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One of the things I cherish most is celebrating my

One of the things I cherish most is celebrating my friendship with others who share the same faith. No matter where we come from or what our experiences have been like, I know we share a love for God and all he represents.⁣

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This painting was inspired by Psalm 5:11, which says: But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. ⁣

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I’ve been hearing a term tossed around lately th

I’ve been hearing a term tossed around lately that I want to talk about. It’s this: “Manifesting your dreams.” The phrase has me concerned, because I think it misses the point of blessings. “Manifesting your dreams” means that you are in control of the whole thing. But we know that God is ultimately in control and if your dreams are coming true, I believe this is God making it happen.

I also believe that sometimes when we try to make our own dreams happen, we get really frustrated because God has a different plan. His view of our success is so different than what we think would be really cool. Sometimes we get this, usually years later, when we look back and see a “blessing in disguise.” But sometimes, I think we miss them entirely, mostly because we just can’t think like God does.

I have dreams and hopes like everyone else, and get frustrated when they don’t happen. Other times, something I don’t even think twice about suddenly becomes very popular (a book or essay or painting, for example) and I stand there stunned because I just didn’t see it coming. When these things happen, it’s time to thank God for the blessings.

EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT IS FROM ABOVE, COMING DOWN FROM THE FATHER OF THE HEAVENLY LIGHTS, WHO DOES NOT CHANGE LIKE SHIFTING SHADOWS.
JAMES 1:17

Personally, I do think God wants to hear from us about our hopes and dreams. I do think He wants to help us make them true, but at the same time, he sees it all differently. He blesses us in ways we don’t often understand. Okay, in ways I don’t often understand. I’m often caught off guard by my blessings.

Even if you make something happen yourself, it’s only really good (the kind of good that resonates in your soul) if it’s God’s plan, too. Pray that he shows you his plan. Talk to him about your dreams and what you want to make happen. He’ll answer you, maybe not always in the way you expect but he will. Make time to pray and listen and then work on those dreams. My career hasn’t gone the way I first envisioned when I started. I haven’t had the success I thought I would have, but I’ve had success in ways I couldn’t have imagined. God’s plan for us is like that sometimes

SOLD at Woodwalk Gallery in Door County. Thank you

SOLD at Woodwalk Gallery in Door County. Thank you! This painting is part of my "tree girl" series, and contains original poetry on the girl's trunk that is all about the seasons of life.

There is a still small voice in the autumn of our lives and this leads us to a new season. If we’re flexible enough to bend our branches so they don’t break and if we still remember the solidness of our roots, our spirits will hold us in a place where we are worthy, and loved.

Because of the dog's joyfulness, our own is increa

Because of the dog's joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift. It is not the least reason why we should honor as love the dog of our own life, and the dog down the street, and all the dogs not yet born. ~ Mary Oliver

Happy Friday. 🎨

Happy Friday. 🎨

"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how yo

"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray." ~Mary Oliver

Artsy puzzles in the house! I'm so excited by my l

Artsy puzzles in the house! I'm so excited by my latest product, you guys, because I love how they turned out. I have four (4) puzzle designs and each one is 672 pieces and measures 18x24.

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Hey ya'll, my painting "The Blessing of Work" is i

Hey ya'll, my painting "The Blessing of Work" is included in this community exhibit at the Racine Art Museum. Check out this gallery of artistic expression.

https://www.ramart.org/exhibit/heart-virtual-community-show/

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