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MADRID, Community of Madrid, Aug 24, 2013 (AFP) - Vincenzo Nibali's Astana team won the team time trial ahead of RadioShack and Omega Pharma-Quickstep as the 2013 Tour of Spain got underway on Saturday. Nibali, who is looking to add a second Vuelta victory to his Giro d'Italia win earlier this year, was given the perfect start as the Kazakh team came home 10 seconds ahead of RadioShack … [Read more...]
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PARIS, June 24, 2013 - Danish climber Jakob Fuglsang will be the Astana team's main hope for competing for yellow in this year's Tour de France which gets underway in Corsica next Saturday. Fuglsang, 28, will be the team leader in the absence of Italian Vincenzo Nibali, who was third in the Tour last year for the Lampre team but has already earned his spurs for his new outfit this … [Read more...]
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PARIS, April 30, 2013 (AFP) - Cycling's Astana team believe they can win the forthcoming Tour of Italy, which starts in Naples on Saturday with their in-form team leader Vincenzo Nibali. The Sicilian-born rider, already a winner of one of the other main tours, Spain's Vuelta, was tipped for success in the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday by the Kazakh cycling federation-backed outfit's … [Read more...]
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TALLINN, Nov 19, 2012 (AFP) - Estonian cyclist Jan Kirsipuu, the Baltic state's most successful rider, is quitting the saddle and joining Kazakh team Astana as sporting director. "My task will be technical support and coordinating team-work during races. I know the Astana team and that helped me get the job," the 43-year-old told Estonian public broadcaster ERR on Monday. He said … [Read more...]
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PARIS, Aug 3, 2012 - Italy's Vincenzo Nibali, who finished third in this year's Tour de France, will ride for Astana in 2013 and 2014, the Kazakh team announced on Friday. The 27-year-old, the 2010 Tour de Spain winner, currently rides with the Liquigas team. He also finished twice on the podium in the Tour of Italy -- third in 2010 and second in 2011. Compatriot and teammate … [Read more...]
Vinokourov Eyes Stage Win With Team Astana On Last Tour de France
PARIS, June 22, 2012 (AFP) - Veteran rider Alexandre Vinokourov will lead the Astana team into the Tour de France with Slovenia's Janez Brajkovic expected to push for honors in the overall standings. Vinokourov, 38, will be racing in the Tour for the last time having fallen and suffered a thigh fracture in 2011, but he believes he can still clinch a stage on the grueling race which begins … [Read more...]
Boonen, Astana Dominate Spring Classics
by Justin Davis LIEGE, Belgium, April 23, 2012 (AFP) - Belgium's Tom Boonen emerged as the king of the spring classics, which ended Sunday, with victory in Ghent-Wevelgem, the Tour of Flanders and a record-equaling fourth win at Paris-Roubaix. Two weeks after Boonen's blistering start to the season, however, Kazakh team Astana stole a share of the spotlight when Maxim Iglinskiy … [Read more...]
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PARIS, Aug 17, 2011 (AFP) - Kazkah rider Andrey Kashechkin will head up the Astana team's challenge in the final major Tour race of the season, the Tour of Spain, which gets underway with a team time-trial on Saturday in Benidorm. Giuseppe Martinelli eulogised about Kashechkin, who was third in the 2006 Vuelta before being found to have indulged in blood doping the following year which … [Read more...]
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PARIS, Aug 4, 2011 (AFP) - Kazakhstan's Andrey Kashechkin announced Thursday he would race the Tour of Spain this month with former team Astana, with whom he has signed a deal until the end of 2013. Kashechkin finished third overall in the 2006 Tour of Spain while racing for Astana, but was handed a ban from the sport a year later after a random drugs test proved positive for blood … [Read more...]
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saint-flour, France, July 10, 2011 (AFP) - Alexandre Vinokourov's career appears to have come to a premature end after the Kazakhstan cycling star crashed out of the Tour de France on Sunday. Vinokourov, who had been hoping to achieve his dream of pulling on the yellow jersey for the first time in what was to be his eighth and final Tour de France, was among several riders to crash out on the … [Read more...]


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I have no experience of them. They seem a very new setup and are clearly pitching hard for EMBC business.
There have been other threads on here about them recently.
Hi all,
So. I bet we all really want another thread about EMBC / emPSN and whether to leave or stay!
This thread is specifically asking about Schools Broadband (the company - I would post a link but it wont let me - schoolsbroadband dot co dot uk)
Anyone in Leicestershire got any experience of them. The appear to be offering the moon on a stick in terms of connectivity, services and support at a VERY cheap price compared to the framework suppliers.
I feel like there must be a catch!
What do we think?
I have no experience of them. They seem a very new setup and are clearly pitching hard for EMBC business.
There have been other threads on here about them recently.
They're not a new setup at all, they're aka Talk Straight and have been around a good deal of time. They are one of the people we are aiming towards most favourably as a combination of cost and feature, however they're not the cheapest for us (Northants) so may have to haggle a bit.
They have so far been professional and quick, and have offered us some nice incentives to get up and running quickly with minimal transfer difficulty. All of my primary schools have signed up with them and dealings with them so far have been good. They all have a disadvantage of a crap ADSL line, however SB have it in the contract that when Fibre to the Cabinet arrives in December, they will move them over FOC. They're not connected up just yet but that won't be long.
I have no complaints about them as yet, it's early days but I don't believe there's likely to be. I'll happily keep this thread up to date with how things go.
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elsiegee40 (20th April 2012)
I went to a seminar that they gave. I came away in two minds.
On paper they seemed great. They offer essentially the same as the EMBC framework for a lot less money. Their FORTINET boxes seemed great. Their online backups were cheap (although not fully manager I don't think). Lots of other great stuff too. Don't get me wrong, I was impressed.
On the other hand I found myself feeling slightly uneasy. They made certain claims which were misleading IMO (as sales people always do) and even said one thing I am 99% sure is untrue. They commented on the LA in a way I found unnecessary - I really do not like sales people who feel the need to bash other products to sell their own. Also, there were additional costs for certain things I am interested in which were not clear until I started to dig a bit more.
Something that worried me, which I think was supposed to be a good thing, is they said they made a loss in the first year in order to win business - suppose they make a loss on 1000 new schools - I am not business expert but that sounds a risky plan to me. How are they going to recoup that loss and continue to provide services at the same low price year on year? Perhaps I am being ridiculous.
I suppose what I am really want is to speak to someone who has hands on, long term experience with them. I would like to hear from someone what my fears are unfounded.
Did you get any of the quote paperwork through with the references provided? Will be worth asking them (think the references were Bedford based schools). If not let me know and I'll find the paperwork with references on for you.
As the school's side of it is a slightly different fork of their company, it'll be worth asking around about Talk Straight.
Don't worry too much about some of the made claims - if there's anything you're unsure of, ask here; there are certainly people that can verify or discredit them. We've had similar from other large suppliers too, one claimed to own the national ethernet network, and that claim alone meant they had no chance of getting near us!
My school has recently switched over to Schools Broadband. Before we made our decision we spoke to a couple of schools in Bedfordshire who have been using them for two or three years and the references they gave were very positive - no downtime, very good support, effective filtering, less hassle - neither referee had anything negative to say about the service they had experienced.
Our experience so far has been good. The installation went smoothly - the engineer was very knowledgeable and thorough and spent a whole day on site making sure everything was set up the way we wanted it. We have had a few issues due to our internal configuration, which the SB support staff helped us to resolve even though it was nothing to do with their installation. All services (B2B, AVCO etc) are working, including Leamis remote backups (Leamis have been great and spent a lot of time figuring things out for us). We are in a FTTC area, so speeds have increased significantly.
I have been particularly impressed with the filtering - we have a Fortinet firewall onsite and it blocks a lot of things that our old EMBC filtering didn't, including Google Images. We also have more control over filtering levels for staff and pupils, which is linked to Active Directory so the appropriate levels are set at login (previously we had to login to the EMBC portal separately to get staff level filtering). I can easily change settings for individual sites and the SB support staff can dial in remotely to make more complicated changes. The firewall reporting is also very good.
In response to goldie-gold's concern about making a loss in the first year - SB's initial contract term is three years, which is how they can make a loss in the first year as the equipment costs are spread over the contract period. But they do allow you to end the contract early if you choose to (in which case you pay the balance of the set up costs).
Happy to answer any particular questions anyone may have.
They were quick to respond and, yes, quick to make promises, but then they're business people first and foremost, so that was to be expected. They have an all-in price for services, some of which we didn't require, and so when set alongside one of the emPSN options they were no better financially. There will be slight cost differences sometimes even within the same county, but for us it just didn't stack up.
OK, one of my primaries is now up and running with Schools Broadband and we're reasonably happy. Some small setup issues (i.e. filters) which just need tweaking to the school's requirements, and migration of email will be slow from EMBC's webmail over but that's not their problem. Performance is good, 3.5Mbit up from 1.5Mbit and the VPN system "just works".
More to come hopefully but at all point they've been professional and support has been good.
