Knit and Crochet Bible Study

Tag: love

  • God’s Pattern

    Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me – a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. – 2 Timothy 1:13 (NLT)

     

    My name is BearyAnn and I am pattern hoarder. There, I said it.

    I have pattern books, flyers, pages and leaflets. My craft room has book shelves filled with them.  I have thousands of digital patterns saved. because ‘one day’ I will want to make it.

    I love patterns!  They are inspiring, they get me into a creative frame of mind and they build up because I don’t follow through. If I never obtained another pattern and crafted only from what I have, I would not live long enough to complete a small fraction of them.

    Having a pattern no more creates the item than paying for a gym membership gets me into shape without attending.  Or maybe like ‘sitting in a church doesn’t make me a Christian’.

    No matter how you look at it, these patterns are of no value until I apply them to yarn and hook or needle.

    Scripture tells us to ‘hold on to the pattern’ learned about our faith. But like my multitude of knit/crochet patterns, it must be applied.  That is what he means by ‘hold on to’; he is telling us to make this teaching a part of your life. The pattern offered up is shaped by ‘the faith and love that  you have in Christ Jesus.’

    How does that pattern show up in your life? Are the stitches in order? How is the tension of your stitched pattern? Does it reflect the faith and love you have of Christ ? What will you do to complete and display that pattern?

  • God Loves You…and so do I

    It’s Valentine’s Day 2014.  I have never been a big fan of Valentine’s Day. I don’t like the idea that on this day you have to have someone in your life who loves you and you have to give/receive elaborate gifts of love.

    If you are single and not dating, it is a day on the calendar where your status stands out

    If you have a ‘significant other’ you are watched and hounded “what did he/she get you” and “what did you get for him/her” ?

    There are so many ways to show someone you love them.  I believe quality time and kind words are a wonderful expression of love. 

    Many times I prefer that over a material gift. Try telling someone in answer to the ‘what did he give you’ question that ‘he sat with me holding my hand watching a movie’. It just doesn’t fit what the holiday has become and movies have taught us.

    One way I express love is with homemade items: baked, sewn, knit, crocheted. Recently there was a photo going around facebook with a picture of crocheted items and the words

    “All I got from her was a crocheted hat and scarf. Jeez.”

    Fact: That gift of love cost your friend a minimum of $12 to make (each skein of yarn being approximately $5-$6, nowadays), and about the same number of hours to create. And, while she worked on that gift for you, she thought about you. <3

    If I make something for you, it is because I care about you and I want to give to you a part of me.

    God gave us a special gift: His Son, Jesus Christ.  Many have declared that John 3:16 is God’s valentine to us.

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    God tells us every day He loves us. He doesn’t need a special day on the calendar. He doesn’t need a celebration. He is reaching out to you with His love. Have you accepted it?

    Even though I have not crocheted something for each of you, I wish each you a Happy Valentine’s Day.

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  • A Love Letter from Jesus

    I have a number of manufactured bears that I have made into a precious Valentine gift.  These are some of the softest, cuddliest bears I have ever hugged.

    This bear is dressed with a red ribbon around the neck. Attached to one paw is a scroll with Scripture of love promises for Jesus’ beloved.

    The picture shows a clipart of chocolates, but I will include a real mini box of chocolate.

    The bear comes in 3 color styles. He/She is 15 inches head to paw and sits 10 inches high.

    Valentines Day can be depressing sometimes. This would be a perfect gift for someone you may know.

    If you live near me, we can meet up and no shipping charges would be incurred.

    If you wish, you may order, but I can make no promise about the delivery date via the Postal Service. I will, however, have it at the post office within 24 hours of payment received. So if you hurry, there should not be a problem receiving it by the 14th.

    The bear is $15 and if shipped, an additional $5. (More if you want express delivery)  I will accept cash from a local purchase. All others will be billed via PayPal.  No exceptions, sorry.

    Please contact me with any questions prior to purchase.

  • My Grandparents

    Didnâ’t get any crochet or knitting done today. I had another commitment. 

    You see, today I went to the little town of Louisburg Kansas to visit my grandparents. We shared cake and celebrated. Why?  It is their 81st anniversary. No, that is not a typo, I said 81 years.

    In 1929 Vern Isenhower, 17  and Verbal Peterson, 16 walked into the local county courthouse in Salem Arkansas and left a short time later as man and wife. Thus their adventure began.

    They have many stories to tell of their lifetime together and the struggles they have encountered. No matter the battle, however, they held tight to each other and faced it together.

    Today they live in their own home where my grandfather continues to have his daily oatmeal for breakfast and his white beans for dinner, along with a glass of milk.  They watch the Kansas City Royals on television and root for the team no matter their win loss record.

    Their family has expanded to include great-great-grandchildren. I am blessed to have the opportunity to take my grandchildren to visit my grandparents. How many people have that honor!

    They may not be as spry as they were years ago, but grandpa still has his garden and sells his vegetables at the local farmers market. Christmas Eve celebration still includes 5 generation gathering in their home.Only recently has grandpa allowed someone else to make the turkey.

    Watch them together and you will notice they still hold hands.

    Happy Anniversary grandpa and grandma. Thank you for the lessons you have taught us of love and commitment.