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August '25

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In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. - Genesis 1:1 If July was the most personal painting of 2025, August was the most challenging.  This painting has 26 rainforest animals in it.  Can you find them all?  Last year I spent a lot of time on animals in my artwork - I studied their shapes and colors.  I was particularly fond of the animals in the rainforest at the time, thus this painting came to life.  As I painted different animals, this hymn kept going through my mind. All creatures of our God and King Lift up you voice with us and sing Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam Thou silver moon with softer gleam O praise Him, O praise Him, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! It is said that this hymn was originally written by St. Francis of Assisi in 1225.  The story goes that one day he came across a flock of birds.  The birds didn't fly away and so St. Francis told them the gospel.  As if in response to hearing the goo...
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September '25

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NOV 25

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  "Come to Me all who are weary and burdened & I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28 I must ask for grace this month as it is going to be really short.  I've had a lot going on recently and I'm not able to dedicate the time to this devotion that I would like.    I need this verse right now.  I need to know that Jesus can carry these heavy burdens.  They are not too much for Him. When I painted this, I was thinking of things that bring me comfort in the fall.  What is something that brings you comfort? Lately, these things have not brought their usual comfort- my brain and body are too overwhelmed by a heavy heart.  I'm too tired to paint or light a candle or even make a cup of tea.   I'm having to take extra steps to help my body get through the day- and it is exhausting.   If you find yourself exhausted this month- take some time to just breathe.  I have a bad habit of holding my breath when I get stressed.  Thos...
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