Art Blog

How to Tame the Effects of Trauma

Last week, I wrote about trauma, what it is and how to begin to deal with it in a proactive, healthy way. It was inspired by all the trauma I...

How to Spark Your Creativity to Thrive In Hard ...

If you have been reading my articles and emails for any length of time, you know that I love making art (painting, mixed media, etc.), I love Jesus and God's...

How to Set Boundaries and Serve Others

Two of my four sisters were visiting for my Mom's 80th birthday celebration this weekend. It was a really wonderful time of celebrating our Mom and visiting with each other....

Help in the Midst of Crippling Grief

When grief strikes your heart and mind, it can feel crippling, even suffocating,as if your heart will shatter into a million pieces with each breath.  When Ithought that my husband,...

Guarding Your Heart and Mind

I used to think that I was supposed to be able to rise above and continually subjectmyself to others' negative behaviors such as manipulation tactics, know-it-allbehavior, holier-than-thou ways of interacting,...

God’s Perfect Power and Provision

We could all use encouragement these days.  The best news I can give youcomes from God's Word.  God is the only One who can provide truth,encouragement, hope, and love for...