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TGIF - Thank God I'm Forgiven

2008-02-09T06:35:00.000-05:00

It is TGIF with this stellar design, but with new meaning. Thank God I’m Forgiven is a great new way to say TGIF. Available in several different colours on t-shirts, hats, mugs, dark apparel, ornaments, kids gear, women's apparel, buttons, stickers, and more. To see all of the colour combinations and products available, visit: TGIF: Thank God I'm Forgiven Also be sure to visit Christian Where? to see our new and improved site!

Shown here is a great Yellow T-Shirt just for you! Stand out from the crowd! This shirt is a 100% Authentic Tagless T-Shirt, preshrunk, and guaranteed. It is made of 6.1 oz., 100% cotton and is durable. Get your's today for only $22.99! Just click on the image to find out more information and to order.

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New In Your Face Designs from Christian Where?

2006-11-05T07:02:00.000-05:00

New from Christian Where? Five new designs that are sure to grab people's attention. Each of these designs can be found on t-shirts, hats, mugs, mousepads, kids clothing, women's gear, teddy bears, buttons, magnets, and more. Just click on the titles or images to see all of the merchandise avaiable in each design.

Do you have Faith Power just like is says in Hebrews 11:1? Faith is the evidence of things not seen!

You're a Christian Chick! So, tell everyone so with this cute design featuring of course a chick!

Are you Fired up for Christ just like in Acts 2:3? Then this cool design is for you.

Souled Out for Christ? Then tell everyone so with this in your face design from Christian Where?

Wait on God with this cool Wait Training design from Christian Where? Inspired from the scripture from Isaiah- They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.

Until next time, Where are you?<><

The Steps of the Father

2006-08-20T06:34:00.000-04:00

One night just last week, God gave me a vision of a group of people, mainly youth, running out of a small cabin out in the wilderness at a high rate of speed. I saw Jesus walking behind them. I wasn't sure what all this meant until God spoke to my heart and told me that there are those, especially youth and young adults who lead themselves, instead of allowing Jesus to lead them. They follow their own path, running aimlessly and think that they can do it on their own. They are out in the wildernes wandering and running towards nowhere. I am myself guilty of this as many of us are from Generation X. We tend to give into the cliche label that we are all lazy and don't have any work ethic, we lack a sense of direction and tend to lead ourselves to nowhereville in the wilderness.

But Jesus doesn't want us to be that way. We need to stop living up to the cliche and start living for God. We need stop running aimlessly to nowhere and have Him lead us and guide us and show us direction.

The Steps of the Father

Following a path
of destruction.
Surrounded by
the wilderness
of your own making.
Following your own way.
Lead by yourself.
Aimlessly plotting
a course unknown.

Walk in the Way.
Walk in the Truth.
Walk in the steps of the Father.
Step our of despair
and into His arms.
Walk in the steps of the Father.

Following your
own beliefs
Surrounded by
the comforts of home.
Following yourself
and your selfish ways.
Lead by yourself.
Aimlessly wandering
a course unknown.

Walk in the Way.
Walk in the Truth.
Walk in the steps of the Father.
Step our of despair
and into His arms.
Walk in the steps of the Father.
Let Him lead you.
Wander no more.
Walk in the steps of the Father.
Let Him take your hand.
He'll be your guide.
Walk in the steps of the Father.
The steps of the Father.

-CEC
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Until next time, Where are you?

Corinne<><

Court Case

2006-07-20T06:26:00.000-04:00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on trial for your Christian faith? Well, in actual fact, we are on trial everyday for just that. Are we effective witnesses? What will the verdict be for your life?

Court Case

If you were on trial
would you lie?
If you were a witness
would you purge
your testimony?
Would you be in
contempt of court?
Would you try to hide
the truth?
Would your words
aquit you?
Or would they
condem you?
So help you God.

-CEC
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Until next time, Where are you?
Corinne<><

Chariots of Fire

2006-07-18T07:03:00.000-04:00

Chariots of Fire

Surrounded at night
by an overpowering force and
out numbered by
the enemy.
All seems hopeless
in the morning.
You don't know
what to do...
you're afraid.
The enemy is closing fast
all around you and
your pray for the day
to end.

But the day had
just begun.
Don't be afraid of
what lies ahead and
don't be afraid of
the enemy.
Don't be afraid for
your protection is here.

Open your eyes
to hope for
those you see before you
are few and
those you do not see
are many.

All may seem lost,
and all may seem hopeless,
but that overpowering force
that dared to surround you
by night...
is no match for God's
Chariots of Fire.

-CEC
_________________________
copyright 2006 Corinne Elizabeth Cowherd

Darwin is Dead. Jesus is Alive.

2006-06-23T06:41:00.000-04:00

New from Christian Where? a cute way to tell everyone where you stand on evolution. Darwin is Dead. Jesus is Alive. is available on hats, mugs, bags, dog shirt, teddy bear, kids clothing, and more. Shown here is a Green T-Shirt. It is from Hans Authentic, is made of 6.1 oz., 100% Cotton, preshrunk, durable, and is standard fit. For a limited time only it can be yours for just $15.99! Just click on the image to order, or visit Darwin is Dead. Jesus is Alive. to see more products with this design.

