A-Ms Scripture Challenges and Faithbooking

Hymn Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross #2 - Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

2012-01-16T22:38:00.000-08:00

For the second challenge for this year, Patter has given us the Hymn - Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. With my Digital page which features the hymn I have added a little note about it which I plan on doing each time that there is some memory item about the hymn that I would like to share. When my husband and I attended Liberty Community Church the chorus of this hymn was sung often and I did not realise it was part of a hymn. I thought it was just a chorus.

When searching for what scriptures spoke to me with inspiration from this hymn I could not go past the scripture that Patter also used - Hebrews 12:2. But I did find a verse in the Psalms which I feel goes so well with it. We need to turn our eyes away from the things of this world to keep them focused on "looking unto Jesus".

As planned I have created a digital page for the Hymn and a double-sided papercraft piece for the scriptures but I needed to type up the scriptures so used my digital software so I could make it make the hymn page.

For this digital page I used a kit called " Afternoon Delight" by Victoria Feemster and the eye brush is by Anime and the hymn sheet was found on the web.

Hymn Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross_#1_Amazing Grace

2012-01-06T22:08:00.000-08:00

For this first challenge for this year of 2012, Patter has given us the hymn "Amazing Grace" by John Newton. This is a favourite hymn of many people. I can remember that before I became a Christian and I heard this hymn I thought that "Grace" was a woman. How wrong I was - the love of a woman is nothing compared to the Love of God. How wonderful is His GRACE. There is nothing we can do to deserve the gift He offers to each one of us. Which is why I chose the verse I have used on my paper art piece and I had the verse already on a rubber stamp which was good to discover.

Now I will be sharing firstly my digital art which will each time depict the hymn and then I will share my paper art which will be the scripture that the hymn inspires me to share.

For my digital art I used a kit called A Simple Day by Armina Designs, the hymn sheet was among my commercial use items and I did not have noted who the designer was. The font I used for the title is called A Song for Jennifer.

This will be displayed on a ATC holder stand like the one I used for my Scripture Challenge art in 2008. Here is what the full stand looked like at the end of that year:

FAITH CHALLENGE AT SCRAPBOOK BYTES

2012-01-04T20:55:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to share that each month I am now hosting a Faith Challenge at the digital scrapbooking site - Scrapbook Bytes
For my first one with it being the beginning of a new year it was easy for me to decide which word I would share: NEW
Here is the page I created using a lovely kit called " Today I Am"by Find You Bliss Designs

So if you are a digital scrapper and would like to take part please pop over to Scrapbook Bytes and read about the challenge.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #26 - ZEAL

2011-12-19T22:25:00.000-08:00

This is the last challenge for this year and of course the last letter in the alphabet so Patter gave us the word "Zeal" for our Scripture Artwork.
I will share the verses that surround the verse I chose to use.

Romans 12:9-13
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honour one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. Be joyful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practise hospitality.

It is scriptures such as these that make me realise I need to be helping fellow believers more than what I do. I hope to give more financially to organisations like the Barnabas Fund who help the persecuted church.

Next year Patter will again be hosting a Scripture Challenge that I plan on taking part in as I do enjoy them. Her plans sound exciting as we will be looking at Hymns and the people who wrote them.
I may do my artwork in two parts... the scripture in digital and the hymn itself in papercraft.

For those who visit my blog...... My prayer is that this Christmas Season may you have safe travels and blessed times with loved ones.

For my digital art I chose to use a kit called Daybreak by one of my favourite designers - Thao Cosgrove

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #25 - YIELD

2011-12-09T14:39:00.001-08:00

My choice of verse for our word this fortnight - YIELD, was possibly inspired by the sermon our Pastor gave last Sunday. Our worship service concentrated on the Persecuted Church and in the teaching it was mentioned how those Christians who face horrific persecution often display a deep down joy because of their faith. It is not the joy that the world knows. This sermon and a Bible Study on Stewardship that my husband and I recently finished has made be more eager to help financially fellow believers who are being persecuted. I feel God's wants me to use my money for helping my brothers and sisters in Christ.

I struggled with creating my page this time... possibly because I am going through a sad time of my life. I have peace but there is still great sorrow. My elderly mother ( 87 ) is dying of inoperable liver cancer. She lives about an hours drive away so at this stage my husband and I drive to visit her every second day. She is still alert at times - sits in a chair during the day. Because of her Dementia she does not understand she is dying even though the doctor did explain to her what is happening. I think it is best emotionally that she does not realise. She is being cared for in the Aged Care Facility she has been living in since October 2010. The staff there are doing a wonderful job of caring for her.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #24 - Exercise

2011-11-23T02:46:00.001-08:00

This fortnight we are up to the letter "X" for our challenges and Patter chose the word "Exercise" for us to use for our artwork.
I found this great scripture in the Message Bible. Also found a digital kit which I already had, called "Fitness" by Brandy Murry that worked well for my page. ( the flowers are from another kit and are by Meredith Cardall )

The four words were in the kit and I thought they would work well for my page. Here are verses I found for each of those four words:
Philippians 3:14 - By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the GOAL, where God is beckoning us onward - to Jesus. I'm off and running., and I'm not turning back. (Message)
I do like how the Message bible words this verse and what a wonderful picture to have in our minds that God is beckoning us onward.

1 Corinthians 9:26 - Therefore I do not RUN like a man running aimlessly, I do not fight like a man beating the air. (NIV)
As I live my life for Jesus there is purpose in my day to day living. I am not going through life aimlessly as this verse speaks of. He gives me that purpose because of drawing me unto Himself.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do everything through Him who gives me STRENGTH. (NIV)
This is such a helpful verse to take hold of when going through tough times. But we must let the Lord do the doing and not try to do things in our own strength.

Hebrews 4:10 - For anyone who enters God's REST also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. (NIV)
Our rest is in Christ. There is nothing we can do - no good works - that gain us eternal life. It is only resting ( believing) in the fact that Jesus died for our sins and gives us the free gift of Eternal life.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 22 - Weary

2011-11-07T03:04:00.000-08:00

For this fortnight our word is "Weary". Once I read the word Patter chose of us to work with this verse in Matthew came to my mind. I asked my sweet husband what verse came to his mind when we he heard the word "weary" and he quoted the same verse.
I used the NIV bible version for my page but decided to read it in the Message and I am going to share it plus the two verses that follow this one:

"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."

