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I’d Love to Hear Your Faith Stories
I moved to a new town at the end of 2020. Moving in your 50s can be a bit daunting. Would I make friends? Where would we go to church? Would my grown kids want to come home to a place that had never been home to them? Would I start a new career, hobby… Continue reading
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Full-Nesters (Week 52)
Check out my post from the beginning of 2016: “Be Alert! Be Present! I’m about to do something BRAND NEW” 2016 writing and painting goals Story Behind the Painting: I actually did it! I met my writing and painting goal this year. If you read the post above you saw that I planned to have… Continue reading
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Faith Like a Child: Winter Into Spring (Week 51)
Story Behind the Painting: A dear friend of mine asked me to paint her babies at the beach. She gave the painting to her husband for Christmas. I cannot tell you the hours I spent studying photos of these children, as I attempted to capture their personalities on canvas. There is just something about kids… Continue reading
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31 Days of Hindsight: Day 4
We are on day 4 of this 31 day journey looking backward before moving forward into 2017! If you are new today, checkout days 1 through 3 for the foundation of this hindsight writing challenge. I pray you leave encouraged and inspired to start your own year-end review. In looking back, I hope you are… Continue reading
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Vulnerability 101: Parenting Teens (Week 36) (Guest Artist: Virginia Wilson, my daughter:)
“Does Anyone Recognize This SUV?” I shared this beautiful work of art several months ago on my Facebook page. Virginia is 17 and I still like to display her paintings for all the world to see:) Little did I know, this masterpiece would be the perfect feature image for a future blog post. As parents,… Continue reading
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Loss of Loved Ones
The Lord cares deeply when his loved ones die. Psalm 116:15 I have lost both parents this side of Heaven.Sometimes the loss still overwhelms and knocks me off my feet. But I take great comfort in this verse. With my feet knocked out, I’m strategically positioned to sit at HIS, letting His love overwhelm… Continue reading
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(Week 23) Marriage 101: A Masterpiece Metaphor
Marriage 101: A Masterpiece Metaphor **I will be using painting terminology to leave behind brushstrokes as beauty marks; so, get your smock on and prepare to paint! “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus…” Ephesians 2:10 NLT Ground – the surface you are painting onto What are we… Continue reading
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Living Out Loud With Alley & Amanda: My Friend and Author, Toya Poplar, is Guest #23
Wanted to celebrate my beautiful friend and author, Toya Poplar. Check out the links below. Prepare to be inspired and encouraged! GoGod https://www.facebook.com/LivingoutLoudwithAlleyandAmanda/?pnref=story https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/living-out-loud-alley-amanda/id1044811857?mt=2#episodeGuid=http%3A%2F%2Flivingoutloud.today%2F%3Fp%3D407 Continue reading
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(Week 22)”Give” (Painting by Guest artist-Virginia Wilson-Ta da!)
Guest artist: Virginia Wilson (my daughter:) Virginia’s painting was a great addition to the “Give” post I wrote earlier this week. For anyone who missed it, read on and I pray it gives you food for thought and sends you running to God’s Word for yourself! Have the best day ever!! “Give” “Give to everyone… Continue reading
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My (in)courage post as a Guest Blogger: Embracing Awkward
Today was the day! Yay! I had the awesome opportunity to share Jesus as a Guest-blogger at (in)courage. THANK YOU SO MUCH (IN)COURAGE!!!! Click on the link below to read: Our faith grows when we act on the nudges that lead us out of our cozy corner. As Christ followers, we’re not meant to fit… Continue reading