{"id":4554,"date":"2015-05-20T12:58:03","date_gmt":"2015-05-20T12:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=4554"},"modified":"2015-05-20T12:58:03","modified_gmt":"2015-05-20T12:58:03","slug":"get-creative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=4554","title":{"rendered":"Get Creative"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I\u2019ve mentioned before that I have fallen in love with praying as I color. I\u2019ve got a larger selection of colored pencils, markers and ink pens than I\u2019ve ever had in my life (maybe put together!). Now while I know that some enjoy this type of thing, there are some that aren\u2019t crazy about it.<\/p>\n

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\"IMAG1501\"<\/a>So I thought I\u2019d share another option for some of my quilter friends. I heard of these two ideas several years ago from two of my dear friends, Penny and Annette. These two sisters are so creative and I\u2019ve personally seen masterpieces they have made. I miss daily interactions with these two. You can read about their business by going to the Good Life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Did you know that there are Bible studies that pair up with quilting? I didn\u2019t know it, but it does exist! Now I haven\u2019t scoured the internet to find updated information, but for my quilting friends, this just might be something to search for.<\/p>\n

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How about a Bible study about women in the Bible? Every two weeks, a pattern and devotional is given for the quilter to reflect upon. This is the kind of thing that makes me want to take up quilting! Here\u2019s a link <\/a>to the website if you\u2019d like to make some inquiries.<\/p>\n

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And then there is another group that quilts through the Psalms! This is also a quilting and Scripture reflection idea. Read a Psalm, quilt a block. You may need to do a little research on this one, but you can click here <\/a>to get to the link I have found.<\/p>\n

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Maybe you\u2019re not a quilter. Maybe you\u2019re into mosaics. Or stained glass. Or gardening. Or bedazzling. Whatever you do enjoy, you can combine Scripture of Bible study with your artistic medium. Get creative. Bring God into this area of your life.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s the thing. God created us to be resourceful, creative people. Maybe it\u2019s time to use some of our creativity to bring us closer to God. Anytime you can spend thinking or dwelling on God and His goodness will be time well spent. And remember, \u201cCome near to God and he will come near to you.\u201d<\/em> (James 4:8 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n

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If you have found a great way to infuse God into your creative side, please let me know. I\u2019d love to hear from you! Until next time, get creative!<\/p>\n

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Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n

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Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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