Challenge #220 - Anything Goes

Welcome, everyone!  (sorry I'm late). We are SO glad you're here for another great challenge.  WOW, you really blew us away with your amazing cards and projects in the last challenge, and we really enjoyed seeing everyone's amazing entries.  We consider you all winners, and we wish we could give every single person who entered a prize for sharing their talents with us.  However, we do want you to know that your art is greatly appreciated even though we can't give you all a physical prize.  Thanks so much for sharing your artistic talents with us, and please know how very much we apprecaite you all.

The scripture used to create our word art for this challenge is Psalm 41:12.  From this one beautiful verse in God's Word, we learn several things.  First, we learn that our integrity is manifest (upheld or demonstrated because of our redemption through Christ Jesus).  We also learn that our character is divinely sustained.  This simply means that while we are sinful and need to remain humble and confess our faults to one another (and to God for forgiveness), we are confident of our eternal destiny as we live for and serve God.  Next, we learn that we dwell in the favor of God.  This means that God's ever-watchful eye is always on His children, and that we are never truly alone because of his favor/love for us.  He will never let us out of His sight, and nothing can ever separate us from His love.  We also learn through this verse that our position in His kingdom is stable and that it will continue forever.  Again, there is nothing and no one that can ever take away our eternal position that is secured in Heaven in the presence of God Almighty, and that we can be 100% confident that this fact will NEVER change.  And finally, we learn that our eternal future is secure.  So in summary, we need to always be fully aware of our calling as Christians.  We are to be set apart and distinct as Christians because of Who we represent, and we need to always remember that our character is divinely upheld by Christ (this should encourage us to live in accordance with His will).  God will always keep His eye on us, and our promised future (eternity with God in Heaven) can never be taken away from us.  The world wants to confuse us, but when we hide God's Word in our hearts and learn what it means, we can live with such confidence and assurance that we are His, and He is ours.  There's absolutely NOTHING more wonderful than that!

As always, you are welcome to save the 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 all 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 as we share it. 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.  Please know that this doesn't mean we are judging anyone.  We're simply atempting to honor God and follow His rules.  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.

Our AWESOME sponsor for this challenge is:

Simon Says Stamp is our sponsor for this challenge!
One lucky person will win a generous
$25 Gift Certificate to spend at this WONDERFUL
store.  Here's a little about them:

In business since 2002, Simon Says Stamp is striving to offer you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world.

     

We stock over 100,000 items in our warehouses so that we can offer you quick service and one stop shopping at a great price! We are located in Ohio, the heart of it all. Our team works hard to give you a fulfilled shopping experience and is always open to your ideas and suggestions!

     

We work hard to find and deliver to you the latest in stamping and paper crafting supplies! Attending classes, workshops, and sales meetings around the world, our goal is to keep our product offerings fresh and current. Make us your one stop easy shop - and we'll deliver right to your door!

AND NOW.....Our Lucky Winners:

Classy Cards 'n Such has been a faithful sponsor of our

challenges for a long time.  We're sorry to see Beverly

close her store, but we know God has His hand in this

decision.  One lucky person has won a $15 gift

certificate to Classy Cards 'n Such.  AND.......

PLEASE NOTE:  There's a BIG SALE going on

now at Classy Cards 'n Such, so be sure to stop by

to check it out and pick up some bargains!

The winner is Lucky Entry #8 - Gail Scott

AND

Iralamija Shop was our AWESOME and super shabby

chic digital sponsor for our last challenge.  This

lovely shop has the most precious images ever!

Stop by the Etsy Shop to see all the wonderful

collages available at Iralamija Shop.

Congrats to Lucky Entry #101 - Sierra W.

AND, Our Top Three Honors Go To:
Entry #328 - Helen Gullet
Entry #308 - Quill Mill
Entry #326 - Majalena

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

Our February Guest Designer, Marsha Drain

Carole Robb Bisson

Using Simon Says Stamp Products

Bid of Roses Die-Cut and

So Very Merry Stamp Set

Ginny Maxam

JoAnn Atterbury

Using Simon Says Stamp Die

Called Churches from their

Reason to Smile Release

Lori Ulrich

Natalie Houston

Using Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Set

Called Melody's Easter

Cassandra Cushman

Stephanie Wright

Using Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Products

Always & Forever Clear Stamp Set

and Quadrangle Frames Wafer Die-Cut

by Simon Says Stamp

Karen Letchworth

Using Products from our Sponsor,

Simon Says Stamp

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