Friday, April 29, 2011

Fruit of the Spirit Faith Blog Hop


Welcome to another Faith Blog Hop presented to you by Paper Tree House Studio!  If you have been following the hop then you should be arriving here from the Paper Tree House blog.  If you just came across this hop, then go to Paper Tree House to catch the beginning of the hop.

Every month a group of bold women gather to make the Name of the Lord famous and to share the talents we have been given by Him. We also like to share a little bit of Truth that we have learned from the Bible and/or a bit about how He has impacted our lives. This month the theme is “The Fruit of the Spirit”.


As Christians we are expected to demonstrate the Fruit of the Spirit because the Spirit of God abides in us. In Galatians 5:22-23 we find the following definition: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” There are many misconceptions about this fruit. People look at the list of attributes and they are convinced that God has not given them one of the “fruits”, and so they live with remaining sin and a sense of defeat in certain areas of their lives.

If you look at the passage again you will notice that the word FRUIT is NOT plural. It is only ONE fruit, so if the Spirit of the Lord abides in you, then the attributes that characterize the Spirit live there as well. If you are not experiencing one of the characteristic of His Spirit in your life, pray that the Lord would cleanse you and purify you. He is into the business of completing those He saves. My prayer is that you would draw near to the Lord and that He in turn will draw near to you…

The same way that the Lord blesses those He loves we want to bless you. We have found an amazing line-up of sponsors and we want to share with you what you could win by hopping around with us:











Now in order to win one of these Grand Prizes you will have like us on Facebook, leave a comment on this post, and become a follower on our blog. Then you have to follow the hop order as you follow and leave messages in the posts of all the amazing and talented women that are part of the lineup. All throughout the hop you will find RAK’s and special giveaways, so make sure that you complete the entire hop!

Here is the list of brave and beautiful women that are stepping out in FAITH:


Nana – http://www.youniquereflections.blogspot.com/
Lynn - http://www.pensandneedles-lynn.blogspot.com/
Kristal - http://www.gettingcricky.com/
Kari - http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/
Karel - http://www.kareljcreations.com/
Zeni - www.scrappyzeni.blogspot.com
Jessie - http://www.scrapbookingmiami.blogspot.com/
Robin - http://www.robinscrapnest.blogspot.com/
Carolyn- http://www.messmuddleandfun.blogspot.com/
Melin- http://www.cookingwithcricut.com/
Monique F. - http://living-in-the-positive.blogspot.com/
Carol - http://huffandpuffscrap.blogspot.com/
Chalese - http://delectabledesigns-chalesek.blogspot.com/
Monique B. - http://uniquemonique01.blogspot.com/
Christel - http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/

For this hop I created this mini-book:



I have decided that my books are to reflect the Truth. :) On the last page of this book, my intentions are to write a prayer for my daughter.  In it I will express that because she was hand-made with love by God, it is my prayer that one day she too will be able to experience the Lord's Spirit in action in her life.  That she too, one day, can do something that apart from Christ she would have not been able to do.. and when that happens may she remember why she was able to accomplish this!

I have a little something to share with you:


If you become a follower of my blog and leave me a comment, I will be choosing the winner of the punch you need to make this flower.

To continue with some fun, hop on over to Lynn's blog at http://www.pensandneedles-lynn.blogspot.com!  

Love in Christ,

Nana

47 comments:

Unknown said...

I just love it. Great hopping with you

CRAZY4 CHRIST said...

I am now a new follower of your blog!! Love the beautiful book you put together for your daughter, what great pictures!! thanks for the chance to win
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

Angie A. said...

What a lovely album...I am going to try to follow your hop this weekend..I will become a follower of your blg...great stuff here.

Wendy Swenne said...

Oh wow, just LOVE your book!!! Love the colors and pictures and different shapes of pages.
Thanks so much for sharing.

God bless.

Anonymous said...

I am a new follower. I love your Album. Absolutley beautiful.

Marley said...

Your mini album is absolutly stunning!!!! I love the bright colours and lovely photo's! Beautiful embelishments.. really beautiful.. Thanks for this great bloghop & for a chance to win your great give away.. I think you can make gorgeous flowers with that punch!! Hugs Marley

Anonymous said...

Wow what a sweet album..and awesome pics...:) thanks for sharing..:)

nicolleatnicollelovesscrapbookingdotcom

Unknown said...

That is a gorgeous book.

Scraping Miami said...

love it so cute

Lillian Child said...

What a creative book. Your daughter will cherish this work of heart! And I am already a follower of your delightful blog. Have a fabulous weekend!

Bernice Hopper said...

Love your album

Jazmin said...

I love that cover of that book "You were handmade with Love". That really touches me.

Jazzy
MsPoet2Be@gmail.com
www.JazzysCards.blogspot.com

Nana Nassar said...

