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True Love, Valentines, and … Manipulation?

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True Love Scripture Art

True love. What is it? How do we define it?

Is there a difference between what the world says love is and what Scripture says?

First Corinthians 13, arguably the most well-known definition of love in the Bible, gives us a straightforward list of what love–real love–looks like. And right in the middle of this list, we are told that one of the earmarks of true love is that it is “not self-seeking.”

Would it surprise you then to learn that one of the most popular and best-selling books on love in the church today spends a great amount of time instructing husbands and wives how to “get what you want” from your spouse? While such an idea is common among “needologists,” psychologists, life-coaches, and the world, it is antithetical to God, His Word, and, ironically, to true love and respect.

Read full article here …

Hello Cyber Monday + Coupon Code

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Christmas Chalk Art Holy Night Hymn

Hello [Cyber] Monday!

Hello surviving the weekend.

Hello sending out lots of happy (art) mail … and anticipating some of our own.

Hello needing to start thinking about Christmas cards (!)

Hello last day to take 25% off everything in the Hope Ink Etsy shop
(like the Christmas chalk art here).

[use code THANKFUL13] – but only through tonight!

What are you saying Hello to this week?

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Black Friday Shopping at Home

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you + me = home illustration

The older I get, the less braving the crowds, traffic and general chaos the day after Thanksgiving appeals to me. You too? Especially now that so many deals can be found online – from big retailers to small, handmade shops – the thought of losing sleep and risking life and limb has lost whatever excitement it may have once held.

No sir, I’d much rather whip up a batch of this easy homemade eggnog, turn on some classical Christmas Pandora, print out some coloring sheets for the kids, and shop away.

Tomorrow we’ll get all the decorations out and set up the tree … mainly just so we can hang up this new handmade keepsake from the talented Lisa Leonard.

 

house ornament

In honor of our new little cabin in the woods.

Looking forward to making memories here!

I’m also busy working on some new designs for the shop and can’t wait to share them with you …

In the meantime, everything in the hope ink Etsy shop is 25% off through Monday – so don’t wait to grab that something you’ve had your eye on – or pick up a few gifts for friends!

{Use coupon code THANKFUL13 to save on your whole purchase}

So much to be thankful for.

And thankful for you, friends.

 

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