Think on these things. . .

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8

 

Whenever this passage comes to mind, in my little head all of the "whatevers" are replaced with "whoever." As in, whoever is noble, pure, lovely admirable, commendable, excellent, worthy of praise. . .and there is only One that I can think of who meets these qualitifications: our Lord! What a comfort that is and what a refreshment to my soul knowing that Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today and forever, and these attributes contained in the Philippians passage are His in infinite measure (is that an oxymoron!?!) and eternally! How blessed are those who take refuge in Him. . .all the pretty, glittery things of the world grow dim in the presence of the Light of the World!

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge #114

With the fourth of July holding coming up, we thought we’d make this week’s challenge, “easy peasy”: ANYTHING GOES, as long as you use at least one Our Daily Bread Designs stamp. 

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store but you must use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps. We will again be choosing one to two creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. All submissions must be added to Mr. Linky by Friday, July 6 at 8 a.m. EST. Complete details are available on the ODBD blog.

Please take a bit of time to visit  my fellow challenge team members blogs, you'll be blessed!

Sabrina Jackson  * Debi Southard * Lori Ulrich * Chris Olsen

Rosemary Dennis  * Jan Keen * Kathy Roney

Project Details

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Collection 9

Ink: Versa Mark, Ranger Distress Antique Linen

Paper: Metallics Bronze, Pink Pirouette

Designer Paper: Bo Bunny Vicky

Accessories:Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles, Memory Box  Tessatina Border, Madera Corner, Maya Road flower, Zva Creative gems

Challenges:
Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge 114

Blessings! jme ~ SDG

The generous prosper. . .

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge #113

This week the Our Daily Bread Designs’ Challenge Team has a real challenge for you!! Let’s see you use three or more stamps on your project. They can be images, backgrounds or sentiments but you must use three or more stamps.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! And, if you use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing one to two creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. All submissions must be added to Mr. Linky by Friday, June 29 at 8 a.m. EST. Complete details are available on the ODBD blog.

Please take a bit of time to visit  my fellow challenge team members blogs, you'll be blessed!

Sabrina Jackson  * Debi Southard * Lori Ulrich 
* Chris Olsen * Rosemary Dennis 
 Jan Keen * Kathy Roney

Project Details

Stamps: ODBD Thank You (new release)

Ink:

Paper:Cranberry Crisp, Repurposed box liner (kraft)

Designer Paper:  My Mind’s Eye Lost and Found

Accessories:  Gingham Ribbon, Memory Box Grapevine Wreath, Spellbinders Circle and Scallop Circle Dies, Labels 14, Blender Pen

Challenges:

• Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge 113 

Blessings! jme ~ SDG

   

Passing away or eternally alive?

The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the 

will of God lives forever. 1 John 2:17 

This scripture seems to imply that we can earn eternal life by doing what God requires. . .but that's not what the rest of Scripture teaches. . nor what this passage in its context teaches either. There is only One who has fulfilled the will of the Father perfectly, and that One, is the Lord Jesus Christ. We can never trust our own works, which the Lord says are like filthy rags (to put it politely). We can only trust the works of Jesus: His life of perfect obedience to the Father, to the point of death on the cross after enduring the Father's wrath for the sins of all who will believe. We are not, and cannot ever be, through works of our own, good enough to merit eternal life. Jesus, however is and He offers this perfect righteousness to all who will repent and believe. If you want to learn more and to read what God says, please click on the Good News tab above. . .

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge #112

Since it is officially summer in the USA this week, the Our Daily Bread Designs’ Challenge team wants to see your summer-themed projects. They can include gardening, boats, and etc….anything related to a summer activity.

One of my favorite summer activities is relaxing with my husband under the canopy of trees in our yard as the sun is setting, meditating on the goodness of the Lord and watching the dragon flies flit about the pasture (as the cats chase them in their attempt to snag a tasty treat). This card reflects that peaceful time.

 

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! And, if you use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing one to two creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. All submissions must be added to Mr. Linky by Friday, June 22 at 8 a.m. EST. Complete details are available on the ODBD blog.

Please take a bit of time to visit  my fellow challenge team members blogs, you'll be blessed!

Sabrina Jackson  * Debi Southard * Lori Ulrich * Chris Olsen

Rosemary Dennis  * Jan Keen * Kathy Roney

Inside

Project Details

Stamps: ODBD With Heartfelt Sympathy

Ink: Versa Fine Onxy, Ranger Distress Antique Linen

Paper: Basic Black, Tan

Designer Paper: Prima Nature’s Garden

Accessories: Memory Box Willow Dragon fly, Debutante Frame, Orchard Tree Frame, Tessatina Border, Spellbinders Labels 17, Prima Flowers Camille and Perle Bebe Almanac, vintage rick rack, Zva Creative Gems

Challenges:

• Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge 112
• Split Coast Stampers Inspiration Challenge IC341 Polli's 
• Stampin' Sisters' In Christ #143 ~ Action 
• Craft Your Passions #114 ~ Anything Goes
• Stampin' for the Weekend ~ Bugs and Butterflies
• Word Art Wednesday Challenge #32
• Sugar Creek Hollow #16 ~ More is Better

Blessings! jme ~ SDG

Her works earn her praise. . .

Give her the reward she has earned and let her works earn her praise.
Proverbs 31:31

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge #111

Since June is known as the wedding month…This week the Our Daily Bread Challenge team is challenging you to make a project using something old, something new, something borrowed or gifted, and something blue.


Old = Button
New = Designer Paper
Gifted = Flower ribbon
Blue =  paper and butterfly and pearls 

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! And, if you use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing one to two creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. All submissions must be added to Mr. Linky by Friday, June 15 at 8 a.m. EST. Complete details are available on the ODBD blog.

Please take a bit of time to visit  my fellow challenge team members blogs, you'll be blessed!

Debi Southard * Lori Ulrich * Chris Olsen

Rosemary Dennis  * Jan Keen * Kathy Roney

Project Details 

Isn't this designer paper from Prima so encouraging and cheerful? I love the sun peeking down, the darling bicycle and the happy sunflowers (well, at least they look happy!!)  Reminds me of when the Son (Our Lord Jesus) shines on His brethern and just how warm and happy we feel as we lift our faces to behold His glory! He just sets us free to fly above our earthly cares and soar with Him as we mediate upon the joys of heaven and the eternal state: bliss that is indescribable, yet certain.  So with renewed vigor, we press on. . .we get back on that bicycle and pedal forward "for this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison," as we are told in 2 Corinthians 4:17. 

So dear one, if you are struggling this day, look to the Son, take heart and put your hand to the task before you, and when it is done, move on to the next, knowing that soon, you will bask in the light of His presence when you receive the reward you have earned by walking in the works that He has prepared for you, in the strength that He provides! 

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Happy Mothers Day, Two-Step Butterfly

Ink: Stampin' Up! Early Espresso, Ranger Distress Antique Linen and Frayed Burlap

Paper: SU Crumb Cake

Designer Paper: Prima Sun Kiss

Accessories: Tulle, vintage button (my grandmothers' ~ both of them), Really Reasonable Ribbon flower gifted by Gloria Stengel (Scraps of Life), glimmer mist, Zva Creative Pearls, Spellbinders Labels 20.

Challenges:

• Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge 111
• Stampendous Summertime Weekly Challenge Roundup
• Word Art Wednesday #31  Isn't Proverbs 31:31 just perfect for challenge #31? :D
• Stampin Sisters in Christ #142 
•  Isaiah 40:26— “Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.”

Blessings! jme ~ SDG