What faithbooking is not...

One thing I have seen that faithbooking is not, a “scrapbooking thing with creativity, paper, stickers and die-cuts”. Ok, this one I have a problem with. Perhaps because I am a crafty, creative person who enjoys making "pretty" things. While I understand the basis for this statement, to not spend extra time making pages pretty, but to concentrate on glorifying God. Here is my thing: my girls see me creating items for others. They craft with me. They know how I like to be creative as much as possible. So if I am working on faithbooking album to hand down to them and future generations how can I not express my creativity? I can see my girls asking me why I can make pretty items for others but not in their books? I think if I were to take away the "prettys" than I wouldn't be true to myself or the talents that God has given me. Does it take more time? Yes. Will it distract from the original intention? I don't think so. Some people can flip through an album quickly and others take their time. For those who take the time to read the journaling and get to know what is going on in the pictures, will be the ones touched. The "prettys" will just reinforce the rest. Ok, yes, this is something I feel pretty strongly about. I don't like attending scrapbooking parties that make me feel bad for wanting a pretty album. Enough said...

More on what faithbooking is...

I have been researching the internet, trying to learn more about faithbooking. I have ran across several sites expressing their opinion on what faithbooking is and is not. Here is what I found:

*A means to express our faith. A journey of faith
*Ability to capture life's lessons that God teaches us.
*To remember God's faithfullness and presence in our daily lives.
*An eternal legacy for our children
*A witnessing tool
*An incredible, permanent reminder of our God Moments and His hand in our lives.
*Obedience to God’s command to remember what he has done for us. (Ps. 78:4)
*Scripture, Thoughts, Prayers, Blessings, Memories, Letters and Stories combined with our photographs to always remember our personal, spiritual journey with the Lord.

Many of the above were found at www.LisaWhelchel.com

While I believe the original term was meant for scrapbooking, you can still participate in faithbooking with journaling. If you are looking for a new journal, check out www.FaithfullyYours.net

Back to blogging...faithbooking!

Well, when I first started this faithbooking blog last June, I thought with the lazy days of summer I would have plenty of time to explore this further. Well, I was wrong! :( With my four girls at home, half the neighborhood over, or cries of "Mom, I'm bored!", to "Mom..." and a busier summer than I expected, I kept putting the blog on the backburner. Now the girls are back in school, my youngest in preschool freeing up a couple hours a day and so I can once again start sharing my thoughts on faithbooking. I would also love to hear your thoughts on faithbooking!