Awareness of beauty is a powerful thing.  It can eradicate sadness, pain, and rejection.  Many people miss creating, or enjoying beautiful moments because they’re not aware of the many languages God speaks without words that elicits inexpressible appreciation deep within.

Most of us have a picture of what Jesus looks like, whether it is a painting we have seen, or an actor who played Jesus in a movie.

Obviously, Jesus didn’t walk around with an IPhone taking “selfies”, and publishing them on His Instagram account. 

The view we have of Jesus will be determined by the way He reveals Himself to each one of us.

You are not some ordinary lump of clay, but you carry the breath and brand of Creator God, being from a Heavenly source — God, Himself.  

Not only has God breathed His life into you, He has also made you creatively unique, and is proud of the way you are created.

He has made you with dreams, desires, and gifts because you are His delight.  He doesn’t want you to try to fit into someone else’s mold or destiny, but wants you to be proud of the way He has created you.

I want to encourage you to let God in to your pain and let Him speak creatively to you through what others create and how you can create.  

Redemption and restoration is a promise you can creatively declare today for whatever traumas you are facing today or in the future, knowing that my testimony can be your testimony, no matter how dark your season is presently.

I believe it is time for Kingdom-minded believers, who follow the footsteps of Jesus, to bring our creativity into the forefront, so that people can see the Good News.  

If Jesus used parables to lead people to truth, if Paul’s handkerchiefs healed the sick, and if Moses’ bronze serpent staff brought people healing who looked at it, then what are we waiting for?  

We can literally dream our way to our destiny.  Our dreams can change us, and the world around us.

Helen Keller observed that, “The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision.”

Dreaming is simply envisioning the possibilities for the impossible to become possible.

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream and changed the world.

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Walt Disney said, “If you can dream it you can do it.” He also believed that, “All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” 

With all of the health information available and various fads advocated, it can be easy to feel discouraged. But a journey to a healthier life does not have to be a hard, confusing one. There is hope to be found and joy to be experienced! 

We often seek the voice of the Lord about the major aspects of life: our purpose, calling, destiny, etc. But what if we were to ask the Holy Spirit what we should have for breakfast? He cares about every aspect of our lives, including the minute details of our day. He is excited to walk on this journey with you! 

As I heard about the tragic deaths of students and teachers in Florida, who lost their lives to a teenaged gunman, firing in yet another school on American soil, my heart was so grieved.  

My heart goes out to all of those who lost loved ones and family members in tragic terrorist attacks.  

On the news, we see angry and distraught parents, students, educators, law enforcement, and politicians trying to make sense of gun control, safety in the classroom, and how our schools can be safe again.

My husband, Kevin and I chose Valentines Day last year as the day we renewed our marriage vows in a ceremony with our closest friends. It’s amazing how each year I fall more in love with my husband and know my marriage is stronger with each passing year!

Here are some creative ways that you can love your spouse on Valentines, and throughout the year.