How often I forget that I should be walking with Jesus and giving Him my burdens. He wants to keep company with me - how wonderful is that? I like those words " Get away with me" but do I really live them. do I really get away with Jesus - do I really spend as much time as I ought to in prayer - communing with Him. He wants me to. He wants you to, as well.

For my digital art I used a kit called Fresh Start by Find Your Bliss Designs

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #22 - Value

2011-10-28T02:55:00.000-07:00

For this fortnight Patter, gave use the word "Value".

I feel the verse I have chosen to use is a very important one to keep in mind when the things of this world get us sidetracked. All the nice things we see and have really do mean nothing in comparison to the importance of knowing Jesus.
Right now, my husband and I are doing a Bible Study on Biblical Stewardship, which is really teaching us that we own nothing..... all that we have is because God has provided it for us. So we should use what we have wisely and not wastefully. We need to place value on what we can do with the things we own to bring glory to our Lord.

For my digital art I used a kit called " Make the Time" by Connie Prince.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #21 - Useful

2011-10-11T22:11:00.000-07:00

This fortnight the word given by Patter for our artwork is the word " Useful". When I went searching on BibleGateway for a verse to use on my page at first I could not find something that stood out to me to use. Then I checked what was in the Amplified Version of the Bible and found the scripture I have used.
How true it is that really we cannot be useful to the Lord if our lives are full of bitterness, wrath etc. Finding this scripture plus a good book I am reading at the moment have helped me stop and look at myself and realise I have not been very useful to the furthering of God's Kingdom lately. With the Lord's help I will now get back on the right track and be the witness for Christ that I need to be.

For my digital art I used a kit called Fruit of the Spirit by Connie Prince.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter #20 - Trouble

2011-09-26T17:26:00.000-07:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "Trouble".
The verse that I chose to use on my digital page is one that I plan on memorising as it is a good one to claim when going through difficult times. God does care about the anguish we feel deep inside of us. Recently I have been going through times of regret over past failures but now I have peace knowing that God's love is unfailing. His love for me does not depend on how obedient I am to Him.

For my digital art I have used: alpha from Sleep Over by Jenn CK Designs; papers from Dreaming by Inspired by Dominic Designs, flower and swirl from Evening Sky by Stella K Designs. The font I used is Tempus Sans

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross #19 - Share

2011-09-13T04:13:00.000-07:00

Our word for this fortnight is "Share".
I found my verse through Bible Gateway website and thought it very appropriate. It is Paul talking to the Church of the Thessalonians but it is how we should be able to speak of ourselves. We should be able to say we love others that much that we not only share the Gospel with them but our lives as well. Our lives should reveal what the Gospel means to us.
Here is my little piece of digital art:

For my artwork I used the following digital products: frame and papers from a kit called "Blush Beauty" by Trixie Scraps; green glitter border from "Summer Sunset" by Stella K Designs; Photo corners from "Celebration Sensation" by Mye DeLeon and Mandy King . Font used was Ladylike

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #18 REMEMBER

2011-09-03T22:13:00.000-07:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "Remember". Once I read the word she had chosen for us, the verse I have used came to my mind. So often we forget that when the Lord forgives - He forgets our sins. We are not so good at forgetting... Satan keeps reminding us of past sins which is not good for us. We need to make a stand against Satan when thoughts of past sins plague our minds. We need to remember this verse that is a promise from God to us.

Here is my page:

I have used a digital kit called "Darjeeling" by Stella K Designs and the font is Papyrus

Scripture Challenge at ScrapBook Elements

2011-08-28T20:49:00.000-07:00

I decided to do this week's Scripture Challenge at Scrapbook Elements
I have used a lovely kit called "Bring Me Sunshine" by Rina Kroes and Rina created the wordart for the challenge.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross #17 - QUALIFIED

2011-08-15T16:32:00.000-07:00

This fortnight Patter has given us an interesting word " QUALIFIED" to work with. Her devotional thoughts spoke of God working through us to qualify us for the tasks He sets us to do. The verse I chose shows how God does help us to be equipped ( qualified ) for the work of serving Him. We need to be listening and learning from Pastors and Teachers who truly do teach the truth of the Scriptures and not add in the teachings of the world. We must be very discerning of what we listen to as Satan is very deceptive in infiltrating what is being taught in the Churches of today. We must test against the scriptures what is being taught. If we are to share the gospel with others as the Lord wants us to, we must be teaching the true gospel.

For my digital artwork I used a kit called Blush Beauty by Trixie Scraps Designs.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #16 PORTION

2011-08-03T17:22:00.000-07:00

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Portion" for our Scripture Art.
The verse I found after going to BibleGateway was a verse I had not really meditated on before but it is such a true one to try and live by. One day my flesh and my heart will fail because this body of mine will not last forever but the faith I have in the Lord within my heart will last forever. I am so thankful that I have this assurance because God's word tells me so.

My husband and I are more than half way through doing a Bible Correspondence lesson on Sharing Our Faith and it is teaching me so much and causing me to have more of a vision that my Evangelistic husband has for sharing God's word with others.

Here is my art for this fortnight:

For my digital art I have used a kit called "Valma May" by Chocolate Geranium Digital Designs. The font I used is called "My Font Isn't Funky Enough"

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #15 OTHERS

2011-07-22T02:12:00.001-07:00

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Others". When I did a keyword search on BibleGateway I came across the verse I have used on my page. This verse reminds me of my husband who is always willing to help and give to others. He is a real inspiration to me.
Here is my page:

The digital kit I used for my page is called "Rejuvenation" by Trixie Scraps

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #14 - New

2011-07-04T03:57:00.000-07:00

This fortnight Patter has given us the word " New" for our artwork. Once I read the word in Patter's blog posting the song I have shared ( part of ) on my page came to my mind.
I am a New Creation and it is nothing I could do for myself other than having faith in the fact that Jesus died for me, He rose to life and now I also have that life... a new life. God's grace is a free gift.

I will now share from a little book I have by Oswald Chambers:
"Lord, that I may receive my sight." Luke 18:41
Faith is not in what Jesus says but in Himself; if we only look at what He says we shall never believe. When once we see Jesus, He does the impossible thing as naturally as breathing.

