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Diane Marra
Christian single mom of 6 - 3 boys, Patrick, Andrew, Zachary: 3 girls Vera, Natalya, Deanna: Grammy to Patrick!
Interests: Doodle Rescue and Foster, Bible Study, Older Child Foreign Adoption, Crafting- journaling, faithart, teaching
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My youngest son Zachary graduated 5/11 from Virginia Commonwealth University. So proud of him, he is in the Army National Guard and put himself through school. He is ready to start his future! Most grads want money as gifts, so... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at Adore HIM Creations
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When I focus on His presence and not on the world, my life is easier. However, most days the world invades my heart and mind and I lose sight of Him and His presence. It takes a lot of focus... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at Adore HIM Creations
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Here is another page done with the gelli prints I made. Focusing on my abundant blessings in my life- my family, my health, my home, job and the love of Jesus. I used a permanent market to write on the... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at Adore HIM Creations
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Today I want to share my new technique which features the Gellli plate! I have one and tried using it when I first got it a few months ago, but wasn't really into it. I decided it was another thing... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at Adore HIM Creations
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Today is about not feeling fear. Wow do I need to be reminded of that daily! Here is the start of the page, again stencils and spray inks. Inspired by Jesus Calling 4/20/13. "Do not be afraid, for He is... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at Adore HIM Creations
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Wanted to share one of my processes today. Here is the page when I created it with spray inks and stencil. Now here is my journaling page. It is so easy when the design is already there. I can just... Continue reading
Posted May 16, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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Steadiness. He is training me in Steadiness. Peace is His continual gift to me . I must calmly, confidently remember He is with me. Share my joy with Him as well as my problems. Are you walking steady with Him... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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He is training me in steadiness. Too many things interrupt my awareness of HIM. I know that I live in a world of sight and sound, but I must not be a slave to those stimuli. The way of peace... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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This page is about pushing myself to look to HIM, whisper HIS name, BREAK free, receive HIS help. Only then can I receive HIS PEACE. I practiced doodling on this page. Looking at others work and trying to make it... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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Thanks to all of my loyal friends in Christ for the support and comments. I have been struggling with a lot of stress in my life- job, family and too much on my plate. Took a blogging break and am... Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
I realized that I have been so busy working and posting that I need to take a break from posting, FB and the like for about a week. If you don't see me you will know that I am ok... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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Haven't worked too much in this journal ( I have a couple journals going at a time) till I finished the Holy Emotions bible study. So I picked it back up last week. I am still reading Jesus Calling, and... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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On Saturday Doris came and made her one word canvas. She is so creative and love her ideas. Doris's word is seek. She wanted to create the message Seek God first, and I love how she added that in small... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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Yea, I finished the Holy Emotions faithart journal! I am so appreciative that God provided this study and I was able to complete it at my own pace. I do encourage you to go to YouVersion and sign up- it... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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The last day of my study but the info will remain with me for a long time. I really encourge you to use the YouVersion and do this study. It is a 30 day study, but you can take your... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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This day devotions talks about how Satan tried to deny Christians their ability to live an abundant life by convincing them that they are entitled to negative emotions. "Whether you are 8 or 88, no one enjoys the process of... Continue reading
Posted Apr 17, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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Almost done, only 2 more days and then I need to apply and add the new behaviors! Here is the devotional: "God has not stopped being God because you are in the valley. He has not stopped being a God... Continue reading
Posted Apr 16, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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Day 27 of 30 day Holy Emotions study. This one is so good about God and brokenhearts. Here is the entire devotional. "There is a well-treasured saying that even Christians take comfort from during times of duress and tragedy, "Time... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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Day 26 is about broken hearts. Such good info, again I want to share the devotional. To do the entire study go here YouVersion- Holy Emotions. Free online you can download to your smart phone! "The word "broken" in Hebrew... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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This day was a good one to remind me to not magnify my pain and disappointment in people and my circumstances but to magnify God in spite of my pain. My heart is His dwelling place and I must be... Continue reading
Posted Apr 9, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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Today is a blast from the past! I wanted to highlight a book study I did a few years ago and push you to journal your way through a book study. It gives you a different perspective, goes deeper and... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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So this day in my Holy Emotions study was so powerful. I am going to share the entire devotion. "So many things in life disappoint us. If you allowed yourself to do so, you could spend a large portion of... Continue reading
Posted Apr 4, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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I will get this journal done!!! I have completed the 30 day study, but with Lent and Easter got behind in journaling my pages. So here is day 23. "Praise will reform the atmosphere of your life in a way... Continue reading
Posted Apr 3, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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This week we are looking at worship over at Faithfully Yours Blog. For me worship is not just singing, praising or raising my hands, it is about my daily life. Do I turn to Him for everything- for my decisions,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations
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The King of Glory has come and conquered death so that I may have eternal life. May you be blessed this Easter holiday and know the true reason for the celebration! Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2013 at Adore HIM Creations