Garden of E'den ~ Enjoy the Beauty of the Simple Things

I had started this project a couple of years ago, I was even in the process of recording a video for it, but when I made a decision to delete all my social media accounts, I didn't see a need to finish the tutorial, so I deleted it. Well, I did make some time last year to complete it and now I would like to share it with you. 

Be sure to "Enjoy the Beauty" of the simple things.

Genesis 2:8, 9, 15

8 Further, Jehovah God planted a garden in Eʹden, toward the east; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

9 Thus Jehovah God made to grow out of the ground every tree that was pleasing to look at and good for food and also the tree of life in the middle of the garden and the tree of the knowledge of good and bad.

15 Jehovah God took the man and settled him in the garden of Eʹden to cultivate it and to take care of it.

Matthew 7:13,14

13 “Go in through the narrow gate, because broad is the gate and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are going in through it;

14 whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are finding it.

Matthew 24: 20,21

 20 Keep praying that your flight may not occur in wintertime nor on the Sabbath day;  

21 for then there will be great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world’s beginning until now, no, nor will occur again.

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Love Never Fails ~ Memories

The past Assembly in 2019 titled "Love Never Fails" was very memorable for me, something of a special meaning that cannot be explained. As I go through my trials, I always refer to the Bible for comfort, but there were times where I will go to my other love...the love of Art.

Blog Post:

• Memories ~ The Cloud

Excerpt...

""Love Never Fails"

 

The very last day of the assembly, as we got on the highway heading home, the vision in the sky, a beautiful array of cumulus clouds were spread across the skies. As I was looking out the window admiring the skies, as I often did and still do, I suddenly started paying close attention to the clouds, they were beyond beautiful that day.

As I was looking at the clouds, one in particular suddenly stood out, I had to do a double take...I was caught in Time. My hands pressed against the car window, I had instant butterflies in my stomach, and for a moment, it actually caught my breath, Awe-Inspiring to say the least. It was a massive cloud, it looked like it went from the Heavens to the ground here on Earth. The sun rays where shining through it in an array of rainbow colors, the most beautiful and familiar feeling in the world. 

  "I saw it before, as a child, exactly as it was", there was no doubt in my mind.

At that very moment, I knew Jehovah was with me and reminding me."

Like Jehovah's Word, art also brings me peace. Although this project was created in 2019, it is one of my newer projects, I never got a chance to share it, but it is very fitting for how I feel today...Love Never Fails.

I thank Jehovah, who is my God and my Father in heaven!

Matthew 6:6 ASV — But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

1 Corinthians 13:8-10 ASV — Love never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall be done away; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall be done away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part; but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away.

1 Corinthians 14:1-2 ASV — Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

Psalm 34:18 ASV — Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.

Close-ups posted in the video

May Jehovah through Jesus Christ bring you...

~ Peace, Love and Joy ~

Have a beautiful day!

Ancient of Days ~ Vintage Mini Album

Examining the Scriptures Daily 2020

All those who were rightly disposed for everlasting life became believers.​—Acts 13:48. 

If we are patient with people in the ministry, we will not expect them to understand or accept Bible truth the first time they hear it. As an example, consider how we might reason with someone about the hope of everlasting life on a paradise earth. Many believe that death is the end of it all or that all good people go to heaven. One brother relates an approach that he finds effective. 

First, he reads Genesis 1:28. 

Then, he asks the householder where and in what conditions God wanted the human family to live. Most people answer, “On earth, in good conditions.” Next, the brother reads Isaiah 55:11 and asks whether God’s purpose has changed. Often, the householder will answer no. Finally, the brother reads Psalm 37:10, 11 and asks what mankind’s future will be like. Using this Scriptural reasoning, he has helped a number of people to understand that God still wants good people to live forever in Paradise on earth. w19.03 24 ¶14-15; 25 ¶19

Acts 13:48

When those of the nations heard this, they began to rejoice and to glorify the word of Jehovah, and all those who were rightly disposed for everlasting life became believers

Genesis 1:28

Further, God blessed them, and God said to them: “Be fruitful and become many, fill the earth and subdue it,
 and have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and every living creature that is moving on the earth.”

