Chelsea

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Sassy, Frassy

Hi Guys, I am feeling extra sassy today. My ribs are feeling way better and I can go back to the gym to work out. A girl’s gotta keep in shape to stay healthy, weathly and wise (at least that is what someone said).

My poor cousin Mary Hillyer had a car accident. She is fine, but old Betsy (the car) is done, baked and put a fork in it. MH also did some damage to the other car. I didn’t even ask what Aunt Patty said, because I knew she would be very mad at MH. This is her first accident and she is in college, so I thought that she had done very well. I on the other hand had three accidents before I went to college. Two were my fault and one was the other drivers fault. It is the insurance that will bring you to tears after having so many accidents. I know I am that driver that you just want to yell at. I go five miles under the limit have my blinker on way too early. I am still a tad bit spooked.

I read a verse out of the bible last night.

“Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.” Proverbs 4:25

This one made me think, I have been broken hearted about a few boys and when I look back, I think “WHY”. This verse made such sense to me, think about it. We research getting the best deal on the new designer purse we want, but we don’t do any research on the boy we are about to go out with. I don’t mean a background check or anything (can you imagine!!!)., but before you jump into anything you should know his friends, figure out does he like his family??? BIG ONE

Oh, wait a minute, let’s get back to being sassy, frassy. A little light hearted thought for the day.

Good Thought for The Day - For the girls, go and buy your favorite mags and circle all the new styles you love. Not sure what you buys should do, but going back to the girls. Cut the items out and stick them onto paper, keep them in a book and when you shop you will know exactly what you liked from the mag. You know how it is, you come home from shopping and you have three items, but not one outfit. Then when you go out all you say is “I have nothing to wear”

A frothy, but common sense thought.

God Bless

Chelsea

Monday, November 10, 2008 -Happy, Happy, Happy

Guys, I am in the best mood today. The weather is great, I am caught up on my studies and have lost 3lbs. Really it is the losing 3lbs that make the day great “yuck, yuck”. We girls gage how our days will be either by our weight or hair, not a good thing, but it is what it is.

Thanksgiving is almost here and I can’t wait to go home and chill out with family and friends. I have the whole week off which is AWESOME. Since I am on a work/internship next semester in Atlanta, I am going to be taking all my stuff home in my car. I will go back with one suit case, well maybe not one, but three, or four (stop me).

Last week was the anniversary of my Dad’s passing. It was a a quite day, I talked to my Mom a ton and we prayed. It has been four years, to think I was 17, it really seems like it just happened. My Mom told me that he was just a great Dad. Mom lost Nanny four weeks before Dad passed so we both are in the same place. I miss them all, but know that they are in heaven.

Good Thought For The Day - Don’t procrastinate, I say this because I have to get everything packed to go home. My normal way would be to wait until the day before, but I am actually doing some pre-packing. I feel like I am in control. So try out not procrastinating, on a personal note don’t procrastinate on asking that certain girl for a date, or reach out to that friend you have been fighting with.

God Bless

Chelsea

Saturday, November 08, 2008 - Fell Upstairs

Hi Guys, what a week. On Sunday, I fell upstairs “Huh, you might say”. Yes, us Southern girls fall upstairs instead of downstairs “Yuck, Yuck”.

I had my hands full and I was going up the stairs when I tripped and all 6ft of me fell down on the concrete stairs. The left side of my rib cage went directly into the stair. I cried like I was a five-year old, I mean I couldn’t catch my breath. My dear friends all came over and made me dinner. For three days I was in pain until finally I tried to get into a doctor here in my tiny college town, but there were no openings. I went to the emergecy room (quite an experience) and I have a fractured rib. I knew I was hurting.

Well I have to say, I did milk it for a couple of days. Had the boys hold my books and all. It was quite delightful.

What a week, a new President and many new House and Senate members. My Mom and I prayed for the country. I know that some folks are sad, it will get better, but more importantly I know everyone who voted really wants our new President to be successful.

Good Thought For The Day - Today is Saturday “COLLEGE FOOTBALL” rages all day “YEAH”. Watch a college game with friends and family. It will get out all of your frustrations when you yell for your team. Hi-Five all those touch-downs.

Remember, God loves you.

Chelsea

Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - Election Day

Guys, the day has finally arrived. Fingers are crossed, folks are in line, hearts are pounding and people are excited “YEAH, YEAH” there is no better way to be part of our Great United States than to vote.

