WSC40: Cross Reflection
March 21st, 2008
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ Galatians 6:14
My submission for Beate’s sketch this weekend is in celebration of Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Here are some bold colors and Kim Hughes images to bring about joy and cheer! This was a fun sketch, and I know that Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Laurie, Mary Jo and Sharon will have fun things in store, too! Full supply list is at the bottom of my post. In celebration of my favorite holiday week of the year, I’m including a short reflection in this post.
Today (Friday 3/21/08) is Good Friday, the day remembered as the day that Christ suffered and died on the cross. But Scripture tells us that he most certainly is not dead. In 3 days, on Easter morning we celebrate that He has risen from the dead and is alive! Earlier this week, I was studying a lesson on John 3:16 as it relates to Easter and I had one of those personal ah-ha! moments. John 3:16 is generally noted as one of the most well-known verses in the Bible. The lesson was discussing the meaning of the first word of the verse: FOR. In this case, translated as “this is how much” - so that the verse would read:
This is how much God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son so that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. ~ John 3:16
I admit that I have hoarding issues when it comes to paper-crafting supplies. Unless I buy embellishments or papers in duplicates, I am very hesitant to actually use them. I feel if I use something I really like, I won’t be able to replace it when I run out. Here’s the fresh wind: God only had ONE Son. I’m so grateful that He had no hoarding issues when it came to giving up his ONLY Son to die on the cross, aren’t you!? Note: I am not equating my craft supplies and God’s gift of eternal life. It was just a correlation that struck me fresh. And, since I shared my ‘revelation’ in our adult Sunday school class, I have now acknowledge said ‘hoarding issues’ in front of Wes. Guess I’ll start digging through and using all that stuff I’ve been saving.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and are able to find joy in the Easter cross and the gift that God gave there, all because He has no hoarding issues.
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Stamps: Bold Curls, Bloomin’ Beautiful, Boast in the Cross, Happy Easter - All Cornish Heritage Farms
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Cardstock: Frosted Kiwi, Intense Pink - Prism and Cryogen White
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Ink: Watermelon, Mountain Rose, Citris and Sunshine Yellow - Adirondack
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Accs: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Rhinestones - Hero Arts and glitter
March 21st, 2008 at 8:09 am
Lori, what a wonderful Blog entry for today. I really like how you connected What today means to this hobby-you know kind of put it into words we can relate to. Yes, I’m glad God didn’t have horading issues either. Your card is beautiful-so bright and cheerful! TFS!
March 21st, 2008 at 8:54 am
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March 21st, 2008 at 8:55 am
Wonderful card, Lori! I love the fresh colors you used.
Happy Easter to you and your family! Hugs and smiles
March 21st, 2008 at 8:59 am
Beautiful card, beautiful message! You are so right, my friend. Your words are well said and speak right to this hoarder’s heart! What a blessing *you* are!
March 21st, 2008 at 9:00 am
Gorgeous card Lori! Just gorgeous!
March 21st, 2008 at 9:04 am
What a lovely card and a beautiful reflection. Wishing you and yours a blessed Easter.
March 21st, 2008 at 9:40 am
Totally fresh and wondermous babe! Easter Blessings sweet friend.
March 21st, 2008 at 9:52 am
I love your card and all the bright colors. Thanks for the message too! It is so true!
March 21st, 2008 at 11:00 am
I love this! Thank you for being bold in your faith!
Many Easter Blessings,
M.
March 21st, 2008 at 11:22 am
Gorgeous card Lori! I love looking at what everyone does with Beate’s sketch! Happy Easter! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
March 21st, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Love your blog entry today Lori. Your card is amazing.
Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Easter to you and your family.
March 21st, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Well, you found a fabulous use for Bold Curls — LOVE this bright, cheery card! The sentiment goes perfectly, too. Loved your Sunday School story and hoarding — wonderful point!
March 21st, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Lori, Bless you for your sharing about hoarding! I AM thankful that God did not hoard His son!! Thank you for your openness in sharing your faith, it should be an inspiration to all of us Christian stampers!
LeAnne
March 21st, 2008 at 3:17 pm
What a beautiful post, Lori…and SO true! Great card too.
Easter blessings!
March 21st, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Fab…. Card love the colors you used…thank you for sharing
March 21st, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Thank you for your blog today! It was very beautifully stated! All I can say is “AMEN and again I say AMEN!!!”
Oh, the card was fantastic too and I’m on my way to “the farm” to get that stamp with the verse!! Happy Easter and may God bless you and the Spirit continue to enlighten you.
March 21st, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Now it’s so funny that you say that. I do the hoarding too and you’re right - none of it is nearly that precious!! What a sweet way to bring us all together. You are a wonderful woman. Sometimes we just need a little perspective, right?? Thank God that Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas are properly timed to remind us!!!
Hugs,
Lydia
http://www.understandblue.blogspot.com
March 21st, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Amen! Thank you so much Lori! I love seeing your bold faith and love for Jesus! And what an amazing way to look at hoarding! I am so thankful that God didn’t keep Jesus all to himself! Where would I be without Him? Blessings to you this Easter!
March 21st, 2008 at 9:37 pm
gorgeous! Love the colors and the card- but most of all love the reason behind it-Happy Easter- God Bless
March 22nd, 2008 at 7:44 am
Gorgeous! Praise the Lord He is risen!!
March 22nd, 2008 at 9:20 am
Very striking Lori! I really love how you blended all the different stamps together as if they were meant to be!
March 22nd, 2008 at 10:14 am
Dear Lori,
I was just looking at my carstock stash yesterday and it fills one whole corner of a closet. I told myself that I must donate some of it. But I also hoard–if I only buy one or a few, I am so reluctant to use them!!
You are so very right that we are so blessed that God the Father does not hoard anything, especially concerning His gift of Jesus, our Redeemer. Praise be to a gracious God. Praise be to Jesus…HE IS RISEN!!
Monica
March 22nd, 2008 at 10:42 am
Beautiful card and message!!! Happy Easter, sweet friend!!
March 22nd, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Thanks for the bright and beautiful card, but even more so for your bright and bold message of the truth of Easter. What a blessing to read it. God bless you and your family! Happy Easter!
March 22nd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
This is beautiful! Love everything! TFS and Happy Easter!
March 22nd, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Oh My Word! This post is AWESOME! Thank you for that fresh wind!
Where did you find that scripture stamp? I’m dying to know!!!
March 23rd, 2008 at 12:23 am
This post is food for the soul … beautiful through and through. Happy Easter to you and to your beautiful family, Lori! Love the card too, btw.
~Tex
March 23rd, 2008 at 11:49 am
Just wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a very Happy Easter!
March 23rd, 2008 at 3:50 pm
As a fellow hoarder, I SO get this picture! Happy easter, my sister!
April 10th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
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