Author Archives: Christine

Practicing Rosh Hashanah with an Empty Vase

Posted on 09/22/2020 by Christine

This morning when I opened my Facebook, there was a memory of a quote I had shared back in 2009. It read “Lord, empty me of all that bogs me down, that I may be an open vessel for you.” … Continue reading →

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Fall Pruning and Rosh Hashanah

Posted on 09/21/2020 by Christine

This past Saturday, we had tree trimmers come to trim some of our trees. It prompted me to also work on some overgrown shrubs in the yard. In the Spring, I usually do some pruning, but this year it just … Continue reading →

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Weak and Foolish Wonder

Posted on 09/03/2020 by Christine

Listening to the daily Pray as you go scripture reading and meditation today, I was particularly struck by the connection between wonder and innocence. Some might consider innocence a form of weakness and even foolishness, but it is only from … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Again, Old Friend – 2 years smoke free

Posted on 08/29/2020 by Christine

The appointment is still there on my Google calendar–3:00 Breathe. That means it has been 2 years that I have been smoke free. Painting today, that was in my thoughts. An open airy garden, fresh air, lightness, and freedom were … Continue reading →

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Can God Speak to Us through Art? Psalm 25

Posted on 08/19/2020 by Christine

This is an acrylic painting I did yesterday. When I finished, I was trying to figure out what to call it, and I kept coming to those white dots. Their number was just what I felt the painting needed for … Continue reading →

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Art Blessing Meditation – May You Be Held

Posted on 08/18/2020 by Christine

There is more to this blessing prayer. I have just not written it out. I also know that not all of it has come to me. If it were a card, it might open up to “May you be held … Continue reading →

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Blessing for Your Kids (no matter how old your kids are)

Posted on 08/17/2020 by Christine

This morning as I was painting, I was thinking about what I wanted for my kids. The list could be and probably is very long. Thinking back to when they were little, what would I wish for them? I came … Continue reading →

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Finding Symbols and Making Meaning – Communicating with God through Art Journaling

Posted on 07/29/2020 by Christine

Yesterday, I had an oil change appointment for our car and brought along a new book I just received in the mail to read. The book is titled Paint Mojo: A Mixed Media Workshop and written by Tracy Verdugo with … Continue reading →

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Just a Name or a Word Blessing Prayer Journal

Posted on 07/25/2020 by Christine

As I mentioned before, much of the artwork I have been creating lately I have digitally reproduced for cards in my Zazzle shop. A few weeks ago, Zazzle had spiral bound journals on sale. One of the things I had … Continue reading →

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Do Justice, Work for Justice, Good Trouble

Posted on 07/21/2020 by Christine

I mentioned in my last post that I had started painting as therapy and prayer during the pandemic. It is something that I have continued. Yesterday, I was painting a watercolor on a small 3″x9″ piece of watercolor paper. As … Continue reading →

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