I was going through some family papers and ran across this article that my grandmother wrote. “Mama Jo” as the family called her was creative in many ways however I did not know that she was a writer. She has been in Heaven since 2001. I believe she wrote this piece in 1978; it is still…
Do you ever feel like God does not see you? Do you feel as if you are praying in vain? Do you ever feel like God does not hear you? I do. Recently I found a journal entry from 3 years ago. As I read it I realized I have been praying for the same…
Recently I decided to stop reading news headlines and as much as possible avoid the outrageous events and sound bites that permeate the internet. What brought me to this point? Anxiety and fear. I was becoming fearful of the future, fearful of our government, fearful of people and just plain fearful. As I was praying about…
I used to be an acupuncturist and a Reiki Master. During acupuncture school, my fellow students exposed me to many different things that were not part of our school curriculum. I encountered angel worship, Reiki, energy work, psychics, teachings of Abraham (not the one in the Bible), palm reading, tarot cards, divination with pendulums, and…
2018 was a tough year for me physically, mentally and emotionally. It seemed as if all the running and chasing after ‘things’ caught up with me. I end the year burned out and exhausted. The pain and fatigue from the Rheumatoid Arthritis was so strong I did not know how I would get through each…
Today as I was praying about the future of my writing journey, I asked the Lord for a boldness to write what He says. When I was younger I was very bold and arrogant, as I have aged it feels like I have lost my voice and the confidence I once had. No sooner had…
We met Rufus and Frances Ross this past summer at First Monday Trade Days. They knew when they saw “It Is Finished” in our booth that their church needed it in their new building addition. Rufus went back to Mississippi, presented the idea to several church members and they agreed to commission “It Is Finished”…
Fun Facts about Valentine’s Day St. Valentine’s Day falls on February 14th of each year. Although the name is Saint Valentine’s Day, most people refer to the day as Valentine’s Day or even the Feast of Saint Valentine. It was originally a day to celebrate Saint Valentinus, who performed weddings for soldiers who were not…
Predictable? or Unpredictable? I discovered this article in The Atlantic entitled, How Uncertainty Fuels Anxiety. As I read this interesting piece, I realized just how strongly people dislike uncertainty or the unknown. Studies show that people would choose the predictable over the unpredictable, even if it is a predicted bad outcome. The article went on to…
J – Joy E – Eternal S – Sinless U – Undying S – Savior For the joy set before Him, He endured the Cross. Conquering the grave and death, He is the Eternal One. Sinless, spotless Lamb of God Rising on the third day. He is the Savior…
6 ways to see yourself as more than a diagnosis. Doctors diagnosed me with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) about a decade ago and I have been thru most of the treatments, both alternative/natural or Western. Early on, I joined many support groups both online and in-person and I learned that disease makes a very boring conversation. …
We wanted to thank you for a wonderful 2018 and share some exciting news about projects we have scheduled for 2019. David and I truly appreciate your continued support which allows us to share the Gospel of Christ through Art. We are thankful for such wonderful customers and friends. https://youtu.be/54A1gMl7Wxk Happy New Year 2019! Please…
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