Hello everyone .. as we approach Easter let's take a moment to remember Christ's sacrifice on the cross at Calvary, and celebrate his triumphant victory over death! That is the purpose of this hop.. to draw the attention back to Jesus Christ, just as we did with our Christmas version of "Jesus Is The Reason" hop. Easter has become about mythical bunnies, candy and hunting for colored eggs. While they amuse us, these things distract us from the real cause for celebration: the most amazing event in history - the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.This is the card I made for the hop ... I did not have appropriate stamps.. so I printed off a bible passage and then coloured a cross over the top with my Copic markers.. I then masked the cross off and airbrushed the background!
When Christ was scourged, beaten, tormented, spit upon, ridiculed, mocked, nailed to the cross and forced to bear a crown of thorns (Mark 10:34; Luke 23), it was the greatest act of love (John 3:16) the world has ever known. He didn't deserve any of it - He came into this world without sin. But for our sake, because He loves us, He took on our sins and became sin (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1Peter 2:22, 24). He gave Himself as the final, substitutive sacrifice, thereby paying our sin debt in full and proclaiming, "It is finished." (John 19:30) Three days later, after being buried in a tomb, He rose from the dead and walked this earth again (Luke 24; Acts 10:40) before ascending to Heaven (1Thessalonians 1:10) to sit at the Father's right hand (Hebrews 12:2). If you can just begin to picture all of this in your mind, how can you refuse the gift of salvation? I pray you will accept it, if you haven't already!
In light of the true meaning of Easter, we friends of faith have gathered together to celebrate and share the Good News. We invite you to join us: If you came here from the beautiful, joyful Maria then you are right on track but if not please hop on back to the lovely Heather's blog!
While we cannot even begin to reciprocate the Lord's gift to us, there is "blog candy" on some of the hop stops as a token of appreciation for your comments and encouragement.
We also invite you to celebrate the real "Reason for the Season" by posting your own creation celebrating Christ's Resurrection. There is a place to link on Catherine's blog, and a prize is up for grabs for one randomly selected card/project.
I would like to offer commentors a little candy myself... this will be a pack of Xpress IT blending card (made and perfect for Copic markers)!
Keep on hopping now to Lorie's lovely blog! Enjoy the hop and God bless!
Hi Sammi
ReplyDeleteYour card is just so beautiful. I love how soft the background is and the verse you put over the image. What a beautiful verse to express how much he loved us!!! Thank you for spreading the love of Christ to others through this hop. Many hugs and smiles
Heather
So very beautiful, Sammi - love the warm and wonderful message most of all and the beautiful colors that reflect this most beautiful seasons! Thank you for sharing this wonderful love of His! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI should never have told you to go to bed, beautiful girl! What an encouraging post and a lovely card as well! Thanks for the reminder of Jesus being the centre of the Easter story. Something that I know, but need to be reminded of again! xx
ReplyDeleteEveryone has made such beautiful projects and yours is as well, love the idea of over your creation, adds a great touch, thanks so much for such a meaningful blog hop!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
mzcherub2009 at att do net
Hi Sammi. What a gorgeous card! How very clever of you creating this! Lovely colors and a beautiful message.
ReplyDeleteLinda
This is so beautiful, Sammi! Both creative and inspirational, and very well done. Thanks so much for sharing on this glorious hop day!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lorie
Very Pretty Card.
ReplyDeleteYou don't need a stamp girl.....this is beautiful! The distress look of the outside of the card....the hand painted cross and background....so very well done.
ReplyDeleteSammi,
ReplyDeleteI love that having the perfect stamp didn't stop you - so like the love of God thru his Son... This is a wonderful card and I love how you told His story with it!!
Beautiful creation! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful and original card creation! I love the fact you improvised it all and the result is absolutly stunning!! Very clever and creative! *tfs*
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful card- and the meaning of this wonderful Hop! What a great message for my day- Thank You all! Bless you!
ReplyDeleteSammi, your card is so BEAUTIFUL and says exactly what is in my heart as I think about Easter and the sacrifice Jesus made. Beautiful, beautiful card. I'm so glad I got to be part of this hop with you! Blessings, Kadie
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL Sammi!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Thank you so much for the Christian blessings you are passing on through this hop. It's so wonderful to share blogland with people like you and the others who have stated their faith openly. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSammi, I love your beautiful representation of the awesome love and sacrifice our Lord Jesus gave the world. So awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this design Sammi! beautiful & inspirational!
ReplyDeletehugs & blessings
you created the perfect card - it tells the message
ReplyDeletepraying that someone or some will accept Jesus as they continue to read the posts about His love and sacrifice for us...
Sammi, your card is beautiful, and the verse you selected is a powerful one! The perfect Easter creation as it serves as a reminder of all Christ endured for us. Through all of His pain and suffering, we were given Salvation. How blessed I am to know my Holy Father loves me so very much. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt creation!!! It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of this inspiring hop with you.
ReplyDeleteHappy hugs!!
Carolyn
Very beautiful and meaningful card! No stamps needed! The very powerful message comes through better this way. Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful message and card. TFS
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cross card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sammi - especially since you created it yourself without the help of stamps :) i am so glad you ladies are doing this hop - it seems the world around us is determined to fill our lives with frivolous things to make us forget the real reason for Easter. I am new to most of the blogs on this hop, but i am becoming a follower of every one because i am so blessed by you all :)
ReplyDeleteSammi, what a gorgeous creation! I love its simplicity and soft washed colors, yet it offers a powerful message and reminder of Christ's loving sacrifice for us! Many blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteSammi, your card is beautiful. I love that you used God's word, Isaiah 53:4-6. That is one of our memory verses for Sunday school. Ladies of the Jesus is the Reason blog hop, you have done a fantastic job. What a wonderful testament to the love that Jesus and God the Father has bestowed on us. What a way to share it with others. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteSammi, your card is beautiful! What a clever idea. Your words of praise and testimony are such a blessing. So glad to hop with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for being a part of this hop! Thank you for sharing your faith through your hobby! May God use your talents to inspire and bless others always. thanks... pjritsema at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteSammi, you never cease to amaze me with either your faith or your talents! This card, stamps or no stamps, is just AMAZING! What a beautiful passage of scripture, and I love how you overlayed the cross - so symbolic of how the cross covers all! GENIUS!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for being part of this and for your kindness and generosity - you are an angel! And thank you for your well wishes and prayers. ((((HUGS))))