Faith
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Success, Sweet Conviction, and Uneventful Inbetweens
Lord, this is significant that so many people want to buy my art. And, significant that You have so valuably and sweetly shown me to start planning a focal point in my paintings. John Mark Comer is right that, “We should expect our work to be a mixed bag… to give us a sense of meaning and purpose and to be regularly frustrated by whatever it is we do. (Garden City, pp 176) I can’t find satisfaction ‘under the sun’ — in this life apart from You. But, by being with You, and working with You, I can be “indifferent to getting slain in the duel” and be obedient to…
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Unlock Your Creative Potential with John Newton’s Timeless Writing Tips for Modern Creators
John Newton (1725-1807) was a preacher, a key figure in abolishing slavery in the UK, and the hymn writer of many songs, including “Amazing Grace.” Gleaning from such an impactful communicator is a no-brainer, but I’m particularly excited about his advice because it helped me transform my scattered thoughts into confidently creating this blog. While his insights focus on writing, I believe they apply to all forms of content creation—art, videos, and more. I’ve organized his timeless advice using the 5 Ws (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How) to capture this gold for both myself and you. 1. Who Should Write? If you don’t usually write, John Newton would encourage…
