WELCOME! We're so glad you're here with us again. I do apologize for the super late start this time. I'm just going to be honest with you all in saying that I'm a bit stressed. To make a long story short, my parents are aging (87 and 92) and they're struggling a bit. I just got back from visiting them (NV to MN) and my hubby is there now. Someone will have to be there with them from now on, I'm guessing. Anyway, things have been stressful, and your prayers are always greatly appreciated. Nonetheless, I do apologize for another late start. It seems to be happening a lot, and sadly, may continue. God is SO GOOD and I trust that He will give me the strength and ability to get it all accomplished with grace. Praise God! Now......let the FUN begin.
What a darling font used to give us our word art which comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 says, "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing". These words have become such a blessing and encouragement to me over the years as I've discovered what it feels like to "pray without ceasing". It's a concept I've undertaken in my daily life that's blessed me tremendously. Now, please know first that I'm not proclaiming to be some kind of super-Christian by any means. All it means is that I've learned to place myself in an ongoing conversation with God where I'm praying all day and all night. I simply keep talking to Him. And unlike my husband, He won't fall asleep on me....He'll listen all night. And not only does God LISTEN to our prayers, but He also HEARS and ANSWERS them. It's easy to moan, whine and complain. It's so much better and so much more effective, however, to PRAY instead. Praying to God is a gift and a privilege, and we can best utilize this tremendous gift by staying in a spirit of prayer all the time. So, you're not literally praying (knees bent, hands folded, head bowed, etc.) without stopping; but you're remaining in a spirit of prayer and communication with God throughout the day 24/7. I hope that makes sense to anyone who isn't familiar with this verse. It's such a BLESSING to talk with God. It will really bless you, too. God loves to hear from us. Praying without ceasing.
always, you are welcome to save the word art to your computer; but you are never required to use it in order to play along or to win in our challenges. We welcome you to share all of your art with us; remembering that Anything Goes as long as it's family friendly. This includes any type of altered or digital art (not just limited to cards). You may link up to five (5) projects each week for a total of ten (10) entries per two-week challenge. Any entries over that limit will be deleted and will make you ineligible to win. 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 an encouragement to you as we share it. If you have any questions about the rules, be sure to read the complete list of rules found under our Page tab marked "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 not. We are simply attempting to honor God and follow His rules. Please let us know if you have any questions about anything; and thank you for your understanding and participation.
Meet Our AWESOME Sponsor:
The one and only (and very talented artist) Seth Apter
is sponsoring this challenge. Seth Apter Designs
carries the COOLEST Mixed Media Paints, Stencils,
Materials, Stamps, Inks and SO much more. Seth
travels the world year-round sourcing new materials
for his very awesome store. Be sure to stop by
Seth Apter Designs to take a look around the shop.
One lucky person, by random draw, will WIN an
on-line course from Seth Apter. His courses are
absolutely AMAZING! What a super FUN and
exciting prize. Thanks, Seth. And be sure to visit
Seth Apter Designs for a real treat.
our previous challenge. We all LOVE the
many sweet scripture stamps, sentiments,
lovely images, die-cuts and ALL the awesome
things carried at Stamp Simply. We hope you've
visited the new Stamp Simply Blog for lots of
great inspiration and up-to-date information
about special sales and promotions taking place
at Stamp Simply. One lucky participant, selected
by random draw, has WON a generous $25 credit
to spend at Stamp Simply. What a treat. Be sure
to stop by Stamp Simply to see ALL their great
products. We've shared a few Stamp Simply card
samples with you below. Don't miss out on any of
what Stamp Simply has for you. Thanks for playing
along with us, everyone. We appreciate you all.
Our WINNER this time goes to our creative friend
Entry #169 - Donna W.
Our Top 3 Honors Go to Our Friends:
Entry #96 - Meghan K.
Entry #118 - Tatiana
Entry #170 - Kathy A.
Please email Karen if you'd like a
Top 3 or Winner's Badge for your blog.
All winners must also email Karen to
claim prize (per the Rules Page). Thanks!
May God bless all our AWESOME sponsors.
We appreciate them all SO very much. We
pray for them, and for God's hand of blessing
upon their businesses. We're SO grateful.
NOTE: Lately there are some artists who are
sharing FAR MORE than TEN (10) projects
per challenge. PLEASE REMEMBER that if
you're not following the rules, you will never
win a prize. Perhaps some are just playing along
for fun and don't care about the prizes, and that's
fine. Just please understand that even if the random
generator lands on your number, an alternate winner
will be chosen for those who have shared more than
ten entries in any challenge. Thank you.
Here's Some Inspiration to get You Started:
This FABULOUS Cross-Stitch Pillow
was hand made by Barb using
material from Seth Apter Designs
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