For my digital art I have used a kit called A Family Affair by Nutkin Tailz Designs.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #13 - Motive

2011-06-21T04:07:00.000-07:00

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Motive" for our artwork.

When I looked on Bible Gateway ( which is a great place for searching for scriptures) for a verse to use I came across the one I have used , which is Proverbs 16:2. This really spoke to me on top of the devotional thoughts that Patter shared. I realised that something I was getting very involved in was not what God wanted me to be doing. My motives were wrong. I was doing too much thinking of "self" and not putting God first. I was becoming too obsessed in my digital scrapbooking - spending too much time on the computer doing things that brought no glory to God whatsoever. Now I have resigned from two Creative Teams I was on for digital scrapbooking and I am experiencing such wonderful peace.

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:10-12

For my digital art I have used a kit called "Jubilant" by Amanda Fraijo-Tobin

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #12 LONELY

2011-06-10T19:03:00.000-07:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "lonely" and this is the verse that came to my mind to remind that I am never along and I do not need to be anxious. It is a verse I used last year for one of the Scripture challenges and at that time I also shared a song from my days of Sunday School teaching which always comes to my mind when I read this verse. Here is a link to my blog back then: http://a-mscripturechallenge.blogspot.com/2010/07/scripture-challenge-with-patter-cross_20.html

For this time I have chosen a design which is a scraplift of a layout called Celebrating You Today by Vivre at Oscraps gallery/forum. I thought the small pieces of paper represented the idea of loneliness. We can be lonely even in the middle of a crowd ( the leaf design on the red background paper ). The stitched heart represents God's love for each of us. The leaves - we should be reaching out to others who are lonely.

The digital kit I used is called Unconditionally by One Little Bird

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #11 Know

2011-05-23T04:30:00.000-07:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "Know" for our Scripture Challenge. In her devotional thoughts she shared about both sides of us needing to know God and the fact that God knows us intimately - closer than our husbands, children, parents. He knows us even though we fail him and yet He loves us with the greatest love possible.
So the two verses I chose to use show both side of the "knowing" - us knowing and seeking God and His knowing those who believe in Him.

For my digital art I used products from Stamp Stuff by Rozanne Paxman of Scrap Girls

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #10 Journey

2011-05-11T23:58:00.000-07:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word Journey.
When thinking about what verse to share on my artwork I thought I would see what was in Romans as I am attending a Ladies Bible Study and we are studying Romans at the moment. When I found the Romans verse it lead me to remember a song I liked to sing along to by David Meece - The Gospel Train so I thought it would fit in with the theme of "Journey".
Here is a website to look at and if you click on the link to "play all sample" you will hear the words I have shared on the train's smoke clouds: http://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Train-LP-Version/dp/B00123FNVK

Then I found the verse in Colossians and thought I would share it as we are to walk in Him.... live our daily lives in Him... trust in Him.... He has paid the price - He bought my ticket to Eternal life. Nothing I could ever do or say would gain me the gift God gives so freely to " Whosoever will "

For my digital art I have used a template for the background papers by Scrap-a-Holic Designs and a kit called Chugging Along by Colies Corner

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #9 - IDENTITY

2011-04-24T23:43:00.000-07:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "Identity" for our Scripture art. Her devotional thoughts shared some of what our identity in Christ is and how it should be revealed in how we live. I know I do fail my Lord so often with this. Sometimes I wonder if people around me really do know that I am a "Daughter of the King". Lately I feel God is teaching me that I need to stop and look at my life and see the areas where I am not as obedient as I ought to be.
The photo on this page of course, is me. I chose three verses from among so many that tell us about our identity when we do accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. I pray that somehow these three verses may be a blessing to those who read them here on my blog.

For my digital artwork I used an alpha, background paper and lace from a kit called Berries Jam by Caroline B.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #8 - HANDS

2011-04-13T04:46:00.000-07:00

This fortnight Patter gave us the word "Hands" for our artwork and choice of scripture.
Just the day before I received Patter's challenge for this fortnight I had been singing along to the song " Our Lives Are in Your Hands" by Chuck Girard on a cassette in our car. This is the song I used in my wedding to walk down the aisle to. So I have used the chorus from this song on my art and a Bible verse I thought very appropriate with the thoughts of Jesus Death and Resurrection being celebrated this month. I know that as Christians we celebrate this all the time but it is good to have this special time of the year to do so more fervently.

For my digital art I used a kit called Supreme Love by Feli & Chocolate Geranium Digital Designs; mask by Coffee Shop; image from Worship House Media.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #7 - Gift

2011-03-29T04:45:00.000-07:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "Gift" for our artwork. In her devotional thoughts she shared about the little gifts that God gives us... the nice little surprises He blesses us with.
But of course the greatest gift God gives us is Eternal Life through Jesus Christ who died for us. It is a gift that is not ours until we receive it by faith. God does the offering and it is our choice whether we accept the gift or not. How sad to see so many people that know about this wonderful gift but still reject it.

For my Digital art I have used mostly a kit called Season of Joy by Just Passin Thru; the heart is by P.Knox and the stitching was from elsewhere. Just Passin Thru is a Christian Designer who is not selling her designs for now. She is having a break as her children are at an age when they need her more than digital scrapbooking does.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #6 - Forget

2011-03-14T03:55:00.000-07:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "forget" for our Scripture Art. Her devotion spoke of the fact that God does not forget us and never will.
I decided to share the only thing that God will FORGET.... our sins when we confess them and they are forgiven only because of the ONE sacrifice that Jesus paid for us when He died on the cross.

For my digital page I have used a small kit called Feel the Love by Dannas Footprint Designs. The cross brush I found the web for free. The pink cardboard was made using a style by Syndee Nuckles. The shaped paper and fancy border are part of a template by Holly Ann. I tried to create the impression on the love tree have a shadow in the shape of the cross.

