We are so excited to introduce all of you to our fellow sister, Sandi. She is the owner of The Olivetee, one of our gracious sponsors here at Sisters in Bloom! Sandi has a beautiful testimony of how God redeemed her life and then was inspired to start The Olive Tee company!
I grew up in a Christian home and always believed in God, but I also believed God had high standards that I could never measure up to. So why even try? I rebelled. I made poor decisions because it was too hard and not rewarding enough to make the “right” choices. I was embarrassed to be a Christian all through my teens and twenties because Christians didn’t have any “fun”. (In my mind) all they did was go to church, preach to people and go on mission trips. It wasn’t until five years ago that I finally began to understand what God was really about. He’s not about religion and perfection; He’s about relationship, growth, love and grace. He has no standards and accepts us just as we are. I’m a recovering alcoholic of over 5 years. What brought me to the self destructive point were lies. Lies I believed about myself because I didn’t see my worth as a child of God. I was always turning to the world for love, acceptance, happiness, and entertainment.
When I chose to believe the TRUTH God says about me and rely on His love for me, I began to like myself, make healthy choices and renew my mind with the Word of God. Rather than seeking to please myself, I turned to living a life that pleased God. With every Godly decision made, my respect for myself grew and my desire to drink lessened. And being a Woman of God is anything BUT boring! God has used my talents, gifts, and passions in ways I never imagined. It brings me a joy and excitement I never knew was out there!
The Mission Behind Olivetee
I want others to experience Christ the way I have. I love fashion. I also love short, witty statements that catch attention. My goal with my line of tees is to uplift the world; believers and non believers, women of strong faith, women of weak faith, and women who don’t know what to think of God. I have a more modern approach by taking scripture, simplifying it, and delivering it through contemporary fashion. As women of faith, we live in the world but we are not of the world. We are Princesses of the King of Kings and we are called to reach out to the lost. The lost aren’t always non-believers; they can be believers who have been broken or side-tracked (like me) and they just need encouragement to move forward.
My hope is to relate to and attract the world with simple, encouraging statements that are powerful enough to either open the door for a conversation about our Savior, or at least make an impression on someone’s heart. That is my vision for the Olivetee. Wear the Word. Share His love. God’s redemptive power is amazing, isn’t it?
None of us are out of His reach. Thank you so much for sharing with us today, Sandi. You are an inspiration.
A Giveaway for you!
And guess what sisters? Sandi is giving away one of her tees, appropriately enough, the “Encourage One Another” tee! Perfect for our community!
Scoop neck tee in Vintage Navy
Super soft tee with a flattering, longer length fit. 50% polyester, 40% cotton, 13% rayon.
Order one size up, this tee runs small.
How To Enter
We would love it if you would hop on over to The Olivetee’s website and look around. Then come on back here and leave us a comment letting us know what you found that just knocked your socks off! (We’re certainly you’ll find several!!)
And… A Discount Code!
This giveaway is now closed, but the discount code is still active!
And…Sandi is offering a discount code to all Sisters In Bloom readers good for 20% off using the “mysisters” discount code.
