Tag: bible

Taste and See

This is an original acrylic painting that I painted recently ( June,2024) Honey is sweet. There is nothing naturally sweeter than that.Honey, to me, symbolizes God’s presence and his sweetness. His presence is gentle, sweet, and life-giving. Honey has healing properties.When my kids were little and when they had seasonal allergies,one of the local farmers […]

See

For months, I had been reflecting on this scripture, even written it on a note card placed on my desk as a constant reminder. Interestingly, eyes have also been a recurring theme in my recent paintings. The scripture reads, “having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to […]

It is Finished!

Today is Ash Wednesday, and it marks the beginning of Lent. This morning, I was reading through the Bible and accidentally (was it?) came across the passage in Leviticus. All the rest of the bull—he shall carry outside the camp to a clean place, to the ash heap, and shall burn it up on a […]

Intimacy With God

Getting to know God personally is  the most fulfilling thing you will ever have in your life. It’s often difficult to grasp because we wonder if we can ever know God personally. My journey to experience God more personally probably began in my late middle school / high school years. I can’t point to a […]

When I am Wrong

I love when God comforts and encourages me. It’s a great feeling to know that God is on my side. However, there have been times when God wasn’t supportive of my choices and decisions. I’ve had situations in my life where I have been wrong, very wrong. Wrong words, wrong choices, and attitudes, unhealthy habits. […]

Oh My Heart!

My kids were watching TV and I heard the all familiar phrase “Follow Your Heart”. I’ve heard other phrases along the same line, “You be who you want to be” or “Believe in your dreams”. All these phrases emphasize on the power of your heart and your thoughts. While I’m all for positive thoughts and […]

Love Without Love?

I’ve been chewing on this scripture this morning. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.1 Corinthians 13:3 NLThttps://bible.com/bible/116/1co.13.3.NLT This scripture shines a light into our inner motives. Do I do the good […]