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Sketch Inktober Compass
Today’s Inktober word is Compass. Isn’t it amazing, this little device has helped explorers chart the world? Knowing where true North took them beyond where they knew to go, to where they needed to go. As Christians this is true of our lives today, God points us to where we know to go, to take us where we need to go.
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October 14
On October 14, 1912 former President Theodore Roosevelt, running to become President again, was shot, and continues speaking. The bullet first hit his metal eyeglass case, then a copy of his 50 page speech, before hitting the muscle in his chest. Realizing from his expertise with firearms, that he was not coughing up blood, he knew it had not hit his lung, and refused immediate medical attention. The President went on to speak for 84 minutes, explaining it would take more than that to kill a Bull Moose, the name of his new party. At the end of his speech, he accepted medical attention. The doctors determined it would be…
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Sketch Inktober Tick
Today’s Inktober word “Tick” can be anything from the tick of a clock, to a rhythmic beat, to a checkmark on a list. Years ago our Pastor mentioned that we need rhythm in life as well as music. Don’t just check off a list, or mark time, walk in the rhythm to be the best version of you that you can.
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Familiar Unfamiliar
Today I find myself in a familiar place, for a strange reason, ever been there? I’m at the hospital for a routine test, but it’s one I’ve been at many times with my wife. I’m used to being the one in the waiting room until they are finished with her. Today I’m the one that will go back with the doctor. It’s not my favorite spot, but the God I’ve trusted to bring Ashley back to me, I trust today. The place is familiar, the situation isn’t. When you find yourself in a familiar bit strange place, what do you do? For me, first and foremost I trust God. He…
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Sketch Inktober Roof
Roofs, today’s Inktober word, come in many sizes and shapes. One thing is for sure, your home is your castle.
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Sketch Inktober Pressure
It amazes me how woodworkers know exactly how much pressure to apply, to carve beautiful things. The same is true of God, when He allows the pressures of life, not to break us, but to shape us into something beautiful. He does this both for us, and for others who need to see what can happen when we take our driftwood to The Master Carver.
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Sketch Inktober Watch
Mark 13:37 (KJV)37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. When I saw the word Watch as the today’s drawing word, my mind went to the Apple Watch. When I started to post it, this Scripture came to mind. I remembered the Message our Pastor preached about the Watchmen who would stay up through the night to guard the city. In this day, we must know the time beyond the timepiece. The events of our world can seem concerning, until you remember Who created time and space. He is watching, and I am watching for His return.
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Sketch Inktober Fan
I am a fan of Inktober, the monthly drawing challenge, it sparks creativity. I think creativity is a wonderful gift God has given us, and I love using it. I am also a fan of seeing what others can do with their talents. I believe these gifts and abilities are not by chance, but talents placed in us by a loving God Who loves to watch what we can do with what He has given us.
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Sketch Inktober Spirit
Today’s Inktober prompt for drawing was Spirit. I can think of no more fitting image than that of The Word Of God. As Jesus said, “The Words That I Speak, They Are Spirit, And They Are Life.” I have found life in His Word, and so can all who come to Jesus!
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Sketch Inktober Raven
I have always loved birds, they’re fascinating. I remember a message Bishop Livingston once preached about how God made the birds and fish on the same day. How in God we can both soar higher than we could have ever dreamed, and reach greater depths than we could ever imagine.