Until next time, Where are you?
Corinne<><

JC Jesus Christ and Jesus Fish With Cross

2006-06-20T06:45:00.000-04:00

New from Christian Where?, two great designs to show the world that you're a Christian.

Shown here is JC Jesus Christ on a Jr. Ringer from Hyp. It's made from 4.8 oz. 100% fine jersey cotton. Remember to size up for looser fit. They also have a contrasting neck and cuff as well as contrasting stitching. It's also available in Mint/Aavcado and Pink/Salmon. This shirt can be yours for only $19.99. Just click on the image to order or visit JC Jesus Christ for more products.

Also get this great Baseball Cap with our new Jesus Fish with Cross design. This cap is adjustable, 100% brushed cotton, is unstructured and it features a sturdy low profile brim, sweatband, as well as Premium Printing for images that last. It can be yours for only $14.99! Just click on the image to order or visit Jesus Fish with Cross to see more products with this design.

Enjoy our new designs. More coming soon!

Until next time, Where are you?

Corinne<><

SALE! SALE! SALE!

2006-06-20T06:09:00.000-04:00

You read it right, folks! There is a sale going on right now!

$2 off

Kids Baseball Jerseys

Trucker Hats
11oz. Mugs

$3 off

Men's Sleevless T-Shirt
Women's Tank Top

So take advantage of this limited time sale by visiting Christian Where? Just click on Learn More on the left on that site to see a a list with links to all of our great designs. You also click on the designs featured on this blog.

Until next time, Where are you?

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego

2006-06-06T06:35:00.000-04:00

Three Faith Changing Words. That was the title of a recent sermon that my Pastor gave. The following is just a summary of points that were given in that sermon. I pray you'll get something out of this as much as I did. Of course I've added in myself as well. The sermon was about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego and how they stood up for their faith no matter what. They believed that God could save them from the furnance, but also believed that if he did not they will still have faith in Him.

One point Pastor made was that faith is the keystone of knowing God. It's faith that heals the sick. Studies have shown that those who are prayed over are more likely to get well...and quicker! Faith is being confident, unshakable, and trusting in an unseen God. Just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego were! Again, they believed that God could save them, they were confient, unshakable and trusted in an unseen God!

According to Daniel 3:18, they had faith that God is able to deliever them but even if He did not, they still loved Him. You see faith has nothing to do with a miracle, but who is able to preform them and who is in charge of them. BUT IF NOT! They still believed in God and trusted Him that He had a bigger plan! BUT IF NOT!

Have you ever wanted to move a mountain in your life but couldn't. Think about this, perhaps that problem isn't the mountain, but the person standing in front of it. Ask, pray, believe, and expect. That's faith. Our idea of a miracle isn't God's idea of a miracle. He has bigger better things in mind.

When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego were to be thrown in the furnace, the heat was turned up. This was how mad the king was that the three didn't bow to his image. In fact, the heat was so intense that the gurads taking Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego to the furnace died from the heat! When the king looked into the furnace a forth man was walking around! Can you image what was going through the kings head? Three thrown in, but four are now in there. Not only that but Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego were also walking around in the furnace. They had survived! It was a miracle! Who but God could have saved them. Was it He who was in the furnace with the three? Of course it was! Some people say it was Jesus Himself, some say an angel. No matter it was probably frightning to those who saw this. Because of this miracle, the king made a decree that there is only ONE true God! God had a bigger plan! (see Daniel 3:29) The mountain had been moved! BUT IF NOT!

What would you have done? Would you stand up and say you won't bow? Would you still believe and trust in God no matter what the situation? BUT IF NOT!!! Three Faith Changing Words.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego

But if not,
I will trust.
But if not,
I will believe.
But if not,
I'll stand my ground.
But if not,
My God will save me from the
fiery furnace.
But if not,
I'll be unshaken.
But if not,
I'll hold my faith.

-CEC
______________________
For the story of Shadrach, Mechashach, and Abendego, read Daniel 3

Until next time, Where are you?
Corinne<><

Jesus- the Wounded Healer

2006-04-05T06:35:00.000-04:00

The true meaning of Easter seems to get lost somewhere between the candy and bunnies. Christ's death and resurrection seem to be pushed on the back part of people's minds, but what we fail to realize is that without Christ, there would be no Easter. There would be no hope for new life. There would be no hope for eternity. His death represents the burden of all of our sins ever committed and yet to commit. He took it all upon Himself. It also represents the slain lamb that was once meant for us to sacrifice to atone for our sins. He is the lamb of God. He gave up His life for us. Are we willing to give up ours for Him? I don't mean actually physically dying. I mean are we willing to give up everything for Him?

