Tag: The Balm
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Ducks, But Make it Summer Vacation
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This week, I was inspired by my ducks yet again. We had friends over, and we were laughing at their attitudes and how they walked around. We started imagining them doing human things like waddling around with a glass of wine. They aren’t ever in a hurry to get anywhere,…
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Here I Raise My Ebenezer
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This week, we found out we were #1 on the waitlist at our adoption agency. This is a HUGE milestone in our adoption journey. One that we didn’t know if we would ever see. As I reflected on the news, I experienced what it’s like to see Jesus’ word hold true…
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A Lesson From Creation: The Tortoise and The Hare
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It was a normal day, slightly warmer than your average spring day, and I was at Quinn’s piano lesson. When it’s warm out, her piano teacher has a sunroom at her house that I love to enjoy. On this particular day, the clouds were puffy, and I was just getting…
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A Week Of Random Paintings
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This week, I chose to paint what I wanted without any theme. It turns out that included animals and our friends’ little girl, who is two and the sweetest. Take a look! This time of year is when the BIG Bumblebees come out, and I honestly could sit and watch…
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Quiet Evenings by Candlelight and the Space They Create
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This week, I painted candles and ended up focusing only on the candlelight, which looked like a pepper. I told myself I would still share it because this is a process where I’m learning and growing. That mini watercolor took the longest. It pushed my skills, and I learned how…
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The Season That Looks Empty: How Dormancy Shapes Who We Become
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I started having an increased interest in art during my senior year of high school. I needed an elective, and I thought art would be fun to take. On the first day of class, I took a seat in the front at a table with a little bouquet in a…
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A Simply Act of Obedience
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I had been yearning to do more art. Use my gifting to create. I’ve been doing lots of inner healing work through listening prayer and Rockhouse. This year, I asked God what He called me, and He said, “Healer of Nations.” Immediately, I thought, “Surely not.” However, every time I’ve…