February 2013

  • An HONEST conversation that needs to be had.  Do you cherish yourself?

    SCENARIO from a friend…… Here is my response to this scenario. First: Develop Self Empowering Skills First it is important to understand this is not about blaming yourself for allowing this to happen to you, but rather a time to start empowering yourself to make positive changes within.  What does that look like?  When reassessing…

  • “Divine Comedy: Laughing Through the Trials of Christian Marriage”!

    “Divine Comedy: Laughing Through the Trials of Christian Marriage”!

    Dancing Through Marriage with God as Your Partner Too!! If there is one things I know it is that Marriage is not perfect.  I learned it is not equal.  There is not this perfect partnership where each partner gives 50% and all is incredible. After years of marriage, if you wait until your partner meets…

  • Aging with Purpose: Discovering the Beauty of God’s Plan

    “Aging with Grace: Unveiling the Beauty Within” I recently was talking to a young mother of 35 years.  She confided in me that she no longer felt pretty as she was aging.  I understood her emotions as I had just gone through this at 65 and even did a Series of Art called “Torn” to…

  • A Walk

    “Bound by Love: Walking Hand in Hand with God” I was walking on the beach in the afternoon sun when my grandson asked me to hold his hand.  I asked him why as he was happily singing his arms before and while strolling on the sand.  He said, so I will not step on any…

  • My Canvas Is Still Being Painting

    God’s Divine Intervention Artwork: Digitally Enhanced painting I will no longer feel the need to compare my worth to the universe’s powerful motives. In the cosmic dance of existence, I’ve decided to step away from the relentless urge to measure my worth against the vast and intricate motives of the universe. It’s a declaration, a profound…

  • As a Christian Artist, Should I Keep Painting in Times of World Turmoil?

    24″ x 48″ “Survival Scars” As a Christian artist, whether or not I should continue painting during times of world turmoil is a deeply personal decision that involves both my faith and my artistic calling. Here are some perspectives I considered: Ultimately, the decision to continue painting during times of world turmoil should be made…

  • “Being a Christian Woman Artist: Painting Hope through Abstract Expressionism”

    As a Christian woman artist, my journey in the world of art has been deeply intertwined with my faith. I have always believed that my artistic talents are not just skills to be honed but gifts from a higher power. This belief infuses my work with a sense of purpose and spiritual connection. Today, I…

  • Life as a Christian Woman Artist

    I have often said that art has the power to transcend boundaries and communicate a message that words alone often struggle to convey. For me as a Christian woman artist, this creative journey is also uniquely intertwined with my faith in God. In this blog, I hope will share some of my story of being…

  • Embracing the Beauty of an Unequal Marriage: Finding Happiness in God’s Design

    While once talking to a counselor about marriage and how differences in a marriage should make it more exciting but as we age, they seem to make it harder to connect, at least for me.  As I seemed to become so set in my ways, I seemed to dig in my feet and stand firm…

  • Finding Solace in Memories: God’s Gift During Times of Sadness

    Life is a tapestry woven with threads of joy, sorrow and tears. In moments of sadness, it can be challenging to see beyond the pain that stings so hard… and to find and solace. However, amidst the darkest moments, Gods seems to bring incredible memories that God has placed our path. These memories serve as…