Infuse Creativity In All You Do
Bound For Glory Celebrating the Gift of African American Spirituals Through Expressive Calligraphy Author/Illustrator: Timothy R. Botts Reflections: Patricia Raybon Publication Date: November 2011 ISBN Number: 978-1-4143-5453-8 These miracle songs are an example of how God Can take our deepest pain and, in response to our faith, Create something beautiful. Timothy Botts I have always […]
Graphics by Edie at Rich Gifts When I hear a song I like, I find it hard to get it out of my head. I play it over and over again until I learn the words and memorize the melody. I listen for the meaning, I pay attention to how the song makes me feel. I look […]
Quote Of The Week Worship is not just about songs. It’s our lives. Matt Redman During the first quarter of 2011, we’ve lived through some difficult times. Through them all, I’ve found myself turning time and time again to one song for encouragement – Matt Redman’s You Never Let Go. Based on Psalm 23:4, this […]
Art By CaleJ At calej d’ art For a long time, God has been trying to show me just how much He loves me and how much I am worth to Him – not because of anything special I’ve done – but simply because I am His creation, His beloved, His child. It isn’t always […]
In His Hand Is The Life Of Every CreatureAnd The Breath Of All Mankind.Job 12:10, NIV This week, as we celebrate the start of a new year, my journey through Scripture has led me to Genesis, where I have spent time reflecting on the wonders of God’s unlimited creative powers and the marvels of His […]
Graphics By Edie Moore, Rich Gifts Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends! Last week, during Songs Of Worship #8, I shared the story behind one of the greatest hymns of all times, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, which is Thomas Obadiah Chisholm’s tribute to God for all He had done in his life. This week, I’d like to explore […]
Over the years, I have truly come to develop an appreciation for the great hymns of our faith. I am amazed, as I study their lyrics, of the biblical truths many hymns contain. While our hymnals contain many wonderful songs, there are three I consider the trifecta of hymns: Amazing Grace, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, […]
Graphics by Edie Moore, Rich Gifts Each week, many of us set aside a few hours to worship God, but true worship isn’t defined by a formal service or the songs we sing. Jesus taught that “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). True worship begins […]
For the past year, I’ve been journeying through the Book of Psalms. The more I’ve seen of the heart of God, the more my prayer and worship time has been transformed. This week, I’ve been reflecting on Psalm 77:14, which says: You are the God who performs miracles. I used to think of miracles as […]
Design by Edie More at Rich Gifts This week, as I reflect upon the countless ways that God has protected my family from harm, provided for our every need, and providentially orchestrated the circumstances of our lives to turn every harmful thing into good, there has been one constant thought running through my mind: Our […]
Photo By Saad Alafaliq Have there been times in your life when you’ve felt distant from God – when you’ve felt isolated from those around you – when you’ve reached out to others but they have not responded in kind? This is my prayer in the desert When all that’s within me feels dry This is […]