Happy Monday all. It is time for more Christmas holiday cheer. Today I am featuring the Stitched Stocking Bundle. I am so grateful to my downline, Becky Dancer, who so graciously offered me the chance to play with her bundle. If you are a quilter or a puzzle person, then you are going to love this bundle. It was a lot of fun! Be sure to stop back on Wednesday as I will be featuring the A Stitched Season Designer Series paper pack that coordinates perfectly with this bundle.
Thanks for joining me. I hope these cards inspire you to think about what your holiday cards will look like this year. Stop back on Wednesday for more holiday fun.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
In this story of Jesus and Peter walking on water, I think it is important to note that the story comes immediately after the feeding of the 5000. So one might ask, how on earth could Peter doubt after such a miracle? Did Peter really doubt Jesus or was the doubt within himself? Did Peter doubt or was he just afraid. Was Peter testing Jesus when he said “Lord if it is really you” or was he just asking for a sign?
Peter obviously trusted Jesus or he would never have stepped outside the boat. We trust Jesus as well, but sometimes it would be nice to have a sign. Sometimes we need to doubt so that we can increase our faith. Bad things happen to good people and accepting it all with joy is hard. We cannot do it alone. We need His grace.
I think it is interesting to note that as long as Peter remained focused on Jesus he was calm, and once the distraction of the storms upon him, he began to sink. It appears as though Peter lost faith, but did he really or was he just afraid? How often have we allowed fear to keep us from moving forward, or moving at all?
There are times in our life when we lose focus and become discouraged, but that does not mean we have lost faith. Peter realized he was sinking and immediately called out in a panic, “Lord, save me.” And what did Jesus do, He immediately reached out His hand and rescued Peter. The same goes for us. Jesus is always waiting to meet us wherever we are, but we do need to cry out.
When Jesus challenges Peter for having little faith, it was not a rebuke, but an invitation to go deeper, to have more faith and increase his trust in what he already knew. So go ahead and ask questions and if needed doubt things you do not understand, but let us always keep our focus on Jesus in the present moment because He will never abandon us.
This gospel is a simple reminder to all of us that no matter what storms hit our lives the glorious truth is that Jesus is in the midst of our storms. All we need to do is cry out.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Happy Wednesday all. I pray you are having a great week so far. Today I am bringing to you three “Just Because” cards that I create with the Words of Beauty Bundle. CLICK HERE to see that bundle. As a reminder yesterday began the month long Designer Series Paper and Cardstock sale. CLICK HERE for those paper packs! I am using the Floral Charms paper pack today and yes, this paper, along with many other paper packs is 15% off.
Thanks so much for joining me. Don’t forget about the product of the month. Place a $75 order and get the product of the month for only $5. This month’s paper is gorgeous. I am sure it will see out quickly! I love these soft colors and only wish this paper pack was in the regular line because we can only purchase one pack…….Aww shucks! Be sure to stop back on Monday for a Make It Monday video tutorial.
Item #168598 $5 with $75 purchase
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
I am interrupting our regular Make It Monday videos series to day to bring you some news on our Designer Series Paper and Cardstock sale that beings tomorrow, August 4th. Stampin’ Up! is offering a 15% off month long sale on select designer series paper packs and cardstock. Keep in mind at although this sales runs through August 31st, products will be available while supplies last. So if one of your favorite packs is on the list, be sure to order early.
Also keep reading because from August 7-9 it is a tax free holiday in Missouri. See more details below and check out the chart to see if your state qualifies for this tax free holiday!
Check out this video from Stampin’ Up!
Tax Free Holiday!
Also, if you live in the state of Missouri, August 7-9 is a tax free day. This only applies to certain products that are considered “school supplies”. It is my understanding that Georgia, Louisiana, New Jersey and Wisconsin will not be offering the sales tax holiday this year.
Click here to see the list of states participating. This chart also provides dates for each state as well as the products eligible for a tax free purchase. Some states have a maximum per item quota. Keep in mind to get these tax free products you must place your order during the dates that correspond to the state you reside.
I will be back on Wednesday with our Weekly Wednesday series. I hope you will join me. Happy Stamping!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
I think most Christians would agree that today’s gospel is a familiar one and yet it is so powerful.
Did you know today’s reading is the only miracle recorded in all four gospels? The narratives might be a bit different but they all ultimately recorded the same miracle. I think one of the important underlying messages is to that we don’t need to go away. When things become difficult, we too can stay. We too, can remain faithful. We don’t have to wait until we have it all figured out or until our life is neatly in order to run to Jesus because He is always waiting.
I think it is important to note that Jesus was filled with grief with the news of the death of John the Baptist and He while he just wanted to go away and be alone, He didn’t. He stayed and perhaps He even found comfort in doing what He was born to do.
In this way, Jesus honored John the Baptist. Moved with pity Jesus remained in the present moment curing the sick and then feeding the crowd. He acted with compassion and offered hospitality to the crowd seeking Him. He will do the same for us. Oh I know the devil wants us to doubt, but we need to resist those lies and just stay.
Jesus did not abandon the crowd and He will never abandon us. He is never too busy to listen, all we have to do is turn to Him in trustful prayer and continue His legacy by caring for one another.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