His resurrection represents the miracle of new life. It shows that even death cannot defeat Jesus! How cool is that? Could you image seeing someone whom you thought was dead or maybe even saw die walking around alive?! Image what is was like for those back about 2000 years ago. Well, you can have that new life also. Jesus can wash away all your sins as well. It doesn't matter what you've done. How big or small you think your sins are. He forgives you! You just have to ask.

Grab a Bible and see what it says about being saved. Do you truly believe? Do you want Jesus in your life? Then read the short prayer below to ask Him into your heart. Personalize the prayer. It doesn't have to be word for word. God knows you and your heart. Remember that He loves you no matter what.

All Have Sinned - Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, Isaiah 53:6

God's Remedy for Sin - 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 1:7

All May be Saved Now - Romans 10:13, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16

Assurance as a Believer - Romans 10:9-10, Romans 5:1, 1 John 1:7, John 5:24

Jesus is Coming Again - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 John 3:3,2

Pray this prayer and make it your own.

"Dear Jesus. I am confessing to you that I am a sinner. I believe that you died on the cross and rose again so that I might be free. Please forgive me of my sins and cleanse me from them. Come into my heart and into my life. Thank you, Amen."

I know that this is very simple. That's all it has to be. God isn't exclusive, He's inclusive. All can be with Him in Heaven. All they have to do is ask. As John 3:16 says: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that who ever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." That's good news, isn't it! So go tell someone! Eternity isn't exclusive! Everyone can have it! Everyone can have Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour!

So go with the reassurance this season that you have Jesus in your heart and life. That you have eternal life! To read more about the Easter story, read Matthew 26-28.

Wounded Healer

Born in a stable.
A humble beginning.
Lighting the way,
with His first breath of life.
The Messiah’s here.
The Redeemer is born!

He’s the Wounded Healer.
He’s the Redeemer and King.
He’s the way to salvation.
He’s the way to be free.
Just ask Him humbly and
He’ll bring you home.
He’s the Wounded Healer.

Healing the sick and
raising the dead.
Touching the lost
with only a few gentle words.
The Messiah’s here.
The Redeemer’s the way.

He’s the Wounded Healer.
He’s the Redeemer and King.
He’s the way to salvation.
He’s the way to be free.
Just ask Him humbly and
He’ll bring you home.
He’s the Wounded Healer.

Tried unfairly.
Unjustified lies.
Crowds speaking untruths
with each biting word.
“This man must die,” they say.
“He must be crucified!”

He’s the Wounded Healer.
He’s the Redeemer and King.
He’s the way to salvation.
He’s the way to be free.
Just ask Him humbly and
He’ll bring you home.
He’s the Wounded Healer.

He died on a wood cross
after just three days.
Darkness fell on that day
with His last breath of life.
The Messiah’s life was taken.
The Lamb had been slain.

He’s the Wounded Healer.
He’s the Redeemer and King.
He’s the way to salvation.
He’s the way to be free.
Just ask Him humbly and
He’ll bring you home.
He’s the Wounded Healer.

Excitement filled the air
one bright sunny morning.
The stone was rolled away.
The grave was now empty.
The Messiah lives!
The Redeemer’s alive!

Bow down before Him.
You know He is here.
Believe and trust Him.
He’s the Truth and the Light.

He’s the Wounded Healer.
He’s the Redeemer and King.
He’s the way to salvation.
He’s the way to be free.
Just ask Him humbly and
He’ll bring you home.
He’s the Wounded Healer.

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Until next time, where are you?

Corinne<><

Just a Question

2006-03-20T06:02:00.000-05:00

Here are some points to ponder.

If life is just an illusion, who causes the trees to grow, the birds to sing, the sun to rise and set each day? Who causes the stars to shine, the moon to glow, the children to laugh, the rain to pour, the snow to fall? Who causes the thunder to roll, the wind to blow, the sky to be blue, the oceans to roar, the animals to growl, purr, squeak and coo? Who causes life to begin, and tears to end? Who causes healing to occur and hope to begin? Who is the One who causes this all? If life is just an illusion, then we're all out of our minds.

Where are you?

Corinne<><

The Rose, the Cactus, and the Sun

2006-03-07T06:17:00.000-05:00

I wrote this poem when I was 16 years old. I thought you'd enjoy it.

The Rose, the Cactus,
and the Sun

A Rose with petals so lovely,
stood...alone
in a vast Desert
somewhere...
unknown to
anyone
in the World outside.

The Rose noticed a Cactus,
standing, magnificently,
in a vast Desert,
somewhere...
unknown to
anyone
who
passed by.

The Cactus looked inviting to the Rose
as She
touched it
with Her petals so lovely-
but the Cactus
hurt Her
and made Her cry.
The Cactus only scoffed at the Rose, which made Her feel worse.

She began to wilt,
in Her misery-
She
was
dying,
the Rose with petals so lovely.

The Sun saw Her in Her pain-
So He Shone

upon Her

as bright as bright can be.
She began

to grow,

and feel so much better!
She was no longer wilting,
but blossoming again!

The Sun never left Her, nor dimmed, but seemed to remain the same.
The Cactus died and shrivelled up, to be nothing more than nothing
in the sand.

