Welcome back, everyone. We praise God that you're here to join us for another FABULOUS challenge here at Word Art Wednesday. We have so many great things to share with you all including two lucky winners, a brief devotional, some inspirational art, another fabulous sponsor, and a brand-new challenge where you can share your amazing creations. Let's get started and THANK YOU for being part of our challenge blog. We appreciate you!
Our scripture of focus is Luke 1:79 says, "To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace". This verse reminds us that Jesus came to Earth to save us from our sins. He did this becoming the literal "light" that we each need. Our sin separates us from Him, and we are born into darkness (original sin). We don't have to remain in the darkness separated from God because JESUS is the light of the world, and He's the only light that can lead us out of the darkness towards Him. He paid our sin debt on the cross to make a way for us to reach Him. This verse was originally spoken by Zechariah following the birth of John the Baptist. He was using the word "light" to describe Jesus by comparing Him with knowledge, purity, truth and being in the presence of God. This is opposed to the word "darkness" which represents confusion, evil, and separation from God. By "stepping into the light" (the presence of God), we can avoid the darkness where God doesn't dwell. Spending our lives on earth WITH Jesus (God) is SO much better and so much more blessed than living without Him. Spending eternity "in the light" (with God) is the difference between being in a PERFECT state for all eternity in His presence as opposed to being separated from God for all eternity in a literal place called Hell where the Bible (God's Word) tells us
there is constant burning, fire, gnashing of teeth (pain and torment) in a never-ending pit pf darkness. Let's face it, separation from God is AWFUL. Today is the perfect time to accept the LIGHT and let God make a way for you to be in His presence forever. Praise God that we can know for sure.... because of what He did for us.
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 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.
Our FABULOUS Sponsor:
Have you heard about Love in Faith?
Well, this is something completely different
and it's something really SPECIAL. This
fabulous store, Love in Faith, is a really
cool Christian T-shirt and Sweatshirt company.
They carry all sizes and styles of Christian
T-shirts with wonderful quotes and images to
help you express your faith and love for God.
They have generously donated FIVE (5) different
T-Shirts for this Challenge. That means we will
have FIVE (5) different winners. The sizes we
have include shirts very similar to these:
2X (He Owns the Cattle) T-Shirt,
a Medium (His Grace is Enough) T-Shirt,
Small (Sisters in Christ) T-Shirt, and a
XL (His Mercies are New) T-Shirt,
and a Sz. Large (Give Thanks to the Lord)
PLEASE put your preferred SIZE after
your name in your Entry. Sample:
Karen L - XL
This will really help me know who would
like what size shirts. Whether it's for you
or a friend/family member, just let me know
what size you would prefer to win. Thanks!!
You can check out ALL the Love in Faith
products including T-shirts. Sweatshirts,
Coffee and Water Mugs and more
at Love in Faith. SO cool, right?
Let's meet our TWO Lucky Winners:
THIS SPONSOR NEVER RESPONDED
TO FULFILL PRIZE. SO SORRY!
AND
YES! It's our dear friend Newton and his "staff"
at Newton's Nook who sponsored our
previous challenge. We're SO grateful, Newton.
You can visit Newton's Nook Inspiration Blog
to check out what's new, you can participate in
their monthly Inky Paws Challenge for another
chance to WIN, and you will always find lots
of great shopping when you visit Newton and
his friends at Newton's Nook. One very lucky
participant has now WON a generous $20
credit to spend at the awesome Newton's Nook.
Thanks, Newton. Our Lucky Winner is:
Entry #146 - Bonnie Lynn
Our Top 3 Honors Go to Our Friends:
Entry #10 - Francesca
Entry #63 - Karen M.
Entry #148 - Sandy J.
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 January Guest Designer, Bev Jordan
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