Tuesdays with a Twist Link Party #531

Ephesians 5:15-16  Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

I am so glad you are here to party today!  There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties.  Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!

Tote with Pockets

Walking into church, juggling my Bible and purse, picking up a bulletin AND trying to shake hands is very difficult for me.  I'm just not that coordinated.  LOL!  

My solution?  Sewing this cute tote bag with lots of pockets!

DIY Journals for Gal Pal Gifting

Bible Journaling has become a favorite hobby.  A local journaling group is organizing a Galentine coffee event in early February and guess who is attending.  Me!  I'm very excited and want to bring handmade gifts for the hostesses.

Bible Journaling with Natural Trace - ables

John 3:8 NIV  The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit

With this illustration and study, I learned that Greek for "wind" and "spirit" are the same.  When studying a verse or passage, checking various translations can be very helpful for me.  The Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition was very interesting.  

John 3:8 DRA The Spirit breatheth where he will; and thou hearest his voice, but thou knowest not whence he cometh, and whither he goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

Lettering inspiration:  Bible Journaling: The Wind

Creating a Half-ish Daisy Traceable

Mark 11:22-25  Jesus replied to them, "Have faith in God.  Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he say will happen, it will be done for him.  Therefore, I tell you, everything you pray and ask for - believe that you have received it and it will be yours.  And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven will also forgive you for your wrongdoing."

Bible Journaling with Junk Mail as Free Trace - ables

Psalm 16:2  I say to the Lord, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you."

Bible Journaling with Up Cycled Images. OK, OK. It's Junk Mail

Warning:  Icky pix ahead.  Glossy images are difficult for me to photograph.

Proverbs 31:30  Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

Groovy Bible Journaling Page

Luke 10:27  He answered, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind;" and "your neighbor as yourself."

Fun Tie Dye Bible Journaling Tutorial

Deuteronomy 6:5  Love the LORD your God

with all your heart and with all your mind and with all your strength.

Bible Journaling Tutorial for a Vine Wreath

 

Psalm 13:5  But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.

A Tutorial for Bible Journaling Simple Circle Flowers

Zephaniah 3:17  NKJV  The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.

Zephaniah 3:14  CSB  Sing for joy, Daughter Zion; shout loudly Israel!  Be glad and celebrate with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem!

Silent Sunday: Step by Step Journaling Ecclesiastes 11:9a

Ecclesiastes 11:9a Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth.

Sort of Silent Saturday Bible Journaling Page

Ecclesiastes 11:9a Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth.

Spring is a Time to Rejoice!

Temperatures are getting warmer and early Spring blossoms are nodding their heads to say,

"Hello!"

My Attempt at Picasso's Peace Bouquet

Here's the work in the hands of a master.  Pun intended, of course.  I love the splashes of color Picasso uses.  I also love how the stems may or may not align with a flower or leaf.  His piece looks like he was just playing with color and enjoying himself!  Why do I take myself so seriously?

Illustrations for Peace * Pinterest Challenge

Peace.  What does it look like to you?  How would you illustrate that word?

Book Review: Find Rest

A women's devotional for lasting peace in a busy life.

by Shaunti Feldhahn

Learning Water Color Resist

Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you.  Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.  Philippians 2:14-15

If you've been reading my blog much lately, you may have noticed quite a few posts about illustrating my Bible.  In a Bible Journaling Facebook group a fellow participant called it "praying in color".

Philippians 4:8 Up cycled Illustration

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.  Philippians 4:8

Proverbs 16:24 Illustrated by Me

"Gracious words are a honeycomb,
    sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."