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        Seeds of Hope

        Arise + Shine Collection Release

        Arise + Shine Collection Release

        My new Arise and Shine Collection is very special to me. Not only is my first collection to release to the public, but it is something that has been stirring in my heart for over a year. I have always loved the sun. I don't care if I am watching a sunrise or sunset, I can feel the nearness and warmth of God’s love. The warmth of the sun brings hope for a brighter tomorrow.

        I just feel better about my day when the sun is shining. My spirits feel lifted when it’s a beautiful day. I appreciate the sun even more when I have had a cloudy day or two before a sunny one.

        So the creative process behind this collection is that, I believe in the goodness of God! So despite your sometimes impossible circumstances, you can hold on to hope, love, joy and peace. We trust God because He loves us. Because of this, even in the midst of a busy regular ole Tuesday, while running errands, picking up kids in carline, during back-to-back meetings, or trying to get some dinner on the table His joy shines bright like the morning sun. He gives us peace in the chaos and unexpected hardships.

        Christ is the Sun of Righteousness, and it is in the house of God that He arises upon his people with healing in his wings. He is like the sun that chases away the darkness. He is the source of life, that with the light of His grace will warm you with the beams of his love, bring you joy,  and refresh your soul with the light of his countenance, and to make you fruitful and flourish.

         My hope is that when you wear one of the shirts in this collection that you are reminded of the truth about the Son….He loves you and is for you! There is 17 designs in this collection...so there is something for everyone!

        Here are some of the scriptures that inspired my collection of sun tshirts:
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
        I Love this song:
        Here are of my favorite lines from the song…
        I was stumbling in the darkness
        Couldn't see my hand in front of me
        I was sending up an S.O.S.
        When all was lost, You came running
        Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
        You sent the shadow scattering
        When through the cloud, apiercing light
        And then I saw You
        Shine, shine, shine like the sun
        You're waking hearts to life and You've only begun
        Every fear, every doubt disappears when You shine on us
        Every hope, every dream comes alive when You shine on us
         
        May the Sun Always Shine Where You Are!
         
        Here are a few of my favorites from the collection:
        You can shop the full collection HERE:
         
         
         
         
         
         

        What is Advent, and Why Do We Celebrate?

        What is Advent, and Why Do We Celebrate?

        What is Advent, and Why Do We Celebrate?


        Advent takes place during the four weeks before Christmas. This year for 2022 Advent starts on November 27 and ends on December 24. The word Advent itself means the arrival or coming of an important person. Each week a has a different theme.


        Week 1: Hope

        Week 2: Faith

        Week 3: Joy

        Week 4: Peace


        Advent doesn’t only celebrate the birth of Jesus; it’s also a time to rejoice and hope in Jesus Christ’s second coming. In the same way that people waited with anticipation and prepared for the Messiah’s birth, Advent reminds us to anticipate and prepare for His return. By reading the Bible, praying, and fasting, we can prepare our hearts and deepen the relationship we have with Jesus.

        There are many ways to celebrate. You could use a wreath with four candles that you light each week or have a calendar countdown (maybe even with some candy)! It is such a great way to slow down the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and remind our children what Christmas is really about. 

        At my house, my boys love celebrating Advent! We usually read a devotional together as a family every night and we have a calendar that we move the countdown on. They take turns on the moving the countdown! If we fall behind we just catch back up! 

        You could even read a devotional or scripture while everyone is eating dinner or in the car on the way to school.  Even on the busiest of days when I am exhausted and just ready for everyone one to go to bed they remind me to stop just for a moment to celebrate advent. Just pausing for 5 minutes a day, to remember the reason we celebrate Christmas is really preparing our families heart to spread the love of Jesus to those around us.


        Here are some ideas to celebrate this year (even some free printables). I hope you join in on the fun!

         

        Idea 1: Fun Express Nativity Advent Calendar for Christmas (25 Pieces per Set) Felt Like Material with Wooden Dowel for Hanging -from Amazon

        Idea 2: The Advent Blocks Collection-from Goodkind

        Idea 3: My ABC Truth Tree Advent Countdown – FREE Printable! from Happy Home Fairy

        Idea 4: Bible Verse Advent Countdown for Kids – FREE Printable! from Happy Home Fairy

        Idea 5: Dwell App even has a new feature this year that you can listen to the devotional!

         

        Focus on the family has lots of free resources for different ways to celebrate with devotionals and crafts:

         

        Hopeful Dandelion

        Welcome to The Hopeful Dandelion!

        Hello! Welcome to my new studio! I am excited you stopped by. My name is Kristin Oliver, I have been a graphic designer for over 20 years, and I have learned a lot along the way. I am so thankful for my family and friends that has encouraged and believed in me to start this new adventure and for all my loyal customers that have helped my dreams come true. I am really excited about this new shop and blog. I have been working on it for a few months, but it has been years in the making. I finally have a place to display some of my work that is an overflow from my soul. I pray that when you visit my blog or look around in my shop that you feel encouraged and refreshed and you are reminded of God’s goodness and how much He really does love you!