We had our SB installation done today. Good points are the filtering and the performance, 8.5Mbit up from 2Mbit. Still waiting on email (mentioned live@edu, blank face response) and VPN's, installation guy didn't know how to do it, but said he would arrange for them sort it out remotely...
Oh, and does anyone know if you can share Fortinet filters via VPN? They installed a second site for us, but it has no firewall!
Also did anyone else get any paperwork? Unless the admin team took it off him before I was called upon I don't even have a helpdesk number.
Overall good, but room to improve.
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I didn't get any paperwork either on the day, but they emailed me a user guide when I asked. I set up live@edu myself (SB will do it but charge extra) - it's fairly straightforward to do. For VPN access you need to get users set up with permission to log in remotely. The support number is 01133 222333 - the support staff are good and usually respond quickly. You can also email firstname.lastname@example.com.
themanfromict (24th May 2012)
What kind of pricing did you get on the service?
Think the price for a primary was around £2900
Does anyone have a list of what was included in the 3 packages? I have a copy of the invoice which says we signed up for silver, but I can't for the life of me remember what that features!
Gold Silver Bronze
Super fast internet connection up to 40Mbps Y Y Y
Ability for staff to block and unblock websites Y Y Y
8 Real world IP addresses as standard Y Y Y
Remote login to school network for staff, your Local Authority or you IT support technincians Y Y Y
Uncongested contention ratio Y Y Y
Unlimited POP email accounts Y Y Y
Spam filtering of e mail (SMTP feed or POP e mail) Y Y Y
Equipment warranty for duration of contract Y Y Y
Keep your .sch.uk school e mail address Y Y Y
Website hosting of your school website Y Y Y
Onsite engineer installation Y Y Optional Extra
Per IP address Web Filtering Policy Y Y
Web Filtering Interaction into Windows Active Directory Y Y x
Reporting of attempted access to blocked websites Y Y x
Advanced customisable reporting of attempted access to block websites and application usage Y X x
Inline Anti Virus scanning and free PC Anti Virus Software Y Y x
Sorry for dodgy formatting. Get the picture though - assuming you mean primary level, anyway.
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The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston has created a retrospective exhibition entitled The Art of Alfred Hutty: Woodstock to Charleston. Hutty is of one of the principal artists of the Charleston Renaissance of the early 20th century, and the exhibition features over 50 works in oil, watercolor, pastel, and most importantly, his exquisite prints created in Charleston and Woodstock, New York.
Gibbes Curator of Collections Sara Arnold, author and scholar Harlan Greene, and collector Edith Howle, join Dr. Edgar to talk about the Charleston Renaissance, the life and art of Hutty, the exhibition, and its companion book (USC Press). After it makes its debut at the Gibbes, the exhibition will travel to the Greenville County Museum of Art and the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, GA.


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Twilight star Taylor Lautner and country singer Taylor Swift have broken up after dating several months, according to US Magazine. Read more on the Taylor and Taylor split below.
Actor Taylor Lautner and singer Taylor Swift made such a cute couple but media reports have stated the couple has already split.
"It wasn't really developing into anything, and wasn't going to, so they decided they were better as friends," a source close to Swift, 20, tells Us. "There was no chemistry."
Taylor and Taylor met on the set of their romantic comedy called "Valentine's Day". The couple has been spotted together at her concerts. Both stars alluded to their romance as they hosted Saturday Night Live.
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as above I am about to tax my Clio RS after SORN is it as simple as going to the post office with my v5??
soz if I sound stupid but I have never done this before!
as above I am about to tax my Clio RS after SORN is it as simple as going to the post office with my v5??
soz if I sound stupid but I have never done this before!
pretty sure! if not phone up and see the deal..
Google is your friend btw..
As usual, the car needs to be insured and MoTed. I'd buy it online unless you need to pay cash. Then you just need the number from your V5C.
I SORN'd my clio when I was working away. When I returned MOT had ran out.
Simply called the MOT station to arrange a booking. Once passed obtained tax the usual way at the post office. Filled in a form I found from the .gov website and the cashier didn't even look at it!
ideal thanks ! I will go to the post office as normal then ! Its Mot ed and insured too !
I hate going to the post office to tax a car. I always get stuck behind Doris who is buying 1 stamp but takes 2 hours to do it.
Then no matter what I take with me, they say I have the wrong documents. Online ftw.
i agree ! Hate the post office q ! but wont online take a few days? just I want it on the day I get paid !
I'd do it online now to get it to start 1st Dec.
Then when it arrives probs thurs/fri, I'd stick it in the car and start driving..
Yeah I believe you can drive 4-5 days with old tax disc once new ones been ordered. Keep a receipt print out if you can.
Online is much better but with me getting an MOT same day I had no choice.
the current one has expired it was on a SORN so I dunno !


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Your health personality influences the decisions you make about how you take care of yourself.
By Carol Sorgen
Are you so up-to-date on the latest medical news that your friends call you for a diagnosis before they call their own doctor?
Or are you so nervous when you see a doctor -- if you even do -- that your blood pressure goes through the roof? There's even a name for that -- white-coat hypertension.
Which end of the spectrum do you fall on? Or are you somewhere in the middle? Your health personality affects your behavior and the choices you make about how you take care of yourself.
Does that matter? Health care professionals and researchers are beginning to think it does.
"It's important to know what type of health personality you are," says Rebecca Kiki Weingarten, MScED, MFA, co-founder of Daily Life Consulting in New York. "The more clearly you understand yourself, the less destructive you will be ... or, in more positive terms, the most constructive you will be."
While not much research has been done in this area, one organization, the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), a health and wellness research firm in Harleysville, Pa., has been conducting annual surveys of more than 2,000 American households since 1999. Through their surveys, the firm has found that Americans typically fall into one of five health personalities, according to company President Maryellen Molyneaux.
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Molyneaux says 26% of those surveyed are "Food Actives," defined as those who believe in creating a healthy lifestyle through a balance of diet, exercise, and nutrition.
"Well Beings" -- 23% of those surveyed -- focus on achieving good health through all means, including diet and nutritional supplements as well as lifestyle changes. These two most active health segments are very aware of their health and actively seek to improve it, says Molyneaux.
The polar opposites of "Well Beings" are "Eat, Drink, and Be Merrys" at 21%. This group knows they probably should live a more healthy lifestyle, but aren't all that concerned about it, says Molyneaux.
The final two categories, the "Fence Sitters" (18%) and the "Magic Bullets" (12%), are in the middle of the spectrum, says Molyneaux. "Fence Sitters" are neutral about most health issues. They know what to do, but they just don't get off the fence and do it. "Magic Bullets" are looking for the one pill, diet, procedure or convenience that will solve their particular health issues.
"Food Actives" and "Well Beings" are more likely to consider alternative/complementary health care as options, says Molyneaux, while "Eat, Drink and Be Merrys" and "Magic Bullets" turn to over-the-counter medications. "Fence Sitters" look to conventional health care practitioners and prescription medications.
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There are pros and cons to each of these health personalities, says Weingarten. On the surface, for example, "Well Beings" might not appear to have a problem.
"They sound very balanced," Weingarten says. However, this health-personality type needs to accept that while their efforts are admirable, their health isn't completely under their control. "Things happen," says Weingarten. "This group can be so focused on doing all the right things that they may ignore symptoms that call for a doctor's attention."
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Marc David, a nutritional psychologist in Boulder, Colo., also calls these folks the experimenters. "They're willing to try everything that's out there ... new treatments, medications, diets, etc.," says David, also the author of The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss. "Experimenters are the test pilots for new innovations."
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"Don't make yourself crazy," Weingarten cautions. Keep reading those medical journals if you like, but remember that not every symptom spells doom.
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Never knew what the architecture style from the 40s-60s we all know and love was called until today. Googie architecture. Worth a read and a lot more pictures.
1950s LAX glass dome concept
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1945 Early American style trends by National Plan Service
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1960s or 70s former Hotel Merlin
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1962 Bethlehem Steel Home Ad
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I am sorry for the lack of posts the last two weeks, I have been on vacation and did not fill up the queue :( So hopefully this amazing 1957 time capsule house from Houston, TX will help you guys forgive me a little easier!
I can't imagine how awesome this place really is in person.
(Source: retrorenovation.com)
1940s Governor's Mansion in Albany, New York
1970 Lord Simcoe Hotel Toronto, Canada
1958 BVV Administrative building
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1960s architecture.
Wish I could find some more information on this place. All I know is that it is from the 60s and that it does not appear to be a house.
Thanks to an anonymous user, I have been told that this is the Berlin Philharmonic. Designed by Hans Scharoun and completed in 1963. You can find more on the Wiki page.


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Meet Rose Greenhow, the Confederate spy who seduced half of Washington. Her goal? To flame the war and help the South secede. But Allan Pinkerton and his female private eye Kate Warne are on to her. Gold No Trade presents "The Pinks," a Civil War historical fiction that shines the spotlight on two impressive (but not well-known) figures in history.
