Dear Loved Ones,
God bless you, yours and your ministries this week!
Lakewood School District had a special summer school for elementary kids to write and illustrate a children's book. They hired me to teach art and I had fun watching the kids create. The title of the book is tentatively called, "GO FROG WILD." J-Ad Graphics in Hastings will be publishing it.
It's not that hard to write and illustrate a book. Self publishing at a local printer is easy and inexpensive.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Grandma Camp
Dear Loved Ones,
God bless you, yours and your ministries this week!
Do you have happy memories of your grandparents?
My grandparents were the best and now I'm trying to do as they did with our grandchildren. We had Grandma camp this weekend and I cooked my traditional seven course breakfast in bed for the kids. I feel happy and satisfied with the pleasant outcome (hugs and kisses!)
Love, Sue
God bless you, yours and your ministries this week!
Do you have happy memories of your grandparents?
My grandparents were the best and now I'm trying to do as they did with our grandchildren. We had Grandma camp this weekend and I cooked my traditional seven course breakfast in bed for the kids. I feel happy and satisfied with the pleasant outcome (hugs and kisses!)
Love, Sue
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Weight Watchers
Dear Friends,
God bless you, your loved ones and your ministries this week!
I'm back at Weight Watchers for the 4th time, but this time I think I'll succeed. I have a new teacher who is a ball of fire. She says she's "Rianna Doss" and sings, "Stop! And write it down, before you take a bite!" to the tune of "Stop in the Name of Love." That song is stuck in my head and I'm recording every food before I eat it.
I'm inspired and excited about getting healthier!
Love, Sue
God bless you, your loved ones and your ministries this week!
I'm back at Weight Watchers for the 4th time, but this time I think I'll succeed. I have a new teacher who is a ball of fire. She says she's "Rianna Doss" and sings, "Stop! And write it down, before you take a bite!" to the tune of "Stop in the Name of Love." That song is stuck in my head and I'm recording every food before I eat it.
I'm inspired and excited about getting healthier!
Love, Sue
Monday, August 9, 2010
Art Criticism
Dear Friends,
God bless you, your loved ones and your ministries!
I received a note from an artist friend who has become immune to human criticism of her work after 30 years in the business. She says she paints to please God and doesn't worry about what anyone else thinks.
I really, really needed to hear that today.
Thank you dear friend.
Love, Sue
God bless you, your loved ones and your ministries!
I received a note from an artist friend who has become immune to human criticism of her work after 30 years in the business. She says she paints to please God and doesn't worry about what anyone else thinks.
I really, really needed to hear that today.
Thank you dear friend.
Love, Sue
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Creative Worship
Dear Friends,
God bless you, your loved ones and your ministries this week!
Imagine a worship service where the sanctuary is in the woods and there are easels surrounding the perimeter, along with drums, a dance floor, places to whittle and spots to write poetry. Creativity would be an act of worship. as the choir sings and the preacher tells stories about the word of God. Some people could be building with blocks, others could be knitting or playing with clay. The form of creativity would not matter; it could be anything.
The reason this idea appeals to me so much is because when a person is creating, they are in their child ego state and the faith of a child is much stronger than that of an adult. We could be worshiping with the faith of our inner child!
Love, Sue
God bless you, your loved ones and your ministries this week!
Imagine a worship service where the sanctuary is in the woods and there are easels surrounding the perimeter, along with drums, a dance floor, places to whittle and spots to write poetry. Creativity would be an act of worship. as the choir sings and the preacher tells stories about the word of God. Some people could be building with blocks, others could be knitting or playing with clay. The form of creativity would not matter; it could be anything.
The reason this idea appeals to me so much is because when a person is creating, they are in their child ego state and the faith of a child is much stronger than that of an adult. We could be worshiping with the faith of our inner child!
Love, Sue
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Following God's Lead
Dear Friends,
God bless you, your loved ones and your ministries this week!
Do you ever have trouble discerning God's will in your decision making?
I feel embarrassed because I told everyone about my big plans which I thought God was leading me to do, then I hit a brick wall and realized that my disernment process wasn't working well in making that decision. I was heartbroken, because I was looking forward to my plans. I went to bed and cried.
Two days later, I shared my sorrow with a friend at church and he reminded me that God never shuts a door without opening a window. I met with my pastor and she prayed for me.
Within a day, my heart was healed and new plans were set in place.
It's okay to make mistakes, even when we do it publicly. We can still feel good about ourselves, despite our embarassment.
Love, Sue
God bless you, your loved ones and your ministries this week!
Do you ever have trouble discerning God's will in your decision making?
I feel embarrassed because I told everyone about my big plans which I thought God was leading me to do, then I hit a brick wall and realized that my disernment process wasn't working well in making that decision. I was heartbroken, because I was looking forward to my plans. I went to bed and cried.
Two days later, I shared my sorrow with a friend at church and he reminded me that God never shuts a door without opening a window. I met with my pastor and she prayed for me.
Within a day, my heart was healed and new plans were set in place.
It's okay to make mistakes, even when we do it publicly. We can still feel good about ourselves, despite our embarassment.
Love, Sue
Monday, July 26, 2010
Dear Friends,
God bless you, your loved ones and your ministries this week!
I'm sorry I haven't written in awhile. I received a negative review on my art and I needed some recovery time.
The part of a person that creates is the inner child. Being in this child ego state is essential to create something new and the creativity comes through playfulness. I think we can be in our adult ego state if we are copying our old artwork that has no challenge to it. I'm not sure. I am always looking to do something new and unfamiliar, because I love the sense of discovery.
A helpful critism is specific and given in a respectful manner. Even our inner child can handle these, and is grateful for them because they make us better artists, but when the critisms feel too harsh, it's difficult to process them.
I hope I am always both kind and honest in my words while teaching or commenting on the artwork of other people.
Love, Sue
God bless you, your loved ones and your ministries this week!
I'm sorry I haven't written in awhile. I received a negative review on my art and I needed some recovery time.
The part of a person that creates is the inner child. Being in this child ego state is essential to create something new and the creativity comes through playfulness. I think we can be in our adult ego state if we are copying our old artwork that has no challenge to it. I'm not sure. I am always looking to do something new and unfamiliar, because I love the sense of discovery.
A helpful critism is specific and given in a respectful manner. Even our inner child can handle these, and is grateful for them because they make us better artists, but when the critisms feel too harsh, it's difficult to process them.
I hope I am always both kind and honest in my words while teaching or commenting on the artwork of other people.
Love, Sue
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