Art & Soul post #39 by Elana Brownfield About a year ago I first shared the story of the pivotal point in my faith journey in the column titled, He Called Me Out. In 2018 my world was turned upside down when I found myself in a mental health facility following an “atypical manic episode”. It […]
Art & Soul post #33 by Elana Brownfield Anxiety, worry, stress, and panic are all things I have experienced over the course of my life. The source of all of these emotional states can be summed up in one word– FEAR. The first time I felt gripping fear was when I was six years old.
Art & Soul post #24 by Elana Brownfield– Our conversations went something like this… About 3 Weeks Before Father’s Day: Me: Jesus, Father’s Day will be here soon. Who should I ask to be featured in the Art & Soul column? Jesus: Be patient, love. About 2 Weeks Before Father’s Day: Me: Jesus, Father’s Day is getting closer.
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Art & Soul post #14 by Elana Brownfield- I love the way God reveals Himself through His creation. A beautiful sunset, delicate flowers, breathtaking scenery, and peaceful bodies of water all display His presence. One of the aspects of His creation that I find truly stunning is the cosmos. Psalms 19:1-2 (NLT) say, “The heavens proclaim
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Art & Soul post #8 by Elana Brownfield As I hit the snooze button on my alarm clock two hours before I need to start getting ready for work, I close my eyes for just ten more minutes of sleep. Thoughts of the day ahead begin to fill my mind in addition to the softly
I absolutely LOVE contemporary Christian music! When I listen to it throughout my day, it helps my mind focus on God’s truths instead of all the other (mostly unimportant) things that distract me. Christian music is a form of worship for me because as I dwell on and repeat the words continually in my mind,
I sometimes wonder what Jesus thinks about my artwork. Is He pleased with the messages being conveyed? Does He like how I am using the gifts with which God the father has blessed me? Famous Impressionist artist, Edgar Degas, once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” So more
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It all started with a domino… The more distracted I am, the more difficult it is to really listen to the voice of Holy Spirit. Over the years I’ve definitely been guilty of wrong priorities and losing my focus due mainly to busyness. Maybe you can relate? However, as I have grown closer to God over the years
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