If you’ve come here for a piece of sage wisdom from a spiritual guru, this ain’t the blog! I’m a bible teacher trying to figure out how to be a Jesus-follower when the world says white is black, right is wrong, and tapered jeans are all the rage. I’m just a girl who wants to draw the line!
Speaking of learning to draw lines, even the best of us fail. In moments of weakness, what was so right in our head ends up being so wrong in reality.
It was a combination of my [pathetic] savings plan, [poor] time management, and [wanna be] inner fashionista that lied to me on Friday morning as I dressed for work.
Savings plan: Due to my calculations Bianca F. Juarez, you cannot go shopping or purchase anything new until 2012. Ergo, utilize the clothes in your closet.
Time Management: It’s Friiiiiday! Girl, there’s no traffic on the 5 freeway this early… take your time in the shower.
Inner Fashionista: Bianca Dahhhling, you look fabulous! Those pants are all the rage! Did you see Rihanna wearing them on the cover of Rolling Stones? D-I-E! It’s fabulous. And American Apparel is all about humanity so this goes with your whole helping the world bit!
I left my house without makeup on [read: just foundation and blush] and sat in Los Angeles traffic moving at the pace of molasses. It was on the freeway that I had an inner dialogue that went a little something like, WHAT IN THE WORLD AM I WEARING?!
This is NOT what I looked like
In my attempts to be a frugal fashionista, I get a big, fat F on my style card. First off, faux leather stretch pants only look good on Rihanna because she’s like 31 pounds and stands at 5’8”. I’m 5’3” and weigh… well, more than 31 pounds. I looked like the love child of RuPaul and Kim Kardashian. It was like the ugly child of two good looking people.
Did I mention I paired the pants with riding boots? Yes, riding boots?! Slap me. Hard.
Ok, ok, so let me get to the point of this blog entry. Lately a few people have mentioned they use this blog as their daily dose of bible. Instead of being flattered, I was frightened.
- NOTHING replaces the bible. Do not, and I repeat, do not use this in lieu of your bible! Just because there is a scripture or a tidbit of truth, that does not mean it should be your devotional time. Not even devotionals should count as your devotional time?! But that’s for another blog.
- There are days when I can fake-it-till-I-make it when it comes to fashion and pull off a somewhat stylish look. Buuuuuut there are days [read: weeks] where I hope against hope I can pull off a certain shirt or new style of shoe. And blogging is the same way. If I post something meaningful, awesome! It’s nothing short of a HolySpiritMiracle 🙂
If not and my theology is as tacky as a washed up pop star’s wardrobe, will you tell me? We all fall short. The question is how will we recover? Say WORD if you hear me!
PS: The next time I ask if my jeans make my butt look big, you better keep it real! Don’t make me look like a fool!
Oh my goodness! You are too funny! 🙂
I don't know what's funnier:
Me or My Life?
See you in ABQ!
I think it can be both! I try to makelight of silly things that I do or that happen to me- I LOVE being the funny one! 🙂
And YES! Can't wait! Let me know which day will work best for you once you know so I can plan for it! 🙂 NEXT WEEK!
haha….thanks for the funnies:)
It's my pleasure!!!
I am so glad that I've found your blog! I used to be that person you speak of (getting daily devotionals emailed to me, visiting blogs etc.. and calling it my daily Word). When I had questions, doubts, fears I found myself consulting others and their interpretations of the word. As a result, I was being tossed to and fro, more confused than ever and frustrated that I wasn't receiving understanding. What a foolish girl I was! I am so glad that the Holy Spirit compelled me to open my bible and get going.
I've loved God always, HOWEVER, It wasn't until I hit my early to mid-20s (I am 29) and life started smacking me upside the head that I began to develop a REAL relationship with God.
I've a MAJOR sweet tooth and when I get a nice slice of chocolate cake…moist, rich, with creamy icing…I saavor each bite. I don't want the slice to end. Well, that has become my approach to God's holy bible. To savor it.
Of course I still get my daily scriptures, and devotionals, and will continue reading blogs upon blogs…but you are sooo right, they can NEVER replace the bible. I learned that lesson, first hand. Bianca, I thank God for you and the zest that He has filled you with! I live in maryland, and I feel blessed to have "virtually ' met you. Isn't God awesome!!?? Pray for me, that I will obtain, knowledge, understanding, boldness and more faith. With love, Brandy.
Wow. What a great compliment!!! Thanks, Brandy 🙂
I'm sure you looked better than Rihanna.
I can see why people use you as their Bible time. The wisdom you bring to the Word is very edifying for many. (Although I agree with you about reading the Bible for your Bible time.)
