In these times of uncertainty, one certainty we have is the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus - worldwide this is one event we remember and celebrate each year...
I am always deeply moved by the crucifixion of Jesus, the cruel death He suffered for mankind - for you and me. Without His crucifixion there would be no resurectrion and salvation for mankind - for you and me! Most people would be familiar with the Scripture in John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
John 3:16-17
I am greatly encouraged by the 'whosoever' - it is a broad spectrum of people - you and me!! One of the scriptures that instantly comes to mind at Easter and gives me great hope and encouragement is when Mary the Mother of Jesus, Mary ( Magdalene) and Salome went to the garden and discovered the stone had been rolled away and when they entered the tomb they saw an angel who told them
And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.
But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you'
Mark 16:6-7
'....and Peter' what hope this brings me - Peter, with all his faults, even denying Jesus in those last hours of his life - imagine how he must have felt when he heard that Jesus has risen from the grave - and then to hear '...and Peter.' what relief and joy must have filled his heart! Jesus especially wanted him to know - this is heart to heart and speaks to loudly of the Love of God, so personal, so intimate and so amazing!
This Easter I pray that as you substitute Peter's name for yours, your heart will be encouraged as you celebrate the resurrection of the Christ - who came into the world to save it!
HE IS RISEN - HE IS RISEN INDEED!!
This card is for the following Challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks - Easter
C.R.A.F.T. - Flowers
Crafty Sentiments - Easter
For Fun Challenges - Easter
Paper Shelter Challenge - Nature Inspired
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Easter
Sisterhood of Crafters - Easter
Truly Scrumptous - Vintage
Anybody Art Challenge - Pearls
I have used the Layers of Color Gothic Crosses, Sent With Love and Nature Walk art stamp sets, along with the Spellbinders Classic Oval Nestibilities and Grand Calibur
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Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!
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A joyful Easter to you my sister in Christ! Celebrating Christ's resurrection! He has risen! He has risen indeed!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and heartfelt post and artwork. What a glory to God!
Linda this is just so perfect for Easter and such beautiful colours!! Chanelle xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is soo beautiful Linda.. Have a Happy Easter..Loz
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. I love the image. Just gorgeous.
Thank you so much for sharing and joining us at Penny's Challenges. Good Luck.
Manuela
This is a stunning card for Easter x
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us @ For Fun Challenges & good luck x
hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.com
Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card my friend in all it's luscious detail - those hearts in the centre of the flowers are a fabulous detail!!
ReplyDeleteMay you be richly blessed and refreshed this Easter.
M
Pretty Easter card! Thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week...Happy Easter to you too!
ReplyDeleteLovely card and conveys the real meaning of Easter.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the Paper Shelter this week.
Best wishes, Sharon
A Lovely card, Thank you for joining in with us at TPS this week.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Beautiful- wonderful Easter card and so meaningful!!! Have a Blessed Easter.
ReplyDeleteThis is the most beautiful card! Love all the little details and textures. How have you made those flowers? They are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful Easter, filled with blessings.
Beautiful words of our beautiful Lord, Linda! Thanks for the beautiful card but especially the reminder... and Peter... yes, what a feeling! His grace covers me! Just wanted to wish you and your family a very Happy Easter!!!
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Grace
wow! This is gorgeous! Love your dimension! Thanks for joining us at Penny's. Amy
ReplyDeleteStunning work on the cross and the flowers. Really a beautiful card. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creation with us at 4 Crafty Chicks. Happy Easter!!! Rejoice:)
ReplyDeleteJust Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at Truly Scrumptious
Hugs Sue x
Beautiful cards...such cute images...thanks for joining us this week at TPS.......
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Judith
Gorgeous creation, thanks for playing along with CRAFT, Happy Easter, x carol
ReplyDeleteThat sentiment is beautiful and your cross and flowers are lovely! Thanks for joining in the Sisterhood of Crafters Easter Eggstravaganza!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! The design is lovely and I love all the texture and demention! Thanks for joining in with the Truly Scrumptious Challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove Beth xx
THis is extremely beautiful! I love this alot. THanks so much for playing along on FOr Fun.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!
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