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Live music by Jumbo Brown (Southern rock'n'roll party band). Free soda and beer (must be over 21).
Friday, March 22 – Expert Panel
An expert panel, including Ann Blackman, biographer of Rose Greenhow, and several other special guests will answer audience questions after the show and discuss some of the historical underpinnings of the play.
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"The Pinks" is an original, darkly comic spy-story about real life Confederate spy Rose Greenhow, a woman in a traditionally male profession, and the Pinkerton agents set on taking her down.
In 1861, the Civil War was just a rebellion gaining traction (think: The Tea Party with more guns and matching outfits). A widow and mother of four, Rose used her extensive social network (and extensive charm) to seduce information from senators, military and members of the presidential cabinet to pass on to the Confederacy. She was devastatingly good.
Enter Allan Pinkerton. Pinkerton was a hard-boiled detective, the first of his kind. He was an abolitionist who had worked on the Underground Railroad and offered his detective skills to Abraham Lincoln in service of the Union. Pinkerton suspected Rose was a spy and sent the first female private eye Kate Warne, another woman in a traditionally male profession, undercover to catch her. Once undercover, the lines between hero and villain blur as the people across the political divide come into focus.
While foiling the Pinkertons efforts to find proof against her, Rose manages to seduce secret information from a northern captain. If the information can be passed to General P.G.T. Beauregard it will turn the Battle of Bull Run and change the course of the war. In the end, neither house arrest nor federal prison will stop Rose from pursuing her southern ideals.
Drawing on graphic novels and film noir, Gold No Trade uses its signature physical style to uncover the fascinating history of two unknown American women. "The Pinks" is a tautly written historical fiction that examines the deeper drives behind Allan Pinkerton and two women: Kate Warne, the first female detective and Confederate spy Rose Greenhow. The play considers how these women, both in traditionally male professions, chose alternate paths to express equally devastating talents. And how only one was able to bridge that divide and tolerate the beliefs of the other.
The Pinks is a work of historical fiction. While it is unknown whether Kate Warne and Rose Greenhow ever met, we like to think they did.
Created by Megan Campisi, Max Dana, Jay Dunn, Kevin Lapin, Siobhan Towey and Blake Habermann
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Runtime: 65 minutes
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INTERIOR Design Inspiration
I follow a sweet gal named Tiffini on Instagram and she posted a really great quote over there on Friday. It read, "The more important a call or action is to our soul's evolution, the more resistance we will feel toward pursuing it."
It rolled up into my feed at the Perfect time.
I was still in bed, but I read it aloud to Kevin right after I had just watched him rushing nervously around the room:
Alarm. Shower. Closet. What am I going to say? Closet. What should I wear? Closet. Does this look okay? Bathroom. Blow dryer. I'm nervous. Bedside. Does my hair look okay? Bathroom. Water. Toothbrushing. Hair fixing. I need a haircut. I'm nervous, Hone!
Hone. It's just one of the many pet names he calls me. It's pronounced just how it looks, but it's actually short for "Hone-y"…not to be confused with "Honey". At some point along the way, it also morphed into "Oney"…pronounced "Own-y", and not to be confused with "One-y".
Thankfully, the Insta-quote helped put things into perspective for him a little, but I knew he was still feeling intimidated about the conversation he was about to have. Intimidated about feeling vulnerable, and nervous about whether or not he could find the right words to articulate his story in a way that would help others. Shaky about sharing his heart in a very different way that day.
We never talked about whether or not I should go with him, which come to think of it, is really unusual. We go almost everywhere together, especially when one of us is nervous about where we're going, but for some reason we had never discussed it that week.
I think we both must have subconsciously felt like this opportunity wasn't about us being able to lean on each other. It was about leaning on the One who created it, and fully experiencing the peace that comes along with doing that.
Now I'm not saying Kev's heart wasn't racing as he drove up I-65 to Prattville.
And I'm not saying he knew exactly what to say when he got there…or even as he walked through the door.
I'm just saying that, in the end, the prayer he prayed inside our car somewhere along that interstate was Answered…and he definitely didn't feel alone as he shared his testimony with our friends, Tommy and Billy, that day:
(email readers will have to click over to my blog to view the video above)
We squeezed hands tight between our chairs at church yesterday, as that video flashed up onto the screen in front of us. I think my heart was probably pounding just as hard as his was as we watched it alongside his parents and brother!
But like Tiffini's Instagram quote said, he knows that it's "important to his soul's evolution" to Lean in these kinds of ways, and he's hoping that sharing his experience will help encourage others who have found themselves in similar boats.
When we got home from church Kevin said, "If God gave me a talent, I want to add value. I don't want to misuse it. I want to help create an environment where God shows up, and changes lives." I wrote it down quick so I wouldn't forget it. Hearing that was so important to my soul's evolution, and my hope is that it makes your heart feel a little more Full today, too.
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224 Responses to INTERIOR Design Inspiration
Gina says:Sep 30, 2013 at 9:41 am
Sooo good! I love the title of the post!
Layla says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:54 am
Thank you, Gina! It seemed like the most fitting way to describe what it was about!
Traci (@beneathmyheart) says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:00 am
Layla and Kevin,
Your friendship continues to bless me and my family over and over again. I cannot express enough gratitude to God for allowing our paths to cross.
Kevin, your testimony is something my heart needed to hear. Being raised and active in church my whole life, I sometimes become numb to all the scriptures and the sermons. But your testimony struck a cord in my heart and awakened the joy in me of seeing the power of GOD in someone's life. You found the answer that soooo many are searching for! Just like you said, "it's hard to put into words." But your words spoke so clearly of God's unfailing love. And though many will try to dispute the life of Jesus or God's Word, your testimony canNOT be disputed. You are living proof of a life changed by the power of Jesus Christ. God bless you for being courageous and for sharing your story. I pray that God would use it to bless MANY!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:49 am
Thank you so much for leaving this sweet comment for me, Traci! I was so nervous to do this, but so glad I did! I'm so glad you are a part of our lives!
Maureen says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:02 am
This spoke to my heart! My husband and I have just joined a new fellowship Church and I know exactly the feeling he talks about after attending your first service. We left feeling alive! Almost giddy. So happy for you both as you continue to grow and prosper in the knowledge of His love.
Layla says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:55 am
I tooootally know what you mean about feeling giddy, Maureen! We felt that way, too! Thank you for leaving us such a kind and encouraging comment today. We appreciate your e-friendship so much!
hannah says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:07 am
oh, y'all. thanks for sharing this! LOVE.
praise jesus for freedom and life.
keep shining! love you
Layla says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:56 am
Hi Hannah!
Dana says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:07 am
You put your story in to words so well. My heart is full. We have to be willing to be available as God unfolds His plan for us. You are being a great example of that.
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:50 am
Thank you so much, Dana!
Krystle @ Color Transformed Family says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:09 am
Layla, this is awesome. It is so amazing to hear how God is working in your lives and using you.
Layla says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:57 am
Thank you, Krystle! I am thankful for the ways He's working in your life, too!
Kathy K says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:19 am
Watched video of Kevin. Beautiful testimony. God Bless you both.
Layla says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:58 am
May God bless you too, Kathy! Thank you for e-visiting us here today. Hope you have an Amazing week!
Gina says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:22 am
Kevin, this is awesome!! Thank you for sharing your testimony!!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:51 am
Thank you, Gina!
Lisa M. says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:23 am
That was awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:13 pm
Thanks, Lisa!
Cindy in Oklahoma says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:27 am
So genuine and heartfelt. He's a keeper, Layla…. life is truly about learning, growing, finding purpose and meaning and serving others because we love God. Thank you two for reminding me in such a quiet, touching way….
I found your blog through Pioneer Woman a year or so ago, Layla, and try to catch what's happening here at least a couple of times each week…. you just never know who will hear or see something you say or do that brings joy or comfort or inspiration to them. That's our purpose…..
Celeste says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:31 am
Thank you for sharing such a touching and personal testimony. There's nothing more fulfilling than living life dedicated to our Savior and I've been so encouraged by your boldness in sharing bits of your growing faith with us on your blog!
Denise says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:35 am
What a beautiful testimony!! Thanks for sharing :). To God be the glory!!
Sarah says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:35 am
I love your blog, but I am mostly a stalker of your site….not a commenter. Of all of the posts, …which have been many….Today's is the best ever!! FOUND!
Melody says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:37 am
Thank you for sharing this video. I got teary eyed several times while watching this, I always thought there's more to Kevin than the shy and quiet person he seemed to be Awesome testimony! Both of you are God's children, stay with HIM!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:14 pm
Thank you so much for the kind words, Melody!
Jen (Balancing Beauty and Bedlam) says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:37 am
Seriously? Seriously? '
You have this non crier bawling on this Monday morning? Oh, sweet friends, what a privilege to have experienced just a tiny, tiny glimpse of what the Lords doing in your life last year with our Peru trip. Thank you for using your platform to transform your readers in so many ways and on so many levels of inspiration from making our houses into beautiful homes, to understanding what it means to really live life to its fullest. xoxox
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:15 pm
Thank you, Jen! Our Peru trip was life changing for us and I'm so glad we got to experience it with you!
