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The Power Of Prayer

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Free Printable Art Prayer Spurgeon Quote | Hope Ink
Earlier this week, I got to spend some time with friends for a little summer book club. We shared our favorite takeaways from Spurgeon’s gem: The Power of Prayer in a Believer’s Life (which I highly recommend, by the way). I’m only about two thirds of the way through, but there’s been so much that has really stuck with me. Spurgeon has a way of painting such vivid word pictures.

Well, as we were finishing up our book discussion and starting to share prayer requests, my eyes, which had been slightly bothering me all morning, suddenly began to hurt so painfully that I couldn’t keep them open. My dear sisters in the Lord immediately gathered around me, praying for relief and healing. In spite of my intense discomfort, it was a sweet, living example of what we had just been talking about: the privilege of being able to pray for each other, that we can truly bring every concern, big or small to our loving Father.

Gratefully, my eyes are much better, after being forced to rest them all day yesterday –and, without a doubt, because of the power of prayer, as we brought our requests to His throne of grace!

So, today I remembered this quote on prayer (from our friend Spurgeon!) that I had lettered a few years ago for a group of ministry leaders at our church, and I thought it was the perfect piece to share with you all.

You can download the free printable by clicking on the photo above or find it newly added to the FREE PRINTABLES PAGE.

Prayer is the lisping of the believing infant, the shout of the fighting believer, the requiem of the dying saint. It is the breath, the watchword, the comfort, the strength, the honour of a Christian. –Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Isn’t that so good? An always needed reminder of where our comfort and strength come from.

 

Hope Ink Bonuses Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2019

 

And here’s another reminder: don’t forget, if you purchased the 2019 Ultimate Homemaking Bundle, this Thursday (June 6th), is the very last day to redeem your bonus offers, including all THREE BONUSES from Hope Ink: the exclusive printables, shop credit, and extra art prints. Make sure you don’t miss out on these treasures!

Herbs and Essential Oils 2019 Super Bundle

Finally, if you want to get your hands on the 2019 HERBS & ESSENTIAL OILS SUPER BUNDLE, it’s available – but only for the next six days until Monday, June 10th. Also, the Early Bird Bonus ends tonight, so today’s a really good day to snag it!

So, have you read any good books lately – or are you in the middle of one? I’d love to hear!

 

Fun Summer Freebies

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Summer Watercolor Scripture Art

Yep, even though we may not be ready for it (or can’t wait to get started), summer is right around the corner, friends!

Our oldest is graduating high school in just a few days, and I’m still in denial. I keep having flashbacks of her cute little baby face and curly pigtails. You could say I’m not quite ready to let her go. But also so excited to see her fly out on new adventures of her own.

So before I get any more emotional, here’s a link to a watercolor printable I painted several summers ago when all my kids were splashing in the pool next to me, and I was reflecting on all the good gifts our heavenly Father blesses us with!

*Click on photo above to download the free watercolor printable

MORE FREE PRINTABLES >

 

free summer care kit

Speaking of summer, for the next few days, you can also grab this fun (free!) SUMMER CARE KIT from Ultimate Bundles with recipes and a tutorial for making your own natural after-sun spray, bug bite balm, cucumber cooling mist, lotion bars, and facial masks! I’m thinking I’ll try the cooling mist first. Or maybe the mask 😉

I’d love to hear what your summer plans are! Any exciting travel destinations on the horizon – or relaxing, close-to-home staycations in the works?

 

Smell the Roses + Free Art Printables For Spring

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A friend of mine and I were talking this weekend and discovered that we both used to make May Day baskets as kids.

It was a sweet tradition I remember doing with neighborhood friends on the first day of May. We’d fashion “baskets” by rolling up a piece of paper into a cone with an added bit of string for a handle. Once the baskets were ready, we’d fill them with wildflowers (or weeds, whatever was handy). Then the real fun started. The goal was to hang the little May Day basket on someone’s front door handle, quickly knock or ring the doorbell, and then run away before anyone saw you.

