Journaling reads: “For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.” Romans 6:14 (KJV). Other translations of the Bible render the word “dominion” as having the mastery over you. Once saved, sin is not to be our master! Jesus is our new Master! We...

Journaling reads: “The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.” Zeph. 3:17 Some of the other versions of the Bible render the word “mighty” as “strong warrior.” I like that...

Done for Day 10 Gift to the World Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-10-gift-to-the-world-challenge.38836/ Journaling reads: My gift to the world is a gift that was given to me. It is a gift that is meant to be shared. And it is a gift that keeps on giving...

Done for Day 6 Scrap Holiday Song Lyrics found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-6-scrap-the-lyrics-of-a-holiday-song-challenge.38808/ This song is a beautiful and moving solo from Mary's perspective. My daughter has been taking voice lessons and this is her “debut” song she is...

Come to the church in the wildwood, Oh, come to the church in the vale; No spot is so dear to my childhood As the little brown church in the vale.

Done for the AJ week 4 challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/november-art-journaling-challenge-gratitude-week-4.38682/ Journaling reads: The best and greatest gift I (or anyone) could ever receive was the gift of salvation! God’s grace is the only claim I have in my...

Done for the Designer Color Challenge by Lynn Grieveson found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/2023-10-lynn-grieveson-october-2023-color-play-challenge-through-november-20-2023.38597/ The Haven of Rest Author: H. L. Gilmour (1885) My soul in sad exile was out on life’s sea, So...

She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future

I want to be a woman who overcomes obstacles by tackling them in faith instead of tiptoeing around them in fear. Renee Swope

Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valleys. Billy Graham

I will walk by faith even when I cannot see

Journaling reads: I was in the mood to ride the bike to church on this Sunday morning. There was a slight chance of rain and the sky looked really bad by the time we got to church. However, by the time church was over, the clouds had disappeared. It was still a nice ride. 7-9-23

I started thinking about the words, “I am His creation, the Maker’s masterpiece and all that He designs will be done in me” especially the words, “will be.” I can tell you for certain that He is still working on me to make me what He wants me to be! I haven’t arrived yet! I don’t know that I...

Scripture Verse: “And you shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13

Scripture Verse: “This is the DAY that the LORD has made; we will REJOICE and be GLAD in it!” Psalm 118:24

Done for the Momma O’s Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/vicki-stegall-designs-momma-os-february-2023-challenge.36943/ Journaling reads: When I think about “real life” and what that looks like to me, or should look like to me, I have to view it from God’s perspective...

The Love of God We sang this song in church this past Sunday. While singing the 3rd stanza, my creative mind was at work. I created one page already but my mind wouldn’t let it go. And when I was even thinking about it during the hours of sleeplessness last night, I decided to try again. This...