Hedy King says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:38 am
Beautiful testimony, Kevin. Amen and Amen.
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:16 pm
Thank you, Hedy!
kate marrin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:38 am
Sometimes social media is truly a blessing. Lovely post.
Danise says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:42 am
There it is – that says it all: "If God gave me a talent, I want to add value. I don't want to misuse it. I want to help create an environment where God shows up and changes lives." This should be the goal for all of us! I wrote it down, too!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:48 am
Absolutely inspiring video! Thank you for sharing it!
Martha says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:54 am
What an awesome testimony!!! Thank you for reminding us of the extraordinary miracle that happens when we start living within God's purpose for our lives.
Karie says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:00 am
Wow! I will tell you I have followed you two for quite a while and even though we have never met I love you both! I find myself being so inspired by the two of you, by what you do, how you give back and the love you have for each other. It really is amazing and I do want you to know that your posts always seem to come at the right time for me and thank you for being who you are! You two are going to make some pretty awesome parents and thanks for letting us share in the journey with you! Enjoy your day!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:19 pm
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Karie! We are both so excited to be parents. I can't wait to get that little one home and start loving on him/her!
Kristi @ Creative Kristi says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:00 am
Beautiful post (love the title!) and wonderful video. Thanks so much for sharing!
Carol Schneider says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:02 am
Praise The Lord!
Sandy says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:06 am
So happy for you both! Very inspiring video Kevin and thank you for sharing it with your readers. You guys ROCK!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:19 pm
Thank you, Sandy!
Jeanna says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:07 am
Heartfelt and lovely
Amanda says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:17 am
Wow, what an inspiring video! I am a San Diego Interior Designer and too have felt once I finish school and find a job I will feel complete, but I have found the job of a lifetime and haven't felt complete, so I am on my journey with God as we speak to gain that solitude. It's helped my husband and I in so many ways!!
Way to go guys!! I'm sure you're a blessing to the church and to each other <3
Brooke says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:33 am
Beautiful story. Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us!!
God Bless You!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:20 pm
Thank you, Brooke! I appreciate the kind words.
Laura @ Finding Home says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:34 am
Thank you.
Alyce says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:34 am
Layla and Kevin,
Wow! What an awesome testimony. I got tears along with you both. God is amazing and it is so great to read and listen to how He is working in and through you.
Jerralea says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:36 am
Wonderful testimony! I feel that so many can relate to Kevin's journey.
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:21 pm
Thank you, Jerralea! I truly hope so!
brenda says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:37 am
Oh Layla and Kevin- thank you. too many happy tears to write more. God Bless you
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:21 pm
Thank you, Brenda!
Becky Neville says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:38 am
I'm so glad you shared this, Layla.
Jeanine says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:39 am
Wow, this was so beautiful – thank you for sharing it! I think it's the best advice on interior design I've ever heard!
Karen says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:41 am
Thank you….just…thank you.
Lisa says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:42 am
I couldn't not comment on today's post. I am not one to follow blogs. But one day a few years ago I googled "painting dining room table" and stumbled on to yours. This blog has meant so much more to me than room make-overs (although I think you guys are the best in that arena). I have been so inspired and encouraged as you both have shared your life as it unfolds — it's struggles, heartaches, fears and joys, triumphs and the never ending hope in all situations. I know God has been using you even when you may not have known it and He will continue to use you to change lives…. I know you've changed mine. –Thank you!!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:23 pm
Thank you, Lisa! I appreciate the sweet comment more than you know.
L nelson says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:43 am
Thank you so much for sharing this with us today! I NEEDED to hear and read your post. Thank Kevin for his words and sharing his faith. We are loved by our Heavenly Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Meredith says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:45 am
Beautiful and inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing. My husband and I had very similar feelings when we found God and our Church Home. And, I have heard so many others say they felt like the pastor's message was "directed towards them" when they first began their journey to being born again. I love the way God gets our attention!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:24 pm
Thanks, Meredith! He sure got our attention and I'm so glad He did!
Vara says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:49 am
Just goes to show ya…"train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." That doesn't mean he might not get sidetracked…once Jesus gets you, He will not stop pursuing you.
Great video. Thank you for sharing that intimate moment.
Bless you.
Meghan says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:49 am
Thank you to Kevin for sharing! Great, uplifting, inspiring, Monday morning post!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:24 pm
Thank you, Meghan!
Karmen says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:51 am
That is so wonderful! What a fantastic, honest, heartfelt testimony. The impact will be so much bigger than you will ever know (this side of heaven). Thanks for sharing!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:26 pm
Thank you for the kind words, Karmen! I appreciate you taking the time to write that.
Mindy says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:53 am
"I used to sing about being lost and now I sing about being found" ~ love this and love this testimony. Being vulnerable can be hard but I can only imagine the lives this has the potential to change because of Kevin's faithfulness to follow through and share his heart. Blessings to you both as He continues to use you both to inspire!
Lorrie says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:55 am
Go Kevin! Amazing testimony.
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:26 pm
Thank you, Lorrie!
Karina Golembiewski says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:58 am
Layla, the video was perfect. Thank you for sharing, Kevin. It hit home because our family stopped going to church about 10 years ago after a wonderful pastor moved on to a different church in a different town. We felt lost for so many years, searching for the right church and it literally was taking a toll on us. Just this past August, we found a home church that is so wonderful and we now feel we are on the right path. I walked in to church that day and felt overwhelmed with emotions that I sat and cried most of the service. I felt home. My husband and I have had much missing from our marriage and I finally feel like it will all come in to place now that we have Christ back into our lives. So thank you for sharing and I wish you both the best. I have truly enjoyed following you these past couple of years.
Dawn says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:58 am
Thanks for sharing that, Kevin & Layla!
Sandra says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:03 pm
I am absolutely speechless! What a beautiful video – I am so thrilled that you shared it with us! Isn't it amazing how having God in your life changes everything? I am so happy that you two have found such happiness and are so willing to share it with your readers. You are touching lives and showing us God's grace – thank you so much for letting us be a part of your lives!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:28 pm
Thank you, Sandra! I appreciate the encouragement so much!
Pam says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:04 pm
I'm so proud of you both. That was amazing so thanks for sharing.
Brenda says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:06 pm
Yay!! God pursued you Kevin right where you were. He doesn't wait until we clean ourselves up. So grateful for His life-changing power!!
Lorrie says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:10 pm
Thanks for putting yourself out there Kevin. God is always using us to plant even the smallest of seeds in the lives of others. I believe God will use you both thru this blog in ways unimaginable!
Tiffany says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:11 pm
WOW! That was a beautiful testimony. Watched at work and I'm crying! You can tell the Holy Spirit has really touched you and is working within you. May God continue to richly bless you.
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:29 pm
Thank you so much, Tiffany!
Ruth Baumgartner says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:18 pm
Kevin and Layla, What a beautiful post. Is spoke to my soul. I loved your quote that you shared with Layla and she shared with us also. Thank you for causing me to think a little deeper about my talents and how I can use them to glorify God and help others to come to Christ! May God bless you in your journey. So glad to be an observer in it!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Thank you, Ruth! I appreciate your kind words.
Angela says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:19 pm
I love this! Sharing your joy in Jesus!
Lynn says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Thanks so much for putting yourself out there Kevin. So brave, real and beautifully raw. Even us wayward Catholics can relate Each day I look for the "hand of God" to be revealed, or enacted, in my life-an Ignatian principle. Your video was an obvious one today!
Be well.
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Thank you, Lynn!
Shelley Martin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:21 pm
Kevin, your testimony just made my day. Thank you so much for 'braving it' to share it with the world. I pray The Lord uses it deep and wide. I don't know exactly how long I've been following this wonderful blog, but I know it's been long enough to notice the changes/transformation in you both that spill over onto to these virtual pages, and it's made my heart soar. Knowing we love the same Lord Jesus makes visiting your blog an even greater joy than before. Thank you both for this wonderful post!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:32 pm
Thank you, Shelley! Your comment just made MY day!
Darlene of Our Creative Life says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:33 pm
Praise God! I have followed your blog since 2008 and I can see the change in you through your posts! May God's favor continue to be upon you & Kevin!
Your sister in Christ,
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:34 pm
Thank you so much for the comment, Darlene! And thank you for continuing to keep up with our craziness!
Melissa Law says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:34 pm
I love your blog and now I love it even more! Thank you for sharing a great testimony!
Melissa says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:37 pm
" God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us." Acts 17:27
Thanks for sharing your journey! God is good.
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:39 pm
Thank you for sharing this, Melissa!
Dawn says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Kevin and Layla,
Thanks for sharing and helping my heart to be full.
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:40 pm
Thank you for stopping by today, Dawn! Your sweet comment made me smile!
Carol says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:47 pm
Wow, that was so powerful. And it spoke straight to my soul. Thank you for making it Kevin, and sharing. I have goosebumps as I type this. God Bless you, Daily.
