Saturday, March 16, 2024

Staying on the Ancient path journal- start



In Jeremiah 18:15 God is really warning His people to come back to Him and stop worshipping the false Idols.  They had strayed away from God so much that they never read His word or worshipped Him. It eventually led them down a very dark path and being overrun and taken captive by the armies of Babylon.

"These can be counted on. But not my people! For they have deserted me and turned to foolish idols. They have turned away from the ancient highways of good and walk the muddy paths of sin. (TLB)

The Ancient highway was a good highway in which God was the center of it.  Any other path was a muddy path and only led to sin, darkness and death.  When we follow the Lord and do what He says, we will be walking in His light and it will only be good.

This is the beginning of an "ancient document" art journal with this theme of staying on God's ancient path and walking in His ways.  I hope you will join me on this little journey and discover God's good path for us.

Friday, January 12, 2024

Freedom 2024 word of the year- impromtu journal page



I've decided to have a word for the year for 2024.  It's the word - Freedom!  It's been popping up a few times recently and it would be a good word to use to focus my mind on.  There are 3 verses that talk about freedom that I want to think about:

Galatians 5:1-
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

It's talking about how Jesus made us free from our sins with his death on the cross and resurrection. We don't need to try to pay for our sins by doing all kinds of work and religious things.  He gave it to us as a free gift.  We can now worship Him in Spirit and in truth.

2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

The Apostle Paul wanted to be able to preach the Word of God freely and that it will spread throughout without any hinderance and be effective.  I pray that same prayer for me.

Revelation 22:17
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

A beautiful verse at the end of the Bible, showing that God wants everyone to come to Him, freely.  He wants to be involved in your life and help you and give you eternal life, if only you will freely come to Him.

Watch as I create an art journal page, with these thoughts in mind... 

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Think on These Things - Praise


Think on these things from Philippians 4:8 - an ArtsyUs devotional series.  We are making an art journal page, using paint and collage while focusing on the word, “Praise”.  There are so many things to Praise the Lord for: His goodness, mercy and grace… I pray this will help you focus on His goodness all around you and cause you to stop and Praise Him!


Philippians 4:8  (KJV)

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”


Thursday, August 3, 2023

Think on These Things - Virtue

Focusing on the word, "Virtue" in this installment of my video Devotional series on Philippians 4:8  "think on these things..."
I got re-acquainted again with Proverbs 31 - The virtuous Women. I can think of many ladies in my life, who fit this description.  I pray this will bless and encourage you as it has me.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Think on These Things -A Good Report


 Think on these things - Philippians 4:8 - We are focusing on the phrase, "A Good Report" in this ArtsyUs devotional series.  We are learning about Ruth, in the Book of Ruth in the Bible.  Her story involves a couple of good reports.  I encourage you to read the book.  It's very short.  The story is so good and has a happy ending.  As you hear good news or report of someone this week, write or text them a note of encouragement.  I know it will go a long way to make them feel special and you will feel good also.  Blessings!

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Think on these things - Philippians 4:8- Lovely


 Think on these things - Philippians 4:8 - We are focusing on the word, "Lovely" in this ArtsyUs devotional series.  Let's spend this week writing down all the lovely things around us and in our lives.  Count them all as blessings and let's thank the Lord for them.  You will find that your negativeness will go away and gratitude and joy will fill your heart!