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But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. - Isaiah 40:31

Inspired by the messages from Exodus3, that proclaim that "we are more than conquerors through him who loved us" (Romans 8:37).

Enjoy the present

"The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present." - Alice Morse Earle 

Making every effort to enjoy the summer before autumn comes around... summer + Instagram:

Grace is a gift

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9

It's not about what we do, but what God has done for us!

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Daphne

In a small town lived a donkey named Daphne, who delivered flowers for her master. Daphne loved flowers, and was content with her life - most of the time. Sometimes, she wondered if she would be happier and more respected by the townspeople if she carried humans like the horses, or large crates like the oxen. Whenever she shared these feelings with the bees that followed her, they would buzz back, "Just be, Daphne."

One day, Daphne was feeling particularly dissatisfied with herself. The stableboy had called her a rude name that rhymed with grass, and she felt she needed to do something to get more respect from him and everyone around her. Thus, she decided to do more than deliver flowers that day. During her breaks, she offered rides to people around town, and even helped an ox with his load. 

By the end of the day, Daphne felt exhausted. Her muscles felt sore from carrying and lifting all day, so much so that she could not get up the next day. Her master came in to see her, and  asked, "Daphne, why did you overwork yourself? Don't you know that you are very valuable and perfect as you are?" 

Then Daphne finally understood what the bees have been buzzing to her all along. She didn't need to prove her worth, because she was already worthy, as her master said. She just needed to be Daphne!

The next day, Daphne felt well enough to deliver flowers again. As she carried the flowers, their sweet aroma filled her with happiness and gratitude, and she joined the bees as they buzzed, "Just bee!"

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Abide in me, and I in you

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. John 15:4

For a long time, I thought it was about what I had to do to please God. But I'm realizing that it's not about what we do, but what God has done for us...and will continue to do as we abide and depend on Him!

Missing Ewe

You are more

You are more than you think!

Believe & Enjoy

Two words that have been on my mind - believe and enjoy. For me, this means believing in what Jesus has done for us, and enjoying His love each day. Believe! Enjoy! :)

Monsters Moustaches and Mayhem

This last Saturday, we had our opening reception for "Monsters, Moustaches and Mayhem" at the LA Art Share. I submitted four pieces to the show, including the one below:

It was a fun night of seeing friends, selling prints and postcards, selling a piece (!) and taking silly pictures :) Thanks to all who came by!

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