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:41 pm
Thank you so much, Carol!
Jenn A says:Sep 30, 2013 at 12:56 pm
Kevin, what a blessing to hear your story of God's work in your life! Thank you for sharing in such a public way! God is faithful, as your story demonstrates, and He pursues His own!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:42 pm
Thank you, Jenn!
Kel says:Sep 30, 2013 at 1:18 pm
Awesome posting and video! So wonderful to be found! Thanks for sharing – God is good.
Gwen says:Sep 30, 2013 at 1:34 pm
I watched the video testimony. Welcome to being restored to the Body of Christ. I needed to hear your story this day. So much sadness, hard stuff going on with me, my dear husband , and lots of loved ones also seriously ill, and tragedy and on and on that today, God knew I needed to hear your story, the filling up that empty feeling by our Lord. Jmy lifelong verse that The Lord has taught me new things as I travel life I found at age 12, not knowing this was a famous verse. I learned it and found it in my KJV Bible: Thou wilt show me the path of life. In thy presence there is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:43 pm
Thank you so much for sharing that verse with me, Gwen! It is so true!
Bonnie says:Sep 30, 2013 at 1:35 pm
Thank you so much for sharing this Palmers! I've followed your blog since 2009 and noticed a shift in your perspective over the past couple of years. Now I know why and am praising God with you. He has and will continue to use you both for His glory
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:44 pm
Thanks you for leaving us such kind words today, Bonnie! I appreciate it so much.
Ashley Wade says:Sep 30, 2013 at 1:41 pm
I was out of town yesterday so I missed this, but just go to watch it. Wow! This was so incredible. Thank you for being willing to share how God has worked in you. I am so blessed to know you both and to see how God is continuing to use ya'll! This is just the beginning, I know it!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:47 pm
Thank you so much, Ashley! You have been such an inspiration in our lives. God's love shines through you so brightly and it is such a blessing to have you in our life! God has big plans for you!
Denise says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:01 pm
Aw that is sweet. We all were lost until He called us home. What an awesome God He is.
Layla says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:49 pm
Amen, Denise!
Rainey Dewey says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:01 pm
Kevin, your courage to speak out for God is inspiring. Particularly, in times like these when God is getting pushed out and dismissed everyday. I pray for a worldwide awakening and when people like you speak out it gives courage to others and then on and on God's power can emerge strong and passionate. Thanks for stepping up and speaking out for faith.
kristin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:03 pm
Beautiful! Nothing else needs to be said Besides "tears" !
ginny says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:34 pm
Kevin Can't wait till you record your first Worship Album !
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:49 pm
That would be awesome, Ginny!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:48 pm
Thank you, Kristin!
Layla says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:49 pm
It gets me every time too, Kristin!
Susan says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:13 pm
Your testimony, Kevin, was so helpful and so true. My husband is a church planter and we have been in the business of starting ministry and connecting people to God for as long as we've been married. Sometimes we…I…take for granted the Gospel, the community and the truths that you found at Centerpoint. I loved it when you said that you used to write songs about being lost and now you write about being found. God is so good to find us. Thanks for sharing and blessings on you both. -Susan
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:50 pm
Thank you for the kind words, and the good work that you both do! God bless.
Kelly says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:22 pm
Oh, Kevin, what a beautiful, inspirational testimony. Layla, thank you so much for sharing this with us! May God use you in ways that are beyond your imagination!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:51 pm
Thank you, Kelly!
MimiG says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:48 pm
Kevin, what an awesome testimony you shared. I could feel His love while you were talking. You can see the joy in your face. I am so happy for the two of you. His purpose for your life is being revealed. Blessings for having the love to listen.
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:52 pm
Thank you so much, Mimi!
Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG says:Sep 30, 2013 at 2:58 pm
AMAZING…tears in my eyes and lump in my throat I write this…HAPPY is how I am feeling – thanks for sharing your JOY – congrats on finding your path – BLESSINGS to you as you continue along!!
Linda @ Home is Where My Heart is says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:02 pm
Kevin and Layla~What a wonderful testimony Kevin gave. Very honest and open. I love his smile at the end of the video when he says "I'm found". Praise the Lord!! Praying for you both and the sweet little child who God has chosen to make you a forever family! God bless you both ~Linda
Layla says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:51 pm
I love his smile at the end too, Linda! God's really been inspiring me through Kevin, and I'm so thankful that I get to share part of that with you here. Thank you for praying for our family, too. Can't wait to e-introduce you to the little guy/gal!
Nan Parker says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Oh no, why can't I see the video? I clicked onto your blog as you suggested and I see a black screen. Help!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:15 pm
Hi Nan! The video is hosted on Vimeo so it should be viewable on any computer or mobile device. Sometimes if all you see is a black screen it means that the video is being blocked in some way by a security system on your computer, or it might be a browser issue. What browser are you using to surf the web? I hope that helps.
Becky says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Thanks for sharing. This really touch home. I had almost lost hope for someone I know. This post made me remember that not all is lost and there is hope even when the situation seems hopeless. ;~))
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:16 pm
Thank you, Becky! There is always hope!
teresa says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:06 pm
L and K,
You two just rock. What can I say? I am moved to tears, and I am so full of Godly pride in your testimony and willingness to share it! May God continue to bless your lives in all He has in store for you.
I, too, can't wait until you record Worship music for us to enjoy!
Jeremiah 29:11 -He knows the plan!!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Thank you so much, Teresa!
Layla says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:54 pm
Well T, I think YOU rock too! Thank you for sharing such a sweet comment with us. Off to look up that verse!
Toni from Sydney, Australia says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:36 pm
I am not a religious person but I don't have to be to appreciate the eloquence and peacefulness that I just witnessed. You two are an amazing and inspiring young couple.
I am 42 and my partner is 46, we were lucky last year to be blessed with what was missing from our lives. I gave birth to the most beautiful baby girl after 6 IVF attempts, our lives are complete. I can't wait for you to meet the one that was meant for you, the wait is so worth it, you'll see xx
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Congratulations Toni! We can't wait to get our little one home. Thank you for sharing!
Layla says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:47 pm
Thank you SO much for sharing that with us, Toni! What a kind comment, and what AWESOME news about your little one!!! Smiling big time over here for you right now!
Donna says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:42 pm
Layla and Kevin, THANK YOU from the bottom of my full heart for sharing your story . . . . you both have and are an inspiration to me, as you help me on my ever evolving journey, called life! sending blessings and lots of love to you both! xoxoxo
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:47 pm
Thank you, Donna! Sending our blessings and love right back to you!
Nan Parker says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:45 pm
Amazing! Loved that you shared this, Kevin. Yesterday my husband and I went to a brand new church. We haven't been to church in probably 20 years, although we both have strong Christian foundations. We both feel like the part of us that belongs with God has been sleeping and now, after yesterday, was gently awakened. Your post is a beautiful testimony. Thank you and God Bless you and Layla!
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:53 pm
Thank you for the sweet comment, Nan. I'm so happy the you and your husband felt awakened yesterday. I can definitely relate to you guys. God's timing is perfect!
MaryKay says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Thank you so much for sharing Kevin's testimony here. I'm so very glad I watched it. God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good.
Layla says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:56 pm
You're so welcome, MaryKay! You are right about God, and I'm so glad I got to connection with you, through Him, today!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:57 pm
Thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony, Kevin…I have been blessed by it…
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 4:01 pm
Thank you so much, Linda!
Kitty says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:57 pm
Awesome! Thanks for your bravery in sharing your personal story. It can be so scary to really put your soul out there like that. What a powerful testimony y'all have and what wonderful witness this is, Kevin. I am so happy for you both! Just goes to show you, God knows you, loves you, desires a relationship with you, and persistently calls you. It's up to you to answer the call; and when you do what fulfillment will follow! Continued blessings to you both as you shine your light. I think y'all are so adorable!!! Can I be your surrogate Mom? Auntie? Older Sister? :p
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 4:04 pm
Thank you for the encouraging words, Kitty! When my associate pastor asked me if I would be willing to share my testimony on video, I though my heart was going to beat right out of my chest. I was so nervous! But I am feeling so blessed by all the wonderful encouragement here today. Thank you for the words of wisdom and kindness!
Pam says:Sep 30, 2013 at 3:58 pm
Kevin & Layla,
This (wannabe decorating and DIYer) grandma has to tell you this. As many times and I have loved, loved, LOVED your inspirational posts about decorating and DIY projects, this post has to be my all-time favorite because Kevin's video is what life is all about; not filling our lives with our plans but realizing we were put here for God's glory. How awesome you have figured this out at such a young age! (Yes, mid-30's IS young. :-)). I'm so excited to be able to watch both of you grow in the Lord and look forward to hearing even more about what He is doing in your lives in the days to come! Thank you for sharing your hearts and your testimony. It made me cry.
Now about my dated living room … IT will make you cry … lol.
God bless both of you!
