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..... I retrieved my puffin from the post office this afternoon, and immediately began to use it.....I'm working on an embroidered quilt top for my grand-baby. Goodness, it's a beautiful piece of art that is totally functional. I love it!! Thank you so much. I think these will make great stocking stuffers for my stitching friends...who will undoubtedly be jealous when they see mine at our next get together. Peace, Kathy
Just wanted to say your products are wonderful. I was so pleased when I used them in the car and everything stays in where I can find it. Not on the floor or between seats. The magnets are nice and strong, so nothing gets lost. Anyone who stitches while traveling will really like the needle nannies and scissor fobs. Any chance you will do a bear on the ruler or needle nanny? Merry Christmas! Donna
... got the Puffin a while ago and really love it! If there were a pin on the other side, I would wear it as jewelry. By the way, I found your advertisement in the November/December 2008 issue of Quilter's Home. Two places sold it, your company and kindredquilts.com. You had the best shipping prices so I went with you. Debbie
I am in love with my puffin and I love the idea of the puffin perch organizer. I’d like to see that for sale on your website sooner rather than later! Many thanks for such a superb product – hugely useful and gorgeous as well. Jan
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... Received my Puffin and Needle Minder and could not be more pleased! They look like little works of art! To answer your questions - I purchased the Puffin as I was working on a project that requires a lot of metallic threads (DMC Light Effects) and was having a real tangled mess every time I had to separate the threads. When I use the Puffin they pull apart smoothly with absolutely no tangled mess - what a joy! I purchased the Needle Minder to put on the outside of my large quilted project bag to hold my scissors when I am working on my cross stitch. It is wonderfully strong for the job! I have fairly heavy 4" Dovo embroidery scissors and it is great not to have to take them out of the case each time when I am working. The first time that I saw your Puffins was on the Shepherds Bush (love them, have lots of their charts, wish they had online ordering) web site some time ago. Then just recently while looking at the Needlework Show online I saw your products and your web site address, and as I was having the metallic thread problem, I immediately went to your web site and ordered. I am so happy that I did! In fact, due to the "little works of art" factor, I am going to order another design and also a stand. Many thanks for a great product! Regards, Johnyanne
Today I received the Magnetic Needle Nanny and love it. The magnets are strong and can’t wait to put it on my projects to hold needles and scissors. I also love the reusable plastic envelope it comes in.Once again great Puffin heart, I will always enjoy looking at it and get great satisfaction using it. Thank You Maria
The needle nannies arrived yesterday. I now have a total of 14 of your designs. I’ve tried other brands, but they don’t hold up – not even half as strong as yours. They’re all wonderful designs, but my last minute addition of the Rooster, really surprised me. He’s absolutely
About Magnetic Needle Nannies:
Each Magnetic Needle Nanny has been meticulously hand-crafted using a beautiful blend of recycled copper, brass nickel and super strong, high-quality magnets to hold needles, pins - even your small scissors in place. Set includes one large and one small Needle Nanny ~ perfect for your small frame projects!
Needle Nanny Use Instructions
1 SLIDE the magnets to separate them
2 Place Needle Nanny on the front of your needlework as shown above
3 Align the detached magnet on the backside of your needlework piece, opposite the Needle Nanny
Every Handcrafted Puffin piece this is purchased contributes to the health, education & welfare of artisans and families in a tiny Thai village who have been creating our beautiful metal-craft for over 15-years … we appreciate you and thank you for purchasing our recycled, fair wage, fair trade products .
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Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
“Cast your cares on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.” Psalm 55:22
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” Psalm 105:4
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
“It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.” Psalm 18:3
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things…and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:8-9
Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9
“In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul.” Psalm 138:3
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust’…He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge…” Psalm 91:1-2,4
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18
“The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights.” Habakkuk 3:19
“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8
“…for he grants sleep to those he loves.” Psalm 127:2
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26
"I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10
“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:28-29
“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14
“I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip, he who watches over you will not slumber.” Psalm 121:1-3
Not To Be Confused! There Are Two Different Children’s Heavenly Stories: Malarkey, The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven, and Burpo, The Boy Who Went To Heaven. One is the truth - the other a recanted lie!