You are too funny! Thanks for keeping it REAL sistah
Can't wait to read "Not even devotionals should count as your devotional time?!"
WORD — I hear ya!
Yeah, I'll blog about devotionals soon 🙂
WORD!!
Totally agree with you…"NOTHING replaces the Bible"…preach on!! 🙂
I just preach the truth. And as the good book says, "The truth shall set you free!"
Faux leather pants??!! Girl give yourself an A+++ for going for it!! I am a total fashion chicken, hence the t-shirt, denim or tights everytime you see me 🙂 Now, I don't WANT to see them, I NEED to see them
I swear! That aren't that bad–if I wore them with the right outfit. But I looked like a hot mess!
HAHAHA!!! thanks for the laugh today! LOVE IT! Also, please be encouraged, it was by you (via your blog) that I started getting into my Bible on a daily basis, Bible only, not a devotional book. And it changed my life. Thank you 🙂
NO WAY!!! That's so cool. You just made my day. God's word sometimes is the only thing I find solace in 🙂
woooooooord.
🙂
For the record, I thought it was spelled RuePaul. Don't get it twisted…I know I shouldn't mess with you and your love for drag queen makeup application! 😉
And, seriously, pleather stretch pants?! I must have gotten the fashion chromosome when we were born!
For the record, DON'T mess with my drag queen makeup! F'real.
And about the fashion chromosome, um–two words: sunflower shirt. Boom!
Bwhahaha…you two are hilarious! PS Only you can pull off "trashy" drag queen makeup, B!
Go to truthapologetics.blogspot.com, for furthering your study in the scriptures, its kind of like this blog.
E-Dog?! You posted a comment here?!?! Oh whaaaaaat!
You made my smile 🙂
WORD! To. Infinity!
Just this past weekend, a friend subscribed to my blog while I was sitting right there and asked "should I do the RSS or the email because I need my daily devotional'
And I went, "WHAT?!?!" I don't even write devotionals! (ha) Just because there's a scripture there doesn't mean reading that counts as your 'daily time with God'. If it makes you think or provides a reminder, then the work is done. (ha)
So this post is just perfect, perfect timing.
Oh. Did I say….WORD! 😉
Love!
deb
Great 🙂 I"m glad you were able to share in similar sentiment!
The perfect message. Love your insights and couldn't agree more 🙂
AWESOME!
You're 5'3"?! I was under the impression that you were taller. Like, tall. Don't even know why! Dang internet. Let's be next door neighbors so we know these things, k? Preferably before heaven. But if not til then, I totally get dibs on the mansion right across the street from you and Jas.
I LOOK like I'm 5'7'' because I'm always in heels. Always.
Most people don't believe I'm this short, but then I'm all, "Dude, I'm hispanic?!"
What's your shoe size?
Also, I need to wear heels more- I've been feeling like a bum lately and totally slacking. So many fabulous shoes just sitting right there. I wind up at 5'9" with most of my shoes!
I love this. You know you really should post a photo of your whole pleather-and-riding-boots debacle. It really is the kind thing to do…
A picture? TOTALLY!
I wish I would have, but I couldn't even bare to look at myself! It was truly horrible.
Thanks, JasonWert. I pour my heart out in hope people understand it.
Phew! I downloaded the One Year Bible to my Nook last week so I'm good to read your blog, too. 😉
Second, skinny jeans are from the devil. I refuse. Even though all my so-called fashionista friends tried to force me into a pair I resisted … because I read your blog which makes me super holy and able to resist peer pressure. 😉
p.s. I'm 5'7" and would STILL never! 😉
When I wear skinny jeans, I feel like a grape! Ugh, I hate it.
PS I LOVE my one year bible! It's my 4th time going through it.
I use your blog as a daily "kick me in the big ol' non-skinny jean wearing rump". And I need it. Even though you're THERE and I'm HERE, I still consider you part of my "wise council". However, in the end (as always), it's me and God and His is always the route I go. But you are always one of the places I go to for perspective… And I love ya for keepin' it REAL!!
One day I'll be THERE or you'll be HERE. I just know it!
Bianca
You know I always tell you the truth!!
Jackie
Wow J* is a HATER… Do you girl! AND come on B don't be so hard on yourself my WIFE has a crush on you hahaha! Wait I have to read you blog AND the bible too! AND BIG booty's are totally in right now! 🙂
Word. For real. NOTHING replaces the scriptures. And amen on the skinny jean thing. I feel like I'm missing out and I do want to wear them but no matter what my 5'7" skinnier-than-me friend tells me, those things just don't look right on me, even with the weight loss and toning… even if I was 31 pounds!