Lora says:Sep 30, 2013 at 4:04 pm
Such an inspirational message and beautiful testimony!
Just gotta say…EEEEEEEK! I remember your band! Definitely remember 'Downfall' because my boyfriend (at the time) played it over and over. I had no idea that was you.
Kevin says:Sep 30, 2013 at 4:08 pm
Thank you for the kind words, Lora! I'm so sorry that he made you listen to that over, and over! Ha! j/k
Jennifer says:Sep 30, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Thank you for sharing this beautiful testimony. I've followed your blog for awhile now and I love it, now I love it even more May God bless you as you follow Him.
Valarie says:Sep 30, 2013 at 4:44 pm
Thank you Kevin and Layla for sharing. Your testimony is super encouraging and I praise our Lord for your faithfulness.
Gillian says:Sep 30, 2013 at 5:17 pm
GUYS! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!!! I follow your site bc I love design inspiration, but I love Jesus more ( : and I was praying for you guys the other day and told the Lord I would love to hear your testimony! I'm SO PROUD of you guys for being open and honest about your faith. I hope you are SO ENCOURAGED that you hear from Him!
Jill says:Sep 30, 2013 at 5:45 pm
Wow. That's all…. Wow! (again)
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says:Sep 30, 2013 at 6:10 pm
Thank you for an awesome testimony of God's love and grace, drawing you near. You are both such a blessing, and I pray that you are blessed in return. ♥
J. Farmer says:Sep 30, 2013 at 6:10 pm
You turned me into a big cry baby. What a wonderful testimony!
Raquel says:Sep 30, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Beautiful, Kevin. Powerful words made their way to you—and so eloquently and spot on for so many hearts and souls, including mine. Won't it be amazing to watch the next phase unfold before you? Blessings and miracles to you and Layla and your family to come.
Rachel says:Sep 30, 2013 at 6:36 pm
Hi Layla & Kevin,
I've been reading your blog for almost three years now but this is my first comment, I think
Thank you for sharing this sweet video!! I remember your posts after first visiting your church and praying that you would meet Christ there because I felt that His Spirit was poured out on you already. I have seen Spiritual growth in your posts throughout the last year and i feel so happy for you both! You reflect His love in your relationship and we, your readers are blessed! I think Kevin's story is something to be treasured. I can't wait to witness the Great things to come!
Joy says:Sep 30, 2013 at 6:58 pm
Awesome! Thank you for your post. My husband and I have moved away from our beloved church and have moved twice (two different states) and haven't gone to church for 10 years and I miss it… But so nervous about finding another. It is harder when you are older I think to feel like you belong. I love a young church. Thank you again
Patty says:Sep 30, 2013 at 7:09 pm
Wow, that blew me away……Kevin, you could not have said that any better, and your testimony blessed God so much…..and you will receive many more blessings in return!! Nothing can fill that God shaped void like God! He will direct your path…..as long as you let Jesus be your best buddy! xoxo
Judi Thompson says:Sep 30, 2013 at 7:26 pm
What a wonderful testimony! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm so happy that I have been following you. You two are such a great blessing to me!
angela says:Sep 30, 2013 at 7:37 pm
Kevin thank you so much for sharing your story and Layla thank you for putting it on your blog for us to read.
cindy barganier says:Sep 30, 2013 at 7:57 pm
My heart is so full right now hearing your words but seeing your heart. It was so evident that truly you have found The Peace that passes all understanding. Your joy is contagious, your love evident and your peace real. I am so very thankful that God connected us this year. One of my great joys in life is watching others grow in God's grace along this journey that we can life. In all of the sharing that we do about design and photography I hope that when we look back we will say, " most of our conversations were about The Lord." Love you Brother.
Dawn says:Sep 30, 2013 at 8:13 pm
Absolutely beautiful!
Alicia says:Sep 30, 2013 at 8:19 pm
I, myself, have not been given the gift of faith, but it's so lovely to see two people happy and fulfilled by religion. The fact that your relationship with god is expressed with kindness and humble hearts makes me happy to have you both in my life (even if it's just through the internet).
Tamra says:Oct 2, 2013 at 8:47 am
Alicia, I don't know you, but I just have to reply. Your comment…"I, myself, have not been given the gift of faith", really caught my attention. God has already given you the ultimate gift of all time…the gift of salvation – by dying on the cross for your sin and mine. He had you in mind when He died. All you have to do is accept His marvelous, life-changing gift. You will NEVER be sorry!
Darlene says:Sep 30, 2013 at 8:21 pm
Your testimony brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Our God is Awesome!
Blessings to you,
Brenda Pfeil says:Sep 30, 2013 at 8:27 pm
As much as I love to see your decorating make overs, I am overwhelmed by the make over God did in your LIFE. Neat testimony. Thanks for sharing. Ultimately, this is a forever make over!
Angela says:Sep 30, 2013 at 8:49 pm
Wow! Bless him. I've followed your blog intermittently for some time so I'm familiar with your journey, but not so much the spiritual piece, though it is clear you are Christians. I'm always looking for a unique way to reach my own teenage children spiritually and I plan to use this video for the next lesson that I teach them. I think I will just have them watch it and then write a paragraph about how it touches them and impacts their views on God. Thank you for sharing. It was beautiful.
Jadyn says:Sep 30, 2013 at 8:52 pm
Thanks so much for sharing this! It really touched my heart and gave me chills. What an amazing God we serve, listening to your story makes me hungry for more of Him in my life. And the idea of creating a space where God shows up and changes life, that is beautiful. Definitely the best ind of interior decorating.
Kim says:Sep 30, 2013 at 9:02 pm
cheri says:Sep 30, 2013 at 9:25 pm
I have read your blog for several years … I remember a turning point…. where you started being more vulnerable, sharing your heart, sharing your faith. I sensed God working in your lives and have loved watching your faith journey even more than your blog journey. God spoke through you in the video … thanks for putting yourself out there!
stacia says:Sep 30, 2013 at 9:37 pm
I don't even know what to say except Kevin was able to describe & define for me what this crazy, empty ache I've been struggling with is. His words were beautiful, genuine, & perfect……exactly what I needed to hear when I needed it most. Thank you so much.
Sarah Venn says:Sep 30, 2013 at 9:50 pm
Thank you so much for posting this! I was crying the whole time, not because I was sad, but because I can totally relate to all that you said. I kept nodding my head, saying, "yes, yes!" I know that feeling, and it is amazing. I feel like out of all of the moments we encounter in our lives, the moment God comes into your life is something you will never forget. I love the relationship that you guys have, and I hope that someday my husband and i will share that. He believes in God, but doesn't really have a relationship with him. I pray every night that we will someday be able to share that together. Keep the posts coming. You guys are such an inspiration to so many people. I remember stumbling across your blog to look at a picture and I have been reading ever since. Now, your blog is so much more than DIY and design inspiration! Love you guys!
Nicki Wong says:Sep 30, 2013 at 10:23 pm
What a powerful testimony. It is amazing how wonderful God works in our lives when we allow Him to take control. Nicki
Sherri says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:17 pm
One word…WOW!!!!
Allison says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:27 pm
Oh Kevin! I teared up with your message. God is so good and so faithful. The incredible part is, we don't have to pray that He will be, He just is. Its who He is, not what He does. He shines brightly through the two of you, and I am blessed so much by your story and the whole influence of The Lettered Cottage. Thank you for stepping out in Holy boldness. When we do things in His name, for His purpose, thankfully the outcome is up to Him, which is always perfect and timely. You both are a blessing and an inspiration to many of us to let our light shine!
Aunt Chriss says:Sep 30, 2013 at 11:30 pm
*hug* Kevin, you are so brave. It is wonderful to see the strength of your belief and how it has given meaning to your life on your face as you tell your story. How AWESOME is it that you and Layla were able to come to such a strong faith at the same time? You are both truly blessed by your love of eachother and the Lord and I am just as blessed to know and love you. Love, lOve, loVe, lovE to you both…
Sarah Nutter says:Oct 1, 2013 at 12:13 am
This is my favorite post you have ever written. I was nearly in tears during Kevin's testimony. What a beautiful, beautiful story of God's redemptive love!! The way He pursued you both and drew you unto Himself. wow. He is an amazing God. And it's so fun to be able to celebrate with you, even though I don't know you–but we are the Body of Christ, brothers and sisters living out the same Story. Love you guys.
Lorraine says:Oct 1, 2013 at 7:23 am
Please tell Kevin THANK YOU!!! God is so good and Kevin did SUCH a great job!! His testimony is beautiful and is a huge encouragement!! My oldest son, who is 22, has walked away from God, lost his purpose and the purpose of life and I have to continue to kneel and lift him to the Cross and trust that God will intersect his life when its time. Not my time, but His perfect, glorious time <3
Shellie says:Oct 1, 2013 at 7:30 am
<3 <3 <3 Thanks so much for sharing!