All that being said, I am on my way to go shopping. I have been really, really good with my budget this semester. It is tough to not buy what I want, but when I do buy something it is something I really want. Everyone is just so depressed about the economy. My Mom and I talked about it and she told me that she thinks it is a good thing “WHAT” yep, a good thing.

Mom gave me one of her old folks stories (she has many) this one is about my grandparents. She told me that they saved up for every piece of furniture they had and paid cash. That was the reason none of their bedroom pieces matched. By the time they had saved up the money the original style was discontinued. By the way, they kept their furniture for 40 years and didn’t change stuff out. She said that maybe this was God helping us understand that material things aren’t that important and that we have lost the gift of wanting something. By that she means we buy everything on charge cards right away so we don’t ever have that feeling of waiting for something and then the pride of being able to buy it.

I thought about our conversation for a couple of days and remembered when we cleaned out both my sets of grandparents house that everything was old (in a good way). I guess it is good that things are slowing down, but I pray for everyone to be able to provide for their family.

Good Thought For The Day - I am going to be totally sassy on this one. Since it is just a great day to be an American wear something red, white and blue. Of course I have a very cute outfit on with a hint of red (told you it would be sassy).

God Bless Everyone

Chelsea

Wear It Wednesday - October 2008

Dare to Ware Your Faith — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:01:08 +0000

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - I just want to be free, free, free


I just want to be free, free, free - I just listened to Kirk Franklin’s CD with Stevie Wonder and let me tell you, it ROCKED the house down. I sat in my car and played it twice singing to it at the top of my lungs.

Lot’s of things going on. There is so much excitment in the air what with the elections only being six days away, the weather changing and halloween coming up. You can just feel the buzz all around you.

Good Thought for the Day - Rock the house down, go check out Revive’s website (www.reviveband.com) and pick out a tune to down load. I know this is a repeat, but music is a gift from God. Whatever your mood, there is a song that hit’s the soul. So, freshen up your play list and ROCK OUT.

God Bless

Chelsea

Monday, October 27, 2008 -Sunday Concert Canton, Georgia


Boy, it has been a couple of days since I blogged. You can always tell when I am up to my eye balls in home work.

On Wednesday, I drove into Orlando to see the Chaplin of the Dallas Cowboy’s. He was just so inspirational, every time I go and see people give their testimony I am always just so in awe of them. I keep praying that I will get better, it is really hard to talk in front of people. I know people say “Oh, the Lord will help”, but I have to say, I think he wants me to really work on this.

Last night I drove with my cousins to see the Christian band Revive playing at the Longwood Baptist Church. They have partnered with the “Dare To Wear Your Faith” campaign. I called my Mom while they were playing and giving testimony. Talk about a great band, they really rock it out. I met one of their wives, and she was so cute and nice.

Good Thought for The Day - When I drove to see the Chaplin of the Cowboys, I got caught in traffic and was about 45 mins late. I was meeting my Aunt and Uncle and was really just wired up. I felt that I couldn’t walk into the Church until I had calmed down. I wanted to be able to take it all in, so I called my Mom and we prayed together over the phone. It was just a little one minute prayer, but it did the trick. My good thought for the day is to say little prayers all through the day, just prayers of thanks. It helps me so much. So as the old song goes “Say a little prayer for me” I think that was a Marvin Gaye song.

Have a blessed day ya’ll

Chelsea

Friday, October 17, 2008 -Fun, Faithful Friday

Fun, Faithful, Friday, Life is good, the weekend is here and I am just going to totally relax. Crazy good news though, you know that we are partnering with the Christian band Revive, well their record company has agreed to give “The Dare To Wear Your Faith” campaign free downloads of their music and they are looking into free ring tones “OH, YES” free ring tones.  We are working on driving registration to the site and when their new CD drops they will then give us the music and tones.  Thank you Lord.

So, what are you guys up to? Does anyone have anything really fun coming up, please let me know.   I promise I won’t be jealous, well, maybe a little “yuck, yuck”

Good Thought for the Day - Really the fact that it is Friday is a good thought. So here we go, make plans with your friends and have a great time. Friday night is such a great night, you still have the whole weekend left to have fun, it is like a getting a gift every week.

Please try and make Sunday service a part of that fun weekend. That is an awesome way of ending the week.

Blessings

Chelsea.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008 - Accomplished

Hi little peep’s, how do you like the new color’s on Myspace, aren’t they cute. My cousin Sarah made the changes, she is just AWSOME at that stuff, very creative.

