Welcome to August

It's a new month and that means new scrapbooking challenges!  I am hosting the first challenge this month.  You will find the link below.  Why don't you come and join us!

One Word Challenge #1

Done for the One Word Challenge #1 found here:  https://oscraps.com/community/threads/august-challenge-1-one-word.42503/ 

Journaling reads:  It has been so dreadfully hot this summer that I am dreaming of winter days, and the joy of curling up with a good book and a cup of something warm.  Funny how that works!  August 2025

Credits:

Autumn WordART Mix No 8 by Anna Aspnes
ArtPlay Palette Winter Wonderland by Anna Aspnes
MultiMedia Winter No 2 by Anna Aspnes
Winter WordART Mix No 2 by Anna Aspnes
MultiMedia Holiday No 7 by Anna Aspnes
ArtPlay MiniPalette Lagom by Anna Aspnes
MultiMedia MagicSprinklez No 4  by Anna Aspnes
MagicSprinklez No 8 by Anna Aspnes (retired?)

Chantilly Place by Lynne Anzelc
Winter Is Coming Kit  by Lynne Anzelc
Hearth and Home Kit  by Lynne Anzelc
Writers Muse  by Lynne Anzelc

Also, the new Art Journal theme begins today - Purpose.  You will find that link below.

August 2025 AJ - Purpose

Week 1 is found here:  https://oscraps.com/community/threads/august-art-journaling-challenge-purpose.42537/ 

My Purpose as a Christian Mom

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”  Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)

Besides the normal motherly responsibilities of caring for my children…..providing for their physical needs of food, shelter, clothing, and ensuring a safe and healthy environment…..and the emotional support of offering comfort, love, and a sense of security…..as a Christian mom I needed to provide Godly training.  Training that would aid in spiritual growth was my main purpose as a mom.

While teaching practical skills like hygiene, eating habits, and household chores is necessary for life here on earth, I needed to be sure they were prepared for eternal life.  While instilling ethical principles, social responsibility, and respect for others is necessary, those life skills won’t matter when they come to the end of their life and are not prepared for moving into eternal life.  Ultimately, I know this is all in God’s sovereign purpose and plan, but it doesn’t excuse me in my responsibility as a Christian mom to do the training I have been commanded to do from God’s word, the Bible.

I’m happy to say that, with God’s help and His correcting the many mistakes I made, my children are happy, productive adults and are living Godly lives.  I pray that their dad, who has already graduated to heaven, somehow knows his children are doing well and furthering our Godly training with their own children!  Thank You, Lord!  August 2025
Credits:

The Alchemy Curated ToolKit | Vintage Finds & Artistic Elements No.1 by Rachel Jefferies
Messy Marks: Date Stamps 2025 PLUS BONUS by Rachel Jefferies
Wanderlight | Kit by Joyce Paul Designs
Wanderlight | Papers [Artsy] by Joyce Paul Designs
Wanderlight | Stamps by Joyce Paul Designs