Cornelius Cream - November 2025

 This month I wanted to work with shades of cream so chose the Bible character - Cornelius.The following devotional thoughts are by Tammy Lund Woodard

Cornelius was a Gentile. The Jews didn't consider him a child of God. Yet, the bible is really clear about God's opinion of Cornelius. Peter needed to understand that God had children as Jews and Gentiles. Peter needed a heart change.

Even though Cornelius was a Gentile, and Peter was a Jew, Cornelius was a Person of Peace for Peter. Luke 10:6, "If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you." God also prepared the way. God went to Cornelius and to Peter before sending them to each other. If God sends you, He will equip you, qualify you and prepare the way for you.

Acts 10:2-3, "He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household, He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to God. One afternoon about three o'clock, he had a vision in which he saw an angel of God coming toward him. "Cornelius!" the angel said. Acts 10:19-20, "Meanwhile, as Peter was puzzling over the vision, the Holy Spirit said to him, "Three men have come looking for you. Get up, go downstairs, and go with them without hesitation. Don't worry, for I have sent them."

An angel of the Lord came to Cornelius, so why did God need Peter to go to Cornelius? Do you see the co-laboring? 1 Corinthians 3:9, " For we are both God's workers. And you are God's field. You are God's building." By God co-laboring both men were touched and changed.

God could have delivered the message directly to Cornelius. He was already speaking to him through the angel. But God chose to send Peter. He had a purpose for Peter and for Cornelius. Do you also see that while Cornelius was waiting for Peter to arrive, he gathered his family? If Peter, Cornelius' sphere of influence received the message also. God's purpose is always on eternity.  God's purpose is always about spreading the gospel/the good news. The message was for more than Cornelius.

So, from this storyteller, we understand that God is always talking. What are you doing to position yourself to hear from Him? God has children and people of peace everywhere. Do you make pre-judgements about people? I know sometimes I do. Are you going to who God is sending you to? Do you trust that God is going before you? Do you trust that God is preparing the way? We are all storytellers. We have a God story to share. We have a sphere of influence. We co-labor with God to spread the good news of the gospel. Who will you tell your God story to this week?

 

I know this was a longer devotion than I usually share so I hope you have read it. It really spoke to me personally as I am not good at sharing my God story with others. I need to be bold and be a co-laborer with God and do some telling.

 Now here is the kit I designed and enjoyed so much putting this together so I hope you all enjoy using it for your scrapbook pages.

 You can download this mini kit HERE

Boaz Brown - October 2025

 This month my colour theme is brown which I hope you all enjoy as I did enjoy creating this small kit.

Thoughts about Boaz taken from a book titled "Men of the Bible" by Ann Spangler and Robert Wolgemuth.  I did add a little of my own thoughts.

The story of Boaz is found in the book of Ruth in the Bible.

On their first encounter in  the field, Boaz prayed a blessing for Ruth. It must have surprised him later on to realise he became the answer to his prayer.  For Boaz it seems, was the Lord’s reward for Ruth’s demonstrated faith in the God of Israel and for her loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi.

Together Ruth and Boaz were blessed by becoming the parents of Obed which led to them being the great-grandparents of King David. Both are mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the gospel of Matthew.

Boaz, with taking Ruth as his wife, became the kinsman redeemer of both Jew and Gentile, buying the lost inheritance of Naomi and Ruth ( a gentile): Ruth chapter 4 verse 4 and verse 8.

 The life of Boaz becoming that kinsman redeemer was a glimpse into the Redeemer of our souls, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

 The Book of Ruth is a favourite book in the Bible of mine because of the love story and the example of Boaz being a redeemer. I am so thankful that I personally know Jesus Christ has redeemed me.  

 

Here is the kit I created for you all to enjoy:

  You can download this small kit HERE

 

 

Barnabas Blue - September 2025

 For this month I chose Barnabas for a blue themed kit.

Barnabas means "Son of Encouragement".  He is described as a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.( Acts 11:24) Barnabas was a faithful companion to the Apostle Paul.  He was a generous man and sold his property to give to the poor. It was Barnabas who encouraged Paul to take Mark on his second missionary journey. Later on it was Mark who wrote one of the gospels. Barnabas was a man who showed both leadership and grace in the early Church. 

May we all be a little like Barnabas and spend some time in encouraging others. 

