We all love a good storyteller; but, there is one storyteller that took the world by storm and paved the way for each one of us to have a relationship with God … and that would be Jesus. I do not paint as often as I have in the past, although I love when I’m immersed in the paint, my music, and a canvas on my easel; however, this past…
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Shaped By Trials – Strengthened in Faith
Hardship is often part of shaping, strengthening, refining, and preparing. When I look back at the trials and difficulties I have faced in my own life, I can honestly say that only once, did I turn away from God, and that wasn’t even in my…
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John 14:28 – Let’s End the Confusion
Have you ever wondered about the Scripture of John that reads of Jesus’ Words: “You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you,’ if you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father,…
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Son of the Museum
After a multi-year dry spell of painting in oils due to spinal pain, surgery, and recovery, and selling our home, I got back in the saddle in 2025. I was able to get my easels and supplies out of storage and set up a temporary…
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Silent Adoration: The Word Made Flesh
My goals for the coming year … I want to create a series of paintings that represent some of my favorite bible stories, and maybe some you are not so familiar with. When I am reading scripture, I become immersed in the story, so much…
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Remembering the Titans
“Remember the Titans.” reminds me of a time in my life, the 60s, that was so uncomfortable for us as children. With the civil rights movement in full swing, I never understood why anyone, anywhere, would hold prejudices against another human simply because of the…
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Aging: Staying Youthful and Beautiful
On April 27th, I turned 65y/o. Hard to believe as I reflect on my life. My mind is telling me I’m 30 … well, maybe 40, my body is telling me I’m probably 70. My energy level is definitely 65, and my mirror tells me…
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The Branch of Jesse and the Vine
Sarah’s Sermon at Etowah United Methodist Church, Etowah, NCDecember 31st, 2023 Advent is the season of waiting and anticipation.Christmas is the dawn breaking into the deep darkness, a light dawning, and our long awaited hope fully becomes realized in the face of a baby lying…
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Fear of the Lord
Recently, I posted Proverbs 1:7 on Facebook. If we reflect on this scripture, it can leave us puzzled as to why we should “fear” the Lord our God, and what, exactly, is the purpose of this “fear” and why does He want us to “fear”…