Thursday, July 23rd, 2009...7:38 pm
Leather Bible Cover
Tanned, measured, cut clean.
Now smooth and ready, a blank slate.
Natural grain receives leathercrafter’s tools.
Beveled letters spell words of life.
Black laces stitch panels close
to secure and surround precious pages,
knowing they will be turned again and again.
Cross in the thorns invites me to open
and know the One it held
but holds no longer.
For this week’s High Calling Blogs Random Act of Poetry, in celebration of…
Photos: The Bible cover Charles made, given to me the day before we were engaged. Labor time: 76 hours in a two-week period.
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UPDATE:
The random number generator tells me that Casey is the Book Giveaway #1 recipient!
What sweet times of prayer I had, praying for those who left their thoughts, dreams, desires, struggles, and gratitude in the comment box. I pray for you still… Whether or not you use Through the Bible with My Child, I pray you and your families will know Him better.
(I also wanted to mention another family resource: Family Worship, by Don Whitney.)
Next Wednesday’s book giveaway:
Feeding Your Soul: A Quiet Time Handbook, by Jean Fleming. I hope to see you then!
...to Know-Love-Obey God
5 Comments
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:21 pm
What a beautiful engagement gift! And now…consecrated with these beautiful words. Double blessing, indeed!
I’m sorry I missed your giveaway. I’m going to have to stop by next week!
July 24th, 2009 at 12:55 am
Yes, indeed, what a treasured gift. Talent. Time. Love. Devotion. And thank you for sharing the free link for downloading your giveaway book. It looks awesome!
July 27th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
I imagine you must run your hand over it, and it runs over your heart.
You are blessed.
July 30th, 2009 at 5:34 am
Monica Bibles in a home are one of the most beautiful things for my eyes to behold.
February 8th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
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