Scripture Challenge at Scrapbook Elements - Psalm 51:17

2011-03-04T23:45:00.000-08:00

This is the current Scripture Challenge at Scrapbook Elements.
We were given the beautiful Word Art to use and it was created by Rina Kroes.
The heart and stitching comes from a kit called Just Because by Kimberly Stewart, the paper is from Campfire Stories by Cathy Krenek.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #5 - Easy

2011-03-01T22:58:00.000-08:00

This week Patters words in her devotion were so good I want to share a segment:

"The Greek word for ‘easy’ is ‘chrestos’ which means “comfortable or manageable.” God never tells us that being a Christian is easy. But when we are partnered with Christ, even the most difficult news and/or situation becomes ‘manageable’. If the situation is still unbearable, maybe you are trying to do things in your own strength. Jesus wants to help you carry that burden, problem, or difficulty. He doesn’t want you to go through it alone. In fact, the circumstances will seem so much worse if you try to handle it on our own. God is still God, and God is still good even when things are not easy. If we go through the hard times with Him, He will not only be glorified but our faith grows also, and then we receive that indescribable peace. Others will also see God at work in your life and may be drawn to come to know Him too! "

I have chosen the same Scriptures as Patter used for her artwork but from a different Bible version. I really like how the New Century Version words these three verses. It is so right for today..... "Are you tired or feel burdened.... then turn to Jesus and learn from him.

For my digital art I used a kit called "Crazy You" which is a collaborative kit by the designers at Digi-ridoo Scraps. The font I used is called - Little Days. I am using this page for the Font Challenge this month at Digi-ridoo Scraps

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #4 - DELIGHT

2011-02-15T22:06:00.000-08:00

For this fortnight Patter gave us the word "Delight" to work with. When I read the word a song based on this scripture came to my mind. It is many years since I sang this song in Church.
I looked up this scripture in different Bibles and it is written slightly different in all versions. The "he delighteth" in the NASB has the he - with a capital "H"e which means it is the Lord that delights in the steps of a good man and I felt that is possibly how God intended us to read this scripture. He delights when we are walking correctly. He delights when we are living obediently to His word. So therefore it must disappoint Him when are not doing so.

For my digital Art I used a piece of word art that was perfect for this used in the bottom right corner and is by Syndee Nuckles from a kit called Blissful. The papers and other floral pieces are from a kit called "Just Delightful" by Digi Illusions

Scripture Challenge at Scrapbook Elements - Psalm 51

2011-02-08T17:10:00.000-08:00

I have recently joined the forum of Scrapbook Elements and decided to take part in their current Scripture Challenge. We were given the BEAUTIFUL word art which was created by Rina Kroes. So I decided to also purchase her kit which matched the word art. The Kit is called " Cherished" and is a lovely kit of pinks and greens.

Hopefully I will continue to take part in these challenges and I am going to display my 6 x 6 inch pages on a hanging frame my husband made ( just needs to be varnished ). I will take a photo of the frame and share it sometime soon.

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #3 - CONFIDENCE

2011-02-02T22:37:00.000-08:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "CONFIDENCE" to use for our artwork and choice of scriptures. Years ago I had come across this verse in Job so I knew straight away which verse I wanted to use for my art but I also wanted a positive one and found a great verse in Proverbs.
The Lord wants us to put our confidence in Him and Him alone. We are not to find confidence solely in ourselves, others or even possessions if we do that we will fail.

The spider web photo on my page was a photo I took a couple of years ago and knew that one day it would come in handy.

For my digital art I used a kit called "RSVP" by Erica Hite

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #2 - BIBLE

2011-01-18T03:25:00.000-08:00

For this fortnight Patter gave us the word "Bible" for our artwork. This month our Pastor is doing a series of sermons on " The Reliability of Scripture", so it was not very difficult at all for me to choose which scripture to use on my page.

We have a book of instructions on how we should live our lives and so often we ignore it and go our own way. I know I fail often and do not read the Bible as much as I ought to.

For my digital art I used the following: Floral paper from a kit called Well Loved by Mellissa Renfro; Leaf Vine from a kit called New Spring by Mandog Scraps

ABC Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #1 - ANCHOR

2011-01-02T22:39:00.002-08:00

This year Patter is going through the alphabet for our Scripture Challenges. For this first one she chose the word "ANCHOR" for us to use.

God in His perfect timing guided Patter in her choice as yesterday at Church the final song sang was "Will Your Anchor Hold in the Storms of Life". I have shared the first verse of the song on my artwork.
Our Pastor's teaching was centred around this verse. One of his final statements was -
"The reason for this message today is to encourage you with Hope and confidence as you face the challenges of this year. We do not know what lies before us this year - but one thing you can be sure of. When we place our Faith and Trust in Christ for Salvation we are anchored into Heaven itself - and all the resources we need for life and living are to be found in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ."

For my digital art I used a kit called Sand and Sea by Nutkin Tailz Designs.

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2011-01-02T22:39:00.001-08:00

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #26 - REPRESENT

2010-12-20T03:10:00.000-08:00

This is the last Scripture Challenge for this year. Patter gave us the word "Represent" to use. Her devotional thoughts centred around the fact that as Christians we are Jesus representatives here on earth and we should show Jesus to all those we come in contact with by the way we live.

When I looked on Bible Gateway I came up with the scripture I have used. This is a scripture which states that Jesus is God the Father's representative. He came to this world as a helpless baby and grew to be the Lamb that was slain for our sins. My page, I hope shows both those truths about Jesus - His humble birth and His sacrificial death.

Credits for my digital page: Background paper is by Jenn Gigowski, overlay by Rowena Field, light burst by Laitha Designs.

Next year I plan on continuing to follow Patter in the Scripture Challenges she sets. I enjoy her devotional thoughts and enjoy creating art to illustrate God's word.

May whoever reads this have a safe and Holy Christmas.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #25 - WORTH

2010-12-05T23:29:00.001-08:00

Patter gave us the word "Worth" to work with and I chose this verse which has this word and tells of our worth to God. To get the full picture of our worth you need to read some of the verses preceding this one - from Matthew 10:28-31. These verses speak of how God watches over the sparrows.

The digital products I used for my page come from a kit called White Christmas by the designers at Go Digital Scrapbooking. The fonts I used are Showcard Gothic and Palace Script. The photo I found of the web somewhere.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #24 - HELP

2010-11-25T03:48:00.001-08:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "Help" for our artwork. When I searched Bible Gateway ( a great website for finding scriptures ) I came across this verse from the Psalms and felt it was one I needed to share and also to take hold of for myself. God is my help - He is my shield and He will protect me. So I do need to put my hope in Him.
Please, anyone reading this make the verse personal to yourself also.