A Rose with petals so lovely stood...not alone in a vast Desert somewhere...
unknown to anyone in the World outside,
but known
to The Morning Star!

-CEC

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From Touchstone Sword omnibus

Freedom River

2006-03-07T06:03:00.000-05:00

Freedom River

Imagine
a river between
time and freedom.
It flows
from
now and forever.
The choice
is yours-
do you swim
or do you sink?
Grab a hold
of freedom.
In due time
it will
be yours.

-CEC
_____________________
From Liberation by Corinne

Jesus Freak

2006-02-24T05:23:00.000-05:00

Are you a Jesus Freak not a Bible Thumper? Then Christian Where? has the perfect design for you. I'm not a Bible Thumper. I'm a Jesus Freak is available on shirts, hats, teddy bear, dog t-shirt, mugs, tiles, buttons, magnets, mousepad, and more. Shown here is a Messenger Bag. It's great for school, an art portfolio, and it can be used as a cool alternative for a diaper bag. It also can fit a laptop computer! It has a front adjustable clasp closure, the main compartment has inside slip pocket, front panel has zipper compartment and it has an adjustable 2" shoulder strap. This hip bag is made of 600 Denier Polyester and is 14 1/2" x 12" x 5". It can be yours for only $24.99! Just click on the image to order or visit I'm not a Bible Thumper. I'm a Jesus Freak to see all of the products available. Until next time, Where are you?

I Pray Like a Girl

2006-02-23T07:38:00.000-05:00

Do you Pray Like a Girl? Well, proclaim it loud and proclaim it proud! Pray continuously! Tell everyone that I Pray Like a Girl! Shown here is a girly-girl shirt, a Jr. Baby Doll T-Shirt. This adorable shirt is made of 5.8 oz. 100% Ultra-fine combed ring spun 1x1 baby rib cotton. Be sure to size up for a looser fit. It can be yours for just $22.99! Just click on the image to order or visit I Pray Like a Girl for more great products with this design. Until next time, Where are you?

WWJD Hippie Flowers

2006-02-15T06:30:00.000-05:00

Groovy man! These cool WWJD Hippie Flowers are available on hats, shirts, journal, teddy bear, and more. Shown here is a 10 pack of Buttons. Pass them out at parties, collect them and trade them. These great buttons are 2.25 inch diameter, have a metal shell and also have a Mylar/UV protecting cover with a pinned metal back. They are just $15.00! That's only $1.50 each! Click on the image to order them or visit WWJD Hippie Flowers to see all the products available including individual buttons as well as buttons in 100/pk. Until next time, Where are you? Corinne<><

New Christian Where? Fish Logo

2006-02-10T07:34:00.000-05:00

Check out this new Christian Where? Fish Logo available on shirts, hats, teddy bear, buttons, journal and more. On the front of most of the shirts is the Christian Where? Fish Logo and on the back is Where are you? Mark 16:15. Shown here is a Yellow T-Shirt with this cool design. This shirt is 100% 6.1 oz. cotton, is an Authentic Tagless T-Shirt, durable, and is preshrunk. It can be yours for only $17.99! Just click on the image(s) to order or visit Christian Where? Fish Logo for more great products with this design. Until next time, Where are you? Corinne<><

Jaded

2006-01-14T07:02:00.000-05:00

Jaded

Jaded heart,
Callus feelings.
You feel
no hope.
You see
no cure.
You can't help
but wonder if
there's a future
for you.

You want to run.
You want to hide.
You can't see past
Your jaded emotions
inside.

A spark of light
to melt
the pain
would soften you,
would heal you.
If only you could
see that there
is a future
for you.

You want to cry.
You want to hide.
You can't break through
Your jaded emotions
inside.

Reach for Him,
He'll soften you.
He is
the hope.
He is
the cure.
He can help you
and show you
you are loved.
There's a future
for you.

You want to run
into His arms.
You have been healed
of your jaded emotions
inside.

-CEC
Adapted from Touchstone Sword II

Jesus Fish

2006-01-06T06:03:00.000-05:00

Show the world that you're a Christian with this great Jesus/Christian Fish. Available in a variety of different colours including Blue Jeans, Green, Orange, Pink, and Red (shown below). Just click on the colours listed to see the products available or click on the Long Sleeve T-shirt below to order/learn more.

Long Sleeve T-Shirt - $22.99
6.1 oz., 100% Cotton
Hans Beefy Tee, Preshrunk
Standard Fit
Ribbed sleeve cuffs

Until next time, Where are you?
Corinne<><

Missing Puzzle Piece in Your Heart

2006-01-06T05:25:00.000-05:00

Exclusivly from Christian Where? this in your face designs that tells what the Missing Puzzle Piece is in their heart...Jesus. Available on a variety of shirts, hats, and more. Only at Christian Where? Just click on the shirt graphic (either the front or the back image) to order/find out more information or visit The Missing Puzzle Piece for more products.

