Tag Archives: gifts

If the Prayer Fits…

Posted on May 31, 2016 by beth

A friend posted the prayer below on FB, and then asked, “How can I pray for you?” I replied that her prayer fit me perfectly. How about you? Does it fit? Lord, Today I release my gifts to you – and the temptations … Continue reading →

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Is This Artwork a Message of God’s Love?

Posted on May 7, 2016 by beth

My friend’s husband has a bad cough and a spot on his lung. My friend is fearful, tearful. Waiting for biopsy results. That night, I lay still and asked God for an image for me to create for my friend … Continue reading →

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For engineers, writers, housewives, atheists, teachers, nurses, fire fighters, legislators…..

Posted on November 12, 2015 by beth

Everyone who is alive is creative. We create solutions to problems, we create answers to questions, we create decisions when faced with options, and on and on. No matter what title we give ourselves, we create. So, with that in … Continue reading →

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Dancing in Church

Posted on October 10, 2015 by beth

Perichoresis is a Greek word describing the relationship between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In John 15:26, Jesus says, “But I will send you the Comforter – the Holy Spirit, the source of all truth. He will come to … Continue reading →

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Love? Ick!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by beth

My art ministry leader says, “Your job description is to LOVE…Art ministry is about the church loving artists…” and other similar statements about loving people. My inner voice objects: “But I don’t love people.” Fortunately, the art ministry leader gave … Continue reading →

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Almost Bailed…Glad I Didn’t

Posted on September 19, 2015 by beth

Wednesday night, I composed an email in my head that I planned to send to the leader of the local chapter of Dress for Success, a secular, nonprofit organization for women where I volunteer. Typically, we have guest speakers and … Continue reading →

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Free art lesson here

Posted on August 18, 2015 by beth

Arts Ministry: Free sample lesson and application ….I’ve been accepted :0

Posted in art, artists, christianity, Christians at work, church, creation, culture, drawing, Holy spirit, ministry through art, serve | Tagged art, art fruition, Arts Ministry, creativity, gifts, God, in His image, Jessie Nilo | Leave a comment

Game Changer for Artists (and Everyone Else)

Posted on May 28, 2015 by beth

Accepting the fact that my “hobbies” are more than a pastime, has shifted how I feel about spending time on my art and writing. Talk about a game changer! How open are you to the idea that when you give … Continue reading →

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Get Knocked Conscious with Relentless Love

Posted on February 15, 2015 by beth

I’m selective about which books I read..and am so happy to recommend Relentless Love. It’s easy for me to read words but not pay attention to their meaning. It happens with fiction, non-fiction, instruction manuals…you name it. I can slip … Continue reading →

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Screed on Tithing

Posted on August 12, 2014 by beth

The question of tithing has come up in my household. Below is a review of the book The Tithe Scam: Christianity’s Biggest Scam. The reviewer’s first few paragraphs were enough for me to get the answer to my tithing question. Amazon.com … Continue reading →

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