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Sometimes our days are boring, but most others have their memorable events!Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.comBlogger673125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-83079607494750647182023-05-03T16:53:00.003-05:002023-05-03T16:53:59.306-05:00Look at my Awesome New Tote!!!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiqAfS2UPyZ53zT6lk2hfZ9ux5dJ64OIdmtb7IAiNl-Af5cbwJnBpAsGtvnWMqldsCBY42nxVGVvBr2I6W54oiOqLA3_zCOB5rerwoRQqT-RvZIgpR9nC_HuS7pwy3DDhxbH6GaRBKwSxA1f6aSIzPhDKIx_o4JkAsFL4H_YQNTC-XgO5WWQ/s1292/IMG_9490.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="1290" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiqAfS2UPyZ53zT6lk2hfZ9ux5dJ64OIdmtb7IAiNl-Af5cbwJnBpAsGtvnWMqldsCBY42nxVGVvBr2I6W54oiOqLA3_zCOB5rerwoRQqT-RvZIgpR9nC_HuS7pwy3DDhxbH6GaRBKwSxA1f6aSIzPhDKIx_o4JkAsFL4H_YQNTC-XgO5WWQ/w360-h360/IMG_9490.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a new found obsession! These bags from Portland Leather!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are so well made and stand up to the test of time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love their classic look and beautiful colors!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you follow me on Instagram, I'm sure you have seen me post and boast </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">about them pretty often. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If not, go find me and give me a follow!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">@glittered.with.grace</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a peek at the inside:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ajToLyz8udP9j4xVFE5SOVTuu-DZ301fZLkCAGBhBunvMHiXhg7wgLCQUekYSlVz3YWjJ4auiiqG8ZbfYm-CJdZ4lZfhA7il3oIFkgsv4NOpmMN9xSU2hzt3zgsbrSKAZ0DbQ-5bSBI6RcQeykQ8uTCLBAOzpkbli_XUQ3jQtKyB_tMQRZg/s1596/IMG_9491.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1596" data-original-width="1290" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ajToLyz8udP9j4xVFE5SOVTuu-DZ301fZLkCAGBhBunvMHiXhg7wgLCQUekYSlVz3YWjJ4auiiqG8ZbfYm-CJdZ4lZfhA7il3oIFkgsv4NOpmMN9xSU2hzt3zgsbrSKAZ0DbQ-5bSBI6RcQeykQ8uTCLBAOzpkbli_XUQ3jQtKyB_tMQRZg/s320/IMG_9491.jpeg" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great Wednesday evening!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Audrey</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-74636336968896028752021-11-01T16:09:00.004-05:002021-11-01T16:09:41.221-05:00<p> Good afternoon!!!</p><p>It's been too long my friends! So many new changes, new happenings, happy and sad. But mostly HaPpY!</p><p> But, I'm so happy to be here and I'm ready to reconnect with you and new followers. </p><p> Lately I have been on the Instagram train!! </p><p>I'd love for you to join me here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glittered.with.grace/">glittered.with.grace</a> for Planning, Bible Journaling, Crafting, and more!!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FfUOqkaleZk/YYBXLlhcYHI/AAAAAAAAHKg/lt0xsvwGcXQO33F7mF9ukXAd4iUPTO_NgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/250145779_1035955536946533_3315928933319399338_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FfUOqkaleZk/YYBXLlhcYHI/AAAAAAAAHKg/lt0xsvwGcXQO33F7mF9ukXAd4iUPTO_NgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/250145779_1035955536946533_3315928933319399338_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a blessed Monday!</div><br /><p><br /></p>Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-43152102491790340032019-04-25T19:21:00.001-05:002019-04-25T19:21:59.160-05:00Be Fancy! 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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Happy Thursday to you!!! So many things I have not done in a long time, starting with this Blog!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As I was making this card, I found it to be so relaxing!! No wonder I use to enjoy cardmaking so much!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It was SO cute, I just had to make a card and enter the challenge:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This was such a fun little project! Imagine all the fun variations that you could make. One for sports, movies, baby milestones, weddings, etc!!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Good afternoon!!! Boy, it's been such a LONG time!!! Life got a little rough at the end of 2018. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">But I declare 2019 to be a year of BLESSINGS!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am super excited to share that I am a Creative Team member for <a href="http://www.growingmeadows.com/">Growing Meadows</a>. I cannot tell you how happy this makes me feel!! I truly love all of Tai's products. When you get a chance, jump on over to her Etsy shop: </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/growingmeadows" style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Growing Meadows on Etsy</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> to see all the beautiful stamps, journaling cards, totes, and more! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This year I have started off using 2 Mini Happy Planners. One for everyday life, and one as a Faith Warrior binder, to keep bible verses, inspirations, quotes, etc. I love using Tai's Journaling Cards in my binders so that I can enjoy them every time I open them up!</span><br />
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Pictured here is one that I laminated. While I was trimming away the excess laminate film, I decided to leave some extra on the left side of the card. I then lined it up with my planner discs and marked it with a marker so I could punch holes. After punching the holes I used my scissors and cut in a V shape to snap this onto my discs.<br />
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Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-73576574488972135862018-10-09T21:09:00.000-05:002018-10-09T21:35:29.591-05:00Bible Journaling using a Paper Napkin<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">For my birthday, my sister in law, made me a beautiful cake. She found some adorable plates and napkins at Dollar General. I loved them so much, I wanted to save one forever. </span></span><br />