Ash Grey T-Shirt - $17.99
6.1 oz., 100% Cotton, Hans Authentic Tagless Tee
Preshrunk, Standard Fit

Until next time, Where are you?

Corinne<><

Blessings and Reflections for the New Year

2005-12-31T07:47:00.000-05:00

As the New Year is coming upon us, it's time to reflect, it's time not to look back on certain things, and it's time to look forward to new beginnings. Just keep in mind that right from the beginning of the year right to the end of the year, God will be there. It doesn't matter how much you deny the existance of God, He's still there. Count your blessings from the last year and the year yet to come. Are you glad to be alive? Are you happy to have a cat, dog, gerbil, guniea pig as a pet? Are you greatful for that glass of orange juice you have in the morning? A glass of water? How about the clothes on your back? The sun shining in the morning? The sunset? God has blessed us with so many things. We should be grateful for those simple things in our lives not inspite our difficulties, but dispite them. Just something to think about in this coming year.

Here's a poem I wrote that sums up things.

Before and After

Before and after

in only

mere moments.

A world

torn

apart.

A world brought together.

Despair

and loss.

Hope and faith.

Sorrow

and tears...

and miracles.

Unanswered questions.

Where was God?

He was there.

He allows.

He saves.

He heals...

in a world where

in mere moments

can be defined as

before and after.

-CEC

Taken from Liberation by the blog authour

Until next time, Where are you?
Corinne<><

Product Coupons

2005-12-23T04:38:00.000-05:00

CafePress is having a post-holiday blowout sale after the holidays. The sale starts December 28 and ends January 4.

$5 off Sweatshirts, Tracksuits, and Hoodies (includes Kid Sweatshirts, Raglan Hoodies, and Jr Hoodies)Coupon Code: BIG5

$4 off Greeting Cards and Wall Calendars Coupon Code: BIG4

$2 off Ornaments (Round and Oval)Coupon Code: BIG2

How to use coupons: when you are in the check out section, there will be a box which asks you for the coupon code. Just type it in, click Apply and the price will be adjusted accordingly. Please note that you can only use one coupon per purchase and make sure that the coupon is being used for the correct products, otherwise the coupon will not work.

Corinne<><

PS This message is repeated in my Noontide Designs blog as well at : Noontide Designs Blog so if your think you're seeing double, you are.

Stop Drop and Roll

2005-12-21T06:48:00.000-05:00

The lastest design from Christian Where? tells others that Stop Drop and Roll Doesn't Work in Hell. This saying I got from my pastor and thought that it would be cute on shirts. I have added it to other products as well including yellow t-shirt, messenger bag, totebag and teddy bear. Just click on the Jr. Raglan shirt to order it or find out more information. It's only $23.99, from American Apparel, body contoured and baby soft. Made of 100% superfine combed cotton baby rib, 5.8 oz. 100% Ultra-fine combed ring spun 1x1 baby rib cotton, size up for a looser fit. Be sure to vist Stop Drop and Roll for more products with this design.

King's Kids Ministries Fund Raiser

2005-12-18T05:52:00.000-05:00

Show you're a child of the one True King with this great King's Kids Logo. So what exactly is King's Kids? you may ask. Well, King's Kids is a dedicated Christian oriented children's ministry that is located in Brantford, Ontario, Canada at Evangel Pentecostal Chruch. Each Sunday, children ages 4-11 learn through a Bible based lesson how to become closer to Jesus Christ while having fun doing it. Of course, we do have serious moments as well. Children learn Bible stories, memory verses, valuable life lessons such as how to treat others, object lessons, and most importantly how to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour and how to tell others about Him. This spirit filled programme is directed by God fearing leaders who are dedicated to the children and their spiritual needs. King's Kids Ministries, like Christian Where? stands by Mark 16:15 which says to go into the whole world and preach the good news! We can start with our children in our own neighbourhoods. They are the future. If we don't reach them, who will reach their parents or their peers at school?

So I'm asking you, to show your support for King's Kids. That sounded like one of those programmes on TV that makes you feel sorry for the children then asks for your money. I didn't mean for it to sound like that. I just thought that this would be a good forum to raise funds for our children's ministries. Anyway, here are a couple of products that we have available with the King's Kids Logo on it. Just click on the images to order.

Visit King's Kids Official Online Store for more products such as mugs, hats, kid's clothing, teddy bear and more. Also available now is a black t-shirt! If you'd like to learn more about King's Kids Ministries, including our Good Knight Kids programme, visit Evangel Church Brantford for more information.

Organic Cotton T-Shirt - $19.99
100% organically-grown cotton, 4.8 oz. Ultra fine combed ring spun organic cotton
Vintage fit (size up for a looser fit)
Made in the U.S.A.
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Kid's Baseball Jersey - $21.99
(Also available with white/red and white/blue)
6.1 oz. 100% heavyweight cotton, standard fit, 3/4 length contrasting raglan sleeves

Until next time, Where are you?