For my digital artwork I have used a kit called "Friendship Needs No Words" by the designers at Nuts 4 Digi.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #23 - ASSURANCE

2010-11-09T02:18:00.000-08:00

For this fortnight Patter gave us the word "Assurance" for our art and also have us a very thought provoking devotional thoughts.

Once I read the word that Patter had chosen, the old hymn by Fanny Cosgrove - Blessed Assurance came to my mind so I have shared the first verse on my artwork.

The digital kit I used for my art is called Midnight Magic by Digi Illusions.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 22- SERVE

2010-10-25T03:59:00.001-07:00

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Serve" for our Scripture art. I decided to use these words of Jesus as they are so important to us in this time in history where many people are so caught up in wanting more and more money, thinking that money can buy them happiness.

Years ago I read a Christian teaching book which I think was called " The Richest Woman in Town". It brought to light the truth that knowing Jesus as Lord and Saviour does make you the richest woman in town. He is all you need. No amount of money can buy the joy and peace that only Jesus can give.

For my digital art I used a kit called "Noah's Ark" by the designers at Faith Sisters with the stitching being by Jan Hicks.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 21 - FIRST

2010-10-12T03:21:00.001-07:00

This fortnight's Scripture Challenge with Patter is the word "First". Once I read the word, immediately the song I have sung in Church - " Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God...." came to my mind.
I ask myself - do I seek His kingdom first? To be truthful, I do not always do so.

The digital kit I used for my page is called Commotion by Angie Briggs. I felt the numbers went well with the word FIRST. We are not to concern ourselves with all those other things of this world - only concern our selves with the ONE who should be always put FIRST.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 20 - Content

2010-09-27T21:02:00.000-07:00

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Content" to use on our artwork.
Patter had used this scripture on her artwork but I just could not go past using it myself.
It is not an easy scripture to be consistent in our lives with. The love of money is not the difficult part - it is the being content with what we have.
So often we look at something in a shop and say " I need that" when in reality we should say " I want that".

The last part of the scripture is a wonderful promise to take hold on. It is so comforting to know that our Lord God will never leave us. We may walk away from Him but he will never leave us.

This time for my digital artwork I used a kit which is called "Tranquility" by Digi Illusions ( it is available from Nuts 4 Digi ).
I felt the name of this kit really suited the word "content".

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 19 PRIORITY

2010-09-15T03:26:00.000-07:00

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Priority" for our scripture artwork. The word "priority" is not found in any version of the Bible so I chose a scripture that tells us what our PRIORITY in life should be. I know that I fail at carrying out this and put other things before God a lot of the time. The Bible tells us that whatever or whoever comes before God in our lives is who/what we worship - an idol. I am determined to put aside the "idols" in my life and worship the true living God. I will strive to put God first - seek first His Kingdom.

For my digital art this time I have used a kit called "Remembrance of Time Past" by Nutkin Tailz Designs. I chose to use this kit because of the fact I need to remember to put God first.
The sprayed alpha was created using an action by Atomic Cupcake.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 18 Compassion

2010-08-30T02:51:00.001-07:00

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Compassion" for our artwork. I chose to use two scriptures sharing that God is full of Compassion and therefore as the second scripture says we should be compassionate.

For my digital art I used the stars and patterned papers from a kit called "Beautiful May" by Caroline B. ; the recoloured Silver Braid by Just Passin Thru; bead flower by S. Tierney.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 17 Prayer

2010-08-16T20:46:00.001-07:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "Prayer" for our artwork. When I went looking for a scripture to use I found this lovely one which has a song based on it which I will share a website below where you can read the words and click on the link to listen to the song being sung.

Prayer is an area of my walk with the Lord where I know I fail him miserably. I do not know why I do not discipline myself more and set aside proper prayer time. Patter's devotional thoughts have been good timing for me to search myself and ask myself.... why??? why don't I take time to pray. I know I am constantly talking to the Lord during the day but do not go aside for a proper quiet time. If Jesus did it I should also.

For my digital artwork I used a kit called Prayer and Praise by Thao Cosgrove and the scallop edge is a template by Ursula Schneider.

Here is the website with the song:
Let My Prayer Come Like Incense

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 16 - WORSHIP

2010-08-04T02:23:00.001-07:00

What a surprise I received when I read the word that Patter gave us for this fortnight's Scripture Challenge because on Sunday I lead a short song segment in Church and my theme was "Worship". The scripture I have used on my art was what the first song we sang was based on. The blended photo on my page is the Church where my husband and I are becoming very much a part of. I have included hearts on my page because our worship should come from our heart... our very inner being. As I said in Church on Sunday we gather together in Church to worship our God. He desires our worship and deserves our worship for who He is and all He has done for each one of us.

Credits for my digital art: a little kit called Shabby Romance by Caroline B. The worshippers is clipart I found on the web somewhere.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #15 Fear Not

2010-07-20T04:43:00.001-07:00

This fortnight Patter has given us the words "Fear Not" for our Scripture Challenge. Whenever I hear those words I remember a song the children sang at Sunday School years ago when I was teaching. It was a song for one of their Anniversary programs they would perform. If I remember correctly it was the boys ( these were young boys as I never taught any classes over 9 years) and they would really yell out the words "FEAR NOT".
Maybe I should put those words into action instead of the fears I have been having lately about my elderly mother.

The digital kit I used to create my page is called "Lift" by Just Passin Thru.

I looked on the web and found this Youtube to share with whoever stops by at my blog:

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross -#14 - FORGIVE

2010-07-06T18:18:00.001-07:00

For this fortnights Scripture Challenge, Patter gave us the word "Forgive". Her devotional thoughts were about both God's forgiveness of us through the price the Jesus paid for us on the cross and our need to forgive others. So I chose a Bible verse which sort of covered both those thoughts.

For my digital art I used a kit called "Adoration" by Lilley Scrap Designs which I purchased from a store called Digiridoo Scraps. The fonts I used were Soul Mission for the word forgive and the scripture is Pristina.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross -#13 - FATHER

2010-06-21T04:49:00.001-07:00

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Father" to use for our choice of scripture on our art. The scripture I chose makes me think about the privilege it is to be a daughter of the Lord Almighty and at the same time a responsibility to be the best daughter I can be.