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."  a quote by Arthur Ashe

 You can download this mini kit HERE

Obadiah Orange - August 2025

 The name Obadiah means "Servant of the Lord".  This is why I included the scripture I have created word art for along with the words Serve and Lord.

 

Obadiah was a prophet whom God gave a vision to, about the fall of Edom which was a neighbouring country to Israel. The vision showed how the people of that country were too full of pride and that the day would come when God would judge them.

As Jesus said in Luke's gospel ( chapter 18 verse 14) "All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

We all must be aware of the times we let ourselves be too full of pride. We need to humble ourselves before God and always seek His forgiveness when we let pride rule our lives. 

Now I hope you enjoy the mini kit I have designed. Orange is not my favourite colour but I did enjoy working with it for this kit. 

 

You can download this kit  HERE

 

Luke Light Green - July 2025

 For this month I decided to work with Luke who was a physician and traveled with Paul on his missionary journeys. Luke gleaned most of his information for his gospel from the Apostle Peter.

The gospel of Luke highlights Jesus's ministry to the poor, outcasts and women, demonstrating God's love for all people. Luke also emphasizes the importance of prayer and trusting in God's provision, as seen in Jesus's teachings and actions throughout the gospel.

Luke's gospel is known for its stories of Jesus interacting with those on the fringes of society, such as the woman who anointed his feet ( Luke 7:36-50) and the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). These stories demonstrate that Jesus came to save all people, regardless of their social status or past actions. 

I have included hearts in my kit because Luke's gospel emphasizes that God is concerned with the heart and that true transformation begins within ( Luke 6:43-45).

( my devotional thoughts are found at different web sites I find on the internet with sometimes my own wording added.) 

 

I hope you all enjoy my green ( and black themed kit).  The scripture I chose to use comes from Peter's first speech to the peoples. 

 

 

You can download this mini kit HERE

 

 

 

Daniel Dusty Pink - June 2025

I chose Daniel for this month's theme focusing on prayer because there is much about prayer in the book of Daniel.

In the Bible of Daniel chapter 9 is a prayer that Daniel prayed. It is a powerful example of confession, repentance, humility before God. It’s a prayer that acknowledges God’s holiness and the sinfulness of His people, urging God to act according to His righteousness and mercy.

 It was before this chapter in Daniel, in chapter 6 that Daniel continued to three times a day get down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.  Because this went against the law decreed by the King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel was placed in the lion’s den. God miraculously rescued Daniel.

 If you study the prayers of Daniel, an Old Testament prophet, you can learn how a righteous man prayed and follow his example.  Daniel’s focus was not on himself, but on God’s greatness.

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 I hope you enjoy my kit this month.

 You can download this digital kit HERE

 

 

 

Peter Pale Blue - May 2025

 You can read about Peter throughout the Gospels and the book of Acts. Also Peter wrote two letters you can find in the New Testament.

My devotional thoughts come from two different sources I found on the internet. 

Peter was tender-hearted and affectionate by nature ( Matthew 26:75), but he also could be self-seeking and selfish (Matthew 19:27).

According to Matthew 16:21-23, Peter loved Jesus and rushed in to protect Him. When Jesus spoke about His coming death, Peter took charge and pulled Jesus aside. He actually rebuked Jesus.

Peter was ready to defend Jesus before Jesus was arrested. (John 18:1-10). A very brave act of Peter’s, if not a foolish one.  About two hours before, Peter had said he was willing to die for Jesus. He meant it. Here was loyalty and courage – he could have been killed that night.

Now in Mark 14:66-72 we read  of Peter’s denial of Jesus. It was out of character of Peter to do that and he regretted it when he went out and wept bitterly. He was ashamed of himself.

But Jesus did not forget Peter. According to Mark 16:7 when the women went to the tomb where Jesus body was laid, the angel specifically said for them to go and tell the disciples and Peter that Jesus had risen from the dead. The angel did not name anyone else, just Peter.

In John 21:15-19 we read the lovely event where Jesus reinstates Peter.       After Jesus returned to Heaven, Peter appeared to be in charge again. He became the leader and spokesman for the apostles. He became the beginning of the Church.

Peter was too unpredictable and impetuous. But Jesus accepted Peter in spite of his failures, as He does us. Jesus accepts us warts and all. 

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Now for my mini kit this month I have included some items that are sort of masculine. I do not have many resource for masculine things.  I hope you enjoy what I have put together this month as I did enjoy designing it all. 

You can download this mini kit  HERE