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<span class="text Prov-12-25" id="en-NIV-16745" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; left: -4.4em; line-height: 22px; position: absolute; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"> </span><b>Anxiety weighs down the heart,<span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-16745A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16745A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span></b></span><b><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span class="indent-1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.42em; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Prov-12-25" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;">but a kind word cheers it up.</span></span></b></div>
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<span class="indent-1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="text Prov-12-25" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">We all know that when we suffer from anxiety it puts a heavy burden on us and affects us in our every day life. It's hard to focus, socialize, cope with life, and simply smile. But a kind, encouraging word can help us and warm our hearts. If someone is suffering, please don't point out their faults. The worst thing you can say to someone is, "Are you doing your part? Are you living right? Maybe if you didn't do this, or say this?" </span></span></span></div>
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Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-44457821785669071572018-10-08T13:10:00.001-05:002018-10-08T13:10:27.474-05:00Need a cute card? No ProbLLAMA!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Woah! It's been a month since my last post!! Guess my question is, does anyone read blogs anymore?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Oh well, just in case.....here ya go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">It's no news that Llamas and/or Alpacas, Unicorns and Rainbows are super popular right now. I, myself, are loving them. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">So when I found these cute Llama tags, I just knew I had to do something fun with them! What could be more fun than making handmade cards!!? </span><br />
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Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-46736223719729194872018-09-04T14:13:00.000-05:002018-09-04T14:13:33.531-05:00Be Obsessively Grateful-Bible Journaling<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Good day to you! For the past couple of years I've been keeping a little gratitude journal. By little, I mean it fits inside a Passport size traveler's notebook. I don't write it in daily, but I do several times a week. I find so many things to be grateful for, but at times, I find myself down and looking at all the trials and challenges I face and tend to ask myself, "Why me?!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Since I don't have the answers to the "Why me?!" question, I've tried to remind myself to focus on the good, to find the blessings in everyday, great or small. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've got a sign at my desk that says, "Be Obsessively Grateful" it serves as my daily reminder. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Today I'm sharing </span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Thessalonians 5:18, "Give thanks with a grateful heart."</span></b><br />
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Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-64396271678909563982018-08-03T00:00:00.000-05:002018-08-03T00:00:07.255-05:00Handmade Gift Tag<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I was wrapping a gift the other night and realized I didn't have a card for my bag. Here's the scenerio: I live about 10 miles from the nearest town, it's 9:00pm, and I"m in my PJ's. What do I do??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I MAKE a tag!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I grabbed a piece of scrap cardstock, cut it to size and punched a border along the bottom using a Martha Stewart border punch. I found a piece from a vintage hymnal, cut that to size and adhered it. I then added a butterfly (epherema) and a printed Beloved Society Girl. I had some butterfly ribbon in my stash too. Why not add that!!!? :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I finished this off with a mini tab, a handmade paper clip, and some polka dotted ribbon. All in the comfort of my pj's. LOL</span><br />
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Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-69277057858930854172018-08-02T00:00:00.000-05:002018-08-02T00:00:02.951-05:00Bible Journaling-Psalm 147:4<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Happy Thursday to you!! Today is actually my Friday, and I'm really looking forward to a slower pace these next few days. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">Page details: Beloved Society girl from Illustrated Faith Print and Pray Shop, printed stars, glitter, glitter washi and a scrap from a vintage hymnal. </span></div>
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Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-74523926916423117042018-08-01T15:25:00.001-05:002018-08-01T15:25:26.607-05:00Bible Journaling--Ruth 3:18<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Well, hey there folks!!! I know it's been way too long since I've updated this blog. But like I've said, LIFE HAPPENS. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ruth 3:18 "'Wait my daughter, until you see how the matter turns out."</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm really loving this verse right now. I stress. about. everything. I KNOW I shouldn't, but I do. :(</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I always pray for peace and trust in God's will. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When I read this verse, it really spoke to me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I found these little palm size bibles and love being able to do a little journaling in them, and then pop them in my purse to read while on-the-go. </span><div>