For my digital art I have used items from a kit called "Up at the Villa" by Erica Hite. I chose this kit because it had the word art "Father" so that was my starting point. The font I used is called "Sinbad".

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross -#12 - GROW

2010-06-09T05:47:00.001-07:00

This fortnight Patter challenged us in her devotion to look at ourselves and see if we are growing in our faith. Sometimes I feel I am and other times I feel like I am slipping backwards or stagnating. I know how to remedy this..... get stuck into more reading and studying of God's Word.

I used my page this time for a Font Challenge on my favourite digital scrapbooking forum - Nuts 4 Digi. The font we were given in the challenge is Impact Label which looks like dymo tape.

The digital kit I used for my page is French Market by Syndee Nuckles.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross -#11 - Purpose

2010-05-26T04:25:00.000-07:00

For this fortnight Patter gave us the word "Purpose".
Our purpose is to glorify God and I chose this verse because of the great commission the Lord gave us to go out into the world and make disciples. We are to sew seeds wherever we go. We may never see the result of the seed we sew but we are to still sew it - that is share God's word - be a witness for Jesus in all that we do and say.

For my digital page I used the following:
Seedling to Tree sticker by Faith True; Alpha by Paula Wright and all the other - papers, watering can, water drops come from a kit called Happy Garden by Vera Lim.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #10 - EXAMPLE

2010-05-13T04:18:00.000-07:00

This fortnight Patter gave us the word " Example" to work with.

I chose this verse as this is something I need to be more aware of. I need to be aware of the example I set with how I react and deal with the happenings in my life.

For my art I decided to do something I little different. Once I found the crossword background paper I knew was what I wanted to use.

The paper, button and stitching all come from a digital kit called Just BU by Angie Briggs.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #9 - QUIET

2010-04-26T00:18:00.000-07:00

For this fortnight Patter gave us the word "Quiet" to use. Her devotion was about taking time away from the busyness of life and be alone with God.
When I picture that I think of lovely peaceful green rolling hills which is why I chose the digital kit for my artwork as it had this perfect piece of background paper.
I know that I fail miserably with taking time out and spending time alone in prayer. This was good timing for me to re-assess my use of time and do as I know I ought to.... go away and pray.

For the digital items I used - they came from a kit called "Gleeful" by Amanda McGee with some style ( Epoxy by Mandy Steward) added to the centre of the flowers to make it look like I put some glossy accents there ( if it were a real paper layout ).

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #8 - Hymn

2010-04-14T02:55:00.000-07:00

This is my art for this fortnight's Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - Triple the Scraps.
Once I read the word for our challenge I thought of the scripture to use.
I do love to sing even though I am not a good singer. Often when I come home from Church a Hymn or Scriptural song we have song will be on my mind.
I enjoy playing scriptural songs in my home when I do the housework or do some scrapbooking or cardmaking or on the computer with my digital scrapbooking.

The credits for the digital products I have used are as follows:
Music background paper from a kit callled Frippery by Amanda Sok; Music Note by Rachael Scraps; Hearts and Pink patterned paper from Pretty Music by Maelia Designs

Change in my Header and colours of this Blog

2010-04-07T01:05:00.000-07:00

Today I decided it was time for a change. The header was not quite true before this new one as I had that it was mostly Scripture Challenges from Faith Sisters that I was doing. I am not visiting their forum so much these days.
I am only doing the Scripture Challenges with Patter Cross ( Triple the Scraps ).

The two papers I used on the header are from a kit called Sweetness by Donna Duncombe Designs. The template for the header is by Erica Hite (Scrap Girls).

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #7 - Perfect

2010-03-31T04:44:00.001-07:00

For this fortnight's challenge I found this verse in Hebrews 12:2 which I felt would be a good one to have on display in my home for the different friends and family who will be visiting us over this coming weekend.

I have placed the heart within the crown of thorns because of the love Jesus displayed as he suffered for my and your sins.

This little digital page was put together using a kit called "Coffee Time" by Digi Illusions.
The crown of thorns is a brush I found free on the web somewhere (I do not have the name of the designer)

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #6 - Neighbour

2010-03-15T22:03:00.001-07:00

Yesterday morning I was outside talking to my neighbour who mostly keeps to herself. She is a single mother with two young boys and yesterday's conversation was the longest one I have ever had with her in the year they have lived there. When I came inside I checked my emails only to discover Patter's Scripture Challenge for this fortnight --- WOW - what is the Lord trying to tell me. I think I better become a better neighbour as the word for this fornight is "Neighbour".

The last two Sundays my husband and I have been attending talks by John MacKay of Creation Research and the first Sunday I learnt how the different races came about which may help you see the reason I chose to do my page as I have.
Acts 17:26 says "And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed and the bounds of their habitation."

My digital page was put together using the following items: Alpha and brushed border by Durin Eberhart; Green paper by Brandy Murry; Brown Paper by Paula Wright; Frame by Amanda McGee; Pearl Heart and Bracket by Amanda Sok; Fancy brad by Kerry Veale.
The photograph was found on the web somewhere.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #5 - FOLLOW

2010-03-02T21:45:00.000-08:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "Follow" for our challenge.
Once I read the word and Patter's devotional thoughts an old hymn with the Chorus that I have shared on my art came into my mind. I am not a musical person but do love to sing and the words from the hymns and scripture songs are good to have in our minds to remind us of Bible truths.

My Bible verse choice is because my Ken is about to retire ( 4 weeks to go ) and I will follow in July so we can use our newly purchased caravan to go out and become "Fishers of Men" - by travelling for pleasure and being a witness where we are and also travelling to help in outback Churches or Missions.

I have added a blended photo our granddaughter, Imogen when she was littler, reaching up for her Poppa's hand as it makes me think of how we need to reach out and hold onto Jesus to follow His leading.

The digital kit I used is called "Beach Bungalow" by Deanna Patterson.

Scripture Challenge hosted by Patter Cross - #4 - HOME

2010-02-14T19:45:00.001-08:00

This is my digital Art for this fortnight's Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross.

My Bible verse comes from The Message which is a Bible I do not use much at all but I do like the way this is worded as it is so true.
Then I did a google search on Christian Quotes using the word HOME and came up with this one by Augustine which is one I have never come across before but is such a good one.

