Crafting and Noni are Holy Work?

Hello, tender friends!

Cub and Anthony have made more noni because this Arctic blast means bigger snowmen for these two!

They made snowmen and I made…earrings!

Don’t mind Cub’ s face. He’s going through a phase in which he’ll only smile in certain photos.

I’m wearing the pink and purple set in the photo. I think they’re my favorite right now.

I’m going to be honest: I felt ridiculous when I decided I was going to start crafting. But is creating something ever ridiculous? The first line of the Bible tells us what God created and that he created us in his image. The very first words are about God’s creativity.

Then there’s Bazaleel, who had God’s special talents imparted to him according to Exodus 31:4-5.

The Bible tells us, “And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of work

When I think about the fact that Jesus was also a carpenter, I can’t help but wonder why I’ve never heard a sermon about being more like Jesus by working with your hands.

When I learned about how your body literally heals you when engaged in creative pursuits, I couldn’t help but draw the conclusion that we’re missing out on something big when it comes to how God wants us to live.

So for now, I’ll be creating these deliciously kitschy items:

And here it is, Cub’s smile from this morning’s craft:

Ok, that’s all for today, tender friends! Thank you for stopping by, and thank you to the new friends who have signed up for updates. I’ll be sharing a recipe post on Monday!

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  1. ladysheepdog

    I’m a artzy craftzy person (also a hardy farty person too, but that’s for another blog). I think I will do a blog on my latest project.

    “When I think about the fact that Jesus was also a carpenter, I can’t help but wonder why I’ve never heard a sermon about being more like Jesus by working with your hands.” Because we are taught being a Levite is the goal. Not that I agree with that teaching. But it always is presented as glorious, so many of us desire it.

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    1. Stacey

      I can’t wait to see your project on your blog, Susan! That sounds so fun, and everyone loves s good craft photo!

      Interesting what you say about the levite thing…I never thought of it that way. What is your denomination, if I may ask?

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      1. ladysheepdog

        I was raised in the Foursquare denomination, but have been involved with Assembly Of God, Calvary Chapel, Pentecostal Church Of God and some Non-Denominational arenas.

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  2. Awakening Wonders

    God would approve of you creating a life that you love, one day at a time! And it looks like Cub discovered the magic in his headdress!

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    1. Stacey

      Thank you, Mary! I honestly wonder if he never really gets sick because he’s always making noni and full of joy!

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  3. Regal woman@TransamEagle

    Love ur beautiful earrings- great colors!

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    1. Stacey

      Thank you, Teresa! I like them both, but the lighter ones are my current favorites!

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