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Evergreen (1 Corinthians 13:13)

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Evergreen (1 Corinthians 13:13)
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Prayer that got answered 20 years later
In February 2025, I found myself carrying a massive canvas through three different homes, painting John 16:13 while quietly questioning whether I was on the right path. As I painted a road leading into light, my heart felt anything but certain. Yet in that unsettled month, God surprised me with an unexpected gift—reminding me that even when the road feels unclear, the Holy Spirit is faithfully guiding us into truth.


How what we see can trick us
Jesus tells His disciples, “Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father.” Philip struggles with this, wanting visible proof before believing. Yet Jesus gently redirects him from sight to faith. Logic alone cannot reveal who Jesus truly is. God often works beyond what makes sense to us—not to shame us, but to invite us into deeper trust. When answers are unclear, will we be persuaded by circumstances, or by the words of Christ?


who is the thief of joy?
Christmas looks joyful with decorations, yet the first Christmas was marked by deep jealousy. King Herod, threatened by the birth of a new “King of the Jews,” allowed jealousy to lead him to violence. Later, Jesus Himself was crucified out of envy. Jealousy is not only Herod’s problem—it lives quietly in our hearts. Yet God loves us with a holy jealousy, not to control us, but to give us life. When we lift our eyes from comparison and fix them on Christ, true joy replaces jea


when truth hurts
We often hide from the truth when it feels uncomfortable or exposes parts of us we'd rather not see. But Scripture reminds us that real love doesn’t celebrate what’s wrong—it rejoices with the truth. Through a childhood memory, reflection on 1 Corinthians 13:6, and artwork inspired by John 17:17, this post explores how God uses truth to refine us and lead us into deeper, truer love.


what is peace?
“Breath of Peace” is part of my Revelation 22:2 project, created with fragile eggshells as I pray for each nation. This piece represents Israel. As I paint, I’m reminded that every nation carries both brokenness and beauty — and that true peace comes only through Christ, who heals and reconciles hearts across history, culture, and pain.


Love trusts all things? really?
Love trusts all things... what does it really mean? Let's reflect on what it means by reflecting on the artwork inspired by both 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 and Proverbs 3:5


Where the Temporary Meets the Eternal: Reflections Through Art
Evergreen reflects on the temporary and the eternal. Fragile petals symbolize fleeting beauty, while the flowing river represents what lasts forever. Life’s joys and sufferings may feel fleeting or endless, yet God’s love endures beyond all time. This artwork invites reflection: what in your life is temporary, and what invisible realities will last forever?


protection we all long for
Even in life’s storms, Jesus is the unshakable roof over our hearts—covering our fears, shame, and weakness with His love. Just as Joseph quietly protected Mary, we too are called to reflect God’s love by becoming a “small roof” for others through prayer, presence, and encouragement.


Love is Not Resentful
We think about a million things throughout the day—what to eat for lunch, what a friend said over the phone yesterday, our dreams, responsibilities, longings, and so much more. Among those thoughts, without even realizing it, resentment can begin to take root. Whether it's something someone said or didn’t say, something they did or failed to do, resentment can quietly settle into our hearts. What can set us free from it?


when 'more' is not enough
The artwork above is called "Brimful Light" , which I completed in 2023 while reflecting on what it means that love “does not insist on...
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