---

Be Thou My Vision has been a favorite hymn of mine since the group GLAD did the Acapella Project back in 1988. It was my senior year in high School, and all the kids in my youth group were loving this album—that’s saying something for this band to make hymns so popular for teenagers!

Actually, all the hymns in the Acapella Projects became favorites because of this group’s amazing job singing them. (You can hear “Be Thou My Vision” by clicking on the link)

Anyway, when I saw this crazy-looking woodpecker’s image online, I knew it belonged with this hymn—the 3rd verse in particular:

High King of heaven, my victory won
May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's sun
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all

The woodpecker has a victorious stance, even regal looking with that red crown on his head. And he is looking up, like he is climbing up to reach heaven’s joy.

When I was little I thought the phrase in the song “High King of heaven” was “Hiking up heaven”. And I thought you would have to hike up to get there by foot—haha!

May we all keep our vision on the great High King who won our victory and may we find heaven’s joy no matter what befalls us in this life, by keeping our eyes on the King.

---

Why Scripture Cards?

I often think about how we are called to encourage one another daily. A fun and easy way to encourage someone is by sending a card. Who doesn’t love opening the mailbox and finding a surprise inside!

“So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it. ”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:11 MSG

---

I started out in the art world with Bible art journaling. I found part of what I was drawn to was the meditation on a verse or passage, that led to an image or idea to paint on those thin pages of the bible. I absolutely love to do this as a form of meditation and worship.

But it is limited in that not many people ever see the art in there. It isn’t sharable (apart from photocopies and social media). With the scripture cards the art has become something that can be given away and become an encouragement to whoever receives it.

The Purpose of Scripture Cards

Besides the shear fun and easy flow of making these cards, there are several purposes they can serve.

The biggest purpose is to encourage others (or yourself!) by sending them as gifts.

The cards could remain a card, or since they are original art, they card could be put in a 5x7 frame to be an encouragement at any time to whoever is in view!

Another idea, one that I have been thinking a lot about doing, is to stack them and bind them together to make a journal. Then you can write on the insides and backs of the cards like a regular devotional journal or prayer journal. If you add the included envelopes into the journal, you will have pockets built in to add fun treasures, quotes, bookmarks, pictures, etc!

What will you do with your Scripture Cards?

---

A Couple Scriptures About Encouragement

“So watch your step, friends. Make sure there’s no evil unbelief lying around that will trip you up and throw you off course, diverting you from the living God. For as long as God’s still calling it Today, keep each other on your toes so sin doesn’t slow down your reflexes. If we can only keep our grip on the sure thing we started out with, we’re in this with Christ for the long haul”

— Hebrews 3:13 MSG

“So then, make it your top priority to live a life of peace with harmony in your relationships, eagerly seeking to strengthen and encourage one another.”

— Romans 14:19 TPT

Quick Links!

Here is a link to a couple Scripture Card Sets in my Pop-Up Shop. The links will be LIVE only while the pop-up shop is open :) There are many more to choose from!

---

Sale

Quick View

Gratitude Themed Abstract Scripture Cards

Sale Price: $20.00 Original Price: $40.00

Add to cart

This is the last part of my 3 piece "Let Your Light Shine" series.

Meet Nathaniel. He just looks like a Nathaniel to me, and he reminds me of Nathaniel the Grublet even though he looks nothing like him exceot for his being cartoony)

He is holding his mushroom lamp out like a sword -- its light cutting through the darkness, sharper than any other weapon, revealing the truth of what lies in its path.

Nathaniel is ready to pave the way for those who follow behind.

He is ready with that sword of the spirit which is the Word of God, the lamp unto his feet.

Let Your Light Shine On!

"This little light of mine,

I'm gonna let it shine.

Let it shine,

Let it shine,

Let it shine!"

A favorite song for many children (and adults!) and it says so much... And just as the earth declares the glory of God, and rocks cry out to praise Him if we don't, I'm pretty sure mushrooms glow--if only we had the eyes to see it.

I was in a very magical mood when I painted this picture. I love mushrooms--not the kind people put in food- but the cute shrooms that grow in the grass, or on an old tree stump. They could be so many things--umbrellas for little critters, homes for even smaller critters, or why not a lamp for children at play after dark?

This little girl is on a walk in the darkness (could be night, could be symbolic) and her little light is shining, lighting the way. Shining for others to see.

Psalm 18:28 "You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light."

Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven"

Psalm 119:130 "Your word is a lamp for my feet a light on my path Lamp Unto my feet.

Sale

Quick View

Embellished (girl) This Little Light of Mine 5 x 7 Cradled Board

Add to cart