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Friday, November 23, 2012

Hang on to God's Word

When Jesus would speak,
all the people were hanging on to His Words.
Luke 19:48.

At that time, even though His enemies
wanted to harm him, 
they could not.
Jesus' words were like weapons:
"living and effective,
sharper than any two edged sword."
Hebrews 4:12

When we have enemies,
we too can use the Word of God
to ward them off!
"Discouragement! Fear! Resentment!
In the name of Jesus, I cast you out!"
Instead of being overwhelmed with
the troubles and worries of our situation,
we can look for a Bible verse,
write it down,
and read it aloud during the day.

This is St. Cecilia.
Yesterday was her feast day, 
and she is the Patron Saint of Musicians
because she was always praising God
even on her death bed.
She believed the Word of God
and was martyred for her faith.
There are so many amazing stories about her
and maybe half of her are legend,
but one thing is true.
She was one of those who lived 
by the Words of Jesus.
That's why she was able to convert many
to become Christians
at a time when Christians
were being persecuted!

I have been busy carving new stamps from
erasers as I went to a sale and found many
cheap erasers of different sizes.

So of course I started stamping like crazy 
and making new backgrounds for my little paintings!

Every week I choose one wonderful
visitor who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.

I know how much time and effort
it takes to leave a comment!
and I appreciate that soooo much!

This week Random Generator
chose #48, 
Mary Walker of Mary Walker Designs.
Art is "me" time for Mary 
and she happily blogs about it!


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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

WOYWW: Be Faithful in Small Matters

Wednesdays have a tendency of creeping up on you!
I had a mind to clean up a bit as the space on my desk
is getting smaller and smaller!

That's why I have stuff piled up 
on top of my garbage can (the paint pots)!
The mess on the left are my mark makers
(handcarved stamps, bottle caps,
styrofoam, bubble wrap, etc.)

Today I read about the servants who were left
by their master while he went on a journey.
He gave each of the servants a gold coin each
and upon his arrival,
he asked for an accounting. 
To the servant who was able to multiply
his money and give back 10 gold coins,
he said, "Well done, good servant!
You have been faithful in this 
very small matter; take charge of 10 cities."

I find that amazing!
When we are faithful in the small things 
that God gives us-
whether it be the small things 
in our family life, our jobs, businesses,
friendships, etc.-
He will give us bigger things
to be responsible for!

In the story of the tax collector, Zacchaeus,
although Zacchaeus was NOT faithful
in small or big things,
Jesus saw his heart and knew
that Zacchaeus just had to be pushed
in the right direction.

I think it's wonderful to know that
God does NOT give up on us!

Every week I choose one wonderful
visitor who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.

I know how much time and effort
it takes to leave a comment!
and I appreciate that soooo much!

This week Random Generator
chose #48, 
Mary Walker of Mary Walker Designs.
Art is "me" time for Mary 
and she happily blogs about it!

Joining the lovely Julia for a 
peek at desks and projects!
 
I love blog parties!
Won't you join us?

Sometimes I put on my best pajamas 
and party here:



Blessings!
Patsy

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Monday, November 19, 2012

Read Aloud!

Here is the journal that I've just filled up.
It doesn't close very well,
so I decided to make my own
with an old leather jacket for a cover.

Here it is.
It took me an hour and what I like about it,
is I can keep adding pages
because I used rings to bind the papers.
have a look see how I did it here.


This is the first time I've encountered this version
of Rev. 1:3, "Blessed is the one who reads aloud."
I've always thought we should read 
the Word of God ALOUD
because faith comes from HEARING!

 We should live each day as if it were our last!!!

A lot of the readings in the Book of Revelation
are quite difficult to understand.

 "Page after page flashes bizarre 
and frightening images:
of wars and plagues,
beasts and angels,
rivers of blood,
demonic frogs,
and seven-headed dragons."
Scott Hahn, "The Lamb's Supper"

 The homilist in mass said yesterday
that these Revelation readings should not 
instill fear in us but hope.
The end of the world will end all
misery, all despair, all war,
all ugliness.
The best strategy would be
to live each and every day as if it were our last!

Every week I choose one wonderful
visitor who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.

I know how much time and effort
it takes to leave a comment!
and I appreciate that soooo much!

This week Random Generator
chose #48, 
Mary Walker of Mary Walker Designs.
Art is "me" time for Mary 
and she happily blogs about it!

Sometimes I can't resist putting on
 my best pajamas 
and joining these blog parties!!!

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