Julie Burkett says:Oct 1, 2013 at 8:25 am
Brought me to tears….. Isn't God amazing and sooo GOOD?!! Just another "comment"….we've been in your waiting for your family/adoption "shoes"…we have four "waited for" children and pray for your journey as it unfolds. You are an amazing couple and I enjoy reading your blog and praying for your family. Hang on tight to the ONLY ONE who gives us HOPE
Katie says:Oct 1, 2013 at 9:30 am
So encouraged and thankful!!
Amy Youngstrom says:Oct 1, 2013 at 10:26 am
So beautiful! God's timing is perfect. Rejoicing with you in your new found faith.
Kim G says:Oct 1, 2013 at 10:29 am
What an amazing testimony. Layla, you and Kevin continue to inspire me, your words always hit home in so many ways and though we don't know each other, I feel like a little piece of me does. God is truly amazing and it is so cool to hear and read how He blesses y'all.
Shannon says:Oct 1, 2013 at 10:40 am
Wow, what a profound quote Kev had that helped my soul's evolution. I'm floundering about a business idea, but I'm scared to move forward. I've been telling my family and friends that I want to create an environment wher God is there, encouraging employees to grow their talents, and work as a team building greater moments. This is just what I needed to hear and read today. Thank you both! I can't wait to meet y'all at the Chapel. We are driving over from TX that weekend for our anniversary. Can't think of a better trip, well except for Tybee. Which I owe the discovery of that place to you and Kev also. Keep up the great work!
Shannon ~ bohemianjunktion.com
Beverly says:Oct 1, 2013 at 10:54 am
Beautiful! I to am on a similar journey. I've had God in my life for a long time, but now I'm letting God have me! (as in ALL of me) Thanking you for sharing this.
Donna says:Oct 1, 2013 at 11:09 am
Loved Kevin's testimony!! You guys are a special couple.
Karen says:Oct 1, 2013 at 11:30 am
Hi Kevin & Layla! Thanks so much for sharing your testimony. You both are such an inspiration. It is very easy to see Him in you both. May God continue to bless you both in huge ways.
Lauren says:Oct 1, 2013 at 2:07 pm
"I used to sing about being lost and now I sing about being found." Amen! Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
Nicki says:Oct 1, 2013 at 3:44 pm
That is so awesome! It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing!
Kristin S says:Oct 1, 2013 at 5:34 pm
God has a unique story for each and every person. I love hearing them all and especially Kevin's!
Tammy says:Oct 1, 2013 at 7:49 pm
Oh Kevin and Layla, I've been reading your website for so long I can't even remember. My heart literally just jumped with joy. So proud of the work GOD does in our lives, so happy you've found a church home. The journey to walk with God is filled with so many twists and bumps – buckle up!
Judy says:Oct 1, 2013 at 8:03 pm
Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. It made my heart full!
Jeannie says:Oct 2, 2013 at 6:37 am
WoW! That was amazing! Thanks for sharing, God bless you! We could all use a lot mor God in our lives!
Tamra says:Oct 2, 2013 at 8:37 am
Layla, I've been following your blog for quite awhile now (and LOVE it, BTW), but have never felt compelled to leave a comment until today. I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face after watching Kevin's video. They are tears of happiness. For, I too, have been "found". Isn't God's grace so amazing? Not to mention utterly life-changing! What a blessed hope we have in Him. I can't thank you enough for sharing this. Just think of how many lives you and Kevin are touching – and in a marvelous, positive way. I know it might not be the popular thing to do, (and you might get some flak for this), but please don't ever hesitate to share your testimonies.
Allie says:Oct 2, 2013 at 10:07 am
LOVE THIS! "I used to sing about being lost and now I sing about being found." Praise Jesus!! My favorite quote:) God is so good!!
Janine says:Oct 2, 2013 at 11:25 am
So well said
To God be the Glory!!!
Thanks for sharing this with us to encourage our faith
~reader from Minnesota
Cathy Johnson says:Oct 2, 2013 at 2:41 pm
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing.
hello haha harf says:Oct 2, 2013 at 4:41 pm
kevin's testimony gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes.
thanks for sharing.
Melissa says:Oct 2, 2013 at 9:35 pm
I normally don't comment but had to rejoice with you at what a great story God is writing with your lives. Thank you for your courage in sharing this with your readers.
Mindy M. says:Oct 2, 2013 at 9:50 pm
I never comment but I've followed for a few years now. I fell in love with you guys instantly and have been so blessed by you, your story, your posts…pretty much everything about you is amazing! I'm so inspired every time I click over! I have been so proud of you for your boldness in sharing little snippets of your faith here and there… And now I'm filled with JOY hearing Kevin give his testimony!! Thank you for being such a beautiful, positive light for the Lord!! And I love all the comments …who knew there were so many believers out there!
Thanks Kevin, for letting God use you in such a cool way and with such a unique platform via the blog. You have quite a following … God was given glory through your willingness to be used by Him. Who knows the eternal significance of your sharing this?!
Well done.
Jennifer K. says:Oct 3, 2013 at 9:24 am
Thank you for sharing that with us. It spoke directly to my heart.
Melissa Parris says:Oct 6, 2013 at 9:22 am
I'm at work. And it's SUNDAY. I'm sad because I don't get to go to church,my home.my comfort anymore.I knew or know you both are special people (Gods' children)from the 1st time I started YOUR BLOG, You have a way of drawing me in,like a soft landing a good friend. I enjoy your Blog ;o) Kevin is supportive and kind man.You are a Blessed women. I have the same and know I am Blessed. I wish you the excitement and JOY of parenthood(soon I hope)and sharing your lives together.You are witnessing ;o)
P.S. have you ever thought about a Christian Lable? I love to listen to JOY fm here in Florida……just a thought?
Tiffany says:Oct 6, 2013 at 8:02 pm
I've been reading TLC for a couple of years now and LOVE you guys and your design style. (like, you guys are my favorite…) But these posts, the ones that really *mean* something…they're my very favorite. You guys are great. Thanks Kev for sharing.
Layla says:Oct 6, 2013 at 8:12 pm
Thank you, Tiffany! I usually get a couple of comments/emails from folks who feel the opposite way when I publish these kinds of posts, so I really appreciate your kind and encouraging comment. I just follow my heart and go with my grin when it comes to adding pages to this thing, and I'm looking forward to sharing another extra-Special Kev-related post soon, too!
Jenny says:Oct 6, 2013 at 9:37 pm
That was wonderful. Thank you for sharing. In a world where people don't want to talk about faith, and how God changes lives, it is refreshing that you do. Blessings.
Linda Weisz says:Oct 8, 2013 at 11:59 am
What a wonderful testimony!!! You have a great talent and it's so good to hear that you want to use it for the Lord. Bless you and thanks for sharing.
Kelly - Talk of the House says:Oct 14, 2013 at 3:57 pm
Looks like I am 2 weeks and 200 comments late on this post. Better late than never! Kevin your testimony is beautiful. God has connected all the dots in your life to take you to this place of peace where you are today, and I love it!! Thank you so much for taking the courageous step of sharing your journey. THIS will certainly be something God will use to reach many. Yes, there is a purpose to your talent!
Christy says:Oct 14, 2013 at 5:31 pm
Wow. This is such a powerful testimony, Kevin. God is using your life in big ways to reach His people. It takes a strong spirit to let people in and humble yourself for His glory. Your words are encouraging to my spirit. I pray that He will continue to use you and you will continue to let Him work through you. This is just so beautiful.
1 Peter 5:6. Matthew 23:12.
Rebecca says:Oct 15, 2013 at 10:26 am
I love the journey God has you two on! Blessings to you!
Dana Tucker says:Oct 18, 2013 at 7:33 am
Loooooved this!!!! So inspiring to see you guys openly sharing your faith. I can't wait to meet you at the Chapel Market tomorrow
Missy says:Oct 18, 2013 at 7:45 am
Oh Kevin…You had no reason to be nervous or scared, your testimony is beautiful. I'm sitting here crying….you know, the runny nose kind of crying that makes you take a deep breath just so you can hold yourself together and not get into the blubbery stuff. . I love you and Layla, and both your hearts. I have been in church since I was 7 years old, but sometimes you just start hearing words, and stop feeling the reason you are here. I love the Lord with all my heart, but I really needed to hear your fresh Christian heart to make me remember how my heart longs to feel again. I'm so glad you have found your true purpose in life. God gives us all talents, and I think we can use them for him, or squander them on a world that doesn't really care…I'm glad you've chosen to use your precious talent for the one true King.
TJ and I would love to get together with you and Layla someday….he says he would love to jam to some Christian music with you.
Layla girl, I love you to pieces, and my heart is just swelling to see how you and Kevin are growing in him, and will soon be teaching HIS goodness to your new little one!!
tasha roe says:Oct 18, 2013 at 7:47 am
I love this!! Thanks so much for sharing your testimony, Kevin! Love your heart! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Dianne says:Oct 18, 2013 at 7:49 am
When God works in our hearts, we may not know it at the time, but He made us so that He is the only One that can fill our voids and emptiness! The hard part is learning to trust that what He has is alway for our good because He is our Father. It's quite a journey! Thanks for posing your testimony!
