This picture was in my memories yesterday. Storms invade, they come, they bring pain and loss. Then, the sun comes out again. They are fierce, but they do not last forever. They shape us, but there is hope in the anchoring in the midst. I was inspired to paint this. I couldn’t find a bigContinue reading “The Spirit’s Work in the Storm”
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Definitions trip us up
My young adult years were filled with a bit of wandering and confusion about vocation. I felt this pressure to find the “thing” that fit all of the definitions. It had to be this magical path in my mind. I was 22. I felt a “call” as they say in the Baptist Church. I wentContinue reading “Definitions trip us up”
Starting a new project means…
My youngest started kindergarten 3 full weeks ago. It’s the longest time I have been away from my children since they were born. The first two days I felt like I had been dumped on a deserted island. I didn’t know where to start or what to feel. I felt an appendage had been takenContinue reading “Starting a new project means…”
Pieces of me
I remember the exhilarating feeling of the Summer after graduating high school. I was 18, seemingly confident, and full of wonder for the future. I can feel that ghost of a girl as I fondly look back. Her identity would take some hits in the coming years. I remember the trepidation and excitement as IContinue reading “Pieces of me”
Creative Crunch
This year has been a busy one! Between wifing, mothering and ministry, I have fit in a small art business (during naps and night time). I began consigning artwork at The Adorable Child in Farragut. It is a cute consignment shop with gently used and brand new things. I also have sold to people aroundContinue reading “Creative Crunch”
The Art of Coming Alive 