Isaiah 55:11

So my word that goes out of my mouth will be.

It will not return to me without results,

But it will certainly accomplish whatever is my delight,

Psalm 37:10, 11

10 Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more;

You will look at where they were,

And they will not be there.

11 But the meek will possess the earth,

And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.

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You Make Life Beautiful & Shine Your Light

Art Journals are another good and quick way to express creativity and without much fuss. Keeping it simple with paints, ink sprays, stamps and gel pen and a bit of texture directly on the page, or through a stencil. To create a bit more interest, I simply used white paint splatter on the first journal and pan pastels on the face for the second one. 

2Corinthians 12:4

who was caught away into paradise and heard words that cannot be spoken and that are not lawful for a man to say.

Luke 9:24

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake is the one who will save it.

John 1:4

by means of him was life, and the life was the light of men.

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Everyone Has a Story - Tagboard

We're all unique from the moment we're born due to our own experiences in life, not one person will ever know who we are truly from within, except for Jehovah, the One true God. I was born into faith, the truth of Jehovah and Jesus Christ, but as I approached my teen years, much had happened to me and I became crushed in spirit.

Job 12:10 ASV — In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind?

Now that I've returned to doing Jehovah's will, I realize that most of my artwork was an escape from the "real" world and that I've been blessed to have this ability, a creative outlet if you will. I am thankful that I can use my artwork not only to inspire others, but by sharing it along with my own life's experiences. To think that I can possibly help others just by quoting from the bible, is a blessing in itself.

I am very thankful to Jehovah for bringing me back home.

Proverbs 3:3 ASV — Let not kindness and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:

Psalm 1:2 ASV — But his delight is in the law of Jehovah; And on his law doth he meditate day and night.

Psalm 119:11 ASV — Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.

Have a beautiful day.

A Baby Keepsake Album

I made this baby keepsake album in 2016 for photos and to record memories, a gift for my niece Stacey and her beautiful daughter Abigail. There is much joy in giving, to think I can help put a smile on someone's face, even if for just a brief moment, makes me smile in return.

Luke 6:38

Practice giving, and people will give to you. They will pour into your laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing. For with the measure that you are measuring out, they will measure out to you in return.”

Acts 20:35 

‘There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.’

1 Corinthians 7:7

But I wish all men were as I am. Nevertheless, each one has his own gift from God, one in this way, another in that way.

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Secret Garden

I had made this wooden box for special keepsakes, a few little notes from my boys and a butterfly necklace my mom made me. 

Genesis 2:8, 9

8 Further, Jehovah God planted a garden in Eʹden, toward the east; and there he put the man whom he had formed. 

9 Thus Jehovah God made to grow out of the ground every tree that was pleasing to look at and good for food and also the tree of life in the middle of the garden and the tree of the knowledge of good and bad. 

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Beauty of a White Heart

I first made this piece in memory of my mom who passed away in 2011. She had such beautiful qualities, so kind and humble, but most of all I felt that she was pure at heart. I was very close to my mom. especially as a very young child, she was spiritually drawn to Jehovah and followed Jesus example as best as she could. 

It's thanks to her that I was born into the world of spirituality and even though I had lost my way, I've never forgottten the love I've felt for Jehovah and Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:8

“Happy are the pure in heart, since they will see God.

pure in heart: Inwardly clean, referring to moral and spiritual cleanness, including one’s affections, desires, and motives.

see God: Not necessarily to be understood literally, since “no man can see [God] and live.” (Ex 33:20) The Greek word used here for “see” can also mean “see with the mind, perceive, know.” Jehovah’s worshippers on earth thus “see God” by gaining insight into his personality through faith-building study of his Word and by observing his actions in their behalf. (Eph 1:18; Heb 11:27) When resurrected to spirit life, anointed Christians will actually see Jehovah “just as he is.”​—1Jo 3:2.

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