My 2025 December Daily

 Hey y'all! I have had so much fun putting together some Christmas journals. So first I created a Slimline Blue Christmas journal, that sold already, Thank you! I do have a flip through of this journal and here is the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsA2RhagaxY 

And I also completed my December Daily! It turned out so cute. I also have a flipthrough of that one as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPihfnxeMk0 I have really enjoyed making these Christmas journals so far! Hope you enjoy the journals, and Happy Holidays!

Origin of Strength - Matthew 4:4

"People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4

 

When Jesus was tempted by the devil, he had been in the wilderness for a long time, 40 days and 40 nights. He was not eating any food during that time because he was fasting. He was giving his energy to communing with his Father and gaining strength from their relationship. At the end of his time there, Satan came to tempt him. Jesus, however, resisted the temptation and he never gave in. 

It is interesting how God had prepared Jesus for this trial. He did not have self help books or conferences he could attend. Instead, God the Father led Jesus to be physically weaker so that he would lean fully on God. Jesus was on a 40 day fast. This was a fast of love, affirmation, and encouragement. He was not weakened by his lack of food. In fact, he made it clear that food alone wasn't what made a child of God strong. Perhaps that is one of the greatest gifts in fasting -- we are able to see that it isn't the food that sustains us, but God's power that dwells within us.

Where do you find your strength? 

Running Free - Hebrews 12:1

 "Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.--Hebrews 12:1

 Have you ever seen a runner slowed down by extra weight? In the Olympics, do athletes compete with backpacks strapped to them? Of course not. Skilled runners keep themselves as light as possible, wearing aerodynamic shoes, sleeveless tops, and lightweight shorts. Their aim is to remove every obstacle so they can run their race with maximum efficiency.

The author of Hebrews compares the Christian life to a runner’s race. We have the ability to make that race smoother, because the Holy Spirit faithfully reveals the things that are holding us back. We were never meant to run weighed down—sin and disobedience are what slow us. By the Spirit’s power, you can cast off anything that hinders you and press forward in your race.

 --What do you need to let go of so you can run your race unhindered?-- 

The Rapture? WHAT?!

 Wow people really have no idea what is going on. We have a false prophet by the name of Joshua Mhlakela who said that the rapture would be on September 23/24. Guess what? It did not happen.We have people claiming to be Christians who are actually falling for the words of this false prophet. Selling their possessions, giving away their savings and making fools of themselves. This false prophet claimed that God spoke to him and told him when the rapture would be. First and foremost the word 'rapture' is not even in the Bible anywhere. There are references in the Bible that point to the 2nd coming, but we will not know the hour, or the time. So all of you so called Christians, open your Bibles and read the truth.

 BTW Joshua Mhlakela is still claiming he is right, but because they went by the 'wrong' calendar it would make the rapture set for the October 6-7 I think that is what they said. I am just sitting her and shaking my heads. This has also been very damaging. People selling all of their stuff? This will also make those other people shy away from God, because they chose to listen to this false prophet and God did not come back. So now what does this do? It causes the unbelievers to really not believe, they will not trust anyone who tries to share the gospel with them.

We are living in a really messed up world right now. All we see is violence, anger, hate, false teachers, all I can tell everyone is to get into God's word, everything you need to know is in there and seriously I say "Come Jesus Come"! 

RIP Charlie Kirk

 Wow, I really have no words really to describe the feelings I am feeling right now, a long with a lot of other conservative Christians. I can't wrap my brain around it, I have tried, and yet I come to no conclusions. It was such a senseless, violent, evil, demonic act. When did it become ok to kill another person to settle disputes. When did it become so popular to take someone out who thought differently than you? There are even people literally celebrating his death. There are news reporters pretty much saying that Charlie Kirk deserved it. Where is the compassion for human life? How does someone who has hurt feelings trump a human life? Why has the TRUTH caused so much violence? My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children and other family members. "You have done well, my good and faith servant." Matthew 25:23 R.I.P. Charlie Kirk.

Faith Journal July

 Want to be closer to God? Want to Explore Joy in God's word? Then I am here to share with y'all a collaboration going on in the junk journal community. It is called #Faithjournaljuly2025. This collaboration has been created by two amazing women, Debbie Wallbank and Diane Marra. You can view one of my first videos for this collaboration here. So come join us on this Exploring Joy journey. There are a lot of creative women of faith who will be sharing their faith and creativity. There is also a face book group here. So come on over and join in on a month for of Exploring Joy!

It's been awhile. What's new?

 Hey y'all. It has been some time since I have written a blog post. I have been busy reading and crafting. Our grandson is transitioning from being here with us to being home with mom. He is 4 years old now and almost ready to start home schooling. They really do grow really fast. I just completed some projects. I made two Cookbook journals, and both of those sold. Thank you! And I also completed 3 bible study journals. They all turned out awesome. I am now at 95 journals made. That is quite a lot. I am now going to be a guest creator for the #Faithjournaljuly2025. So I am currently working on the journal for that. Let me please leave you with a scripture today. This is from 2Corinthians 4:15 For all things are for your sake, that abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.