Oh My Gosh!!! I forgot to tell you yesterday, remember when my mid-terms were going on and I was just totally stressed out, well I just received my grades and I made a B in History and A’s on my other tests. YEAH, now I will say if I had to take the test again I would probably fail. I just have no memory retention of any sort.

Great news, the Christian band Revive is on the “Dare To Wear Your Faith” website and they have given us a couple of free songs that you guys can download. The songs will be on the site in a week. You can send the link to all of your friends to get the free download “WE LOVE FREE”. They are having a great time being the front band for Third Day.

Good Thought For The Day - Since Fall is here I have been going through my closet, which I am embarrased to say is HUGE, but I am taking all of the stuff I don’t wear to Must Ministries. So when you guys go through your closets give the stuff to your local ministries. It will help, but more importantly you will really feel good about yourself.

Blessing To All

Chelsea

www.daretowearyourfaith.com

www.faithfulfish.com

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - Girls, Inc.

Guys, I am going to be volunteering at Girls Inc. This is a great organization who’s main goal is to help girls with their self-esteem and work with them on building businesses and help them work towards going to college. They have asked me to present business cases and idea’s.

Hey, my friend Casey Skinner from the American Model show just sent me an email and he is starting his own production company. He is also working on the fourth season of the Model show, I sent him an email saying that here we are just a couple of kids from Mill Springs Academy who God has blessed.

I know that God does bless those who have been given hardship. My Mom always tells me that hardship is another layer of character. If you have no layers you can’t have empathy or true sympathy. Let me just say this, I have so many layers I must be an onion “Yuck, Yuck” If you don’t laugh you will cry. (just going along with the onion theory)

Blessed are the weak, when you think of that saying - what does it mean to you? If you help someone out not only are you helping that person, but more importantly you are helping yourself and giving yourself layers “like that onion”

Well, way to deep, let’s go to something frothy and fun. I am designing some new tee’s for FCA and they are over the top cute. The boys graphics are rock’in.

Good Thought for the Day - When things are going really bad, you can at any time take a moment out and give it to the Lord. Taking some quite time (5 mns) and just saying a prayer for help or happiness gives you strength.

Blessings to all

Chelsea

www.faithfulfish.com

www.daretowearyourfaith.com

Monday, October 13, 2008 -Back to School

Boy, am I glad to be back at school. I totally loved my trip, seeing Genna and Georgie was great, but I have such good friends that it is easy to miss them. ”

It does look like I will taking off school next semester to volunteer for the FCA organization and to work on “Dare To Wear Your Faith”. The web company just sent out the registration file and it is moving along. The faithful are bringing their friends on board. I really want to jazz up the site and have the ability to send out daily devotionals and Good Thoughts for the day via text to everyone’s cell and pc, then have free screen pages for use on Myspace.

Way, Way too many idea’s and not enough time. That is why I am really excited about being able to work on the campaign.

Good Thought for the day - One of my best friends is dating a really great guy, but as we all know “Great Guys” aren’t the ones we like the best. So, this one is for the “Good Guys” out there. Girls, if you are fortunate enough to tag one, don’t throw him back “yuck, yuck” listen to your friends. We are screaming, “HE’S A GREAT GUY”

Blessings to all.

Chelsea

www.daretowearyourfaith.com

www.faithfulfish.com

Sunday, October 12, 2008 - Exhausted

I am exhausted, I had an awesome time in LV, but the time difference, going out late to dinner and the concert just made me exhausted. Two nights in a row we were out late.  You lose your sense of time there and don’t even realize how late it is.  I only stayed two nights, but I am done, put a fork in it and call it cooked.

I have to laugh though, here I am this young college 21 year old and I am just moaning about being tired. I will get into Orlando late in the evening, so I will be staying at the Hyatt in the airport. “Yes” life is good.

I did miss Church this Sunday, but I always have my little devotional with me. So when I am on the plane I will take some time to read that.

Good Thought for the Day - To stay with the theme of the day, get more sleep. I know this one is kind of silly, but you (or I) have to have a good nights sleep. You get cranky if you are tired and who wants to be around someone like that.

Oh, I forgot to tell you that Faithful Fish will be on the homepage of Alloy.com on Oct, 13th. How on earth could I have forgotten that (because I am so darned tired). Check it out and let me know what you think.

God is good, God is great, God helps define who and what we are.