The digital kit I used for my art is called "Home" and is by Just Passin Thru and worked so well with my art for this challenge.
I am on the Creative Team for Just Passin Thru - Nikki Chamberlain and it was so nice to be able to use one of Nikki's older kits for my art today.
She is selling her designs exclusively now at Nuts 4 Digi.

Scripture Challenge hosted by Patter Cross - # 3 - ABIDE

2010-02-02T19:30:00.001-08:00

When I read Patters devotion for this challenge the song that came to my mind is the old Hymn Trust and Obey which I have shared on my art the first verse which had the word "abide" in it.

I asked my husband, Ken what colour would I do this art in and he said "blue" so I looked for a nice kit which had blue in it and chose a recent one I purchased ( actually last month's Scrap Girls Club Kit ).
Credits: Papers and flower from WatercolourWhimsy by Amanda Sok; Bible from Faithful by Mandy Steward; Stitching from JakeEmma by Amanda McGee
Fonts - Vrinda, Susie's Hand and forgot to take note of the font I used for Abide.

Scripture Challenge hosted by Patter Cross - #2 for this year - TEMPTATION

2010-01-18T20:13:00.001-08:00

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "Temptation".
I found an interesting scripture that I had not really come across before which I used on my piece of digital art.

The little prayer came from a devotional book by Billy Graham.

I added the apple because of Adam and Eve's Temptation even though the Bible does not say it was an apple but artists usually depict the fruit that Satan used to trick mankind with, as an apple.
The little word tags were in the kit and I felt related to areas where I personally am tempted.

For credits of what I used on this page:
Kit used was "Fruit of the Spirit" by the designers at Life-Scrappers.
Fonts - Papyrus and Myriad Pro

Display for Scripture Challenge Art

2010-01-11T13:04:00.000-08:00

My artwork ( totally digital ) will be displayed in a CD case and the Angel my husband, Ken gave me for Christmas will help make it stand up more upright.

The other day I discovered that the Bible Verse I used on this was the verse I used in my 2009 Christmas letter to family and friends. I did not realise that when I was putting this page together. So I believe the Lord is telling me this is my verse for this year. I know I am not doing very well at fulfilling the last part... Faithful in Prayer as I need to spend more time alone with the Lord.

Scripture Challenge hosted by Patter Cross

2010-01-05T03:43:00.000-08:00

Here is my first Scripture Challenge for this year. Patter gave us the word " Hope " to work with.
The bible verse I have chosen is one that I feel applies to what my husband, Ken and I have been going through these last few months. ( We have been going through some afflictions)
Also I have shared the first part of a song we sing at our Church at times. These words came into my mind when I read the word for this challenge.

Credits for the digital products I used are:

Type Path Alpa by Cherise Olseon; Papers, Alpha, brackets, flower from a kit called "Having Hope" by Thao Cosgrove

Fonts used : Nueva and Pea Steele

His Holy Name Challenge #26 - Immanuel

2009-12-21T03:03:00.001-08:00

This is the last of the Scripture Challenges on Faith Sisters for this year.

Next year, Patter Cross who has hosted this challenge will not be doing so from Faith Sisters but plans on hosting a Scripture Challenge from her Blog : http://triplethescraps.blogspot.com/

On my page I have used the first verse from a song we sang the last two Sundays in Church and has become a favourite of mine because of the words and the tune:

Credits for my page are: a kit called "Home for Christmas" by Lindsay Jane

His Holy Name Challenge #25 - Messiah

2009-12-14T17:38:00.000-08:00

This is my latest Scripture Challenge Art.
This challenge has been happening at Faith Sisters and hosted by Patter Cross.
Next year Patter will host another Scripture Challenge but it will only be through her blog. I hope to again take part.

This time I have used a kit called Fruit of the Spirit - Love by Melissa Daniels.
This kit was part of a gift from Nikki of Just Passin Thru. Nikki gave me a voucher as a gift for being on her Creative Team. The voucher was to this designers products and I am glad I bought this kit as I did enjoy using it for this little 6 x 6 page I created.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #24 - Provider

2009-11-23T13:19:00.000-08:00

Again for this Challenge at Faith Sister, once I read the word "Provider" a favourite chorus of mine came to mind so I included the first half of that chorus plus the Bible verse it is based on.

The digital kit I used is called Affections of the Heart by Deanna Patterson and is available at Nuts 4 Digi.

That chorus is so much a favourite of mine that I have asked my husband to have it sung at my funeral. The words are great and the tune is so lively.. when I sing it, it makes me want to dance which I do subtlely move my feet about whenever I lead that song at Church.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #23 - Banner

2009-11-23T13:16:00.000-08:00

This challenge was an easy one to do as the song that is based on this scripture came to my mind once I read the Word for us to use was "Banner"

I have used a kit called Life Canvas by Thao Cosgrove ( at Scrap Girls)

It was exciting to discover that this week over at Faith Sisters where this Challenge is run, my little piece was chosen for the Made Ya Look Monday.
http://faith-sisters.blogspot.com/

Peace

2009-11-23T13:14:00.001-08:00

This was His Holy Name Challenge #22 at Faith Sisters.
We were given the attribute of God - PEACE.

The digital Kit I used for this was created by Just Passin Thru and is exclusively available at Nuts 4 Digi in the Club Nut.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #21

2009-10-15T00:56:00.001-07:00

This is my art for the current Scripture Challenge.
This is a digital page created using a kit called No Greater Love by Lifesong Creations and the edging is an overlay by Valerie Randall.

I chose this kit because for some reason when I here the word "sanctify" the colour "white" comes to my mind - hence the white lilies and the background paper in the kit was perfect because of the cross of Christ.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #20

2009-09-28T14:42:00.001-07:00

This is my current art for the His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters.

We were given the title of Jesus - "Bread of Life" to use.
As I read the devotion that went with the challenge an old hymn came to my mind so I have included the first verse from the hymn around the edge of my page.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #19

2009-09-14T15:49:00.000-07:00

This fortnight for the challenge we needed to work with the word "WORD".

