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Younge Women
Christian Faith*books
By Sue Hartley, North Dakota LWML

Life is busy and we can soon forget the obvious. However, what I don’t ever want to forget is how richly God has blessed me! So I have incorporated those blessings — a loving family, the wonderful
parishes that my husband serves, and even the many places and adventures that Jesus has led me
through safely — into my photo albums. But I don’t simply preserve the photos; I also write the story
behind the photo and include Bible verses in my albums, so that God’s rich blessings can be remembered throughout the coming generations.

Ideas for Christian Faith*books
A faith*book is a scrapbook that contains photos, journaling, and Scripture. It’s a great way to leave a record of your family’s faith journey for future generations. Here are ideas for starting one of your own:

  1. Create a prayer journal.
    Include photos or sketches along with your prayer requests. Leave the opposite page blank to record His answer. You will then have a permanent testimony of God’s faithfulness.
  2. Make an identity album.
    Make this with a friend who is suffering from a chronic illness. Include Scriptures and photos that emphasize the journey we travel through this life to our eternal home in heaven.
  3. Put together an “ABC” Scripture album.
    Choose Scripture using letters of the alphabet as a guide. This is a fun album to make with children. [See related article on pages 10-12.]
  4. Create a family history album.
    Record the family’s stories — how you met your spouse or where your parents grew up and went to school. Interview your family and ask them their favorite Bible verse and why. Add favorite hymns.