Kirjahaku

Welcome to a collection of meditations on various Scriptures. The illustrations with the text are abstract in nature because we often tend to see God's work in our lives as abstract and yet, to God it is in perfect step with what He is doing. The Holy Spirit may seem to work in an abstract way and at times may even seem chaotic. But not so - God's mind is always in total order. "He orders our steps"...so even though it may appear messy as we follow Him, we will see the order, even if after the fact.In the Bible are many types and shadows of things that point to Jesus. There are layers of truth hidden in objects, stories, names, numbers, and places. The illustrations are my own symbols that point to the truth. I have given a brief explanation of how each illustration represents the verse and what I got out of it. I hope you can find truth in what you see. The text is written like a conversation and the medium was mainly watercolor. Each was painted, then cut up and put back together in a pattern other than how it began. I never knew just how each one would turn out - which was a great object lesson to me of how God works. We just start to follow in His footsteps not knowing where He will lead, but it is always someplace good for us. And the design He makes of our lives is way better than we could do ourselves. What a great artist God is

"What If? Animals and their Tales" is an upbeat children's story about misfit animals and how they find fellowship with each other despite their life circumstances. If you've ever felt as if you didn't "fit in" because of a defect, handicap, or some weakness, this book explores those feelings from an animal's point of view. Kids and adults will love all the unique characters and the full-color illustrations throughout the book. The book ends with an invitation to write your own tale. A great bedtime story or reader for 3rd grade and up. 53 pages with full-color illustrations

"Elephant's Dream" is a delightful picture book about an elephant who falls asleep and has a creative and unique dream. There is an idea for an art project at the end of the storyGreat book to read outloud to toddlers or for those just learning how to read.

Have you lost sight of Jesus? Do you wonder if He knows how you feel today? Does He concern Himself with your life, emotions, or wounds? We've lost sight of the fact that He walked in our skin. Sometimes we avoid going to Him because we think He can't possibly understand what our lives are like. Or, we think we'll be rejected for how we feel, so we don't go to the person who can truly help us. Perhaps you struggle with how you do feel and take on guilt and condemnation for just having feelings. This book explores the life of Jesus and the extent of His love for us. He alone knows how you feel and can come to your aid with all the resources of heaven. May you know His peace and rest as you take a look at The Feelings of Jesus. 191 pages, suitable for teens and adults.

Kaleidoscope Zoo - A story to be seen - is a wonderful tale of friendship. It's about a young boy who learns how to see the world in a fresh, new way through a kaleidoscope and a new friend he meets at the zoo. You find out in the end who the person is that helps the boy's sight. The kaleidoscope also represents something that will pleasantly surprise you.This would be a great bed-time story, or read by any child 2-3rd grade or older.

Dreams are an interesting thing everyone experiences. This is a zany dream one scene at a time. It begins with the person wondering if words are free and if pictures are worth a thousand words. In the end, the reader will discover that God is a part of the dream. Each scene is illustrated with bright watercolor paintings. This book may help your child talk about their dreams or even draw pictures of them. This would be a great read-to book for younger kids or reading students of any age.

Happiness is a warm quilt PEANUTS(R) characters come alive in these adorable applique designs. Celebrate the holidays and seasons with these much-loved icons from the pen of Charles M. Schulz. The book includes bed quilts, wallhangings, table runners, and pillows featuring Snoopy, the Flying Ace, Woodstock, Lucy, Charlie Brown, and others from the lovable PEANUTS gang plus a quick and easy pattern for a quilt to donate to Project Linus.