Chelsea

www.daretowearyourfaith.com

www.faithfulfish.com

Friday, October 10, 2008-Beatles “LOVE” Las Vegas

Guy’s, I am a huge Beatles fan. My Mom and all her family were born in Liverpool, England which means of course I grew up with the Beatles tunes playing in the background. My one Great Aunt Ann owned a pub in Liverpool. My little pound puppy is called “Penny Lane” after one of their great songs. So as my BIG GIFT for my 21st birthday I was given “Love” tickets for the Cirque DeSoile in Las Vegas, Whoops!!! did I say ”Las Vegas” Yep, I sure did.

I have to say I was a little scared and excited all at the same time. I am meeting my best friend from kindergarden (Genna) and her brother (Georgie Jr) to celebrate both Genna and me turning 21.

Now you might ask yourself “what’s a sweet little southern Christian girl doin’ in Las Vegas”, but that is the beauty of being faithful. We are just regular people who go out and are able to have a ton of fun, but not get trashed. Now that is not to say that Genna and Georgie won’t because they WILL. The good news is that they know not to give me grief about it all. They respect who I am and know that I will still have fun and be a ton of fun.

Good Thought for the Day, accept people for who they are. When you are with your friends try and compliment the things that you love about them.  You don’t have to go over board, just say one thing. It will make them feel good.

Say your prayers for me in Vegas, I am only there for two days so it will be fun.

Blessings to All.

Love Chelsea

www.daretowearyourfaith.com

Thursday, October 09, 2008 - Fields of Faith

WOW!!!! WOW!!!! WOW!!!!

Last night was the big night for the FCA’s “Fields of Faith” throughout the country. Young high school kids and middle schools kids came to fields around the country and praised the Lord with joy and happiness.

My Mom went to Fellowship Christian and she shared with me that the testimonies were just over the top.   There was only one location in Gainesville, Florida, but there were many, many sites in and around Atlanta, Georgia.

Guys, I finished my mid-terms, I am going into my room and putting on a party dress to go out and have a really nice dinner to celebrate. Now the only question I have to answer is “What shoes should I wear?” and frankly, that totally works for me.

Good Thought for the Day - I will say, easier and easier. I think you all may know that I am a tad bit shy, but lately I have made a real pact with myself to say “Hi” to everyone I walk past. “Yes” some folks think I might be a bit weird, but it is really fun. The only thing I have to do now is get that eye contact down. The reason this is a good thought is that if you say “Hi” to me first I will feel better thus, MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY is a little selfish which is why it maybe becoming easier “yuck, yuck”|.

Blessings abound

Chelsea

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Hi Guys, Lordy, Lordy, I am 21 and I can feel the collagen slipping away “hah, hah!”

Last night was so much fun, I went to dinner with a ton of friends and they just treated me to a great night. I kept telling them that I had to get home early because of my last mid-term. Needless to say, I was home around 1:30.

Please say a prayer for me on my last test which is history and I am bad, really bad at remembering the dates.

Good Thought for the day - This one comes from that history mid-term. I know I have done all of the hard work to make the grade and done the very best that I can do for that grade. So if you have always tried your very best, then just give it to the Lord and it takes the weight off your shoulders.

To all those college kids I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.

Blessings

Chelsea

Monday, October 06, 2008-Bittersweet

Hi Guys, today is my 21st birthday and I am happy and sad all at the same time. I am in the middle of mid-terms which can make the nicest of southern girls a little sour. Actually, I am sad about my Dad not being here for this big birthday. I think of him every day and know he is in heaven, but I really, really miss him on my birthday. Really, I miss him the most when little things come up, air in my tires (Mom doesn’t know that) watching the Gator’s score a touchdown. Both Uncle Rusty and my Dad loved and I mean loved the Gators. That’s one of the reasons I watch football.

My Mom was chair volunteer for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Tennis Mixer, fundraiser in Marietta today and we had talked about her not coming. I was totally fine with it until last night. Then I realized I was turning 21 and didn’t have my family with me. I love my family, God gave me the best family that one could ever ask for.

Good Thought for the day - Today this one is easy, call your parents, hug your parents, love your parents.

It’s a commandment to obey them, but it’s God’s gift to love them.

Have a blessed evening, I am off for cake (Whoops!!! supposed to be a surprise)

Chelsea

Sunday, October 05, 2008 - Faith in Fashion

I just got off the phone with my Mom and she read the Atlanta Journal’s article about the “Dare To Wear Your Faith” campaign and Faithful Fish to me .   The article was written by Jill Verjnoska and she completely got me. Mom of course was just going on and on about how well written it was and that Jill is an awesome writer (she loves punctuation and well written things). I just kept saying that she “Got Me”.

