The Most Exciting News Ever!!

… and the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you Good tidings of Great Joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord… Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:10 – 11, 13-14

This Proclamation was the most exciting News Ever!! The angels were making the long awaited announcement of Jesus’ Birth to mankind. 

People had been looking for a Saviour since Adam and Eve. Ever since the “Garden Incident” people were unable to have a relationship with God. People thought God was mean and that God did not want to be in relationship with them. This was not true. God wanted to be in relationship with man all along but sin separated us.

The Angels announcement was GOOD… and full of GREAT JOY!!  This announcement declared PEACE and GOOD NEWS and that God’s promised Saviour had arrived. Finally, sin that had separated God and Man could be paid for and God and Man could be together again! 

Jesus’ Kingdom is Eternal

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder:  and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end… Isaiah 9:6 

…and shall be called son of the highest and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever and of his Kingdom there shall be no end. Luke 1:32-33 

The scripture in Isaiah is a prophecy in the Old Testament that fore-told Jesus birth. The prophecy tells us that Jesus is the Mighty God and that His kingdom and Peace shall never end. The scriptures in Luke also tell us that his kingdom shall never end. 

    

Sometimes it is easy to forget that Jesus’ Kingdom is Eternal. Life is not just about what we see right now but it really is all about God, His plan and your part in it. 

Someday we will forever be living in Jesus’ Eternal Kingdom praising our King, our Counselor, our Prince of Peace, our Everlasting Father Forever! 

Jesus’ Assignment on the Earth

And she shall bring forth a son, and shall call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 

This verse tells us Jesus’ assignment on the earth. Jesus was born, lived, died and rose again to save his people from their sins. 

You are God’s people. You are created for him and by him and He loves you. 

Jesus came to save You from Your sins. Sin was keeping you from God and His Goodness. Jesus came so you could know God and His Goodness in your life. 

Thank you God for sending Me Jesus!

Made It! What A Hoot - Owl Purse

I wanted to make my sister something special for Christmas. I found some fabulous fabric... green corduroy with silver sparkles, she loves green so I knew that would be perfect. Then she pinned a cute owl bag to her pinterest board and I started looking for something similar that I could actually make.

That's when I found The Phoebe Bag. It looked like an owl to me. David helped me draw out the owl and I went to work. 8 hours later and you have the tutorial! Caden loved it, so I've decided to make one for myself.

Since the Artsy-Crafty Babe did such an excellent job of her pattern and the tutorial I'm not going to tell you everything, just the changes I made and will make in future owl purses.


Materials you'll need: 
1/2 yard for exterior

1/2 yard for lining

1/2 yard fusible fleece

1/4 yard Fusible Web (Under Wonder #807)

magnetic snap

felt or material for eyes and beak

1/8-1/4 yard each or 2 fat quarters of contrasting material for wings and tummy

One Size Fits All!

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 

For by Grace are ye saved… it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 

Christmas time is a season in which Gifts are exchanged. Remember that Jesus was God’s gift to you! Jesus is the perfect gift. One size fits all! 

This verse says that Eternal Life was given through Jesus. Eternal Life is knowing God. Believing on Jesus enables us to know God personally. Knowing God and building a relationship with him is a gift that continues your whole life. 

The best present of all is Jesus!