sheena loves sunsets

Changed my personal FB cover photo thingie wingie!

The followup to my first creation which was done last December (which you can see here!) Photo taken from our prenup photoshoot! Do you like it? Hehe! I like my octopus-looking hair here! o.o

If you want your own cartoonified cover photo, you can inquire about commissions! Email me at hello@sheenalovessunsets.com for more info! Hehe!

We’ve all said at one point or another how we “don’t have time” for certain things; “Sorry I don’t have time to go out with you guys because I need to do my homework.” “Sorry I don’t have time to attend Bible study today because I have to work on my project” But the truth is, we DO have time, it’s just that, we chose the other option.

You have time to go out with your family, it’s just that you chose to prioritize working on your homework during that time. You do have time to attend Bible study but it seems that working on your project seems to be more important at that time than studying the Bible.

Pastor Peter said “You have all the time. What do you do with your time?” and that’s the real question isn’t it? You have time to read your Bible, but do you choose to spend those 20 minutes surfing the internet instead? You have time to join your family for dinner, but do you choose to stay home so you can watch your favorite series instead? Pastor Peter also said “Whatever is important (to you), you will have time for it”

What is competing with your relationship with God? It’s not the bad things in life, for sure, but the good things that take up space in your heart. Time is one thing we all value, where do you spend yours? Is it on things that matter? Is it on things that last? Ten years from now, will these things still be as important to you as they are now? Are you spending your time wisely?

God says there is a time for everything; there is enough time to work on your homework, enough time to spend with your family, enough time to spend with your friends and enough time, more importantly, to spend with Him. Being “too busy” is never an excuse. You can never be too busy for anything that is important to you.

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I feel so passionately about this right now because I get really annoyed when people tell me they don’t have time. Tell me about being busy; I’m planning a wedding, designing things for the wedding, meeting with all kinds of wedding suppliers, working on a house, designing things for the house, meeting with all kinds of suppliers for the house, working on my business, designing new merchandise and I have a day-job too. And still I find time to attend Bible study, lead a Bible study, attend church every Sunday, join my family and my fiance’s family every week, meet with friends and the list goes on! Talk to me about being too busy and watch me roll my eyes… :|

It is so easy to praise God when everything’s going well, but what if they’re not? What happens when you fail an exam? When you break up with your boyfriend? Or when your family is having a hard time making ends meet? What happens when you find out you have friends who betrayed you or when you lose something you worked so hard for? Can you still praise Him? Can you still honestly say you love Him despite everything?

“Sing and make melody with your heart to the Lord” not only when times are good but also when things get rough. Our hearts can rest in God no matter how disappointed we become in life because He’s the only one who will never let you down. You can trust His promises and you can trust Him because He never fails and He never gives up on us, even when we’ve already given up on ourselves.

“Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself” (Matt 6:34)

For all your worry-warts out there! Stop worrying! You’re not in control of everything, God is! But I guess the questions is, do you know God enough for you to really truly trust Him? If the answer is no, don’t worry! I’ve got good news!

God wants to have a relationship with you! Wanna know how? Check this out!

Jeremiah 33:3 notebook: available at www.sheenalovessunsets.com!

Colossians 3:23 notebook: available at www.sheenalovessunsets.com!

Proverbs 18:8 notebook: available at www.sheenalovessunsets.com!

The bride’s friend hired me to make an illustration for their photobooth prints and gave that as a present! Super sweet! And I’m so happy to have been asked to do it. This is the second time my artwork has been used in a wedding photobooth design. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to show the first one. I need to ask permission!

I looove illustrating for couples who are getting married and seeing them use my artworks on their special day is always such an honor. If you’re getting married (or know someone who is) and would like your own cartoons made, just hit me up at hello@sheenalovessunsets.com and we can talk about it!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! See more photos of happy clients with their commissioned art here.

Did you know that you don’t get to heaven by your good deeds? No amount of good works can merit you eternal life. You are not good enough to go to heaven and you never will be. But don’t be sad! Because God made a way! :)

John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” Read it again. “whoever believes in Him will… have eternal life” It didn’t say “whoever believes in Him AND does good works…” nor did it say “whoever does enough good works” It just says BELIEVE IN HIM.

To enter heaven, you need to be perfect. You are not. But Jesus is. And you can get eternal life by accepting Jesus as your savior. Have you accepted Him as your personal Lord and Savior? I have, and my life has never been the same! I pray that you allow Him to change your life as well. :)

Some samples of commissioned works I’ve done. See yours? Hehe. Printed some of them so that I can display them in my bazaar booths, like what I did for the Chalk Bazaar! You may also check the official Facebook page for more photos!

If you’re interested in having your own personalized artwork made, please email me at hello@sheenalovessunsets.com and I’ll email you back with the rates. Don’t be shy! :)

A commissioned artwork for Julie! She had this made for her sister’s engagement party. Check out this photo of the couple with the actual artwork here! So adorable right?

Want your own personalized art? Email me at hello@sheenalovessunsets.com and I’ll send you the rates! If you plan to give them as gifts this Christmas, place order as early as now to make sure we can finish it early, because Christmas orders are already piling up!

If you have photos of yourself with Sheena Loves Sunsets items or artworks, please email them to me as well and I’d love to include them in the official Facebook page!

Commissioned artwork for Rochelle! Based on an actual shirt that her boyfriend wears (and included his trademark baller ID as well! Hehe!) How awesome to see people standing up for God!

If you want your own personalized artwork made, send me an email at hello@sheenalovessunsets.com! If you plan to give them as gifts this Christmas, place order as early as now to make sure we can finish it early, because Christmas is sure to be hectic for all of us! :)

Don’t be a gossip, girls! Nothing will waste your time more than talking about other mindlessly! And always be faithful in all things, that means you better keep your promises and commitments! Be true to your words and you will earn the respect you deserve ♥

“In your anger, do not sin!”

This means you can be angry and not sin! True enough, because Jesus Himself, who was sinless, got angry (see Matthew 21:12) God got angry a lot because of the Israelites’ disobedience (see the Old Testament) There is such a thing as righteous anger. But more often than not, the anger we experience everyday isn’t this kind.

When you get into an argument with someone, check your heart. Do you refuse to forgive because your pride was hurt? Learn to humble yourself. Forgive unceasingly, just as Jesus has forgiven you countless of times. Don’t stay angry! Anger destroys you more than it destroys the other person. And learn how to say sorry when you know it was your fault! :)

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3)

There are a lot of things in life we do not understand. We have questions and sometimes, we have doubts. Some people will tell you to just “let it go” or to “stop asking useless questions” but God never gave such advices! God said “Call to ME and I will answer you…!” Isn’t that amazing? God promises to answer us and give us wisdom and tell us “great and unsearchable things” we do not know.

So go ahead, call the King of Kings! What is it that’s been bothering you lately? Ask God sincerely and prepare to be surprised!