Where I shop: Christian Rescue Mission Thrift Stores, Goodwill, online clearance and sales(e.g., 'gently used' & 'reconditioned' items), eBay ('pre-owned' or 'vintage' modest/conservative clothing --it is much easier to quickly find specific sizes & styles on eBay than wandering through retail shopping malls). Before the Lord saved me, I exclusively purchased most items brand new from retail stores without considering other more frugal means, but the Lord helped me to realize later that we are to be good biblical stewards of all what God gives us, & to limit exposure of worldly, immodest clothing styles, as well as cut off unecessary temptations to lust over things & buy unecessary 'stuff.' ~I am thankful to God for all those sermon exhortations on these various subjects from our dear Pastors at church!~ Therefore, I am prayerfully endeavoring to carefully research first & primarily purchase necessary 'pre-owned' 'vintage' or 'reconditioned' items instead, and only needed/useful spiritual helps (e.g., biblical books/media) that are good for our own souls and growth in grace... and also, by God's provision, to give to Gospel Work more, so that God's Word would be increasingly proclaimed & taught, and biblical grace truths be declared in Christ's name to the many who haven't heard the Gospel & are in need of a Savior; as well as to help poor brethren & those in need.

I like to wear: Headcoverings/prayer coverings, kitchen apron, long dresses, jumpers, skirt sets, sweaters, and vintage coats. In obedience to God's Word for women to adorn themselves with modest apparel, I am prayerfully endeavoring to be more conscious about selecting & wearing conservative/modest apparel (at least mid-calf & longer) that are NOT too tight, form-fitting, or see-through, & are reflective of biblical Christian modesty and femininity. More examples include: Feminine long dresses/long skirts that do not show much skin (NO shorts, sleeveless tops, low-neck/back styles, slits/walking vents on skirts/dresses), NO pants (with exception of exercise, outdoor rugged wear, & winter pj's), especially NO tight-fitting, masculine/menswear, or 'trendy-' type pants; and nothing that would be too distracting to others (NO overly brights, loud colors, & busy patterns, and flirtatious styles like from the fashion models on magazines). Preferable styles are ones that portray biblical womanhood, distinctive femininity, simplicity, purity, peacefulness, & reverence toward God--especially the apparel worn during worship services, prayer meetings, & other times when the church is gathered together (including church picnics and other outdoor activities). There really is no excuse for professing Christian women of any age to justify certain revealing, tight, and questionable clothing styles for the sake of *their own* comfort and preference. Well, sisters in the Lord who are reading this, do I hear an 'AMEN' ? (I hope and pray so!)... But to any of those who, after reading this, might decide to purposely ignore and continue to dress in a worldly, immodest, masculine, innapropriate way to either be attractive and get attention from others, or who do not really care about your appearance, or who are 'tomboys' or 'sport jockettes': May you be convicted & repent, by God's grace... Dear ones, if you are a true child of God, you will prayerfully please Him by Gospel purity, piety, & godliness in your own heart, outward appearance, & in your Christian walk & lifestyle---endeavoring to follow our Lord and Savior & His Word, by His grace. Remember, what you wear outwardly is a reflection of what is going on in your heart & life. Be warned that there are certain clothing styles that will instill worldly & wicked pride, and an ungodly independent spirit in your heart & walk before the Lord (e.g., trendy pants, structured suits that look like menswear, stilletto high-heels, tight/sensual-type styles, being overly preoccupied with cosmetics, your body figure, hairstyles/hair color, nails, accessories like jewelry, bags, latest fashion 'trends,' etc.). Basically, what you wear will most likely dictate how you'll feel & act outwardly (e.g., Have you ever worn sports clothing? Did you feel a little less feminine? -Of course you did. Studies have been made that what you actually wear affects your mood & attitude). And please, endeavor to be prayerfully conscious of all your brothers in Christ who see you, as well, for you do not want any of God's people to stumble into sin either. May all be a godly example, not a stumblingblock. Be careful of what and how you wear clothing... remember to be a meek & quiet spirit (1 Peter 3:4), and do so to the glory of God. One other point while on this subject... may women grow old gracefully & conservatively -please pray about not being artificial (hiding your beautiful gray & white hairs that God gave you as you age), & to be careful not to revert back to your more youthful days (e.g., older women wearing younger styles like Junior girls clothing)... remember dear ones, there is a time and season for everything. If you're older, embrace it and thank the Lord, & be more of a godly example, in the heart and outwardly -by God's grace, that you may endeavor to prayerfully help the younger women in their biblical roles, especially with domestics (as Titus 2 commands)... Thank you to all dear patient ones who read all of this up to this point! -Praise God you read this far, I pray the following would also be a help to you in your own Christian pilgrimage... More info (please copy links & paste to web browser): Christian Home/Modesty & Feminine Apparel (links) - http://www.achristianhome.org/ModestFeminine/ModestyFeminineAttireIndex.htm Christian Modesty and the Public Undressing of America (book) - http://www.visionforum.com/booksandmedia/productdetail.aspx?productid=78745&categoryid=167 Femininity Modesty & Grace (articles) - http://www.noblewomanhood.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=3&Itemid=9 Christian Modesty & Purity (sermon series) - (Please scroll to middle of page at the link below & click on 'Sermon Series: Christian Modesty and Purity' to see the whole list of series) Part 1 of 12: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=6506133540 Validating the Gospel in Modesty (sermon) - http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=2250872194 Validating the Gospel in Femininity (sermon) - http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=32608715292

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