Corinne<><

Christian Con Artists

2005-12-16T07:41:00.000-05:00

Christian Con Artists

The great deception

Is it possible that we are Christian con artists? How is this possible? How is it possible that we fall under the same category as a felon? I hate to reiterate, but many of us Christians are just as bad as someone who has committed murder. We fool ourselves if we think everything is always alright in our lives. But, everything isn’t alright. If it were, we would have no reason for repentance and forgiveness, and therefore no reason for a Saviour. Without a Saviour, how can we feel love and acceptance? How will we know right from wrong? And how will we know true freedom? How about others around us? Are we all acting like cons?

The definition of “CON” is adj. involving abuse of confidence and to swindle. To pursue by deception.

According to the above definition, confidence can be abused. If we don’t have the boldness to tell others about Christ, we are in fact betraying their trust, and signing their death warrant. Don’t you think that someone would want to know that here on Earth, there is life with true freedom, and when they die that the same is so? Of course they would. In that respect, we are also abusing our own confidence by not showing it. We need to ask God to give us that boldness to lead others to Him. We need to share His love with others.

Notice I used the word “need”? We need to do what God asks. We need His approval, love, and acceptance. Those who don’t know Christ also need Him. Are we not only con’s, but greedy con’s as well? We hoard all of Christ’s love for ourselves, when clearly is says in Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” This was a direct command from Jesus Himself, telling us that we must tell everyone about Him and His love and forgiveness and what wonderful things that love and forgiveness brings. Do we or anyone else have to put up with the enemy’s (Satan’s) abuse anymore? Being abused is not fun! If you see a dog that has been beaten, it cowers if you go to even pet it. Think of it this way, we have been beaten for far too long by Satan and his nasty thing called lack of confidence. It’s time to take back our boldness and courage and take it to our unsaved loved ones, neighbours, and who ever else we come in contact with day to day, or not even day to day but once in a while. It’s time to take back what Satan stole and tell him to get lost!

Looking back to the definition of “CON”, it says that con can swindle. If we look at our lives, how many times have we stolen or swindled an opportunity to be bold for Jesus? How many opportunities have we ignored or brushed off? So many opportunities, so little time! Where’s our courage? We’re robbing ourselves and others of Christ’s love and forgiveness. How will we all fair on the Day of Judgment when we’re facing our Lord? The One Who we denied, time and time again. The One Who died for us. The One we claim we love.

Deception is a big thing when it comes to being a con. You’ll do anything to get what you want and to make yourself feel good and/or better. When we don’t tell others about Christ, we are deceiving them to believe that everything will be okay if only they do good... or mostly good anyway. How foolish can we be? We’ve fallen for this same lie! The only difference is we know the Truth. We just refuse to not tell anyone. We’re deceiving others into believing that we are no different than anyone else, and at the same time, they don’t know that there is hope for them because we’re not living like there is. We are deceiving ourselves if we really believe we can get away with this.

I believe, and I know many other believe, that the biggest con job we as Christian’s have pulled is that we blend in with the world, it’s lies, deception, etc., rather than being apart from it (Romans 12:2). We look like everyone else, so what could be that harm, right? In actual fact, according to Matthew 5:13 we are to be the salt of the earth. Again, we are to be the salt, not the sugar. If we are just adding something like sugar to an already sugary recipe, someone’s going to get a cavity, and it might be us. With that in mind, we are not meant to sugar coat the gospel. We are to tell the truth. Remember this, adding salt to a cookie recipe makes the cookies sweater. In the same way, when we tell others about Christ, we are showing them how much better their lives can be with Him in it. Also remember though, too much salt will spoil the cookie dough. My meaning of this, we are not meant to “Bible bash” people into repentance, but to show Christ’s love. Be compassionate. Think of it this way, if we do “Bible bash” people, are we then in fact not being the salt, but perhaps pepper? Too much spice, and not enough TLC put into the recipe? We’re conning those we are trying to reach if we don’t reach them where they’re at. We’re not reaching them in the right way.

So what now? How do we reach people? In order to reach others in the right way, we need (there’s that word again) to quit being con artists and blending with the world. We need to search our hearts. Does it align with God’s? Or are we fooling ourselves into thinking it does? We need to draw near to God and ask Him to reveal to us what His heart is for us. Listen. What’s He saying? He knows us. He knows everything about us, scary as that may seem. Or can that be comforting for us? We need to ask God for boldness and courage to tell others about Him. We need to ask for forgiveness for not using that boldness or courage or possibly not asking for it before. We need to take back what Satan stole from us so we can show others how to do the same, and we need to do it now! Otherwise, how can we or others reform? We need to become reformed con’s now so others can see that we are indeed prisoners in Christ and not of this world. Others lives are at stake. Your family members and loved ones lives are at stake. Your neighbour’s lives are at stake. Those you see on the street, their lives are at stake. Stranger’s lives are at stake. Your enemy’s lives are at stake. Must we continue to be Christian con artists? Souls are a stake.

