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Mar 2, 2010, Perseverance, Acrylic Painting

The imagery in this particular work is intimately linked to several difficult experiences, namely the passing of my father in 2005, which carried over

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Mar 2, 2010, Who Holds Who? Acrylic Painting

This particular painting was the first in the 2003 body of work. The majority of the series from that year was centered on the mourning process I went

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Mar 2, 2010, Rest, Acrylic Painting

The acrylic painting Rest was the final piece in my 2003 body of work. In this particular series, I was using my artwork for cathartic purposes, mainly

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Feb 10, 2010, The Prayer Shawl and the Fringe of Blue

The Prayer Shawl has a fringe of blue with a compelling history. Find out about the use of blue in the Bible.

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Feb 3, 2010, A Pertinent Christian Symbol for the Artist

This Christian symbol is what I will pay close attention to as I set my artistic goals for 2010. You can do the same and be confident of an outstanding year as a Christian artist

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Jan 30, 2010, Mixed Media Collage Art of Laraine E Centineo

The mixed media collage art of Laraine E Centineo expresses the dynamic, vibrant faith of this self-taught Christian artist. Read the story of her journey of faith.

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Jan 16, 2010, Thoughts on Creativity by Gailand Coop

An essay on creativity, as it pertains to the Christian artist, by Gailand Coop

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Jan 14, 2010, Two Turtledoves

The death of these two victims, was required by the Old Testament law, upon the birth of a child - Mike Messer. And if she be not able to bring a

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Jan 12, 2010, You matter!

To every Christian artist who works hard and dreams of making a difference, this video is for you! What a powerful lesson from the creators of the great cathedrals of Europe!

While the lady in the video is talking about the role of being a mother, it is without a doubt an accurate reflection of each of our roles as co-laborers in His kingdom. He is the one we must please.

Jan 7, 2010, Living Water, Oil on Canvas

Ann, what a cheery, splashy, LOVE washed painting! Can you can see what I see, in those warm and wet rocks? Reminds me of the Scripture 1 Pet 2:5

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Jan 7, 2010, Life, Oil on Canvas

INSPIRED BY THE POWER OF THE CROSS Ann's oil painting is the sort of visual feast that I enjoy. She has not shied away from using all areas of the

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Dec 18, 2009, An interesting definition of creativity

A definition of creativity: a provocative essay by Sgt. Jim Baxter, USMC, WW II and Korean War

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Dec 17, 2009, Colors in the Bible

Explore the colors in the Bible for their symbolic meanings as well as their emotional power. Discover the clues for a supernatural author of the Bible.

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Dec 10, 2009, A Goal Setting Activity for 2010

This goal setting activity for 2010 will help you set achievable goals that also inspire. Try it and accomplish more than you thought possible.

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Nov 20, 2009, "Amazing Love", by Dalton Sexton, acrylic painting

My daughter was preparing for a craft show on the evening of July 2nd, 2009, to help fund her mission trip. I was struggling with depression that

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Nov 12, 2009, Share your Christian paintings

I am thrilled to be able to invite other Christian artists to share their paintings. So come aboard, share your paintings and your inspiration. It will surely bless other visitors to this site.

In the days to come, there will be more invitations to feature YOU, if you are a Christian artist. It will cost you nothing to share your work with everyone and it is so easy to do!

I have heard from many of you from around the world and I know that you have waited for this. So this is your opportunity for conversation with others.

So go ahead, visit often and share, as we grow together on this journey as Christian artists.

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Oct 12, 2009, Overcoming low self esteem

Overcoming low self esteem is not as impossible as it may appear. Perhaps all that is needed is a paradigm shift in perception.

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Sep 29, 2009, Playing with words once more.

This poem below is based on the rather puzzling, and unusual verse in Psalm 36.

Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. Ps 36:5

To the Clouds
If to the clouds your faithfulness extends
Where do I begin and where do I end
Like playing with Lego, I’ll make a stack
You forgave my sin and took me back

This block is for food, in famine and plenty
A block for patience, when foolish and twenty
Here fits a block for answering faithless prayer
When hastily whispered, without a care

How high can I stack the blocks for your kindness
Rebuking me not for my ignorance and blindness
Blocks innumerable for revealing to me
Lessons slowly learned when I refused to see

Snap goes a block for keeping me healthy
Many a block for making me wealthy
Blocks for friends and dear family
This tower it totters gloriously

Higher and higher, beyond all I can see
Red and yellow blocks sparkling cheerily
Still further in the heavens is your mercy
Your faithfulness no longer a mystery

If all the world’s Lego were mine to build
And my memory true, of promises fulfilled
This tower of faithfulness yet I abort
Of blocks and thought, I’m woefully short

Copyright 2009 Sara J

To see other examples of my poetry combined with art click on the link below.

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Sep 25, 2009, Overcoming procrastination as a Christian artist

Overcoming procrastination: helpful tips for the Christian artist

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Sep 15, 2009, Mixed Media Collage Art of Roye Jan Myers

The mixed media collage art of Roye Jan Myers is a colorful reflection of her indomitable spirit. Read the inspiring story of this courageous Christian artist .

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Aug 31, 2009, Pro life - art and technology

Pro life art and technology come together in this interesting new invention that is exhibited by the Royal College of Art in London.

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Aug 28, 2009, Personal Goal Setting for the Christian Artist

Discover why personal goal setting is what will jettison you into superb artistic productivity.

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