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September 16, 2022 Jesus speaks to women

Jesus Speaks to Women: The Greek Canaanite Mother

I am creating a series of art and poems based on the words Jesus spoke to women. This poem is based on the account of Jesus’ conversation with a Canaanite woman with a demon-possessed daughter found in Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-30. my fragile daughtera frayed sail in endless squallsme, her anchor casting hopeon every idolcrushed by idle indifference a foreign woman in a border townis unmoored, useless as a stray dog I hear the healing Teacherhas come to townand I go...
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August 26, 2022 Screensavers•suffering•Uncategorized

“I am confident of this”: Psalm 27:13 Phone Screensaver

I don’t know what you’re going through. I don’t know what hopes have been dashed in your heart. I don’t know how desperate and confused you may feel. I don’t know how thin is the hope you’re clinging to or how obscured your view of God has become. Maybe you have forgotten what it feels like to experience peace. Maybe the tide always seems too high. And I’m so sorry. But I am confident of a few things for...

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June 2, 2022 all good things•Uncategorized

All Good Things: April and May

I was having trouble focusing. I was worn out, feeling desperate. So last weekend I booked a hotel room and took myself on a retreat to the town of Winchester, VA, about an hour from here. I explored local thrift stores, watched some movies, and tried some small local restaurants (this Peruvian chicken place was the absolute best). I needed quiet. I needed rest. I needed to hear from the Lord. Does anyone else have a hard time admitting,...

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April 1, 2022 kids•printable

“Fruit of the Spirit” Coloring Pages + new printable set

I’m excited to share this new printable set with you! Introducing the “the fruit of the Spirit” set! It comes with color cards, mini coloring cards, coloring pages, and a full-color print.   I’m sharing the Galatians 5:22-23 cover page with you on the blog for FREE! You can download you page HERE or by clicking on the image below. You can find the whole set HERE! INTRODUCING “THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT” PRINTABLE SET

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March 25, 2022 all good things•books that shape me

All Good Things: March

Hello and welcome to my “all good things” post for March where I share some of the good things I’ve come across this month. WORKING ON I’m working on a fruit of the Spirit printable Bible verse set! Several of you have asked for this set over the years and I’m finally doing it. I’ve been googling fruits of the Middle East and researching Scriptures to go with each fruit of the Spirit. I may even include a sketch...

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March 4, 2022 paint with me

Paint with Me: a Layered Landscape

Last week on the blog I shared a preview of a landscape series I worked on for a local display. This week you’re invited to paint along with me! Here are a few things you can grab to prepare: SUPPLIES jar of water paper towel for blotting watercolor paints. I am using this set in the video.* flat and rounded brushes watercolor paper or a sketchbook pastels for layering. In the video, I am using chalk pastels like this.*...

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I’m Mary and I’m glad you’re here! Since 2014, I’ve been sharing encouraging words, fun Bible printables, and accessible art activities.

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I'm painting new hymns today! Do you know this one I'm painting new hymns today! Do you know this one? I wrote about it on Substack at few weeks ago. 💕
On Substack today: how the testimony of women book On Substack today: how the testimony of women bookends the Gospel story--from Mary to Mary Magdalene. Plus, New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham's book on how the Gospel writers relied on eyewitness testimony. Does this matter for women today? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Artwork Edward Middleton Manigault (1887-1922), Christ Appearing to Mary (1910).

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In my Friday newsletter: celebrating Black History In my Friday newsletter: celebrating Black History Month with the story of the song, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and its author, James Weldon Johnson. Weldon's career is incredibly impressive, and the song is timeless and inspiring. I think you'll be encouraged! 

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