Make a Difference

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy  —think about such things.  ~ Philippians 4:8

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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new cration; the old has gone, the new has come!  ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17

Perhaps my very most favorite verse in the whole Bible! Perfect for babies, spring, healing in broken relationships, Easter, baptism, salvation, forgiveness and grace. In the power of Christ, ALL things are made new, not some, not a lot but ALL.

This is my April submission for Divine Design, and the months seem to be flying by. Thank you for your participation, the stories you share with me, the prayer requests, the blessings. This challenge is doing what I had prayed that it would. It is bringing a group of women who love Jesus together, and through a shared hobby, putting power to shared joys, hopes and needs in the Lord. YOU are a testament and to His infinite goodness and glory!

I’d love to see your creations this month, so after reviewing the other inspirations from Taylor, Nancy, Jami and Angel, get busy and link here so I can view your beautiful works. If you upload to Splitcoast, which I encourage you to do! <wink>, use the keyword: BVC08. The SCS Master Thread for Divine Design is here. Many, many blessings!

• Stamps: New Creation and Bloomin’ Beautiful by Cornish Heritage Farms

• Cardstock: Intense Pink Prism, Cryogen White and Honey Pie by Cosmo Cricket

• Ink: Watermelon & Espresso Adirondack

• Accs: Making Memories dotted ribbon, Spellbinders Square Scallop Die, Glitter and Copic Markers

I’ve been tagged a few times in the last few days. Thank you to those who thought of me. I’ll be posting this evening or in the morning to comply with your sweet wishes. Thanks!

May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ Galatians 6:14

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We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

                                                                 ~ I Corinthians 8:1

Here it is month 2 of the Divine Design Challenge. Anyone is free to join me and my friends Angel, Jami, Nancy and Taylor as we post a special scripture on the 8th of each month. The only rules are that it must be scripture, not quotes or inpirational thoughts IF you want to use the keyword when loading to the SCS Gallery - BVC08.

The scripture I chose this month is ALWAYS on my mind around Valentine’s Day. If you really like the backstory, you can read one of my very first blog posts HERE. When I think about this verse and it’s special Valentine sentiment, I am flying high. I guess that is how each of us should feel when we read the greatest love letter ever written. I hope that love fills your weekend as you prepare for the holiday that celebrates it.

Click below for supplies and answers to common questions about Divine Design.

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There is so much shakin’ over at Cornish Heritage Farms. Were you wowed by another Kim Hughes (I {heart} her!) release yesterday? I missed most of the party yesterday with a sick little one, but here’s your warning: get a good night’s sleep and prep for tomorrow. Cornish is going to release a brand new line from another new artist - ‘grunge meets feminine’ is how Mona Lisa described it, I think.  10 beautiful new sets for your scrapbooking and card-making pleasure, The Rummage Bin. Check this thread at CHF for details on how to win several new sets from this line.

Anyone familiar with the Legend of the Three Trees? I immediately wanted to use the set Primitive Beginnings for a ‘three trees’ card. The card is simple, like the message. It’s long, but worth the read, simply click the link for ‘more’. Thanks for stopping by.

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But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. ~  II Corinthians 12:9

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Then you will understand what is right and just

and fair - every good path.  ~ Proverbs 2:9

 This is my prayer for the New Year, that I will be in tune with God’s good path for my life. That doesn’t mean easy or fun all the time, it means the path that leads me to a life lived for Him. That is good.

Have a wonderful day!

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,

goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. ~ Galatians 5:22-24

I found these beautiful die-cut photo mats from K&Company over Christmas in my Archiver’s store. They are double-sided, beautiful prints. You have to trim them in the middle to be card sized, but I have been having fun making cards with them the last few days. This is one card I can show you right now, and it showcases the stamp of the month from CHF, Joyful Winter Wishes. Isn’t Kim’s snowman darling?

Last night, I was excited to post this first thing this morning, but I awoke to a ‘bad news’ phone call and cards just weren’t on my mind as I prepared for church. Then at church, we had a time of prayer for a family whose father is being deployed to the Middle East this week. He’ll miss his oldest daughter’s ’sweet 16′.  Most of you know that my friend and teammate at SCS, Beate sent her husband off this week, as well. My heart breaks when people I care for hurt. I have cried all day long.

As I was thinking about posting the card and ‘joyfulness’, I was reminded of the fruit of the Spirit. Joyfulness is listed right there with patience, faithfulness, self-control. The Holy Spirit meets you whatever your present circumstance, if we just ask.

Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful, kindle in us the fire of your love….meet us where we are, with what we need, be it joy, faithfulness or patience as we start a new year.

“Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ”Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”                             ~  Luke 2:11-14

The tag raises to reveal the Christ child, laying in a manger.

• Stamps: Angel and Manger - Inky Antics, Snowflakes Spot - Stampin’ UP

• Cardstock: Cranberry Crisp, Mellow Moss and Natural Ivory - all Stampin’ UP!

• Ink: Timber Brown StazOn and Cranberry Crisp

• Accs: PrismaColor pencils, Gamsol, blending tool, glitter, acetate sheet, gingham ribbon, Marvy Scalloped oval punch

 Merry, merry Christmas from Missouri