We've got an announcement, Mississippi!!

We are SO EXCITED to announce that we are changing our name from INSPIRE to INSPIRATION MISSISSIPPI! We are thankful for you, our faithful “followers” and friends, and are so blessed to have you on this journey with us! We believe the best is yet to come! We look forward to you continuing to send us your INSPIRATIONal stories and events! 

Our mission statement remains "to create inspirational content and photos by celebrating Mississippi's most elite vendors. Here at Inspiration Mississippi, we are blessed to have the hospitality state and a household of faith at the root of our inspiration." 

#inspirationms #getinspiredms #fullofinspiration | www.inspirationms.com 

Livingston Farmer's Market | Lauren Liddell Photography | Bridal Path | Fresh Cut Catering & Floral | MOLLYGEEdesigns|Kristina Myers

{INSPIRATION MS}
A place where inspiration for events meets a celebration of Mississippi's incredible vendors.

We are here to celebrate Mississippi, its rich history, its beauty and all of the amazing talent our great state has to offer. In our opinion, there's not a more beautiful place on earth for a wedding or event! We strive to "show off" all of the elite vendors and incredible talent across our state and to share with you all of the ways to utilize all of the simple, yet amazing, things found right here at home

Not only do we share inspiration for weddings, but we also share inspiration for classic, southern events whether it be a black tie affair, a backyard barbeque or a DIY birthday party.

With the hospitality state and a household of faith at the root of your inspiration, every day life and every event can be one strait out of a storybook. We are inspired by you and would love to share your wedding, event or story! Visit our Submissions Page for all of the details. We cannot wait to hear from you!

{Guest Post} Rev. Heath Ferguson

I remember when I was eleven; I had a huge crush on a girl in my class.  At that moment in my life, I was deeply, madly in love.  I recall the feeling I felt when she said that she “liked” me too and we started “going steady."  Something happened then in my life that I can only now begin to identify.  I remember feeling that need to give up some independence in order to achieve happiness for the first time, and I didn’t like it.  Up until then, I had been the center of my own little world, and I only had to receive in order to be happy.  But now, as I began my second decade, that was all being challenged.  I remember the sick feeling in the pit of my stomach as I found myself waiting for another person to reveal how they were feeling before I could know how I was feeling.  This wasn’t cool!  This wasn’t fun!  Since when did I have to be dependent on someone else in order to experience joy?  Why was I losing independence in order to find comfort, meaning, and purpose?  After all, isn’t it when we are completely free that we are completely happy?  Isn’t THAT the American dream?  Aren’t we to be absolutely liberated in order to experience life at its fullest? 

I’m older now, and life has taught me many hard lessons.  One of them is that when you really love someone, deep intimacy is only attainable when you sacrifice control and independence.  I’m realizing that my love for those who mean the most to me is truly what shapes my life, not perpetually attempting to express my freedom and autonomy.  And those I love are also sacrificially surrendering their liberties and control in order to find me and love me.  And to that I’m so very grateful. 

And I think about God and how He loves me.  I think about how He limited Himself in order to come find me.  I think about how this omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent God gave up so much to love me.  Here’s God the Father giving me the perfect manifestation of His love in Jesus Christ.  Here, in Jesus Christ, is God; limited and lowered, who is somehow divine, yet man.  He came to experience life and loss as a mere man, so that I could know Him and love Him. He knew that He was the only way I could know hope and eternal joy.  He came to serve me, through self sacrifice. 

I think about all that means to me.  It makes me feel loved.  It makes me feel amazing.  It makes me want to love Him right back.  So how do I do that?  Do I do that by expressing all of the earthly freedom I can muster?  Do I do that by experiencing all the world has to offer?  The answer is no.  What it means is that I seek out the one I love daily.  It means that I find Him, adore Him and give my everything to Him.  It means that I serve Him, no matter the cost.  It means that I take His Word to heart and spend my life living for Him and doing what delights Him.  That’s what I’m learning love is about.  That’s the lesson in love that the Gospel is teaching me.

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die, but God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. {Romans 5: 6-8}

Mothers! Who says that your wedding attire has to be one of those same ole' boring dresses that have been around for years? Nobody! Mother of the Bride and Groom dresses have come such a long way in the past few years and mothers these days can look  down right fabulous, as they should! Here are some great looks  from designers that you can find right here in Mississippi at Bridal Path.

Photo Credit: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

Do you have a big event coming up and want your skin to look its very best?  You should try a HydraFacial treatment at SKIN the Spa at Runnels Center!

The HydraFacial is a highly effective new skin resurfacing technology that is non-invasive and non-irritating. It is also the only procedure currently available that integrates cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and hydration simultaneously, saving time and giving immediately noticeable results with no discomfort or downtime. Used with specifically formulated serums, in combination with a vacuum-based skin abrasion tip, HydraFacial treatments remove dead skin cells and impurities while bathing the healthy underlying skin with deep cleansing, extracting, exfoliating and antioxidant serums. The serums are formulated to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, congested pores, hyper-pigmentation and acne-prone skin.

Check out some before and afters of the this amazing new technology.

{Reduces the appearance of clogged or enlarged pores}

{Softens and plumps lines around the mouth}

{Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead}

{Reduces puffiness and dark circles around the eyes}

{Treats acne breakouts and hyper-pigmentation}

All skin types can benefit from the HydraFacial, even sensitive skin! Before a treatment, the skin is analyzed to determine which solutions, which exfoliating tip and what suction to use.  No two people have the same skin, so there are many settings that can be adjusted for each individual.

For maximum results, they recommend treatments be done every four to six weeks to keep the skin healthy, prevent further damage and make it glow.

 HydraFacial is often featured on TV news and talk shows. Check out Dr. Nassif, of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, talking about the Hydrafacial on Good day L.A.