We safeguard the things that are important to us. Security systems and fences protect our homes and properties. Collars and GPS chips help us keep track of our pets. Bank vaults and lockboxes keep our valuables in a safe place. But how do we guard truth closely? God’s instruction is everything to us. His words give us life, and allow us to share that life with others. They instruct and… Read More »Guard Truth Closely (Proverbs 4:13)
How do you depict the ongoing, unchanging steadfast love of God without being overwhelmed with hearts? That was my challenge this month. I’m not typically a girly-girl who loves all things pink and romance. In fact, I think the only pink clothing I own is maybe one pair of socks. And absolutely nothing with hearts on it! 😂 But it’s February, and our #LetterforHisGlory challenge this month is all about… Read More »God’s Steadfast Love (Psalm 107:1)
Eric Liddell, the famous Scottish runner, once said: “I believe God made me for a purpose, but He also made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.” That’s how I feel about encouraging people with my art ministry. I feel God’s pleasure in it! I am passionate about encouraging people to think on what is true, honorable, just, pure, and lovely. I absolutely LOVE knowing that something… Read More »Art Ministry Opportunities for 2023
The King of kings salvation brings;Let loving hearts enthrone Him. This is the miracle of Christmas! Jesus is both the baby in a manger and the King of Kings over all creation! He is the sovereign of the universe, the source of our eternal salvation, and the rightful ruler of every heart. As I sat down to design this piece, I knew that I had to express this grand idea… Read More »The King of Kings Salvation Brings
Here’s a bit of my design process for creating the artwork for Lamentations 3:25. The verse itself was part of my ongoing #LetterforHisGlory challenge on Instagram. I wanted to pair it with a wreath of some sort (part of a personal challenge to try creating different styles of digital wreaths). As always, I start by focusing on the words of the verse, then I ask myself a few questions about… Read More »The Lord is Good (Lamentations 3:25)
I’ve been taking a hard look at what I’m doing with my art, and what I want to be doing with it. I know my mission/purpose — that has never changed — but how do I measure whether I’m fulfilling that? How do I measure success if it’s not a monetary or sales-based goal? We have this pervasive idea in our culture that, if you’re good at something, you ought… Read More »How Do You Measure Success?
I never realized I was creative until I hit my late twenties, when someone suggested I scrapbook our wedding photos. I think I laughed at them (oops). But the idea took root—and while I never finished more than ten pages of that wedding album, I ventured into card-making, finding joy in cutting and gluing paper together in an artistic fashion. My cards were far from professional, but as my first… Read More »You Are Called to Be Creative