BIBLE:
B: BASIC
I: INSTRUCTIONS
B: BEFORE
L: LEAVING
E: EARTH
B, I look forward to reading your blog, Sometimes the posts and comments cause me to put the brakes on and reexamine my current plight.
Other times, I cry. Other times I laugh my buttttt off. Are you kidding…Cowboy boots to work? Ha, your funny.
I'm no fashioniesta, I don't try to be, I don't have to body for it, but every time I see you, you are well put together. Hang on to those Cowboy boots, I just might find a way to get you on a horse and get a little dirty!
Have you ever ridden a horse?
Have your ever felt the wind on your face while riding a horse?
Have you ever trotted along a path, just you, the horse and your Bible? (Its an amazing feeling!)
luv ya
LOOOOOOOOVE this one! I feel the same way about my blogs and my fashion sense…or sometimes lack there of. 😉
I was just talking about this with my hubby.. well not about pleather pants and riding boots and blogs but something similar. I was talking to a friend who is seeking and is reading to many books and not the bible. There are so many books, blogs etc. out there that people are reading to find truth.
As opposed to the bible being first and all other book secondary they are getting it twisted. Oh Lord if anyone ever reads my blogs as anything other than humor, Lord help us all…
Great blog, love the story!
Yes, Lord help us!
Ok, ok, you only have to tell me once and you did that at C+J wedding… yes, your updo was whack, we fixed it, I'm sorry! 😉 I'll KIR next time!
Hi Bianca! I just started following your blog two days ago. I went straight to the videos and watched the video where you were speaking at APU. It spoke to me tremendously! I was taking notes went straight to my bible the next morning to have some quality time with the Lord. So…this is my goal…to get up earlier every morning (b/c that is my struggle!) and make time with the Lord. Although your blog is very encouraging, your right. The bible is the only place to go to when you want to devote your time with God. Awesome blog, awesome speaker. I've already been telling my friends about you.
Love it! Totally got a mental picture of you 🙂
And thanks for the blog reminder today… but I'm probably not blogging until Javi is gone. I wrote about that a few days ago… I think. Maybe I should go back and check. Lets talk soon!
xoxo
Bianca, guess what?! I'm inviting you to a party. I hope you're available to come. There will be a little ceremony around the bonfire…where we will BURN your faux leather leggings!!!!!! See you there. (Formal invitation to follow.)
Oh Bianca! Word and total laugh out loud at the same time. How awesome God has gifted you with the ability to bring the Truth and also humor…I totally 100% agree with the comments above. However, have I missed something? I am very sad about people thinking reading a blog or emailed devotional is quality "Mary" time spent at the feet of Jesus? I don't want to sound harsh AT ALL…but this is what I am trying to say. If I eat a granola bar, sure it's got nutritional value, but in one hour, I am hungry again. Little emailed devos, reading a blog, or listening to a message on KWVE is a power bar, it's a snack. It's not the real food.
I believe this is exactly the point of your blog today. You are blessed if you are able to encourage someone closer to Jesus, but there is no substitution for the real deal. I didn't realize people were looking at blogs this way? Remember, I am a mom of a 4 and 2 year old so my conversations with other adults are usually interrupted with a need of a diaper change or snack (LOL) But wow. I am glad you "brought it" girl. Nothing, no nothing, absolutely nothing replaces the line by line, chapter by chapter reading of God's word. Like the gal said above, God's Word is milk and meat and also like a decadent chocolate cake, it's something to be savored and enjoyed…
WORD… You said it; we read it… the truth is in here…. Humility in God will make you an awesome warrior for God. Never stop…never change unless God directs the change. And yes the Bible in the owner' s manuel for us; we should check it daily to see how we are operating. Be beautiful in God!
oh. now i'm worried. i posted just yesterday about how I use you and another blogger as a way to feel more connected and learn better.
I find it easy to relate to you an htis other person because you make it make sense to me. I still read my bible and many other books when I can. BUT… just as a preacher preaches the word, you preach it how you understand it. I see what you post. I read the scripture you refer to. I make my own decision.
It's just nice to have someone who is enthusiastic about it, and discusses issues that I go through every day without sounding like their droning on. So… yeah. that's it.
Hi Bianca….
Loooooove your blog! Quote you all the time!!
I was wondering if you could please send me or make a list of recommended books for youth leaders. I need new books!
Keep up with what you do girl! You're amazing!
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Word!…hilarious! cant stop laughing! much <3
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