Doodle Challenge for May 2018

May 2018 Doodle Challenge

As the old saying goes, April showers bring May flowers.  I thought it would be a great idea to doodle flowers for May!  There are some flowers I’m unacquainted with, so this is also a great way to get to know flowers a little bit better.

I know this may be challenging, so I’m giving you two great resources!

2.  Also check out the drawing tutorials by Liz who is @bonjournal_  on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/bonjournal_/
     Liz is one of my favorite bullet journalers and she has a LOT of images on Instagram showing you step by step how to
    draw a lot of different flowers!  I spent a long time late last night downloading a lot of her tutorial pictures.  (I use an app
    called “Fast Save” -it used to be called InstaSave but had to change their name). She draws so many gorgeous flowers in
    her bullet journal!

This challenge is participated in by the members of my Facebook group, Christian Planner, Journal, and Craft Fellowship and any of you who would like to join us! You can join us in the group or join along on Instagram. The doodle challenge just started last month, so we are growing into it, but there’s a lot of fun going on in the group with it 🙂

Why do we doodle? Doodling helps improve our drawing skills so we can improve our Bible art journaling pages!

Click the thumbnail image below to pull up the full-sized PDF file for printing! –>

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Scripture Writing Plan for May 2018

May 2018 Scripture Writing Plan

For the past few months, our themes were renewal then growth.  For a healthy walk with God, it doesn’t end there.  We need to be steadfast in our faith and relationship with Christ.  So this month, our theme is steadfastness!

Use these passages to write out the scriptures and grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! 🙂

 

Click on the image below to pull up the full-sized PDF file for printing –>

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Mindful Monday Devotional -It’s About Your Attitude

Mindful Monday Devotions - It's about your attitude

This week’s Mindful Monday devotional is all about your attitude. Literally 🙂  This points at you and I both, so I’ll let you get right to it 🙂

(thanks to YouVersion for this devotional)

 

It’s About Attitude

Attitude determines so much of our lives. It governs the way we perceive the world and the way the world perceives us. It drives behavior and sets the tone for conversations. Attitude literally affects every area of our lives, yet most of us don’t have a good handle on it.

Attitude is defined as, “the way we think and feel about someone or something that affects our behavior.” Isn’t that so true? The way we feel about ourselves, others, failure, rejection, and success determines so many of our actions. It’s natural to base our actions on our feelings. But even though it “feels” right, having a feeling-based attitude can be destructive.

Feelings leave so much of our attitude up to chance. When circumstances leave us feeling bad, our negative attitude gives way to gossip and complaining. When situations and people leave us feeling good, our positive attitude allows us to find solutions and see opportunity.

God didn’t design our attitude to be based off of feelings but off of Christ. He is constant. His truth is unchanging and ever present. God has called us to a place of freedom, even in our attitude. This place doesn’t ignore our feelings, but doesn’t force us to be ruled by them either.

When we know and understand that God’s truth far outweighs earthly circumstances, we apply it to all areas of our life, including our attitude. His hope and truth becomes the anchor for our attitude instead of our feelings and circumstances.

As you go throughout your day begin to notice what situations affect your attitude. How does the outcome of each situation change your attitude? Can you imagine a life where you are still upset but have an attitude of joy and peace?

“Rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”
–Colossians 2:7 ESV

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”  –Colossians 3:17 ESV

 

 

End of the Age Prophecy Updates for 4/15/18

End of the Age Updates for 4-15-18

I want to apologize for missing this post last week. My son was sick with a bug and passed it on to my husband then myself. I took Easter off from blogging on purpose in recognition of Resurrection Day.

Wow has a LOT been happening lately! It’s over my pay grade, so let’s see what these teachers and pastors say about it all!

 

Pastor J.D. Farag:

(Pastor J.D.’s Video List Here)

 

Amir Tsarfati:

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