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Hidden Lake Watercolor – It is Well with My Soul
Driving home and not intending on stopping, something told me it was deeply necessary. Necessary because the world depends on it? Well, no. But rather necessary because my soul needed it. It’s been a while. But I don’t have time! Stop. But I’m expected…
Melting Snow at Crabapple Lake Watercolor
Crabapple Lake Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL The midday sun did its best to melt the snow, But only the hilltops relented, exposing green of grass. Did remaining snow call in clouds for help? Thaw on pause… For now. The day before Thanksgiving my workplace…
Help in Troubled Times -Free Download- Strength
There once was I time when I thought I had things figured out… “If I just put my mind to it and work really, really, really hard,” I said, “I’ll make ____ successful.” Whether my “blank” was family, school, career, or finances, I thought I was in control and…
Glitter Falling Snow watercolor sketch
As the sun peeks out from the clouds, the snow is transformed into glitter. Glitter, literally. It is falling soft and slow, straight down for there is no wind. A calm hush prevails. It is a very holy moment. As I sketch this scene from…
Help in Troubled Times – Free Download – Faith
Negative thoughts kill success. Do you have them? Sometimes I unconsciously say them in my head without even realizing what I am doing. For example, “Oh, you’ll never be able to do that….” or “That problem is too big and will never be solved…you’re screwed!”…
Stormy Spring Sketch
Last Friday I had the chance for a quick escape. I am always amazed at how quickly my mood can be uplifted, just by sitting for a few moments in nature. Anyway, the sky was heavy and the ground soaked from an afternoon passing…
First Flower of the Year Sketch
I’ve waited patiently for the first flower of 2010. It has been months since I’ve seen and touched a delicate flower in the wild. It has been a really long winter. Did I give up hope in flowers? During my dry period without, did I stop…
Daily Verse
- Galatians 5:13“[Life by the Spirit] You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
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