Have you ever found yourself caught off guard by emotions? Today was one such day for me. I had a hard night sleep the previous night but...

There are seasons in life where we face unexpected challenges. These times can be long, hard and can weary you. In moments when things...

I just finished a painting that has had my mind spinning with thoughts. This often happens as I pray and paint. It is a precious time...

Tonight I woke up about midnight and found myself shedding tears. For a moment I wasn’t even sure why was crying. I often have my sleep...

Have you ever found yourself reflecting on your life and feeling like everything has been shattered into a million fragments or perhaps...

The biggest battle we face as humans has been the same since the Garden of Eden. It is the foundation to every human struggle and every...

There is a song that I have been thinking of lately by Sonic Flood. The lyrics start off: In the secret in the quiet place in the...

Were you ever told or did you ever believe that nothing seems special about you; that somehow you were less than? Do you ever feel like...

I love how God uses even the simplest things to teach us when we abide in Him. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in pursuing Him, or seeking...

I have been so blessed by the many people who have messaged me saying they have been encouraged by my posts. It is so humbling to see...

I am reading through a book with my church as we all seek to grow closer to Jesus. As an author myself I have what is probably a more...

When I was diagnosed with stage four cancer two years ago I started doing paint by numbers as a way to pass time and get through chemo...

I was recently asked to spend some time in prayer to seek a word from the Lord as we head into this new year. Below is what I sensed He...

Recently I went to the eye doctor and found myself selecting new frames. I have mostly chosen what I consider “traditional” frames. These...

Have you ever spent much time considering Barabbas? I have found myself pondering him lately. To be honest, his name was stirring in my...

I have been pondering many things over the past couple years as I have battled stage four breast cancer. This diagnosis came along and...

For quite awhile now my life has been made up of measured events. How many days, weeks between appointments, treatments. How many days...

Fig trees represent many things in Jewish culture but what they are mostly know for is a place to find shade, to rest and to spend time...

When Jesus was resurrected why did He still have the scars? This question recently occurred to me as I was sitting on my deck praying. I...

Ever since I took up painting as a way to occupy my time during this cancer battle I have been amazed. It’s not just that I can paint for...