Don’t Lose Heart
We may have started the year feeling like pristine jars; beautiful, untouched, and full of hope. But the year chipped away at us, leaving us feeling like broken, cracked jars, unworthy of containing anything within.
On dewy mornings, Lara can be found crouching down in the garden with a magnifying glass, admiring the dew formed on a fresh blade of grass. She loves observing the little details in God’s creation, and her art embraces the inspiration she draws from the cycle of nature, from morning’s first bloom to the setting of the sun. She sees God in the details, and in every paint stroke she paints on a blank canvas. Lara’s from Australia.
We may have started the year feeling like pristine jars; beautiful, untouched, and full of hope. But the year chipped away at us, leaving us feeling like broken, cracked jars, unworthy of containing anything within.
The resilient Anzac spirit is once again tested. This time, warfare is in the shape of a virus, Covid-19. Both Australians and New Zealanders are told to stay indoors (New Zealand is currently in a full-blown lockdown), because this simple act of staying home can help curb the spread of Covid-19.
Ever find yourself feeling stuck when it comes to growing in your faith? You’re seeking God in His Word and through prayer, you’re not hiding any secret sin . . . but it doesn’t seem to be working?
Title: Discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary Materials: Digital illustration Artwork by: Lara Sim (@larasimart) Description: Just as making nutritious eating choices and living an active lifestyle keep our physical bodies healthy, daily devotions keeps our inner beings in good spiritual health too. This is possible as we anchor our hearts in God’s Word and open […]
Title: The Best of Friends Materials: Watercolor Painting Artwork by: Lara Sim X YMI Description: Engage & Encourage. Forgive & Forget. Pray & Praise. Our best friends are with us in the good times and the bad — to endure the struggles and celebrate the victories. Think of a friend or friends whom you have been […]
Title: Step Outside Your Box Materials: Illustration Artwork by: Lara Sim Description: Are you boxed up in a situation that you can’t seem to get out of? Sometimes, taking the first step out of our comfort zone to tackle issues can be a difficult choice to make. But when we call out to God in the midst […]
Title: A Season for Everything Materials: Illustration and digital coloring Artwork by: Lara Sim Description: Summer. Autumn. Winter. Spring. Just like how there are four seasons in some countries, all of us also go through different seasons in our lives. Even as we race through life at our own pace, there are times when we do not […]
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