I have used a piece of clip art and a good paper template from kit called Antique Books by Brandy Valenzuela overlaid on the clipart.
The other items are from Life-Scrappers collab kits.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #18

2009-09-06T03:30:00.000-07:00

This is page for the latest scripture challenge at Faith Sisters. We were given the word "ROCK" being an attribute of God.

The photo I used on my little 6 x6 page is of Ayers Rock ( that was its name when I saw it ) now known as Uluru. This was back in 1975 when I went on a bus camping trip around Australia. I actually did climb the rock. I think nowadays tourists are not allowed to climb to the top. I used to have a T Shirt saying "I Climbed Ayers Rock".

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #17

2009-08-24T05:39:00.000-07:00

This is my page for #17 Scripture Challenge at Faith Sisters.

I have mostly used a kit called Home by Just Passin Thru.
The lettering for faithful was Little Glass Alpha by Donna Duncombe Designs.

The word we were give was "Faithful"

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters - #16

2009-08-24T05:37:00.001-07:00

This was the page I put together for the scripture challenge #16 at Faith Sisters.
The Word for us to use was "Judge".

I have used a collab kit by Life-Scrappers called "Fruit of the Spirit"

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #15

2009-07-23T04:20:00.001-07:00

This is my art for this challenge at Faith Sisters.
I have used a digital kit called "Guard Your Soul" by Eva Linqvist with the background being a photo of rocks which I photographed and used as a overlay over paper in the kit.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #14 - Eternal

2009-07-14T15:35:00.001-07:00

This is my little 6 x 6 page for the currect His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters.

The digital kit I used is Fear Not by Life-Scrapers Designers - a collab kit. The kit had the perfect paper for me to use and I felt the leaf from the kit worked for me as well.
The font I used is Tork

Were You There

2009-07-06T22:28:00.001-07:00

This is a digital page created for a challenge at Pixel Canvas where we were to be inspired by a music clip. Here is the clip I chose:

Credits for what I used to create the page:
Reflection by Viva Artistry and Artistic Page Overlays by Vinnie Pearce

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #13

2009-06-23T04:17:00.001-07:00

This is my little 6 x 6 page for this challenge on Faith Sisters. The word to work with was "Jealous.
I have used part of a collab Kit at Faith Sisters Called - It's For the Birds and this part was designed by TMA Designs.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #12

2009-06-09T18:26:00.001-07:00

The challenge this time was to look at the attribute of God that He is the "God Who Sees"

The eyes on my page are a brush I obtained from PhotoshopFree Brushes.

The kit used for my page is this month's collab kit at Life-Scrappers and is a very nice kit which is called "A Fathers Love"

This week this piece of art of mine is among featured pieces at Faith Sisters: http://faith-sisters.blogspot.com/2009/07/june-challenge-features-winners.html

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #11

2009-06-01T19:05:00.001-07:00

This challenge's word was "Shepherd".

I like this version of the 23rd Psalm.
I chose to use this on my art this time as it is the last Psalm my sister and I read to my Dad the night before he died and it was the Psalm read during his funeral.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #10

2009-06-01T19:02:00.000-07:00

For this challenge the name we were given to work with was "Lord".

The day I put this page together I was not feeling very well and I forgot to add shadows to make it look more real.

The verse from a song I have shared on this is a favourite one of mine ( I have lots of favourites that we sing in worship at Church).

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #9

2009-06-01T18:59:00.001-07:00

For this challeng the name of God to use was "Redeemer"
I felt this dark alley with the bright light at the end was like my life when I first achknowledged Jesus as my redeemer. I was living in darkness and then I saw and was brought into the wonderful light of Jesus.

#8 His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters Blog - Lamb

2009-04-13T02:53:00.000-07:00

This is my art for this fortnight's Scripture Challenge at Faith Sisters.
The name to work with is "Lamb".

Most items used on this page are from a Collab Kit at Life-Scrappers called "He is Risen"

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #7 - KING

2009-03-30T04:03:00.001-07:00

This is my art for this fornight's challenge over at Faith Sisters.
Once I read the Name for us this time, the chorus I have shared on my art came to my mind as it is a favourite one of mine.

Credits for my digital art:
Purple Paper from Blessings by Donna Duncombe Designs; Crown ( recoloured) from Everyday Princess by Donna Duncombe Designs ( Donna sell her digital kits at Nut 4 Digi )
Luscious Crystal Style by Irene Alexeena

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #6

2009-03-17T17:02:00.001-07:00

The attribute of God for this fortnight is "Almighty"

I found it easy to choose which scripture and what else to share as on Sunday Morning at Church I was in charge of the music and we sang this song and before we sang I had my husband read this scripture.

God's timing is perfect.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #5

2009-03-13T15:33:00.000-07:00

The word was "Creator".
I found the hand holding the world image in clip art and felt it conveyed the meaning of God being the Creator. I was not sure what background paper to use and when looking I stumbled across this one I already had in my stash of Michael Angelos famous painting depicting God and Man and felt it was perfect for this.

The Paper is by Elizabeth Weaver and the text path I used for the scripture is by Sine.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #4

2009-03-13T15:31:00.001-07:00

The word for this challenge was "Righteous". When I think of God's righteousness for some reason I think of a bright light which is why I chose the sun background paper for this layout.

Digital kit used was Sunny Day by Amanda McGee

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters #3

2009-03-13T15:27:00.001-07:00

This was one I really enjoyed putting together.
When I read the devotion that went with the Word for this challenge a story I once read came to my mind. The story was about a mother hen protecting her chicks during a fire in the farmyard... she covered them with her wings.. she died but they survived.
I found the photo of the hen and chickens somewhere on the internet.

The digital kit I used was Counting the Ways by Heidi Williams.

2009-03-02T03:21:00.000-08:00

This was the second in His Holy Name Challenge and the word was "Sovereign".

The Digit kit I used this time was Everyday Princess by Donna Duncombe Designs which is available at Nuts 4 Digi.

His Holy Name Challenge at Faith Sisters.

2009-03-02T03:06:00.000-08:00

This was the first page I created for the first word we were given at the start of the year.
This challenge is run fortnightly.

The word we were given was "Holy"

I used a digital kit by Digi Illusions available at Nuts 4 Digi.

2009-02-26T22:14:00.000-08:00

This Blog is a work in progress.

This is the place where I will share my art for the different challenges I take part in at Faith Sisters.