Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is a gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV)







Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts

Monday, January 17, 2011

Paper Heart Garland

Here is a little craft Sarah and I did today.

Inspired by my friend Erin. Cute, easy, fun and best of all free (since I had all the items needed on hand).

Paint some paper. We chose Reds, Pinks, Lavenders, a Silver and a Gold. All in fingerpaints! This part was the most fun!!! Sarah and I each painted a full sheet, trying to completely cover the whole page.

Then I used my heart paper punch (I wish it were a bigger one but it is what I had on hand) and punched out as many hearts as I could get out of the painted pages (after they dried, of course).

Next take three of the hearts and glue them around the yarn (this will make it 3D) then continue to do this down the length of the yarn until you have used all your hearts! I place mine about 2 to 3 inches apart.

She loved how it looked draped over the mirror on the vanity in her room. I guess we will have to make another one if I want one to decorate with somewhere else.

Such fun! Enjoy!!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Am I a Failure?

My coupons are piling up on a chair in the dining room! I haven't shined my sink in over a week! My menu planner is upside down on the counter, empty! The list can go on for miles. It seems that I am so easily distracted. I start so gung-ho and then my sizzle turns to a fizzle.

My heart stays in the game but this sinful body, where my heart resides, takes over. I pray that my heart will win out one day. I may have to wait until I meet my heavenly Father before I can say "today my body followed the dreams of my heart" and I did what I set out to do today.

My heart's desire is to be a woman after God's own heart. Just as God called King David "A man after God's own heart". I feel a kinship to David in all my struggles to live as a Christian. God's love for David gives me hope. I know that I am a daughter of the King of Kings; loved just as He loved David. God loves you too.

To answer my question, YES, I am a failure! But forgiven and loved by the most Holy of Holy's my (our) Father, Abba, Daddy, God.

Tomorrow is another day and I AM A SUCCESS AT STARTING OVER!

Want to know about my home church? Good Shepherd Lutheran Church