“The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven” is the tale of an imaginative six-year-old boy who was frightened and in shock after a terrifying accident and his alleged near-death experience. His bestselling book quickly sold more than one million copies and created a stir in the evangelical community. In the book, Malarkey suffers a near-fatal accident, breaking his spinal column at the neck. Doctors all but give up hope on him – yet, miraculously, he lives.
During his hospitalization, Alex tells captivating stories to the people who surrounded him during his medical crisis. The stories intrigue his family and friends, and at the tender age of six, he uses these heavenly stories to gain attention. His father, Kevin Malarkey, saw hope and opportunity in his son’s tales, and the father-son duo later collaborated to write “The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven”, a book that tells a story of how the youngster went to heaven and returned.
Yet many discerning believers wondered about Alex’s confusing heavenly details because “God is not a God of confusion but of Peace.” 1 Corinthians 14:33
For many people who are familiar with scripture, Alex's recollections were cause for alarm. For example, Alex recalls Heaven as a mostly dark place where he often saw the devil going in and out through a hole in outer heaven. Alex describes the devil: “The devil's mouth is funny looking, with only a few moldy teeth. And I've never noticed any ears. His body has a human form, with two bony arms and two bony legs. He has no flesh on his body, only some moldy stuff. His robes are torn and dirty. I don't know about the color of the skin or robes—it's just too scary to concentrate on these things!” We find hope in confirmation of the heavenly! Perhaps this is the reason why so many people were attracted to Alex’s story. Aside from that, it is hard to believe that an injured child could make such things up … so we assumed he was offering an honest account.
Though unflattering, these details are helpful in understanding what caused Alex to conjure up his near-death experience and his fictional visit to heaven as described in the book. It was a tall tale that created a Heaven is for Real Hoax - and many were left confused after Alex revealed the truth.
Admitting wrongdoing can be both painful and a source of freedom! Alex, now a teenager, has been reading his Bible – that is Good News! Recently, Malarkey realized his actions were wrong, and he posted a comment on his Facebook page recanting his original story. He confessed to making up everything in the book – a comment that, oddly, was deleted by the page’s moderators. After this, his mother, Beth Malarkey, posted his retraction on her online blog and tried to reach booksellers, but was given no heed. John MacArthur’s The Glory of Heaven contains the disclaimers of both mother and son. According to Beth, the predicament arose because “Alex never concluded he was in heaven. He was a small boy who experienced something extraordinary.
Furthermore, Alex wrote the following letter in a desperate attempt to recant the contents of his book and to stop the profiteering from his fable. It was entitled “An Open Letter to Lifeway and Other Sellers, Buyers, and Marketers of Heaven Tourism by the Boy Who Did Not Come Back From Heaven”:
Please forgive my brevity, but I have to keep this short. Alex says:
- I did not die.
- I did not go to heaven.
- When I made the claims, I had never read the Bible.
I said I went to heaven because I thought it would get me attention. When I made the claims that I did, I had never read the Bible. People have profited from lies, and continue to. They should read the Bible, which is enough. The Bible is the only source of truth. Anything written by man cannot be infallible.
It is only through repentance of your sins and a belief in Jesus as the Son of God, who died for your sins (even though he committed none of his own) so that you can be forgiven may you learn of Heaven outside of what is written in the Bible…not by reading a work of man. I want the whole world to know that the Bible is sufficient. Those who market these materials must be called to repent and hold the Bible as enough.
In Christ, Alex Malarkey
So, the bad news, six-year-old Alex fabricated his story. The Good News, teenaged, Alex encountered the Lord and admitted his mistakes after reading Scripture – So we believe Romans 8:28 for Alex and his family "…that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose."
