So often we want to be helpful and encouraging but aren't sure how to do it. It's very easy to feel small and unimportant in this big world. It's easy to buy into the belief that the light you feel isn't enough to highlight the good in the world. So I want to start posting about ways I try and be a [Read More]
Faith
Sabbath Time
When I was younger, I didn’t understand Sabbath time like I do now. My family didn’t practice it and it’s not something we talked about. As I got older, I thought that Sabbath was about “not doing work” which I found very difficult, because I’m someone that likes to keep doing something. I can’t [Read More]
The Plans He Has for Us
I feel like I learn more about God and my life every moment, even in the art I create. As I ponder certain verses, I see His love and meaning more clearly each and every time I put color and images down on canvas. [Read More]
On Why Telling Your Story Matters
I was recently reminded about why it was so important to tell my story. We all have stories, all of us have unique experiences that shape who we are. Some of them are positive, wonderful and funny. Some of them are negative. They involve mistreatment and abuse and sadness. I don’t believe in telling [Read More]
What Lies Do You Believe About Yourself?
I think there is value in talking about the things you went through in order to inspire others who are in that same place now. Not to talk about it because you’re stuck or you like to dwell on negativity, but to be real, to tell someone else to allow themselves to feel the hurt so God can move you [Read More]
