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There is a hidden element in finding God’s will. We never know for sure whether we’re heading in the right direction. We might feel confident about our salvation and even hold fast to God’s promise of eternal life; however, while we walk upon this earth, a certain amount of uncertainty remains: “Should I pursue this …
Have you ever doubted direction you were once so sure was from God or wondered how to figure out God's direction for your life? I sure have; in fact, my recent journey into retirement has definitely caused me to reevaluate everything I've previously found purposeful. Perhaps it's the aging thing. When you retire you realize …
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While bustling about, I look over at the wooden nativity my sister hand crafted… and I remember the greatest gift of all. He came to live among us so we might live forever, I ponder in the silence. “This is what it’s all about,” I sigh, as the meaning of Christmas washes me clean. Sure, I …
The Messenger depicts Jesus, the Messiah who brings hope, mercy, and grace to humankind. The Messenger’s eyes are the focal point of the painting, searching the heart of the viewer for entrance. The Messenger is an acrylic on canvas with the face framed by a beard and textured robe. If I were to select a song that embodies The …
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The morning sun creeps up the wall of cloudy blue until it peeks through branches. I sit in my art room in silence. Eyes squint from the glare of new beginnings, a day fresh with possibilities. I could fill these moments with music or ramblings of what I want, but the silence seems raw and …
My favorite part of a painting is the beginning. It’s fun to see a face form on canvas—kind of like meeting a person for the first time. My recent painting in process, The Invitation, captivates me with those mystical eyes that peer into my soul as if extending an invitation. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
“And a great hand reached out of the dark and grasped mine for a moment, mightily and tenderly. I said to myself, ‘The Veil between, though very dark, is very thin.’” -George MacDonald, Phantastes What stunning imagery MacDonald uses to describe God’s tenderness towards us. So often I see the veil as thick, impermeable, shrouding …
This acrylic painting is dedicated to women throughout the ages that have dared to listen for the whisper.
Tears in a Bottle is a mixed media project. It is inspired by Psalm 56:8, "You have collected all my tears in your bottle…recorded each one in your book." This scripture comforts with the reminder that God never forgets our sorrows. I used Golden Regular Gel (Matte) for the paper collaging. The eye is painted …
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