No Zombie-Style Faith

 

Last year we attended a Family Strong Bonds event thru the Army, using The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families as the curriculum. Habit Two encouraged families to "begin with the end in mind --  establish values and a Family Mission Statement." (paraphrased) 

Click Here for a summary of the book & the seven habits.

This verse is our Family Mission Statement. It helps us choose how to spend our time, money, energy, how we relate to our friends and family, etc. Personally, I think Christians over use "I'll pray for you," and then that's it. 

Prayer is great, don't get me wrong, there is power in prayer, but it is no magic wand. 

James 2:14-26 encourages showing your faith thru your deeds. 

In fact, it says, faith without deeds is dead. 

No zombie-Style Faith! 

looking alive but really dead

Click Here to see the post on Fall Trees Gone Turquoise.

The technique for creating this picture was found on pinterest for use on a mirror. Check it out here: 

http://www.brassyapple.com/2010/08/cut-it-out-canvas-tutorial.html

Since I don't have a cricut or the patience to cut out every.single.letter, I used leftover scrapbook letters and removable wall stickers. 

Seriously, I LOVE every turquoise hue, so it was necessary to use multiple shades of it. lol

I rather like the streaked look. 

I tried not to load my brush up to prevent paint from leaking under the letters. 

But....

As you can see, some letters bubbled up and the paint leaked under. Oops. 

Not sure if this could have been avoided had I used the contact paper that was suggested. 

Or maybe if I'd run a hair dryer over the words first to better secure the adhesive. 

Anyways....

This was quickly fixed with the white sharpie marker. White out was the back up plan. 

Do you have a family mission statement? 

Or a family mantra?