To all of us faithful that just want to show that being a Christian doesn’t mean that you aren’t fun and happy keep the faith. Being Christian is really about being all of those great things that are in my favorite verse

Galations 5:22,23

LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS, SELF-CONTROL

A big shout out to Steve Randall from Fellowship Christian School who also “Got Me”. I haven’t even met him and he totally understands what we youth want.

GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Sunday is our day of rest and I truly believe that we should be with our families and if you are alone just be relaxed, go to Church, watch a sermon on TV, but truly enjoy this day of rest.

Chelsea

Wear It Wednesday Comments!

Dare to Ware Your Faith — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:12:38 +0000

super idea! - Tennessee

what a simple but great idea!

Hey you - thought of you when I read the article about the “faithful fish” clothing company - you have faithful Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday etc!!!!

Oh my gosh - this is a great idea! Thank you for doing this! I love the t-shirts they are really comfy! Abby, Duluth, GA

This is a great idea! Lisa, Marietta, GA

Saw your article in the AJC. Also, noticed you attend Beacon College in Leesburg, FL. I am a special ed teacher with a specialty in LD and feel Beacon is a wonderrul school to attend. Best of luck to you in school and with your spreading the faith around.

I read your article in the newspaper and I am so happy about what you are doing,… I am a Pastor’s wife…..I speak the blessing of the Lord on All You Do! Marilyn, Newton County, GA

Hey Chelsea: I read the article in ATL today and then read your incredible testimony online. Oh, how God is using you!! I am praying protection over you as you forge ahead with the God of the Impossibles leading you on!! You go girl.

I have a 20 yr.old daughter at college, in S.C. She is getting moved by God to try to broaden faith on campus. She’s also struggling right now with some hardships in her life and that age old question of “why God?”. I am praying your testimony will help her. I’m also praying about the idea God put in my brain to have you speak to her campus. She too, is part of a sorority there and on the tennis team, so has many avenues to work this through. I sent her your information and I am praying that God will lead her to follow through. Angel, Georgia

Read about Faithful Fish in the AJC and then checked out the site. Good for you guys man - there needs to be more Christians doing stuff like this! tymm - laura - meron, http://littlehoffman.blogspot.com

I loved your story in the paper Sunday. I was in Atlanta at a conference…… I just love your goal and your work…..May the Lord continue blessing you as you obey Him. Steve, Macon, GA

Thank you for being such a Blessing to our youth!! God KNOWS they need it. I will continue to pray for you and your ministry. In gratitude and God’s grace.

Hello Chelsea. Thank you for being such a positive Christian role model. We in the Christian community appreciate the projects you have chosen to involved yourself with and the values they present to the public. Sara, Marietta, GA

Hi Chelsea, My name is Allie and I had to do a “current event” article for my LA [Language Arts] class and saw your Article in the Atlanta Journal. I included it with my homework assignment. It was really inspiring to read about you and your accomplishments! I plan to pass along your website to my friends. Keep up the good work, in God’s Faith, Allie, Georgia

I am so excited about this! What an awesome idea, thank you!!, Molly, GA

Thanks for helping kids be unashamed of their faith and encouraging them in a great way! Lisa, Marietta, GA

I read about you in the AJC today and love the fact that you all care like I do and want my children and myself to proudly wear our faith. Perhaps it will open up a discussion and perhaps that way we can be fishers of men. thanks for what you are doing. Good luck! mom of two. Jackie, Georgia

Hi Chelsea, congrats on your success! I read the article in the AJC and was so proud of your accomplishments. I looked at your website and truly love your clothing! Sandi, Lawrenceville, GA

Great article in the AJC, today. Funny story happen today after church. My family and two friends of my daughter Jami’s were eating lunch at Wendy’s when a friend came by out table to tell us about a young lady Chelsea who owns Faithful Fish clothing company. She went on and on about how wonderful it was that God was using a smart young lady to encourage thousands to wear there faith on campus and in the community.

I acknowledged that we knew you and how you have been supporting us and that your mom was on our local board. So, the word is hit the streets. Well Done! In Him,

FCA-the heart & soul in sports

Tom Joyner- FCA
Eastcobb Community Director

God is GOOD!! ^^] Samuel, Georgia

I loved your article in the AJC last weekend. I’ve passed it around to several friends. I read
your blog too, and I was so touched by how you said you are a shy person but you have stepped out in such boldness for Christ. I relate to that very much, and I am trying to follow your example! You’ve already learned something valuable that I’m still trying to learn at age 37. Take care, God bless, Erica, Marietta, GA