A young Colton Burpo also tells of his own near-death experience in the books “Heaven is for Real.” The New York Times bestseller has sold over 6 million copies, has been published in 39 languages, and was made into a blockbuster movie in 2014. The Burpo family has a global, evangelical family ministry. Colton’s greatest desire in life is to let people know how much God loves us … sometimes through music. Yet, because of the Malarkey “Heaven is for Real hoax,” Colton Burpo has come under much pressure about the authenticity of his heavenly journey.
Did you know even though Colton’s father is a minister? Colton much prefers singing his message to people in the audience at the Heaven is Real Ministry events?
Some critics are responding by creating a negative image of the heavenly experience. The genre of ‘spiritual journalism’ has recently been called ‘Heavenly Tourism.’ In an attempt to cast a shadow on the validity of Colton Burpo’s visit to heaven, many media sources (many of them Christian) have gone out of their way to lump the heavenly stories of Malarkey, Burpo and Don Piper (author of 90 Minutes in Heaven) together. Some critics have even dubbed the phenomenon the Burpo-Malarkey Doctrine (adding the emphasis on ‘Malarkey’) to characterize heavenly encounters. This has created confusion about the reality of Heaven and personal discernment.
Colton Burpo, now 14, responded with the following message.
Dear friends,
I know there has been a lot of talk about the truth of other Heaven stories in the past few days. I just wanted to take a second and let everyone know that I stand by my story found in my book ‘Heaven is for Real.' (from http://www.HeavenLive.org)
Colton Burpo
Despite Diabolical Interference - Colton Burpo Confirms - Heaven Is for Real!
Malarkey’s recantation of his story ironically coincided with the release of the 2014 blockbuster movie; Heaven is For Real, which gave people hope of a Heaven to look forward to. The timing of Malarkey’s recanted story is no coincidence and worth examining. The release of Malarkey’s false narrative was so coincidental and disruptive it seemed to have intentional and damaging spiritual roots. Who would intentionally want to see works of God fail?
God is the Creator and Lover of Souls. The enemy is a liar and seeks to destroy. He can only copy and counterfeit what God creates. Divide and separate is a key strategy the enemy employs in his attempts to destroy the Godly. His clear intent is to distract us from what is important – the real issues of life such as our relationship with God, Our Eternity and the fact that Heaven is real and that the resurrected Jesus resides there and is waiting for us, his children. In fact, here’s a glimpse of from “Heaven is for Real for Kids” written by Colton Burpo
Although the Malarkey book was fiction, the truth about heaven and heavenly experiences are real.
You can read what Colton Burpo in Heaven is for Real, or Don Piper’s account reveals in 90 Minutes in Heaven, or explore the Heaven is for Real painting of Jesus by Akiane Kramarik, know as Prince of Peace. There are many, many life-changing accounts of those who have had near-death experiences. We believe these accounts can encourage us! These heavenly experiences are just one way that God can bring us closer to him and take us deeper into the word of God presented in the Bible. God is so creative! In so many ways believers are given inspired opportunities to enter into positive Christ-centered conversations with others. Consider the portrait to the left of “Prince of Peace” painted by the child of atheist parents. This painting of Jesus speaks 1,000 words! Or consider the millions of lives touched by Colton’s trip to heaven and back! Did you know there is a book and stories about Heaven for all ages? If you are curious about how heaven looks,
check out the other images in “Heaven is for Real for Kids” and see some great illustrations that give a sense of what to expect! Share the books! What a loving way to support and encourage others who have lost loved ones! Dear One, do you believe that Heaven is For Real and that our resurrected savior, Jesus, resides there? We certainly do! If you do too - let’s double up on taking every God-given opportunity to encourage one another! Always remember, sharing is caring, and it is an act of Love to point people toward Jesus and the hope of Eternal Life in Heaven!
