Life Lesson Medallions J. Chapman Pottery
Contact information: jchapmanpottery@yahoo.com
Each medallion has a different “life lesson”. They measure 2 1/2 “ in diameter.
Great as a small gift, encouragement or remembrance for friends, co-workers and teachers.
Each has a cardstock tag with a saying specific to the design.
Specify design when ordering. $5 each
Turtle (back)
The turtle lives its life within
a shell. He may choose to
stay safe inside his shell or to
venture out and risk all to find
food, travel about and
experience life. Without taking
a risk, he would surely
shrivel and die.
Life is short.
Take the risk.
Butterfly (back)
The butterfly is symbolic
of the transformation that
takes place as God releases
us from our cocoon of sin.
As we spread our wings,
we become a beautiful testimony
to God’s love, power
and grace.
John 3:16
This design has 2 pages.
Hummer Page 1:
I was privileged to hold one of God’s smallest miracles in the palm of my hand. I marveled at the strength and power of its tiny pounding heart. As I released it, the tiny bird flew straight to its nest, never losing its direction or purpose.
When it comes to matters of the heart, expect miracles.
Hummer Page 2:
Hummer Facts:
Weight: 1/10th oz.
Length: approx. 4 in.
Flies in all directions, inc. upside down, 25-60 mph
Wings beat 22-72 times/sec.
Life span: 5-12 yrs.
Migrates up to 2,000 miles/yr.
Feed every 10 minutes
Visits 1,000 flowers/day+ insects
Heart rate: 1,260 beats/min., slows to 84 beats at night to conserve energy
Dragonfly (back)
The dragonfly is a
symbol of strength, courage,
success and victory. They must adapt
from life in the water to life in the air.
Their agile wings are beautifully adapted
for flight, allowing them to hover, fly
forwards, backwards, sideways, and to
rapidly change direction and
speed of flight.
In life, we must always
be ready to adapt to
our circumstances.
Angel (back)
Angels spread their
wings to cover us in our
difficult times of need and to show us their love.
Thank you for being
my angel.
Horse (back)
Do not choose the path well traveled, but choose to blaze
your own trail.
Bluebird (not shown)
I’ve learned that happiness
can be found in the choices we make and in the turns our lives take because of
those choices.
Happiness is found when we share our lives with family and friends or reach out to others with a smile
or kind word.
May you find your
bluebird of happiness
in life’s simple pleasures.
The Legend of the Dogwood
In Jesus' time, the dogwood grew to a stately
size and a lovely hue. 'Twas strong & firm it's
branches interwoven, for the cross of Christ its
timbers were chosen. Seeing the distress at this
use of their wood, Christ made a promise which still
holds good: "Never again shall the dogwood grow
large enough to be used so. Slender & twisted, it shall
be with blossoms like the cross for all to see.
As blood stains the petals marked in brown
The blossom's center wears a thorny crown.
All who see it will remember me
Crucified on a cross from the dogwood tree.
Cherished and protected this tree shall be
A reminder to all of my agony."
Frog (back)
F.R.O.G.
Fully Rely On God
Also available:
Geese with a message about teamwork
Ladybug with message about luck and love
Resurrection Fern with description of the fern and symbolism to the Resurrection
Ocean
I come to a place of peace and tranquility where the waves roll in and the birds soar and the wild horses run.
As the tides ebb and flow, may you feel God's power fillin gyou and giving you peace.
Bumblebee: Aerodynamics have proven that it is impossible for bumblebees to fly. Its body is too heavy and it's wings too light to sustain flight. /the bee chooses not to be negatively influenced by opinions and flies anyway. Don't let the opinion of others define your capabilities.
Sea Turtle: The sea turtle has a difficult life trying to survive the impossible, yet if he persists, he is able to bear witness to one of the miracles of nature.
Overcoming obstacles, hurts, heartache and hang-ups is difficult, but persistence has it's rewards.
