Oh be careful little mouth what you say...

This is the scripture that my Sister in Christ, Traci choose for our contemplation this week: Ephesians 4:29 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

 Last Sunday, my pastor's mother got up and spoke. She was telling stories about being a mom. What made me laugh was when she said that her daughter, JUST LOVED TO TALK and still does. I don't know a lot of people that would describe me as a talker. I am a little on the shy side. So when I am in a big group, I am quiet and I don't say much. But if I am in a familiar  and small enough group I have a lot to say. One of the things that I liked right away when I joined Splitcoast Stampers was the commenting, and now I get to comment on blogs. An encouraging, uplifting comment can mean so much. The saying that my mom always said when I was growing up was "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." I wish more mothers would say that to their kids. I hear such mean things said at the middle school and high school. Sometimes these things are "SAID" on facebook. What a much nicer world it would be if we made the effort to use our words to encourage and help others rather than tear them down. Thanks Traci for that wonderful reminder.

Traci's challenge this week is: Build up your card: by adding layers, paper tole, paper piecing, stacking flowers...you name it!!


 Tami Mayberry is our sponsor this week.

For my layered card, I had six layers before I started adding my layered coffee filter flowers. I made the little yellow flowers out of coffee filters too. I wrapped wire with floral tape and glued the flowers to the tape and added a bead for the centers. This card was one that took me a long time to make. I am giving it to a friend who lost her husband to cancer yesterday. His visitation and funeral are this week. I never know what to SAY at funerals. Maybe this card can speak for me.

 

I got to hear this song live when I went to hear JJ Heller in concert in April. 

The thought that all things well be made new in heaven is such a comforting thought.

My friend's husband who fought cancer for so long that his body gave out, will

have that new body that will not ever feel pain again. "Hallelujah, alll will be made new!" 

I just love to listen to this song over and over. I hope it blesses you as much as it does me.

Check out what my Stampin' Sisters have created for your inspiration:
Candace
Diane
Helen
Jerusha
Kris
Linda
Michelle
Miesje
Peggysue
Sandie
Traci