Throughout any given day, we as believers need to rehearse the Gospel to ourselves. The Gospel isn’t a crutch. Its our life line. Its the only truth that we have in a world that is constantly feeding us lies: You aren’t good enough. Your kids aren’t good enough. You will never be able to compare with her. Your house isn’t clean enough. You will never be ENOUGH.
The good news of the Gospel is that Jesus is ENOUGH. He is everything we need to be enough in this life – and in the life to come. We need to tell ourselves that all the time. One of the ways that we can do that is by remembering who Jesus said He was.
The I AM statements are so pivotal because these statements separate believing Christians from the rest of the world. We know that Jesus is God (based on God saying that He is I AM in Exodus 3) and by believing that Jesus said he was the resurrection and the life. There are seven statements in all.
If you need help remembering these, or just want to give the gift of Scripture to a friend – then look no further.
The newest print on Etsy is the Jesus print outlined in the 7 I AM statement. (The above picture is the print stylized for gift giving. I did this artwork for a friend for a Father’s Day gift.)
Who doesn’t like getting a hand-written thank you note in the mail? Thank you notes are probably the kind of stationery I buy the most.
What does the Bible have to say about thanks? Colossians says that we should have a heart filled with thanksgiving. Paul, a prominent NT writer, was always thankful for the people he served in ministry with and those whom he served. Thankfulness is something that must be cultivated in us. Selfishness and pride are two opposites of gratitude. If we think we are entitled to something we will not grow in our attitude of gratitude?
So, why not start cultivating a heart of thankfulness today by writing a hand-written note of thanks!
I thought I would help you out by selling some thank you notes on the Etsy site.
This is the first of a set. Each thanks note card set contains 5 and will have various thanks greetings that form the outline of the letters.
I haven’t done a link love in a while – so much going on and I’m finally getting around to blogging more now that I’ve got a schedule mostly figured out with two boys for the summer. Thankful for a block of time to be creative in the middle of the day!
Here are some gems found around the internet:
Dr. Moore speaks to writers – and really other creative – about “cultivating creativity – or imagination” Love it!
Joining up with Jess Lively to take 30 photos of things I’m grateful for throughout June. Sometimes when it is hot my patience wears thin – so I’m thankful for this little exercise!
Think I’m going to be making this soon for a cheap meal! As always we are trying to cut back on our food budget!
Since we don’t have a fire pit in our backyard this summer, might have to settle for these!
The longest chapter of the Bible is all about the importance of the Word of God. Some people think it is just a book of good sayings that you can live by or not. Some people think it is a crutch for believers. Some people just don’t think it made up fables. Some don’t think there is any validity to it at all. Some just think its good literature.
I for one think is it a true and reliable and helpful for my every day walk to know my Savior more. The know the One who humbled himself to die on a cross for me. Of course, the whole Bible is God’s spoken written word for us to know His greatest Hero of all time: Jesus.
That’s why when I had to write out Philippians 2.5-8 for an art piece for someone, I came up with the name form of Jesus to write Philippians 2 in. This is one of the Christ hymsn that we find in the Bible. And what better verses to memorize than to remember the truth of the Gospel and ask for help in living this out.
Head on over to KDC Creatives on Etsy to purchase a customizable one. Colors. Washi tape. 8×10. Framed, not framed (framed and matted is more expensive.).
Do you have any verses you like to memorize and do you want to get more of the Word in your home? Ask me about custom art work! Birthdays. Marriages. Births. Engagements. Special Holidays. You name it.
I used to think quiches were hard and way too many calories for what you got (ie how they tasted). That’s until I started making my own. This is one of the most delicious things I’ve made in a while. We both loved it (the older little isn’t a fan of eggs).
Being a mom of two littles, I don’t readily have time to roll out pie crust – I do have time but I choose to use it doing other things – especially when the pie shells from Pillsbury are so good and easy and inexpensive (Thank you!). When you are a mom, you have to choose where you spend your time. I spend mine in being active with the two, cooking simple meals, keeping the house clean, and being creative. Making pie dough from scratch doesn’t make the top-whatever list. How do you manage your time as a mom? What do you learn to say no to? Has that been hard to change your priorities since kids came along?
I digress: but hopefully encourage!
Deep Dish Spinach Artichoke Quiche
Recipe Type: Quiche
Cuisine: Breakfast
Author: kd316
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Serves: 6-8
Creamy, filling, delicious quiche perfect for breakfast, brunch or brinner.
Ingredients
1 deep dish pie crust
3/4 pound bacon, cooked, drained, chopped
1 cup cooked frozen spinach, drained, chopped
1 onion, chopped, cooked
3 artichoke hearts, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
7 eggs
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Bake your pie crust for 10 minutes at 350.
Mix all ingredients together.
Pour into pre-baked pie crust
Some will spill over – you can make an additional ramekin if you like.
Place on cooking sheet to keep your oven clean.
Bake for 55-60 minutes for 1 hour until completely set.
