He is risen

Art Journaling

I've been going to several art journaling classes to build my skills, and also learn how to use some of the supplies that I already have.  If you're in the Johannesburg area, I highly recommend a visit to Short Cuts Crafts  in Lonehill - the have a huge selection of art and scrapbooking supplies, and they are very friendly.  Jowilna Nolte is an excellent teacher.  I also buy art supplies from Stencil Art in Randburg, but their service is really not good.

 

This page was done at a class with Suzy Christodoulo at Stencil Art; we used the gelli print

 

 This page is my own creation; I love using the Dylusions sprays and stamps

 

All the other pages were done at Short Cuts Crafts with Jowilna Nolte

I use my art journal as a Faith Journal

Jesus is the real reason for the season

I know...it's been a while.  I was away on a big adventure and then back to a crazy workload so lots to tell.  I'll be back in the new year.  Until then, remember that the birth of Jesus Christ is the REAL reason for the season.

Making art

I'm making art again, my version of Bible or Faith journaling.  I journal in a separate art journal, not in my Bible. 

 

Right now, I'm loving the wisdom and teaching of Joyce Meyers, Andy Stanley and Dr. David Jeremiah.

I'll share some pages when I'm ready...

He is risen

He died for you

Quiet time

My Bible Study group is doing a short study on quiet time - keeping our appointments with God.  I'm always incredibly busy and then totally exhausted at the end of the day, so I confess that I often whisper a hurried prayer before drifting off to sleep.  I know that the devil wants to keep us busy and distracted and exhausted so that we don't spend time with God.  This study has made me slow down a bit and make time to spend in God's word.  I'm really enjoying my new Life Application Study Bible - I should have got one long ago.

  

Be the kind of woman

 

Come with me to a quiet place

He has risen

He died and rose again

"For we believe that Jesus died and rose again"   1 Thessalonians 4:14

 

"They will flog Him and kill Him. On the third day He will rise again”  Luke 18:33

Passover

I attended the Passover supper (seder) hosted by Jews for Jesus at Honeyridge Baptist Church last weekend.  It was amazing and so meaningful as we enter the most important week of the year for Christians.  I learnt so much and was so grateful to be able to attend, and to go deeper with God.

 

  

Cathy is a wonderful Christian friend and we share many similar struggles (and looong conversations) as we grow in faith

A Savior has been born to you

Luke 2:11.   Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord

Enjoying peace in His presence

 

I'm reading a daily devotional called Jesus calling: enjoying peace in His presence.  It is such a blessing in my life.  Here is one of the devotionals...

 

Strive to trust Me in more and more areas of your life.  Anything that tends to make you anxious is a growth opportunity.  Instead of running away from these challenges, embrace them, eager to gain all the blessings I have hidden in the difficulties.  If you believe that I am sovereign over every aspects of your life, it is possible to trust Me in all situations. 

 

Don't waste energy regretting the way things are or thinking about what might have been.  Start at the present moment - accepting things exactly as they are - and search for My way in the midst of those circumstances.

 

Trust is like a staff you can lean on as you journey uphill with Me.  If you are trusting in Me consistently, the staff will bear as much of your weight as needed.  Lean on, trust, and be confident in Me with all your heart and mind.

 

 

I hope this blesses you abundantly today!