Challenge #214/215 - Two Weeek Anything Goes

Well my crafty friends, it's almost Christmas.  Because of the fact that we all get SO busy this time of year, and we want everyone to have the opportunity to spend time with family and still have a chance to link up with us; this challenge will be open for TWO WEEKS.  We will not have a new challenge next Wednesday.  The same challenge will continue until Wednesdsay, December 30.  So.....since we have a two-week challenge, we are really hoping that everyone will have the opportunity to link FIVE times with us.   In fact, we will even cut you some slace if you throw in a couple of extra entries.   There will be some extra "Christmas prizes" offered in addition to our sponsors prizes, so be sure to link up all your family friendly, encouraging and uplifting cards during this two-week period.  We really look forward to seeing what you will create.

Our word art this week is from Psalm 9:2 which says, "I will be glad and rejoice in Thee: I will sing praise unto Thy name, O most high".  It is our hope that you truly are glad and rejoicing in the promises of Jesus Christ.  Don't get me wrong, life has is struggles and sadness.  That's normal to get down in the dumps or upset when things become difficult in our lives.  But at the very heart of who we are as people, Christians have something for which they should ALWAYS be glad and rejoice.  The fact that God Himself became a man (Jesus Christ) and dwelt among and provided a way for us to spend eternity with HIm is such a HUGE blessing that we can't help but be glad and rejoice.  No matter how bad this world gets, there is ALWAYS hope and ALWAYS the promise of Heaven.  Don't let the journey get you down......EVER!  Our hope is not of this world.  Our hope is eternal.  ONLY through the shed blood of Jesus Christ can we find forgiveness for our sinfulness and find a way to eternity with God in Heaven.  If you haven't called on Jesus Christ (God in human flesh) to save your soul and give you eternal life with Him in Heaven, then let this be a Christmas gift to you.  Just pray this simple prayer (with meaning in your heart), and you can KNOW FOR SURE that you will spend eternity with Him in Heaven:

"Jesus, I know that You are God.  I know that the Bible is your holy Word.  I know that I am a sinner, and that you suffered and died in my place to pay the price for my sinfulness.  I confess all my faults to you, and I ask you to forgive me.  Now, in the best way I know how, I ask You to save me from my sins.  Thank you, Lord God, for dying for me.  Help me now to live for you.  Amen".    It's really that simple!  If you've prayed this prayer, understanding it and meaning it, you are saved!  ONLY GOD (Jesus Christ) can save you.  Once you've called on Him for eternal salvation, NOTHING and NO ONE can EVER take it from you.  Now that's something to be happy and rejoice about, and to sing His praises about.

As always, you are welcome to save this week's free scripture/word art file to your computer, but are not required to use it in order to play along in our challenges.   We welcome you share your art with us; remembering that Anything Goes as long as it's family-friendly, and uses an encouraging or uplifting sentiment. This includes any type of altered or digital art (not just limited to cards).  You may link up to five (5) projects each week. The more you enter, the more you increase your odds of winning.  It is our desire that God's Word will be a blessing and encouragement to you each week. If you have any questions about the rules, be sure to read the complete list of rules under our page tab for "Challenge Rules".  Because our ultimate goal is to honor God, we have no other choice but to delete any entries that do not adhere to our guidelines.  Let us know if you have any questions, and thanks for your understanding and participation!

Here is this week's word art.  We hope
that it will be a blessing to you.

Here are this week's AMAZING sponsors:

Classy Cards 'n Such is a FABULOUS
shop with great stamps, dies, ribbons,
and goodies of all sorts!  One lucky
person will win a $15 Gift Certificate
to Classy Cards 'n Such
P.S.  They have fun weekly challenges!
AND
QKR Stampede is our sweet digital sponsor
this week, and one lucky person will be
DELIGHTED to win three (3) of their
lovely images to play with!
They also have fun challenges!

AND NOW.....Two More LUCKY WINNERS!

The Flying Unicorn Store is an AMAZING
on-line shop where you can find ALL the
BIG NAMES in scrap-booking, paper-crafting,
and SO much more.  This very lucky person
has won a $25  gift certificate to spend as she
chooses at The Flying Unicorn
It's Lucky Entry #103 - PaperPapier
AND

The Cutting Cafe was our FUN digital
sponsor last week.  This person will have
the opportunity to pick out some sweet
new cutting files or images from
The Cutting Cafe
It's Entry #149 - Lydia R.

Our Top Three Are:
#44 - Teresa A.
#75 - Susan Lankford

#116 - Fabiola

Please email Karen or leave a comment
if you'd like a Top 3 Badge for your blog.

May God bless all our AWESOME sponsors.

We appreciate them all SO very much!

Here's Some Inspiration to Get You Started

December Guest Designer, Birgit Norton

December Guest Designer, Autumn Clark

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