Hello dear! What a lovely album...tkx for sharing...and BTW...i'm a follower now! xoxoxo God bless!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful gift for your daughter! She will cherish this--and know that not only was she created with love by you and her father, her Heavenly Father also created her, and gave His Son to prove His Love! I am so happy to be in this hop with you! I am a new follower. You can find me at ksjennings at gmail dot com and/or www.kareljcreations.com

Carol said...

What a beautiful project, your daughter is going to love it. I'm enjoying going through everyone's projects - thank you for inviting me to be be part of the blog.

joydee1963 said...

What a Great book! I am a new follower,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

inspiredwon said...

Hello,
I love the book you made for your daughter. The cover is just so cute. I like how you put that you are handmade by God. I love the scripture in the bible where he says he hand picked us. It kind of boggles your mind that he would pick and create you. THanks for sharing the book with us!!
Amanda
Amanda.peterman at gmail dot com

Tanya said...

OMGsh!! I LOVE the book!! The details are AMAZING!!! How wonderful a gift that is!!!

Hugs,
Tanya
freddylswillima@windstream.net

Misty said...

That is a LOVELY book!
Hummer Hugs,
Misty
http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

Chriss America Real said...

Your book is "sew" adorable! Sorry, I couldn't help it! This is going to be such a precious gift for your daughter to treasure always! I have become a facebook follower & a blog follower. Chriss

america57@comcast.net

victoria99 said...

I LIKE you on facebook - I'm victoria leester on fb.
I follow your blog by gfc - victoria99
flophasit at yahoo dot com
Thank you for the chance to enter!

Becky Dunham said...

This is just amazing! What a fabulous idea! i love knowing that I was handmade by God and I am sure your daughter loves this little book. What a wonderful gift to give to your child :) i am already a follower of your lovely blog.

rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

Colleen said...

I love your mini book and am sure that your daughter will love it also.

Helen Dooley said...

I love it. I wish I would have documented when I was pregnant. BUT...
Im starting the hop I found on Christel's blog so.im starting now. Thanks!

Scrappymama Elaine said...

Love it! Thanks for sharing boldly! I became a follower and a fan on FB.
esigmon at cox dot net

ShersL84bed said...

Beautiful album. This will be a wonderful keepsake.

Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com

nantastic said...

What a beautiful mini album. This is such an inspirational hop. I think I will be following some very special new friends on this special hop.
nana5604 at gmail dot com

Tamara said...

Your book is just amazing! Love it! Thanks for sharing! I would love to be able to make those cute flowers too! :)
sweetheartcopper at msn dot com

kristyscraps said...

Wonderful message and absolutely beautiful album. Thank you for blessing me.
kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net

Theresa said...

Oh my gosh I love love love this little mini album! So beautiful!
TFS
Theresa
tmdettloff@gmail.com

Unknown said...

beautiful book! The pictures and colors are so nice. I love that you left the last page open for you to write something special.

Thanks for sharing
Liz
whichcraft@me.com

chalesek said...

Oh Nana the mini is amazing!! Love all the details!!!
xoxo

Unknown said...

Es un trabajo Hermoso!!! Dios tiene grandes cosas para sus hijos!!!! cariños Debora

Anna said...

What a beautiful book. So touching.
I'm a follower.
Thanks for the chance to win.
http: // mamawann. blogspot. com/
annadowdy at gmail dot com

Scrappergal in Idaho said...

I love the book you made ... Made with Love indeed. It's very special.

Tracy said...

beautiful. I love the mini album, I have been wanting to create one for some time now...thanks for the inspiration.

Anonymous said...

what a great gift for you to leave your daughter! I'm sure she will treasure it with all her heart when she is older. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be in this hop. I love the inspiration that it has brought to my life! God bless you Nana!

Connie Gail said...

I am so delighted to see such lovely projects created with the Lord in mind - your beautiful book is a very reflection of that thought. I love your design and colors....:O)

Marjolaine said...

beautiful book!

Scrappin' Sista said...

Your mini-book is awesome. I love how you show your love for you daughter through pointing her to the ultimate love. TFS such awesome inspiration and encouraging me in Christ. Many scrappy hugs my sista.

Yours in Christ,
Christel (Scrappin' Sista)
http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com

Lynn said...

I love the book you made and your inspiration. I would so love to win these punches. Have been wanting them for some time.

Lynn said...

Forgot to mention that I am now a follower of your blog.

Cathy L. Calamas said...

love this blog hop. It is so wonderful to see Sisters in Christ
sharing their gifts.
And my favorite flower is a hydrangea!!

Gloria said...

Hi Nana -- this was my first visit to your blog, but don't worry, I'll be back. I also became a follower. Thank you for sharing your love for Christ with others! Blessings to you!

Anonymous said...

Nana! our mini book is preciuos girl!!! I love it, what a treasure! :)... HUGS...SK :)

Tammy said...

Be so blessed!! GREAT job!

Beatriz Farquhar-Guzman said...

Nana, I just found your blog and I love it! Thank you for sharing your love for Jesus with all of us. Your work is amazing!!!!!! Love it. I just became your follower. God bless you!

 

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