Twenty Third Psalm

While tentatively delving into "Bible Journaling"
I am finishing up my coloring book 
for the children at New Beginnings 
in Martin, GA.

The book is a testimony and affirmation 
of who they are in Christ, 
with pages of their surroundings
to color along with illustrated
pages of the 23rd Psalm.

When I am done with this project
I will begin a small illustrated book,
just of that Psalm.

In my head it is so cool.
Just pen and ink sketches
illuminating the scripture.

So simple.

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Something New!

Where two or more
are gathered in My Name . . 

For years now I have used my art and faith to paint 
and preach colorful insights I've discovered while
reading and studying the Bible.

I've painted pictures, cut, pasted and drew ideas
on canvas, in notebooks or right in my Bible.  
I've spoken to many groups about my
 passion that a creative God loves 
stimulating and creative people.

 I recently began to post some of my art and photographs
on Instagram along with a relevant scripture in the hopes
of preaching to the electronic generation around the world
 and was surprised to discover 
a multitude of others
doing the same thing.

What I have learned over the many years of
painting the essence of faith is 
that the time I spend
with my Bible:
 searching for a scripture
reading and listening to that word
pondering/digesting the meaning
and then responding in full color
turns out to be the most intimate times 
I've ever spent - one on one with God.

The revelations discovered never leave me
and I have a "token of His goodness"
to keep, refer to for continued inspiration,
 and even to show others.

Check out "illustratedfaith" 
see what I'm talking about.
You don't need any special materials, 
just a sincere and adventurous heart.

Now go ....
shooo

Be brave!
Get started!

("poemplayz" on instagram)

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