Art Blog

Painting for Jesus

My whole family got sick this past week and it was not fun. I'm so grateful for a friend from church who made us a huge pot of chicken soup...

No Hardship Goes to Waste in God’s Economy

I am so comforted by the promise that every single hardship, trial, or time of suffering I've ever gone through will be put to good use by God. Because God...

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,...