A Word About Artistry 4-27-19

Posted on by under C.cada: Arts and Stuff

This “word” came to me in my prayer time the other day. As this is art show weekend at Cornerstone. I thought it was a fitting word to share

True artistry is living out of the authentic self by demonstration. That is not the authentic self we have created in response to the world. Artistry is the expression of the deepest self, the self that is connected to the Creator and is untouched, uninfluenced by the world.- J. Lillie

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Share Your World 4-22-19

Posted on by under For Family & Fun

I am finally getting around to SHARING MY WORLD WITH ALL Y’ALL THIS WEEK BY ANSWERING MELANIE’S FIVE QUESTIONS. 

Honestly, I don’t even remember if I answered the sharing questions last week. These last two or three weeks have been something of a blur. I would say it has been too busy, but there has been an aspect of wonder to it all too, so I am not complaining. I’m just tired and ready for a bit of a slow down. We’ll see. Anyway, here are this week’s five questions and my five answers. As usual when you have finished with my answers use the underlined link above to pop over to Mel’s place and see how others answered her questions.

What was the last thing you read digital or print?

I am reading the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts In a World That Can’t Stop Talking.   The last time I actually got to sit down and read anything including blogs was two weeks ago because the world around me has been so noisy.

Are you more an extrovert or introvert?

I am an extreme introvert. If left to my own I would probably withdraw from society altogether and become a hermit on a mountain…no really! I have learned to balance my introversion through church life and ministry. That has been extremely healthy for me, but it does come with a constant struggle to find the balance of silence I need.

How is your life different from what you imagined as a younger person?

I anticipated being richer. I thought I would own several houses all over the world and be free to travel to them. I think I am glad that did not happen.

Do you think about dying?   Does death scare you?  Why or why not?

I do think about death a lot. It does not scare me, because for me it is just a crossing over into an eternity reserved for me in the Heavens. I think there is a piece of me that is already there. I anticipate the passage.

GRATITUDE:

 

I will start here with question #1

Something that makes me happy.

Morning Direction From Scripture 4-26-19

Posted on by under Pastor Wrinkles

Do not hold against us the sins of past generations;
    may your mercy come quickly to meet us,
    for we are in desperate need.
9 Help us, God our Savior,
    for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
    for your name’s sake.
10 Why should the nations say,
    “Where is their God?”

Before our eyes, make known among the nations
    that you avenge the outpoured blood of your servants.
11 May the groans of the prisoners come before you;
    with your strong arm preserve those condemned to die.
12 Pay back into the laps of our neighbors seven times
    the contempt they have hurled at you, Lord.
13 Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture,
    will praise you forever;
from generation to generation
    we will proclaim your praise. Psalm 79:8-13

What does deliverance look like to you today? What do you need deliverance from right now?