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Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-7459840768351923632018-03-15T15:41:00.000-05:002018-03-15T15:41:21.134-05:00Bible Journaling<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've been trying to pop in here and share some bible journaling entries, but life always seems so busy. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; font-family: Arimo, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><i>"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #001320; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: #fdfeff;">It pleases God when we turn to him and ask for prayer, guidance, strength, etc.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: #fdfeff;">It pleases him even <i><u>more</u></i> when we seek him and truly have faith in Him and believe and trust Him. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Good evening!!! This past month, I had the pleasure of participating in a Trade and Create Swap group. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I received some awesome crafting supplies from my swap partner Brandi (@the_happy_door) and was required to create one thing with all or some of the supplies. I loved the color combo SOOO much, I created a few things!!! LOL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I painted it with the pink Acrylic paint. I was going to try and distress it, but I clearly need more practice! I added ric-rac and some fabric flowers. I used the patterned cardstock as a frame for one of my photos. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Good Sunday evening to you. Once again, my mother has celebrated her Birthday, and once again, I have made a handmade Birthday Card for her. She loves the vintage, shabby-chic look, so I always try to make a card accordingly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I found this free image on google and it reminded me of my sister in and I, so printed it onto cream colored card stock and went from there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I used a Martha Steward lace border punch, some cream lace, a fabric flower, a vintage looking button and some tiny stick on pearls to embellish the card. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I find make handmade cards to be so relaxing and enjoying. I think I need to make more time to do these. I truly enjoyed making this card for my Mother. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Good Monday morning to you!! Today is a special day for many reasons:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><i><b>ONE:</b></i> God has given us a new day of life, and has so much mercy on us. <i><b>TWO:</b></i> It's my Hubby's birthday! Another year of life, praise God. And <i><b>THREE</b></i>: I am happy to announce I was selected to be a Design Team Member for the lovely <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/florajoydesigns">FLORA JOY DESIGNS</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Leah has the most beautiful images, and they are so versatile. You can use them for Bible Journaling, Planning, Cards, and so much more!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I chose to use the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/575823464/feathers?ref=shop_home_active_3">FEATHERS</a> collections for my Bible Journaling entry this week:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.<span class="p">"</span></span><br />
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Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-67835301805570207922018-01-30T21:27:00.003-06:002018-01-31T08:35:14.888-06:00Bible Journaling:" When the Brook Runs Dry"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Good evening!!! Do you ever hear a sermon and have an "Ah-ha" moment?! It doesn't happen to me everytime, but when it does, I think to myself, "This WAS for ME!!" </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This past Saturday I was running errands with my husband and we were listening to one of our favorite stations: <a href="http://kdry.com/">1100am KDRY</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The sermon wast titled "When the Brook Dries Up." As the Pastor was explaining this verse I could feel it pertaining to my life, and the life of many I know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As you can see, my Bible Journaling entry for this verse is "simple" compared to other entries I have shared. This is because I was <i>so</i> focused on the sermon and taking the notes, I simply wanted to remember the sermon and not focus on all the pretty details to go on this page.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 Kings 17:7</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Good afternoon!! Normally I would be at work, but due to our icy weather, we got to close our office and stay home! I took advantage of the free time and started working on my Valentine's Day Cards. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I received this set in the mail a couple of week's ago and knew I would be creating some fun Valentine's Day cards and tags with it. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The first card is created using the items from the Pink Paislee Oh My Heart Kit (Shown Above), I also used a clear cling stamp from one of the Bible Journaling sets. (shown below)</span></span></div>
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Country Mousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000980737298182207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29159842.post-65538641679458711692017-12-29T12:12:00.001-06:002017-12-29T12:13:26.296-06:00Read the Bible in a Year!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">One of my goals for 2018 is to grow closer to God, to get stronger through his Word. To have a better understanding of his Word, to have a more <i>intimate</i> relationship with Him. Through Bible Journaling I am able to read the Word, meditate on it, and apply it to my life. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">But through this plan I found at<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.illustratedfaith.com/shop/beloved-society-2018-reading-plan/"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Illustrated Faith</span></a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, it's a tangible guide to help me read my bible more. By doing this I am hoping to read my Bible more, desire reading my Bible daily, and having a better understanding of God and His promises. I love that it's structured, and I </span><b style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><i>always</i></b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> need structure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I found some lined notebooks at Dollar Tree and will use them as my inserts. I had to play with the print out a little bit to make it fit into my #4 Traveler's notebook. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">And this is the Bible I will be using, it's an NIV Bible by Zondervan. I bought this as a gift to myself for Christmas at Christian Books.com. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">So now I'm all set, come January 1st, I plan on beginning my journey of reading by Bible in one year! I pray God helps me and guides me along the way!