Advent- On the Journey

Part way through Advent--
 marking blue days-

 one tiny image each day -

with a word from
 my devotional reading.
 Downloaded a calendar
 from Sybil Macbeth's blog-
advent-calendar-2014-

A book published in 1992
by a beautiful artist and writer- 
Sarah Hornsby.
The heart Journey-
 only possible 
when Jesus is in the
quiet moment transformations 
that add up to the 
following Jesus
lifestyle.
On tiny step-
 at a time.

Advent- Creative Haven

A Creative Gathering in the Home

started as a one evening event.

 This week it became a 2 day- 10 am- 9 pm

 Open Studio.

Then we added three more days

 in the week

to the Creative Adventure.

With a vision of seasonal gatherings,

and plenty of wrapping paper covered 

cereal and cracker boxes.

Wire handles to hang for display.

Copies of 100 year old Christmas postcards,

tulle and Dollar Store ornaments.

Old hymnal pages,

a few bells

and tissue paper flowers.

Paper medallions,

pearls, 

and tissue paper cut

 with a fringing scissors.

Christmas Ideals magazines

 in the stock pile from the 1940's and 50's.

Wonderful images and 

beautiful colors for collage work.

Some doilies, felt hearts,

ribbons,

 burlap and a 

snowflake or two.

A full table of "FINDINGS"

With wonderful conversation,

music and stories galore.

A perfect ADVENT gathering.

What a blessing.

Moms and daughters.

Neighbors and friends.

Catching up and making new connections.

And in the middle of it ALL-

this baby Jesus Gift.

Bible Marginalia- Enlighten the Eyes of my Heart

Bible Marginalia Series-#37

Ephesians 1: 17-19

oh- a prayer today-

Lord, Grant me-

The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation 

in the Knowledge of you.

Enlighten the Eyes of my Heart-

That I may KNOW HOPE.

Amen.

Advent- The days are Coming

  A Righteous Branch-

Shall Reign as King

and Deal Wisely,

and shall

Execute Justice

and Righteousness 

in the Land.

and we wait for His second coming.

Jeremiah 23:5

Materials used:

Creative Memories-

 journaling tag

and borders

Fine-Point Sharpie Marker- Non-bleeding

Colored Pencils

Salvaged Layers

At the University Lutheran Chapel 

in Ann Arbor, Michigan,

in the Coffee Shop-

 hangs an art installation.

 Of the work of daughter- Laura Schumacher.

  Stitched, collaged, painted and layered.

Placed in recycled and reclaimed frames.

New life comes to canvas 

A delight to see the work

 of a young artist blossom.

Giving thanks for her God-given talents.

Advent- Immanuel, God with Us

  Reading this book as part

 of my Advent focus this year. 

 Found it in a library book sale. 

Sarah Hornsby is a wonderful Christian artist.

The line drawings are "doable"

 for me to use as basis for my Bible Journaling.

Trying to reach her to thank her for her inspiration.

Her website is:sarah-hornsby

Because an angel of the Lord

 appeared to Joseph in a dream-

and a man obeyed.
God's mighty will would prevail in all things.
But, Joseph allowed himself to be a part of the story.

How does the Holy Spirit 

"speak" to me today?

God's Word is alive and active.

How might my ADVENT YES-

give me the opportunity to participate in

the blessing of God's work in the world today?

That I may Live each and every day-

 Immanuel dwelling-

GOD WITH US-

in my heart.

Advent- Reign of the Branch

Bible Marginalia- #36

First Sunday of Advent

Beginning of the New Church Year

One of the Readings in worship was Isaiah 11:1-2

"There shall come forth a shoot

 from the stump of Jesse

 and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit, 

and the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him."

Our church celebrates with BLUE

  as the Liturgical color

 for the ADVENT season. 

The beginning of the liturgical year.

 This time of the church year signifies-

HOPE.

It is a time of waiting and preparing.

Preparing for His second coming.

A Jesse tree with ornaments might

 show some of the people and objects 

that help to illustrate

 the story of Old Testament prophecy

 tied to New Testament fulfillment.