Recently, a child commented on my latest painting with contempt, saying: “What is this? Where did you see a dandelion growing in a shell?” She said almost the same thing a friend of mine commented a few days earlier. The comments resonated with the message that I tried to depict: growth and transformation often occur in the least likely people and places. If you've recently been treated with contempt, today's message is meant for you. 

When I was six, my father taught me to swim. As we were playing, he suddenly tossed me into the deep water and turned his back, walking away. I panicked and shouted at him while frantically swimming toward the shallower area of the beach. When I challenged him about not informing me of his unconventional teaching approach, he replied, "I was confident you could manage it. If you're someone who's learning something new but feels fearful and keeps asking, "What if...," today's

Recently, I read another book about art, and one chapter focused on defining success. This chapter was eye-opening and altered my approach to evaluating my life and ministry. If you've been wondering about your success at this point in your life and need a boost of courage, today's blog post is for you. 

I'm not sure what you're transitioning into, but you'll recognize the right moment for the "new thing" when everything begins to align perfectly. You'll find a wealth of inspiration for the "new thing," along with the grace of God manifesting in a way that uniquely resonates with you. There will also be a sense of ease from various angles, the right support will be around you, and doors will start to open for you.

Are you feeling exhausted? Are you dreading tasks you once enjoyed? These could be signs of burnout. If so, it's the perfect time to explore who you are and what your life's purpose might be. Some people believe that personal goals, such as raising a family, securing a well-paying job, or saving for retirement, constitute their life purpose. While I don't want to diminish the importance of achieving personal goals, there's more to life.

Uncover deeply rooted fears during emotionally challenging times.

Posing the right questions and staying with them until answers emerge is the initial step toward smoothly transitioning into a new phase of life.

As I pondered how the sparrows managed to survive the harsh winter and food scarcity, they appeared carefree and entertained. I wished to be like them, so I began observing them to see if I could learn anything. My latest painting and poem are the result of it.

Recently, I faced the question of how to get ready for a new challenge that awaits me in 2026. Through prayer, I gained some inspiration on how to approach the issue, yet it left me pondering how I will manage all the intricacies of the challenge.

If forgiving is challenging, consider journaling about what has been done to you. Recognizing the harm unforgiveness causes your heart, you can choose to forgive. You can continue writing (or prayerfully stating) that you forgive so-and-so for such-and-such until the pain from the experience is entirely gone. It may take some time to realize you have healed, but you can begin the healing process today by allowing people to make mistakes.

Are you someone who doesn't enjoy autumn? Do rainy days make you feel down as you wait for the sun to brighten your day? Maybe it's because you haven't yet discovered the advantages of the autumn season. Today's blog post explores the possibilities and benefits of autumn and how you can thrive and make the most of the "rainy seasons" in life. 

Two years ago, I faced a challenge I wasn't sure how to manage, which caused me continuous pain. As I kept bringing this struggle to Jesus, I was guided to work through it by journaling. I named this prayerful journal "growth from a struggle." Eventually, I stopped journaling about the struggle because it was no longer necessary to process it. In the months that followed, I unexpectedly received an answer to my prayerful journaling.

Being "under the umbrella" signifies being a part of a larger organization or participating in its activities. Today's blog post encourages readers to grasp the significance of being under authority and how this understanding can foster unshakable faith that invites God's intervention in prayers. 

My friend's dog, Hattie, who accompanied her every morning on prayer walks in nature, passed away this week. The Holy Spirit had prepared Jane and her husband for this impending loss by offering wisdom and comfort through nature, symbolized by the transformation of a butterfly. If you are experiencing a loss this week, today’s message is for you. 

Jesus served as a whistleblower, exposing the hidden motives of religious hypocrites and calling them a "brood of vipers," "wolves in sheep's clothing," and "whitewashed tombs." His life authentically mirrored the message he preached, as he consistently lived out his faith. Do you speak out in your community, or do you choose to remain a bystander? 

Sherman Kelly composed the song “Dancin' in the Moonlight” in 1969. During his recovery from a brutal attack by a gang, he "imagined an alternate reality, a vision of a peaceful and joyful celebration of life." If you've experienced unfortunate events in your life, you can turn them into a song, a poem or piece of art. Explore today's Creative Helping Hands artistic reflection to begin to learn how.