Each day you are given a blank canvas to color on. A page, a new beginning, fresh grace. With each word and move you make color appears. Sometimes dark lines invade the space, we only wish we could erase. Other times bright circles appears, connecting God and people. Rarely do we realize our simple acts of love make art. But they Continue Reading
Hope for the Hard Hearted
I’m a visual learner. So when I saw these sunflowers I knew there was a message of hope to share. Good thing this street light was extra long. It gave me time to snap a picture. This image still fascinates me. Here’s this rock hard surface with sunflowers growing in the cracks. In the middle of an intersection, in the turning lane! This once Continue Reading
Finding Hope in Isaiah 43
I am reflecting on the amazing comfort of Isaiah 43 this week. I hope you will be encouraged too. 1 But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be Continue Reading
Someone Needs You
It's time to go for God. Where? To where your heart aches most. Listen to His heart in you and go to: your lonely neighbor your confused teenager your elderly parent a forgotten widow the single mom the wounded soldier 145 million orphans girls and boys bound by sex slavery the hungry the homeless the sick and dying those behind Continue Reading
Need a New Perspective?
I wish I could show the world what I see every day. I absolutely love taking pictures and find deep satisfaction in photography. Pictures speak what words cannot. If I had a better camera (current camera: Canon Powershot, not a DSLR), I might even create art to sell at coffee shops or art festivals. Here's an example of what happens when we bow Continue Reading
Stop, Look -n- Listen: Hope
This weekend Hannah had her spring piano recital at a local church. In the hallway was a bulletin board with pictures from kids about what hope means to them. This particular one captured my eye. Wanted to share it to encourage you. I know of many families who are going through dark times right now. This drawing speaks volumes. May you find Continue Reading