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Longing For Quiet Waters

October 28, 2015 by Debbie Hannah Skinner Leave a Comment

Inspired by the 23rd Psalm

“Beside Quiet Waters”-Inspired by the 23rd Psalm

The LORD is my shepherd. I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

Psalm 23:1-2

With all the distressing, difficulty, and discouraging news swirling around the world these days, I am so grateful that the LORD stands ready to shepherd us through the storm.

He knows where the most fertile, green grass in His field is located. He is able to guide us straight to deep, calm waters needed to still our souls and quench our thirst.

I’ve found that there’s nothing like His Scripture to nourish my soul- especially when I’m bone-weary sick of bad news.

Are you longing for a rest stop beside still waters?

This may help: Take a few moments and read all of Psalm 23. Its six little power packed verses may remind you of the strength and provision of our Good Shepherd. . . and give you exactly what you need to quiet your soul today.

Jesus offers rest. Sometimes we just have to stop long enough to receive it.

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This print is available in my ImageKind print gallery.

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Game Changer: Visual Prayer Journaling

October 20, 2015 by Debbie Hannah Skinner 2 Comments

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The day the LORD helped me realize that the process of creating art could help cut through distractions I was struggling with in my prayer life was a game changer. I began to experience breakthroughs in my private worship time. . . and I’m so grateful!

I think that’s why I’m so passionate about helping women learn about visual prayer journaling in a hands-on setting. I L-O-V-E leading Worship In Watercolor Visual Prayer Journaling/Art Workshops! It’s for NON-artists, and artists as well.

Today, I’m packing participant bags for this Saturday’s fall workshop. There are still a few spaces left for girlfriends in the Amarillo area who’d like to attend this mini-retreat.

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PS If you can’t attend this time, but want to know about future events, please let me know. If there is interest, I’m thinking about releasing an on-line version next year. Please let me know if this sounds interesting to you. Thanks!

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The Beauty of White Space

October 15, 2015 by Debbie Hannah Skinner 2 Comments

1st Evangelical Memphis, TN

(L) Colored pencils and a little contemplative coloring sheet I created to connect to the weekend’s message. (Top R) Wonderful FEM women in the lovely retreat facility of Pickwick State Park. (There was a Bass Tournament in the meeting room next door!) (Bottom R) Winner of my painting giveaway! We’re standing in front of the “large group masterpiece” art activity everyone took part in on Friday night. I was highly impressed with this cool art idea!!!

The beautiful state of Tennessee was the backdrop of one of my best ever retreat experiences recently. What made this particular weekend so special? These sweet girls remembered to include the white space- the beautiful balance of activity with rest.

Have you ever noticed how the empty margins around the printed page in a book (i.e. white space) set spatial boundaries that give your eyes time to rest from reading?

The white space is there for a reason.

I once subscribed to a weekly national news magazine that, for the sake of saving money, moved to fewer pages on cheaper paper, teeny-tiny print (to cram more words on each page- not a good move for this middle-aged reader), and itsy-bitsy margins around the edges of each page.

Of these three changes, the one that bugged me the most was the loss of the margins. It felt overwhelming to read the articles. I soon cancelled my subscription.

Margins on a page are powerful. Likewise, thoughtful, intentional retreat planning- building in white space in the form of free time for reflection- can give a woman a desperately needed experience of resting her soul in God.

“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.” Psalm 62:1

Only God can give us the soul rest we need.

In my years of retreat speaking, I’ve observed that women sometimes go on retreat to find rest in Him, only to get back home feeling exhausted and overwhelmed from cram-packed activity built into the retreat schedule.

Has this ever happened to you?

I’ve never, ever seen this happen as a malicious intent on the part of retreat planners. Ever. But I’ve wondered if, in trying to keep participants occupied or entertained over a weekend, the provision of a bit of blank white space is sometimes simply forgotten.

On the shores of Lake Pickwick, I absolutely loved the options of art projects, contemplative coloring time, rocking chairs on the deck overlooking the lake, and games sprinkled throughout the weekend.

Yet, I came away reminded of the beautiful power of remembering to include the simple option of white space- margins of free time for rest and reflection- to help women truly unwind, rest, and “retreat” while at a retreat.

There were so, so many things the women of First Evan(gelical) of Memphis did with excellence under the leadership of their extraordinary leader, Crickett Keith, and the retreat committee. But I’ll never forget their powerful use of intentional white space margins in the schedule.

I’m a big fan of color, but I returned home refreshed and not exhausted (even after speaking/painting/traveling) because of the retreat white space that allowed us all to “find rest in God alone.” What a gift!

Well done, girls, well done.

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Sing to the LORD

September 4, 2015 by Debbie Hannah Skinner 1 Comment

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SingToTheLord

Sing to the LORD a brand new song! Praise him from the horizon of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and everything that lives in it, you coastlands and those who live there!  Isaiah 42:10

Feeling overwhelmed? It’s time to sing.

I’ve found there’s nothing like singing to get my eyes off the trouble in this dark world and lift my soul to God. (With all the sad, bad news swirling about lately, I’ve had to sing a lot!)

Here are some simple ways to fit singing into your day: [Read more…] about Sing to the LORD

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At King David’s Table

August 21, 2015 by Debbie Hannah Skinner Leave a Comment

"At David's Table" Mixed Media

“At David’s Table” Mixed Media

Do you have a favorite Old Testament character? Mephibosheth is mine. I think it’s because I see so much of myself in his story.

He was crippled by a fall, unable to save himself, and hiding out in fear when, one day, the unthinkable happens. King David not only seeks him out, but restores his inheritance and extends a gracious, merciful invitation to join his family by sitting at his table. Mephibosheth’s perceived mortal enemy was actually his mighty deliverer!

Read Mephibosheth’s beautiful story for yourself in 2 Samuel 4:4 and 2 Samuel 9:1-13.

Prints of “At King David’s Table” are now available in my ImageKind.com print gallery. I love all the print & framing options ImageKind offers for my artwork! 🙂

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A Summertime Home Portrait

August 5, 2015 by Debbie Hannah Skinner Leave a Comment

massachusetts-home-portraitI loved painting this sea side home. Makes me want to visit the coast of Massachusetts!

If you provide original reference photos, I can paint your home anywhere in the world.

 

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Captured By The Cross

July 13, 2015 by Debbie Hannah Skinner Leave a Comment

WCCrossWhen I get weary or discouraged, the best thing I’ve learned to do is stop and think about the cross.

I painted this colorful cross on aquabord (yep, that’s the correct spelling) while meditating on Jesus’ deep love for me that led him to suffer and die on a cross.

“Devotional Doodling” is what I like to call it. 🙂

The aquabord surface is very forgiving. You can lift paint off of it almost back to the white, unlike watercolor paper which allows limited lifting of color. On the cruel cross, Jesus lifted the penalty of my sin from my soul. Now, He pleads my cause and loves me unconditionally.

Amazing love!!! How can it be?

Here’a one of my current favorite songs on this subject. “How Can It Be” by Lauren Daigle. I hope it encourages you today…

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A Sure Sign of Summer

June 12, 2015 by Debbie Hannah Skinner Leave a Comment

Thinking of my favorite summertime fruit. . .

Thinking of my favorite summertime fruit. . .

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