Would you be interested in a weekend conference for young ladies in your church, Christian school, or homeschool group? This conference is taught by Sarah Mally and a group of the older Bright Lights leaders from Cedar Rapids. Through practical sessions, powerful testimonies, insightful skits, valuable small group time, and godly role-models, this conference is designed to challenge girls to seek the Lord with all their hearts and use the years of their youth for the Lord.

The first Strong in the Lord Conference was held May 4th-5th, 2001 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The primary reason I (Sarah) planned this conference was to give my 20 older Bright Lights girls practical training in ministry to younger girls. We prayed for many girls to come to this conference, but when 160 girls registered, this greatly exceeded our expectations. We were thrilled to see how the Lord worked in girls’ lives, and we began to pray for other opportunities to present this conference. Since that first conference the Lord has continued to open doors to reach young ladies. We’ve held 30 Strong in the Lord conferences and Radiant Purity conferences for thousands of mothers and daughters across the nation and in other countries. To see a schedule of upcoming conferences click here.

Our purpose in this conference is:

* To encourage young ladies to seek the Lord with all their heart.
* To prepare young ladies to be strong in the Lord all the way through their teenage years and avoid the traps that many teens fall into.
* To provide these girls with the friendship, fellowship, and godly influence of older young ladies.

$15 per girl/$10 parents

Bristol Virginia
August 4-5, 2009

Belle Meadows Baptist Church
619 Wagner Rd
Bristol, VA 24201

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For mothers and daughters ages 12-24

A young lady who is pure shines with a radiant brightness in this world of darkness. How can a girl stay physically and emotionally pure as she waits for God’s best in marriage?

The Radiant Purity conference will encourage young ladies to guard their hearts and minds, to desire the very best marriage, to give their hearts to their father, to avoid the dangers of the world’s thinking, to delight in Jesus, and to use their years of singleness for the Lord.

Creatively presented through stories and testimonies, practical instruction, skits, and real-life examples, this conference gives Biblical answers to every day questions and deep life struggles. It also deals with many practical topics such as modesty and how to guard your heart when you have a crush. The material is discreet and appropriate for 12 year olds and yet relevant to all ages. Also includes testimonies from young ladies who serve as Bright Lights staff, chalk drawings, and harp music.

For information about upcoming Radiant Purity conference, click here.

$15 per girl/$10 parents

Bristol Virginia
August 7-8, 2009

Belle Meadows Baptist Church
619 Wagner Rd
Bristol, VA 24201

Wow! Starbucks is jumping on the bandwagon for FREE food this summer! Yeah! Not only have they retooled all of their morning pastries and taken out the nasty high-fructose corn syrup, trans-fats, colorings and flavors - but you can try one for FREE this Tuesday, July 21, 2009. You have to purchase a beverage to get that free Starbucks pastry.

Really, what is NOT to love with this promotion from Starbucks!

Drop by McDonalds for a FREE Mocha each Monday! Woo hoo! McDonalds will send you off with a FREE 8oz sample of their McCafe Mocha - such a sweet deal! Offer good Mondays - July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2009.

Being the eternal purist when it comes to my coffee drinks, our McDonalds let me order a PLAIN decaf latte for FREE! So be sure to ask on the other flavors - but be gracious if it is only the McCafe Mocha! (Not putting that pump of syrup in saves them money!

What do I think of the McDonalds espresso drinks so far? Hmmm. I was a cappuccino aficionado since my beach days in Southern California. I bought my first espresso machine in the mid 1980’s (am I really that old!) I used to know every cappuccino joint from the beach to Palm Springs! Eventually became a Starbucks fan when they opened in So Cal, and we actually found where we live in TN, because I begged my husband for something “normal” and the nearest Starbucks was an hour away! We fell in love with the area, never made it to Starbucks that day, and settled here! So yes, I love cappuccino and have enjoyed them for years!

My first McCafe drink was merely okay. It seemed like a lot of hype, for a lackluster product.  Ever the coffee purist, I never drink the syrups and flavorings - so I really taste the basic espresso and milk formula of the drink. Details matter. A few months later, I tried my second one. Improvement! I was actually VERY impressed that McDonalds could put out a decent espresso drink. I immediately thought of the dry stretches of land on the drive back home to CA and thought - wow a McCafe in the middle of the uninhabited desert of New Mexico or Arizona would be really nice! So for those that have to get their fix, it is a definite option. If you are a syrup and flavoring lover - you will probably find the McCafe just fine.

Truth be told, my absolute FAVORITE cappuccino or latte now is from Earth Fare, our local health food store. Organic decaf beans and organic milk make the BEST cappuccino or latte out there!!! Yum! Alas, my habit is all but gone now…and a latte or cap is a rare treat - and normally DECAF!

But give McDonalds McCafe a try - it is worth it - especially for FREE on Mocha Mondays this summer!

Hey everyone! Just found out today that Arby’s is doing FREE Wednesdays this summer! It is a purchase, with purchase. Today was a free roast beef sandwich, when you purchase a drink. With an UNsweet Iced Tea and a medium drink, we got two sandwiches - lunch for less than $4. Can’t say I am a huge Arby’s fan (haven’t been in years) but it makes a fun summer date with the kids - especially if you are out and about anyway!

Arby’s is offering FREE items (with purchase) all summer.

July 15th- Free Regular Roast Beef with soft drink purchase
July 22nd- Free RoastBurger with soft drink purchase
July 29th- Free FruiTea with sandwich purchase
August 5th- Free Regular Roast Beef with soft drink purchase
August 12th- Free Roast Chicken Club with soft drink purchase
August 19th- Free FruiTea with sandwich purchase
August 26th- Free Roast Beef ‘n Cheddar with soft drink purchase

There is NO Coupon Necessary as long as your Arby’s is participating. Call ahead to make sure they offer this special! A huge thanks to STL Mommy for posting this schedule!

Don’t forget to Join Arby’s Extras they frequently send out great coupons.