Chime In!!

Tell me what your preacher talked about last Sunday.  I love hearing the topics that are chosen.  We are going through a series about whether we can logically believe in a literal Christ of the Gospels.  Very interesting.

Featured Blog of the Week

I don't normally do this- because we are not trying to sell things here at AFP.  But, I really think having great scripture stamps is a resource to a faithbooker.  So, for the next couple of weeks, I am going to point you to a few blogs for stamp manufacturers.

This week, we will start with Our Daily Bread.  This is an awesome company that specializes in Christian stamps.  They have an outstanding product list, and a design team that will give you ideas on how to use them. 

Congrats to Our Daily Bread for being this week's Featured Blog of the Week!!

Page Prompts

This week let's keep it simple.  Choose a favorite verse, and scrap one way that you are applying it to your life.  Don't just scrap the verse- tell how you are living it out.  Have fun!

Featured Layout of the Week

Looky what I found!  Isn't it pretty!  I love the colors, the shape...and that big 'ol grommet.  Very cool! 

Congrats to Angel Wilde for being this week's Featured Layout of the Week.  Angel, shoot me an email at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com and I will get you hooked up for a free month of the magazine.

Chime In!

Everybody is talking Super Bowl...and most people have a favorite team.  So- who's yours?  Did your team make it, this year.  Come on- tell us all about it!!

Featured Blog of the Week!

Last week, I featured one of Amy's cards as project of the week.  So mnay asked for her blog address, I just had to feature her!  Now, if you are thinking that this was a one time thing- she just made one really great card...boy, are you going to be surprised!!  This woman has the most lovely cards!!  Seriously!! 

Congrats, Amy, for being this week's Featured Blog of the Week!!  Pickled Paper Designs

Be sure to leave Amy some love when you visit!!

Page Prompt

I have the wonter blues.  I confess it.  I hate winter- which is a complete reversal.  Winter used to be my favorite season...how foolish was I?  Anyway- I have wised up, and assumed my place among the winter haters support group.  I say all this, because I am having problems finding joy or being thankful for winter.  So, you all get to help me out.  Your page prompt, this week, is to do a page thanking God for what you LIKE about winter.  Surely, there has to be something, right?!  Be sure to show me- I definitely need to see this one!

Monday News!

A couple of things to tell you all, today!  First- the January issue of Scrapbook News and Review is up- YEAH!!  As always, this is an awesome issue!  I am constantly amazed at the talent we have on staff.  The cool thing is, as we grow and people hear about us- we are getting so much great input and contributions from our readers, too!  So awesome to see the magazine grow, evolve and improve.  If you haven't checked us out, I highly recommend it!!  There is just soooo much there!! 

The other thing I wanted to mention:  I had a couple of people ask me for the blog address for last week's Featured Layout.  Understandable- it was totally incredible, wasn't it?!  Well, keep your eyes peeled...cause I have a feeling she might be Featured Blog real soon, lol!!

FaithBuilder Friday

So many people have Iphones and Blackberries and nifty cell phones, I just had to mention this resource. Imagine having an entire Bible- and Bible reference library with you- all the time...how awesome would that be?! Olive Tree Software has versions of their program out for a huge list of platforms and devices- including a free desktop version. This also includes daily reading plans and devotionals- so you can use your lunch hours for the Lord and learning. Cool, huh?!

Chime In!

An easy peasy one, this week- we need one, right?! It's winter, we are stuck inside...well, most of us...tell me your favorite indoor activity. Come on- we could all use an idea, right?! So, leave a comment and Chime In!

Page Prompt

This week, as we start the new year, I would like you to take a look backwards. I know, every site in the world is suggesting a 2008 layout. But, I want you to do it from a Spiritual perspective. What is the one lesson that the Lord worked with you on in the last year? If you are like me, there were a few...but what is one that jumps to mind. Remember to share your work- we will all be encouraged by seeing it!!

Layout of the Week...

is back!!! Yeah!! Thanks for being patient with me- I really appreciate it...and I appreciated the break, too! This week, I have the most stunning card to show you! Look what I found over on Amy's blog- isn't it just wonderful!! I mean, the colors, the distressing- this isn't a card, it's a little work of art!

Congrats to Amy Sheffer for being this week's Layout of the Week- if you shoot me an email at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com we will get your free month of the magazine started.

FaithBuilder Friday

Talking of resolutions, I thought this article was fun: Christian Music Artist Share New Year's Resolutions. Always nice to know, I'm not the only one!!

Chime In!!

Hey- time to answer the question...what are your Spiritual Resolutions for this year? I would love to hear them!

I chose 4 words that the Lord has led me to concentrate on in my Walk: trust, beauty, heart and serve.

So- what about you? Leave a comment, and let's hear them!

Featured Blog of the Week

This is a blog I found a while ago...and I am loving it! She has a great perspective- great testimony, and great eye candy. What's not to love!! You all have to take a moment and visit :

Scrapper Mom

Be sure to leave her some love, too!!

Congrats, ScrapperMom for being this week's Featured Blog!! If you will drop me a line at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com I have a cute little blinkie for your blog to wear.

Page Prompt

OK, I have to point out Patter's new challenge series. Remember, last year she hosted the incredible Scripture Memory Verse Challenge. I loved that!! I didn't get to play every year- but I am hoping to add a few more cards in this year, as she replays it.

This year, Patter is hosting a Names of God Challenge. This is so cool! Every OTHER week, she gives us an attribute of God. We get to scrap about it. This week was HOLY. What a great chance to do a little study on the word Holy, talk to God a bit about it...then scrap our thoughts on it! Now, I actually have my Payer Journal set up in a 3 ring binder. (Decorated- of course, lol). This lets me set up sections the way I wanted. I mention this, because I have a section in my Prayer Journal for 8 1/2x 11 layouts I scrap on topics the Lord and I are working on. I have found it an incredible time of learning and growth, as We scrap together...and I love looking back over our lessons, too! My Names of God pages are going straight into this section!!

Be sure to hop over and check out Triple the Scraps for more info!!

Welcome Back!!

Hey, everyone!! Hoping and praying you all had a great Holiday! I am just getting back at it from my vacation- what a wonderful time of rest and recuperation! I love the way the Lord builds seasons of rest into our lives. Now, all I have to do is get back into the routine of things!!

I know we usually have LOTW today- I am going to start slowly, though...say hi- wish you all the BEST New Year- and we will get back at it tomorrow. I promise!! Thanks so much for your understanding!