Knit and Crochet Bible Study

Month: February 2013

  • Lessons 1 Practical Application

    I am currently leading a Knit and Crochet Bible Study.  We recently had our first session.

    If you are about to lead a study, here is an idea that may help.

    In my group, everyone already knows how to knit and/or crochet. They are at varying levels, but each is working on a project.

    Lesson 1 focuses on Jesus as the Foundation of our spiritual life.  We are called to “€ast our burdens on him”. Along this line, we must make our foundation strong when we “cast on” or our projects will fall apart.

    So we practiced different ways to cast on in knitting. Did you know there are multiple cast-on methods?

    The long tail cast on is the most popular. We reviewed that. Then we discussed knit on and cable cast on.  You can find a description of each of these on the knitty web site.

    If you want to add the beginning of a crochet project, some techniques to practice could include the foundation single crochet.

    In preparation for this I took some extra sets of hooks and needles and some scrap yarn from my stash to allow everyone to practice.  I made sure all hooks and needles returned to me before everyone left.

    I would love to hear what practical lessons you have used in these sessions. Tell me about them. Share your suggestions to help others planning their first sessions.

     

    a citizen of heaven (Heb 13:14) straining toward what is ahead (Phil 3:13) ; bearing witness of Christ (Jn 1:7) anxiously awaiting His return (I Cor 1:7)

  • Test Me

    Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do”,  says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, will open the windows of heaven for you.  I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!:   Mal 3:10

    I have the pleasure of testing knit and crochet patterns for a couple of designers online. I get an advanced copy of the pattern which I use to create their product. I help determine if the sizing of the item is correct, are the materials proper for the project, and if the pattern is written clearly.

    Once it has been tested by several people, the designer then releases the pattern to the public.

    Did you know God has asked us to test Him?

    We are to accept God’s love and salvation on FAITH. We are to follow His Word on FAITH. We are to trust His Will on FAITH. But there is one area He says “test me” and that is in giving.

    God promises if we will give back a portion of that which He has provided for us, He will pour out blessing upon us.  It is hard, once that paycheck is in hand to turn over from the top, a portion back to Him. Now, this is not a give to me so you can get more type of scenario.   2 Corinthians 9:7 says You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.

    I have attended a couple of churches that offered a money-back guarantee. For 90 days give from the first fruits as God gave to you. If after 90 days you feel the giving has created a financial hardship and you were not blessed, you would get your money back. In the 15 years one church offered this, no one ever asked for their money back.  The same for the short 4 years the 2nd church made the offer.   God keeps His promises.

    If you are not a regular giver, consider God’s offer to test Him and see what blessings He has for you.

    Below are just a few of the items I have had the privilege of testing over the past few months.

  • Prayer Focus

    As I discussed before, my ‘word’ for the year is FOCUS. I am seeking ways to focus on myself, my life, my home, finances, family. I want to focus on my bible study and prayer.

    One way that helps me to focus better is by making lists. So I have started a prayer journal.

    I spend time with the Lord writing to him. Keeps my focus on Him (i am easily distracted). I can also see his blessing come and answered prayers and be reminded to thank Him.

    I have journaled for years. In fact, it was journal entries that created my current Knit and Crochet Bible Studies. 

    I don’t save my journals.  I usually destroy them after a period of time. After all, these are private thoughts, between me and God. I pour out my heart. No one else needs to see them.

    Do you have a prayer journal? Do you journal at all? Do you, like me, destroy your journals, or do you keep them?  I’d love to hear your thoughts if you would be willing to share them.