Welcome back for another FUN challenge with us here at Word Art Wednesday. We're super glad you've chosen to stop by and join us. We have a brief devotional, some great inspiration, another great sponsor and lots of fun waiting for everyone. This challenge blog would be nothing without YOU, the wonderful artists who share your creations with us. If we don't get by each entry to comment, please know that we are truly grateful for you. Let's get right to this awesome new challenge.
Our word art is taken from the Bible verse Proverbs 16:32 which says, "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city". This is fairly straight-forward in its meaning. We're being reminded that the man (person) who controls their feelings of anger is stronger than a physically mighty man. It takes a lot more character and inner strength to remain calm; knowing that God is always in complete control. The "mighty man" might pop you in the nose to solve a problem. The person of God has an inner peace, a strength and self-control. The verse goes on to say that the person who rules (controls) his spirit is better than the person who "takes a city". Let's say like a certain tyrant we now know as Muhammad who forced his made-up "religion" on people through brute force (and it's still happening today). God's Word reminds us here, and in so many verses, that true strength and inner peace come only through a right relationship with God. His Word also assures that only He is capable of offering this complete peace in our lives. By submitting all of our being to God, we are given the strength, peace and ability to remain calm in times of turmoil, and to handle the situation with grace and clarity. God will give us a "peace that passes all understanding" when we submit to Him. Life can be difficult, but God (Jesus Christ) is the answer to all the struggles this world has to offer. God is bigger than it ALL, and He's got YOU.
As 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 for each 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 FABULOUS Crafty Sponsor:
YES, Please! Our wonderful friends over at
Stamp Simply Clear Stamps are sponsoring
this challenge for us. Stamp Simply is an amazing
store that carries GORGEOUS Scripture Stamps,
Sentiment Stamps, lovely Image Stamps, matching
Die-Cuts, Ribbons, Embossing Folders and SO
much more. Be sure to stop by Stamp Simply to
take a look around. There's always loads of FAB
inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog and IG Page.
One lucky participant, selected by random draw,
will WIN a generous $25 gift card to spend at
Stamp Simply. What an AWESOME prize.
Here's This Week's Lucky WINNER:
grateful to have the wonderful Stix2 Anything as
a challenge sponsor. This wonderful on-line
store is best known for its vast variety of quality
adhesives. They also carry a wide range of cool
crafting supplies for all sorts of projects. You'll
be amazed at all they have to offer. We hope you'll
stop by Stix2 Anything to take a look around at all
their fabulous products. One lucky participant,
selected by random draw, has WON a generous
Adhesives Prize Package from our friends at
Stix2Anything. That lucky artist is our friend
Entry #46 - Helen
Here's our Next Happy WINNER:
Our Top 3 Honors Go to Our Friends:
Entry #37 - Bunny Hoyle
Entry #75 - Leslie Turner
Entry #77 - Sandy
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.
Here's Some Inspiration to get You Started:
Our August Guest Designer and
Former DT Member, Cynthia Olheiser
Using My Church Stamps & Dies
Using Sunflower Seasons Stamps
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