Sweet, right? Do you remember doing this too or were we the only ones? Regardless, I’m thinking we need to bring May Day baskets back.

So even though we missed the first day of May, I made a virtual May Day basket mason jar for you. The roses are blooming profusely outside my studio window, along with the most heavenly smelling honeysuckle (or is it jasmine? I always get those confused). Either way, heavenly. Naturally, it was imperative that I take a break from my to-do list this afternoon to pick a bouquet for all of us. I needed to stop and smell the roses. And they seriously do smell amazing. But I guess you’ll have to take my word for it.

You can download the FREE PRINTABLE HERE

I only wish I could make it scratch-n-sniff for you. But I’m so grateful for the glimpses of heavenly beauty He sends us here on earth – along with gentle reminders to slow down and enjoy them.

Free Spring Art Printables from Hope Ink

Grace Upon Grace

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Hope Ink Art Grace Upon Grace

It might come as no surprise to you that I was the girl in high school Biology class who would rather decorate her notebook with fancy lettering instead of help her lab partners do the actual “science-y stuff.” I was also the girl who worked multiple jobs out of necessity during high school and immediately after, and had no money for art school, even though it was something I dreamed of doing … one day.

I didn’t know it then, but I gradually came to realize, walking through the typical joys and heartaches of life, that my real dream was to make beautiful things and share them with others. So can I just say what an absolute privilege, what a gift it is to be showing up here today – sharing beauty with you! It’s truly God’s grace in my life. Grace upon grace.

 

Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2019

A DREAM COME TRUE

I still have to pinch myself that I get to partner with Ultimate Bundles and have my art (and fancy lettering!) featured in the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle going out to tens of thousands of homes around the world.

Whether you’ve experienced it before or not, the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle is a brand new collection of resources bundled together each year, covering topics from decluttering, organizing, and overall simplifying; putting healthy meals on the table; nurturing strong family relationships; time management tools; and even running a business from home – along with a host of other resources to help you embrace and enhance the life you have right now. So much goodness all bundled together for a few short days.

Hope Ink Bonuses Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2019

And this year’s Bundle features over $250 worth of Hope Ink Bonus Offers alone (what?!), including instant PRINTABLE POSTCARDS from the gorgeous Psalms & Roses Collection. You’ll also get Hope Ink shop credit with free additional art prints and a printable 2019-2020 WORDS OF HOPE CALENDAR with any purchase.

Honestly, this kind of offer isn’t something I’m able to do anywhere else, so I love, love, love sharing it with you here! Once you get your copy of the bundle, you’ll receive a link with all the details on how to redeem your HOPE INK BONUSES (plus 10 other bonus offers).

Grace Upon Grace Art Print

I also love being able to give an extra special gift to my friends, so when you use your Hope Ink shop credit included in the Bundle, you’ll also get the EXCLUSIVE FRIENDS GIFT of my brand new Grace Upon Grace print!

Just make sure to purchase your Bundle through ANY LINK IN THIS POST. Then, when you use your Hope Ink shop credit, leave me a note at check-out with the words “Grace Upon Grace” and I’ll slip in an extra 8×10 print with the rest of your treasures.

The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle

Finally, since all we’ve even talked about so far are the EXTRAS, here’s a summary of everything that’s packed into this year’s Bundle:

  • 27 eBooks
  • 30 eCourses & Videos
  • 25 Printables
  • 16 Workbooks
  • 3 Summits
  • 2 Membership Sites
  • Early Bird Bonus + Cozy Minimalist Summer Online Class
  • 11 Bonuses (Plus Extra Hope Ink Subscriber Gift)

Amazingly, with over $2250 worth of resources, the Bundle still only costs $29.97 for everything! And I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: even if you only use a fraction of what’s inside, you’ll truly be getting your money’s worth. Promise.

 

Thank you so much for letting me share with you, friend. And let me know if I can answer any questions about the Bundle for you!

Grateful for His daily grace upon grace.

For from His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. -John 1:16

 

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