A wonderful day, everyone! I was away from the Blogging world for more than a month. Are any of you seeing how the days are fleeting? I tell y'all, God's Word is true pertaining to the last days! Anyway, almost two weeks ago, we started another bi-weekly Anything Goes/Inspirational Challenge at Word Art Wednesday (WAW). You still have another day to join the fun and possibly win a great prize. As always, I featured a card below with our Scripture Word Art that comes from 1 Corinthians 3:16 that says, "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?"
Let's go back to God's first and greatest commandment from Matthew 22:37 that says, "Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." Though thousands of years had passed, this commandment stands---then, now and forever! Matthew 24:35 says, " Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." However, what we hear/see today are these: "love yourself" (selfish love), "prioritize your happiness," "do what you wilt," "follow your dreams," "I'll do it my way!" and many more. The social media capitalizes on emotions and make all of these statements sound good. But the truth is, it has nothing to do with loving God and following His purpose. It's a lie under the banner of "PRIDE!" It is the very Sin that originated from Lucifer/Satan. It's man's attempt to exalt himself for riches, power and fame. That is why when we come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, we come to surrender our lives to His Lordship. We no longer claim control of our being and we welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit to lead us where to go. Knowing that we are the temple of the Holy Spirit helps us take care of the earthly vessel God entrusted us---making sure it is used solely for the glory of God. It does not glorify God if we as members of the Body of Christ (Church) and individual temples of the Holy Spirit create divisions among us by twisting God's Word to conform to this world. We no longer pursue our selfish motives but allow the Spirit of God complete control. He helps us with our struggles in the flesh and makes us more and more like Jesus each day. When we live by the Word of God and shun the noise of this world, we truly live as "beacons of hope." A hope that thrives through the "constant" (faithful, dependable, enduring, unchanging) promises of God that is greatly lacking in our world today. Yes, I can say "God is my constant" because my life is planted firmly in His unchanging Word!
For this Card, I used an image that came free from a magazine I purchased many months ago and colored it with my Ohuhu markers. The base is white CS, cut and scored to make a 5.5 inches square card. I also used some Imaginisce nail head gems and some fancy stitching through my sewing machine. I added a simple sentiment on the inside of the card and on the envelope from Stampin' Up. Lay-out is simple but I think it's nice.
THE TEMPLE OF GOD CARD
THE TEMPLE OF GOD CARD LAYERS
THE TEMPLE OF GOD CARD INSIDE
THE TEMPLE OF GOD CARD WITH ENVELOPE
Crafting Happiness---ATG
Cutie Pie---CAS
Jan's Digi---ATG
PIP---ATG
Use Your Stuff---Mood Board (Inspired by the Fruits)
Lil Patch of Crafty---ATG
My Bestie Spanish---ATG
Stamping Sensations---ATG/Summer Flowers
Corrosive---ATG
We Love Stamping---ATG/Fabulous Florals
Crafty Catz---ATG/Make it Sparkle/Shine
Creative Fingers---ATG
Pattie's Creations---ATG
Simply Clean and Simple---CAS
Gem of a Challenge---ATG
Crafty Calendar---ATG
DL Art---ATG
Time Out---Inspired by Words
Ellibelle's Corner---ATG
Crafty Addicts---ATG
Paper Funday---ATG/Red, White and Blue
Digi Choosday---ATG
Hand Stamped Sentiments---Color Challenge
Unicorn---No Designer Paper
Perfect Time to Craft---ATG
Ally's Angels---ATG
Ching-Chou Kuik---ATG
Classic Design---ATG
Crafts Galore Encore---ATG
Creatalicious---ATG/Bokeh Technique
Daisy Chain---Summertime
Incy Wincy---Food and/or Drinks
Let's Craft and Create---ATG/Flowers
Love to Craft---ATG
Love to Scrap---ATG
Mirtillamente---ATG
Mix It Up---ATG/Aperture
Morgan's Artworld---ATG
Rabisco---ATG
Crafting---Summer Time
Creative Crafters---ATG
Four Seasons---Summer
Worldwide Crafters---ATG
YSP---ATG
Make sure you join us at WAW Challenge. You can use the free Word Art
in your creation and link it to our Challenge but is not a
requirement. As long as it's family-friendly, uplifting and
inspirational, you can enter up to 5 times each week. Our Challenge winner will be awarded a wonderful prize from our awesome
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($25 GC).
So excited to see what you come up with. Anyway, as believers freed from the bondage of Sin through faith in Jesus,
let us continue to share the gift of salvation to them who are lost
while allowing God to sanctify us fully in the image and likeness of our
Savior.
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Yes, God is my constant also - and has been for years, thankfully, and has proven Himself faithful in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card - love how you have highlighted the verse. It's good to 'see' you back blogging again
Blessings
Maxine
Creatively fun summer card!!
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Diane FS Co-Owner
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A beautiful card, lovely design, fabulous stamps, colouring and sentiments.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month.
Chris
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A pretty Summery card, many thanks for sharing at Stamping Sensations and We Love Stamping July challenges.
ReplyDeleteB x
Beautiful card with lovely sentiment. Thanks for playing along withus at PIP challenges.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully colored and designed card, JoAnn. Thanks for sharing it with us at TIme Out.
ReplyDeleteLovely and thoughtful card Jo Ann! Thanks for sharing with us at 613 The Avenue Create!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kate (Cards a la Kate)!
Darling card and perfect colors! Thanks so much for joining us at The Paper Funday Challenges!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Card, JoAnn! Thank you for sharing your spirited creation with us at Jan's DIgi Blog Challenge. Good Luck! Looking forward to seeing you again.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jan
(Owner & Illustrator of Jan's Digi Stamp Shop)
lovely card and thanks for sharing at crafty catz
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the colors from the challenge! I love the sentiment on your card, God is good! Thanks so much for joining the hand stamped sentiments challenge!
ReplyDeleteYour project is really cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in Mirtillamente's challenge
I hope to see you soon!
Roberta DT Mirtillamente
A very sweet card with edible elements. Your coloring is nicely done, Jo Ann. Thanks for joining us at HSS this round. Cheers, Jolanda - DT
ReplyDeleteLovely project Jo Ann. Thank you for sharing with us over at Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWendy DT
What a yummy looking creation and a great fit for the mood board challenge at Use Yor Stuff. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteEs una tarjeta preciosa , los colores son muy bonitos!!
ReplyDeleteGracias por participar
My Besties Spanish DT
Such a cute card Jo Ann. Thank you for joining our challenge at
ReplyDeleteLet's Craft and Create this week and good luck.. Ursula Uphof DT
So beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
So funny and pretty card :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for joining us at Let`s Craft and Create and sorry I am late with commenting <3
Loving the fruits on this card-fits very well with the verse! Thanks for joining us at The Mix It Up Challenge Blog!
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