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Happy Friday afternoon! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Our family had a very splendid Christmas as well.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As we wind down the year and get ready for 2018, we think about new goals, resolutions, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The common resolutions are things like: eat healthier, exercise, read more, work harder, etc....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I've read about having ONE WORD for the new year. I thought about my <u>ONE WORD</u>, I couldn't come up with just one, but I do love this phrase:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">"PRAY MORE, WORRY LESS".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">So I decided this is <i>my </i>phrase for 2018. I saw this on a board on Pinterest and saved it, my daughter made this sign for me for Christmas and I absolutely love it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Anyone that really knows me, knows I'm a worry wart, I stress very easily, about EVERYTHING!! Now that I have this, I will hang it up and have it as a daily reminder not to Worry, but to PRAY about it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Details: Washi Tape: Hobby Lobby, Die-cut: Peachy Cheap Deals, "He will be our Peace" rubberstamp: American Crafts (Peachy Cheap Deals), Alpha letters and Tim Holtz words: Joann Fabrics, Happy Note die cut card: We R Memory Keepers, Pom-Pom trim: Walmart</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">After spending almost a week reflecting and praying about all the bad things happening in our world, one incident in particular : the tragic shooting at the 1st Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, TX, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I came upon this free printable. It was featured as a Facebook freebie from <a href="https://www.biblejournalingministries.com/">BIBLE JOURNALING MINISTRIES</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As I read this verse, I could only take comfort in the thought, that God willing, through this tragedy and other hardships people are experiencing....there are also others that are repenting and being saved. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">So in other words, through the loss of those precious lives, others are being "saved." Angels are blowing their trumphets and rejoicing at those that are turning from their ways, giving their hearts to God and choosing to confess that the Lord is their savior!</span><br />
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<i>I ended up printing my image onto Vellum and painting with some pretty opalescent watercolors. To give the wings some shimmer, I outlined them with a Sakura "glitter" gelly roll pen. </i></div>
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<i>I added some Gold washi from Target along the edge and finished it off with some beautiful rhinestones from Recollections. Journaling Bible is by Crossway.</i></div>
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<i>The page charm was an old earring that had lost it's pair, I ran it through a gold paperclip. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">What a week this has been, so full of different emotions. At times, my day was so busy that I would push my thoughts and emotions to the back of my head. Then at night, I'd lay there....talking to my God. Tears flowing down my face, </span><span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace;"><i>all we can do is keep going, keep the faith.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I kept thinking of how times used to be, I spoke with a friend and told her times have changed so much, and it will continue. It's a sign of the times, it's in God's Word, he warned us all of this to come. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Honestly, my anxiety levels were way up this past week, I kept thinking of things I fear now that I never did before. So I searched for a verse to meditate on and </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> this one came up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">We have all been there....hurt by someone we love, let down by someone we depended on, saddened by an event in life, worried about things to come,etc, etc.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">But the one thing we <i>can </i>count on is the promise of God's word. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When a world seems to have gone crazy, when unbelievable things happen, what should we do?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This past Sunday, the most unimaginable thing happened. 26 people were killed while in church, praising and worshiping God. Small town, everyone knew everyone, it was supposed to be a safe place. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">One young man, who was filled with evil, took the lives of so many innocent children, parents, and grandparents. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have been so saddened by this, and have asked God "Why??" </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">All I could do was read this verse over and over, and remind myself to trust God. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">One year ago today, I had the honor of watching my eldest son marry his bestfriend. Even more special is my husband, officiated the wedding. It was a beautiful day even though storms were in the forecast. Thank God it did not rain until later in the night. The wedding was beyond beautiful and all the work we had put into it was so worth it. My daughter in law, Amber, did a wonderful job preparing for this special day. They are a wonderful couple and I wish them many more years together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Watching these two unite as one was an indescribable joy, I was one proud Mom and thankful to God for this day.</span></div>
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In Genesis 2:24 its says,<b> "<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."</span></b></div>
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<i>Bible: ESV Journaling Bible by Crossway, Photo was printed on vellum, floral/pearl paperclip was handmade using a button, fabric flower and gold paperclip. Gold placemat underneath the bible was part of their table centerpieces at the wedding. </i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Happy 1st Anniversary Caleb and Amber!</span></i></div>
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