Author Archives: thatsgoodnewsartsstudio

As the song says: “What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit. Oh, what needless pain we bear. All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!” Jesus is a wonderfulContinue reading “What a Friend Jesus Is!”

Sometimes we need lifting up, need a purpose, or a reason for getting up, standing up, taking a stand. For me, it’s always Jesus who brings that hope, energy, capability. He gives us more love to put into action. Ask him; without fail, he’ll bring love to strengthen and help you. Maybe you have yourContinue reading “Jesus Brings Love”

Do you have a story of being awakened or being healed? In my holy stories of healing and waking up, it was Jesus who came to my rescue and saved my life, who gave me new life and hope for our future. He was and is my hero and my savior! Wishing you peace withContinue reading “Jesus My Savior”

Wishing everyone great joy in Jesus! What a joy it is to know that he’s a healer, a miracle worker, a fighter for justice, a patient teacher, a wise counselor, and he loves me always. He won’t forsake or abandon me or anybody who loves God and people and tries to follow his teachings. HeContinue reading “Joy in Jesus”

My painting “The Spirit of Emory Fellowship” is finished and up on the walls at Emory, on Georgia Avenue in Washington DC. It tells the story of the history of the church over 16O+ years and includes three separate paintings: in chronological order, HOPE IN GOD, WELCOME PEOPLE, and WHOLE LIVES!! It’s good to tellContinue reading “The Spirit of Emory Fellowship”

People, can we really live like Jesus? Let’s try to share with each other everything we need. ❤️ 💜

Tell somebody your holy story today! And find out how it will bless them and/or how you yourself will be blessed. As God uses living stones for the foundation of his kingdom, so too He can use our living stories!! Share and share some more!! From your heart! ❤️ 💜

Tell your holy story in a Holy Story Circle or to a friend or someone you don’t know; anybody willing to listen will do. The story will bless you and bless the hearers too, to know exactly how you walked with God, followed Jesus and were transformed, or were moved by the Holy Spirit inContinue reading “Tell Somebody Your Holy Story”

Holy stories can bring hope to so many people discouraged, sad, tired, hopeless, and bombarded/affected by all kinds of adverse circumstances. Discovering and telling our holy stories, hearing those of other people, and raising up each other and all of our stories can mend broken hearts, lift our spirits, and help us feel more heard,Continue reading “Help Is on the Way!”

So many of us in our community are hungry for food and thirsty for water. Thankfully, the connections we make through telling each other our holy stories can help us find ways to fulfill these material needs. But many people are also hungry and thirsty for love, hope, justice, community, friendship, learning, companionship, purpose, joy…Continue reading “Hunger and Thirst”