So many of the Psalms verses relate to other verses of the Bible. It is, after all, one book. It's interesting to see which verses Jesus quoted and which, like this one, also relates to a message from the New Testament Gospels.This verse from Mark has many possible cross-references, among them, [Read More]
Art and Faith
Rise
Been thinking lately about this word. RISE. How do we rise each day? How do we rise to the occassion? How do we rise when we are beaten down?In the March Painting the Psalms project, I'm focusing on the rising sun, how it warms us and blesses us. I'm focusing on how big God is. And it's a project [Read More]
The Reminder of Angels
One reason I like painting angels so much is it reminds me of all the ways God guides us, protects us, and helps us. He lives in us and talks to us directly, but sometimes we need extra help! I think angels are sent by Him, whether they are spiritual or human.This painting was made with acrylics and [Read More]
Let It Shine
This world can be difficult.We endure hardships, we suffer, and often, the people around us (even those we love) do not help. It can be hard to see hope, let alone BE HOPE for someone else. In this verse from Matthew 5:14, Jesus is assuring us that in HIM we have that hope, we ARE that light. All [Read More]
Trusting the Story
It's hard when someone says "calm down" or "don't worry." Those words aren't necessarily a comfort. But when God says them, they take on different meaning. The full verse of this is:"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your [Read More]