Noontide Designs Products

2005-12-09T06:05:00.000-05:00

From today on, only products, trends, etc. pretaining to Chrstian Where? and Christian topics and discussions will be posted here. Anything to do with Noontide Designs, and branches of it such as Life Signs, Paint Pallet, etc. will be posted at Noontide Designs Blog. Although Christian Where? is in of itself a branch of Noontide Designs, I felt it appropriate to have it as a seperate blog.

Also, there may not be as many updates to this site this month as I am feverously working on getting new products up with Noontide.

Until next time, Where are you?

Corinne<><

Soul Choice

2005-12-06T07:02:00.000-05:00

Life is full of choices. What are you going to wear in the morning? What are you going to have for breakfast? Are you going to hit that snooze bar again so you don't have to think about those two things for another fifteen minutes?

One of the major choices has to do with our soul. Who does it belong to? Who has control over it? Do we? Does God? Does someone, or something else? I ponered this for awhile and wrote this poem to help sum up what is going on in the spiritual realm dealing with our souls.

Soul Choice

Arguing
Bargaining
for your soul.
Who wants it more-
you, God, or the devil?

Holding on
isn't easy,
but letting go
is harder.

The decision to release your
life lies solely in your hands.

Freewill to have it all
and freewill to hand over
everything.

Who will win the argument?
Who's hands do you leave your
soul in?

So everyone, the choice is yours. Do you let go and let God? Or do you run your own life the way it always has been? It's up to you.

Until next time, Where are you?

Corinne<><

New Store Products

2005-12-06T06:53:00.003-05:00

Here are some links to recently updated shops. Kid's clothing has been added as well as ornaments, teddy bears, framed tiles and more. I have personally painted/drawn all of these pieces of artwork. Hope you like them.

Humming Birds
Mushroom in Pastels
Pastel Horse
Sketched Horse
Giant Orange Poppy
Blue Texture

Where are you?

Corinne<><

The A-Team

2005-12-02T07:21:00.000-05:00

Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? Remember The A-Team? It was one of my favourite shows in the 1980s. Face being my favourite character of course. Anyway, back to reality, I thought it would be cool to have a shirt with what Hannibal Smith said at the end of every (or almost every) episode. I have yet to see a product, let alone a shirt with this on. So here are the coloured shirts that I have “I love it when a plan comes together.” on them. I also have black shirts which just became available! I am so thrilled with them. Just click on the images below for more details/order. Visit I Love it When a Plan Comes Together to see all of the products available including teddy bear, hats, mugs, apron, kids clothing, bags, and many more.

Black T-shirt
(Pre-shrunk, 100% Cotton, Fruit of the Loom)
$21.99

Green T-Shirt
(Pre-shrunk, 100% Cotton, Hanes)
$17.99

Yellow T-Shirt
(Pre-Shrunk, 100% Cotton, Hanes, Tagless)
$17.99

I thought this slogan could also have a Christian meaning, so it works for Christian Where? as well. I am just trying to figure out which scriputre verse to use for it. There are so many verses that would apply as there are so many of God's plans laided out in the Bible.

Until next time, Where are you?

Corinne<>

Also check out I'm on the Jazz (the other great saying from The A-Team) for more t-shirts, hats, mugs, and more.

Moose Playing Hockey

2005-11-27T07:40:00.000-05:00

I'd like to take this time to let everyone know about one of my best selling designs at Noontide Designs. It's Moose Playing Hockey. With hockey season up and going again it seems lots of people want to show their support. Here are a few of the products I have available with the Moose Playing Hockey design on them. To order a product or to get more details, just click on the links below the images.

Hooded Sweatshirt
(Hanes...and really warm too!)
$29.99

White T-Shirt
(Hanes Tagless Tee)
$17.99

Teddy Bear
(Cute addition to your collection)
$15.99

Journal
(180 Pages)
$9.99

To see all of the products with Moose Playing Hockey including Baseball Jersey, Hats, Mugs, Mousepad, Infant Creeper, Wall Clock, Golf Shirt, Tote Bag, Messenger Bag (great for laptop computers), and more click on Moose Playing Hockey and enjoy hockey season long after the skates are hung up. GOOOOOAAAALLLLLL!!!!!

Until next time, Where are you?

Corinne<><

God Spoke

2005-11-20T07:50:00.000-05:00

God Spoke and BANG! it happened is now available on products such as teddy bear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more. Just click on the link below to see all the products. Featured on this post is the Organic Cotton T-shirt.

God Spoke

Until later, Where are you?

Corinne<><

The Secret Place of Thunder

2005-11-17T05:29:00.000-05:00

Answers don’t always come immediately. They may come seconds after they are asked. They may come years from now. What ever the case may be, when you pray for an answer to be given, God gives it. It may be a small answer, it may reach beyond what you can comprehend.

God answers us in our distress just as Psalm 81:6-7 says. All we have to do is cry out to Him. It doesn’t necessarily mean He’ll answer with a thunder roll like this scripture says. It could be that profound and pronounced. That would be really awesome. However, He also speaks in whispers…that still, small voice that sounds so wonderful.