Debra says:Oct 18, 2013 at 7:53 am
Beautiful. We actually find ourselves when we lose ourselves. So counterintuitive but so true.
Joy Jenkins says:Oct 18, 2013 at 7:57 am
Thank you for sharing that! Every story has a name and Every story matters to God! HE has so much more for our lives than we can dream!
tricia @littlecottageonthepond says:Oct 18, 2013 at 7:59 am
This is so beautiful. I find myself wanting to watch people's realization of G-d and their relationship with Him, but mostly because it's something I don't have. I'm in awe of people who have that kind of faith and trust. He did a wonderful job telling his story
Beja says:Oct 18, 2013 at 8:13 am
Thank you for sharing this journey! I am a worship leader in Fort Worth, Texas at Keystone Church, and I love seeing testimony videos to know who might be walking through the door any given Sunday.
It gives me hope for my friends who had a bad church experience earlier in life and walked out.
"So we are Christ's ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, "Come back to God!" 2 Corinthians 5:20
Samantha says:Oct 18, 2013 at 8:14 am
Awesome testimony, Kevin! Following God can be scary at times, but He shows up. He doesn't leave us hanging. He equips us to do what he calls us to do. Keep hearing his voice and leaning in and relying on his strength. You have so much to offer, so much to be used to his glory!
Vicki says:Oct 18, 2013 at 8:23 am
Awesome testimony, Kevin! May you both continue to find your purpose in your lives, individually and together as a family. God is nothing less tban amazing!
Shawn says:Oct 18, 2013 at 8:55 am
This post truly took my breath away. Thank you Kevin for sharing your heart and using your God-given talents to glorify Him. Hearing your testimony has been so good for my soul's evolution… Blessings to you both!
Melissa says:Oct 18, 2013 at 11:08 am
Kevin and Layla,
Thank you for sharing this. I rededicated my life to Christ almost 16 years ago and this really blessed me. It's always encouraging to hear others testimonies. You said it perfectly "we need to use the gifts for Him and not us". I pray you discover more about yourself and your marriage through him. Keep Him in everything that you do and listen to Him and He will amaze you over and over.
Debbie says:Oct 18, 2013 at 12:21 pm
That was beautiful. Wish you both the best.
Rachel says:Oct 18, 2013 at 2:17 pm
What a beautiful testimony! I definitely felt the emotion in his words and the truth to what he said. You both are such a powerful influence for good to so many and are true disciples of Jesus Christ. May God continue to bless you and your growing family!
Leslie McNeil says:Oct 18, 2013 at 4:31 pm
wonderful encouragement; enjoyed my time here; thank you!
Melanie says:Oct 18, 2013 at 5:33 pm
What a wonderful testimony!!! And those words are truly inspirational to me….thank you so much!
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says:Oct 18, 2013 at 10:19 pm
Kevin and Layla, how did I miss this?? Wow, what a wonderful testimony, Kevin, I love that you shared your heart and your story. We all have one, don't we? I'm so grateful that God brought you both into my life in 2008 and it's been such a fun journey of seeing you both change and evolve into the special people you are. God is so good and he grows us up in Him in his own timing and I am so happy to call you both friends. This blog world has changed my life and meeting you both has been so wonderful. . It's just amazing to me how He works in our lives, he's done wonders for me too. Kevin and Layla, ya'll both have a special purpose and you are living it! I can't wait to see what's next! xoxo Rhoda
Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says:Oct 18, 2013 at 10:26 pm
Just when I thought I couldn't love you two any more than I already do….
LOVE this!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Tom @ Centerpoint says:Oct 19, 2013 at 1:48 am
It's great to see both of you growing spiritually and how you're allowing Christ to use your lives and spiritual gifts to reach others through your blog and at church. Kevin, thanks for being courageous and sitting down in front of the camera–I can't wait to see what He has in store for you next!
Angela @Unexpected Elegance says:Oct 19, 2013 at 8:04 am
I couldn't help but cry hearing Kevin's testimony!! You both are touching so many people with allowing God to work through your awesome talents!!
Penny says:Oct 20, 2013 at 9:37 am
Wow!!! Spoken with such articulation and purpose. I have been following The Lettered Cottage for a while. I adore the blog but adore the two of you even more. I may not ever have the pleasure of meeting you guys but please know…you touch many lives and hearts with your willingness to share God's love.
Siggie says:Oct 20, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Thank you for putting your heart out on the line and sharing your testimony for us! It hit home.
God bless you and best wishes!
judy ramella says:Oct 21, 2013 at 12:28 pm
Praise the Lord!! Im so happy for you both. I have a prodical son, and I just rejoice with your parents Kevin, who I am sure NEVER STOPPED PRAYING for YOU!! Now, standing before them, is an answer to their prayers….you truly came home!! I also have two adopted little girls from China, that the Lord called us to adopt at 43 & 48!! My walk with the Lord has been the ride of my life!
teresa luetkemeyer says:Oct 21, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Thank-you for sharing your story…and your talent. God Bless you and your sweet wife. from, Oklahoma.
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Book Description:Starting with the good (chapters 15 - 17), within chapter 15 Taleb explains where the Bell curve works and where it does not. The Bell curve captures well variables that don't deviate much from the mean. Otherwise, it does not work. Taleb suggests we often fool ourselves in believing that correlation, regression coefficients, or standard deviation convey much information. This is because those coefficients are unstable (and can flip sign when possible) depending on the time selected. This is because the underlying variables are often not stationary enough for these coefficients to be stable.
Chapter 16 is excellent as an introduction to Mandelbrot's fractal geometry as an alternative to Gaussian based investment theory. He supports well that these mathematical tools do capture randomness (of non-stationary variables) far better than the Normal distribution. However, he admits that Mandelbrotian models are not predictive. When looking at the same data set, he and numerous colleagues each came up with different underlying parameters to build fractal-like models. And a small difference in such parameters makes a huge difference in outcome. That's why you will not hear much of fractal geometry within the quantitative financial community. Nevertheless, this is a fascinating subject that deserves further exploration. For this purpose, I recommend Mandelbrot's The Misbehavior of Markets
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A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action
How to convert to an IP video system
If you have read anything I have written over the past two years, you know I've been pushing the idea of designing and installing IP cameras. The reasons I advocate the use of this technology are fairly obvious.
First, IP was the snowball at the top of the hill. It's been rolling downward at an alarming rate, and frankly, it's gotten quite large. Second, in the middle of a frenzy to compete in the DVR market, the manufacturers of IP cameras, switching and recording technology remained steadfast and focused. Their objective was to improve the quality, understanding and general acceptance of a future market. Last, there has been no indication that the world is staying with or going back to analog technology.
In my writing on this topic I've spoken quite a bit about the applications of IP technology, but I haven't really touched on the "how-to." Let's cure some of this and speak about the progression from analog to digital and some of the equipment involved.
All Aboard!
Say you spent $50 thousand on an analog camera system just two years ago. Now you want to update to an IP camera system without trashing your existing, long-term investments. Or maybe you have a very small existing system and a very small budget, but you still want the advantages of the IP network. Or maybe you have a DVR and you think your system is now IP based. I'm sorry; it just isn't that easy in most cases. Most DVR recorders are not digital recorders. They are glorified analog recorders with a hard drive to record on. Most DVRs on the market cannot accept a digital signal.
Regardless of your current situation, if you are upgrading or just want to take advantage of the improved communication of IP networks, your first step is to include your IT folks. This should be done up front to avoid major confrontations in the future.
Plug It In
Once your IT folks are on board, your first consideration is the high-speed video switcher or server. There is no magic to this unit. You connect it, in line, to your existing analog cameras without disrupting your existing system, and you are suddenly able to jump onto the existing computer network.
If you use a high-speed switcher, you will be required to indulge in some operations software, usually included with the switcher. This is a minor concern. It's like installing Word or WordPerfect. If you use a high- speed analog-to-digital server, you will not be required to install software, because the server will have everything you need.
The bottom line is that you are now able to access your analog CCTV system via any PC within your network. The only requirement is that your PC has a Web browser. Yes, you should have firewalls, passwords and other such things to protect your privacy. However, these are topics for your IT personnel, not an old camera dog like me.
Set It Up
If you are starting from scratch with your IP system, you have several options for configuration. The first is to connect your cameras directly to an existing or new network via a standard ethernet junction. You may also have the option to power the cameras over the ethernet so you don't even have to run power lines. The savings in cabling alone can be huge.
A second configuration option is to group or bunch your cameras in the field and then attach them to your network. This is done in the same way as adapting an analog system. We take two, three or 20 cameras from one section of your system and tie them into a high-speed switcher or server. Then you simply attach a multiplexed output from your switcher or server to your network. The advantage of this configuration, again, is a potentially huge reduction in cabling costs.
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September 21, 2007 By David Burn Leave a Comment
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About David Burn
Native Nebraskan seeking the perfect pale ale in the Pacific Northwest. Copywriter and brand strategist at Bonehook. Co-founder and editor of AdPulp.