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Jesus Love the Little ChildrenAll the children of the worldred and yellow, black and whitethey are precious in his sightJesus loves the children of the world
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. ~ Matthew 19:14
I assure you that unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the Kingdom of heaven. ~ Matthew 18:3
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. ~ Matthew 5:8
To the pure, all things are pure .... ~ Titus 1:15
Everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself ... ~ 1John 3:3
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. ~ James 4:7-8
... wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow… Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. ~ Psalms 51:7, 10
prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach .. ~ Philippians 2:15
If you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. ~ Romans 10
See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; ~ 1 John 3:1-2
Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be We know that when He appears, we will be like Him because we will see Him just as He is. ~ 1 John 3:2
Colton Burpo's book "Heaven is for Real for Little Ones is a simple way to share Jesus with children & grandchildren!
Father put my household into divine order so that my labor is blessed and not in vain
Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it.Psalms 127:1
As I commit my work to you Lord I pray that you will establish my thoughts
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Proverbs 16:3
Because there are many thoughts in my heart Yet your counsel is the true path I desire to take
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Because your word tells me you desire my prosperity and safety
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, Jeremiah 29:11-14
I will trust you Lord and will not lean on my own understanding
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:5-6
Give me the ability to hear you and teach me the way to go
will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: Psalms 32:8
I praise You Lord – I ask you to direct my paths today
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6
I Trust you Father God, and I put all of my Hope for the perfect job in you now
Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD and whose hope the LORD is. Jeremiah 17:7
Father, today I receive and step into your plan for my career
A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. John 3:27
Thank you, God that as I delight in you, You will give me the desires of my heart
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalms 37:4
Father, thank you for the many gifts that you have given
Cause these gifts to place me into your divinely appointed position
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Proverbs 18:16
Thank you for your Divine Protection and favor Thank you that no scheme or words of the enemy will prosper
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. Isaiah 54:17
You, Lord, have already prepared the way for my Success and Prosperity
I thank you, God
I Place my Future into your Care
that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein:
For then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1:8
In Jesus Name I pray and say Yes and Amen!
One of the painter's most well known and well-loved religious paintings is "Descent From The Cross". In this oil painting, the scene of John 19:38 is illustrated in lavish detail. Joseph of Arimathea is removing Jesus from the cross, while Nicodemus looks on and a few others assist him. Mary is seen lying on the ground after fainting over to the left side of the canvas. Dramatic lighting keeps the focus on the limp form of Christ and the anguished expression on Joseph's face. Despite the heavy shadows, this illustration of the scene is still less dramatic than the version from Rubens that inspired Rembrandt to paint it in the first place.
Rembrandt also created a matching version of Acts 1:9 for the patron who commissioned the descent painting. In "Ascension", viewers are awed by the sight of Jesus rising up into the clouds while being lit with a magnificent ray of light. Art and the Bible says that analysis of the painting shows that the face of God was originally painted in the clouds above the rising Christ, but Rembrandt painted the halo of light and a tiny dove over it. Historians believe that this was done to fit the Calvinist views that were prevalent at the time.
Not all of Rembrandt's work with Christian themes was taken directly from the Bible. Many of his paintings featuring his mother included her trusty copy of the Bible or depicted her quietly reading it. When he chose to depict a famous figure like Mary, he did not dress her in brightly colored gowns as was seen in many Catholic paintings from the same time period. His mother of god looked far more like his own mother or any common Dutch housewife. This has attracted many religious people who prefer down to earth depictions of their favorite religious icons.
Rembrandt even used his paintings to criticize the church's hypocrisies at the time. His "Woman Taken in Adultery" features a stern priest decrying a woman in front of the temple. Despite the title, the painter chose to clothe the woman in pure white garments and made her shine with an inner light. She is also crying, which SEEN Magazine reports was considered the sign of true repentance in the time period. Rembrandt felt that the judgments made by men did not compare to the true judgment of God.
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