There was one time in my life that I questioned the existence of God. I questioned why He wouldn’t show Himself to me and if He even ever had. This asked when I had grown up in a Christian household, and had been a Christian for 15 years! What a question! I asked God for a sign of His existence or if He was all in my head. I waited and I soon heard a voice telling me to look out my bedroom window. I did so and saw the most beautiful Yellow Finches you have ever seen. Not so unusual you say. Well, this was in South Western Ontario. They are rare here. Now there’s an answer to God’s existence and a prayer all at the same time.

Prayer is a powerful thing. It can heal the lame, free the sinner, save someone’s life and it can even raise the dead! There is no limit to God’s power. Remember one thing, prayer is a life line between us and God. Without this life line, we are bound to drown in our troubles and the cares of this world. The only thing saving us from that is God and God alone. It’s prayer that keeps us in touch with Him.

Think of prayer like this, when you drop a stone into a puddle of water, what happens? Ripples form and become wider and wider as they spread from that stone. That stone is your burden. You have to let it go and drop it into the living waters of prayer. That prayer then ripples out affecting you and everyone around you. By your actions, by your understanding, by your love, now that you have let go and let God. Pray for peace of mind. Yes, peace of mind is an answer to prayer. Asking God to give you peace about a situation is imperative. If you don’t hand everything over to Him, including your worry you’ll be wrapped up with that worry. Then you really haven’t handed everything over to Him, have you? Peace ripples in ways that you may not see, but know are there. You know peace exists because you can feel it within yourself.

Answer to prayer is eminent. You may not like the answer, but it’s still eminent. The fact is you had enough faith to ask for an answer in the first place. An answer may lie within a thunder cloud. You may hear it rolling right now. How ever you hear God’s voice and your answer to prayer, just be still and listen for it.

You called in trouble, and I delivered you; I answered you in the secret place of thunder.
-Psalm 81:7

Corinne<><

The Big Bang

2005-11-17T05:25:00.000-05:00

God creating the universe in just seven days has always been one of those issues that people can't seem to grasp and has been debated over for years. Okay, so it was six days, and God rested on the the seventh. Anyway, I've got news for you, it's sometimes hard for Christians to fully wrap our minds around as well. We simply believe it is so. We have faith that it is so because the Bible says so and the Bible is truth...a spoken, written truth of God. It is the book which our faith is based. It shows us how to come to Christ. It shows us of His love, His grace, His mercy, and His sacrifice for us.

As far as this so called Big Bang thing goes, here is my take on it. God spoke and BANG! it happened! It didn't happen when all these gases came together and exploded or whatever. I believe the universe, including the Earth, stars, planets, etc. came together when God spoke. It says so in Genesis 1:1. You know that verse that says, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth."? This is my opinon based on what my faith is. I believe God's Word and I trust it. So BANG! I'm done this post!

Where are you?

Corinne<><

Poem

2005-11-16T10:50:00.000-05:00

Here's a poem I wrote which can sum up what it can sometimes means for us as born again Christians and our struggle to do what's right for Jesus Christ. It's appropriately named Christian Where? and explains why I use the phase "Where are you?" at then end of my posts.

Christian Where?

Are you here?
Are you there?
Are you genuine?
Are you fake?
Do you know Him?
Do you show?
Do you tell?
Do you care?
Do you dare?
Where are you?

Corinne<><

It all began when...

2005-11-16T10:05:00.000-05:00

Hey, y'all. Did I just say y'all? Anyway, just wanted everyone to know how Christian Where? began. Well, I already had up some shops with CafePress but I wanted to expand on them to reach the Christian market. You see, I found that there wasn’t a whole lot of Christian clothing/gear that appealed to me on the market so I thought that perhaps other people felt the same way. I prayed about it and I felt the Lord tugging on my heart to make these designs.

Before I knew it, I had several different designs, including ones which I created several years back but didn’t know what to with. However, all I had were the designs and not a name for everything. Then one morning I woke up and heard God speak to me saying to call it Christian Where? as in Christian "Wear" but with a twist. So it all snowballed from there. Now I have over 30 different designs! And within those designs are several different colours. The ideas just keep coming.

Well here's one of the first designs:

WWJD Pink and Blue

And in an alternative colour:

WWJD Blue and Red

Just click on the links below the images to see all the products available and to see what the designs look like bigger. Other products include teddy bear, mousepad, buttons, journals, magnets, sweatshirts, dog t-shirts, and many more. Black T-shirts are coming very soon as well. More products being added soon as well including kids clothing!

I don't want to make this post too long so I'll come back soon and keep everyone posted as to other designs, etc.

Until next time, Where are you?

Corinne<><

Christian Where? Shop

2005-11-15T08:29:00.000-05:00

Thanks for stopping by Christian Where?'s blog. This is a great spot to find an up to date listing of all of Christian Where? products such as hats, t-shirts, kids clothing, mugs, teddy bears and many more. Keep an eye out for new products that are coming soon. Also check us out for great Christian links. Until this blog is completely up and going, bear with us as it might look a little ragged. But be sure to check back often, though.

Until then, Where are you?

Corinne<><
Matthew 16:15