Book Review: An Awesome Book By Dallas Clayton
I read the book, An Awesome Book by Dallas Clayton. It is super cute, and it has a good lesson. It provides a lot of subjects you could talk to your children about. You can actually read the book, for … Continued
Be ~ Biblical Wisdom Fine Art Book Now Out
I believe in creating legacy gifts for my children, and I wanted to help others do the same. This is why I have created Be ~ Fine Art Book. This fine art book is 8.5 x 11 fine art book … Continued
Finally Here
It’s finally out in all formats! Phew. You can find out more information here: http://www.jameswritinganddesign.com/learn-more-about-be.html You can see all your purchasing options here: http://www.jameswritinganddesign.com/books.html
Education Isn’t A Given For Everyone
I believe strongly in education. I encourage my children to do their best, and I tell them endless stories of how education can not only keep us from trouble but how God can use our education to help others. Sometimes … Continued
The Creation Of Be Renewed In Be ~ Biblical Wisdom For Children
One of my overall goals for Be-Biblical Wisdom for Children was the fact that I wanted it to be renewing. I didn’t want to get tired of looking at it. If I get tired of looking at it, I won’t … Continued
Good Ideas Are Contagious
I love seeing the creativity of people. It inspires me, and it continually shows me how much we, as humans, can help others. Surrounding yourself with creativity helps feed your own creativity. Imagine how we could change things, if we … Continued
He Cares for You – Luke 12:22-26
I love watching the birds. They really put into perspective so many things for me. Plus, there are a few scripture references that really coincide with this piece I just created. Life can be hard, so remind the one … Continued
Book Review: The Mustache Baby By Bridget Heos
I noticed this book in Sam’s Club while I was waiting for the Nurse. Well, let me be honest, I noticed the typography, and I thought it looked a little stupid as the words were turned into a mustache. I … Continued
The Cover For Be ~ Biblical Wisdom For Children
Covers can make or break a book. I have worked hard on the cover of Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children. The birds came from a little nest situated in an apple tree in my backyard. Daily I would go … Continued
Bloom Where God Plants You
The grass always seems better on the other side of the fence. Clichéd statements are such because we overuse them, yet they do tell a truth. I am no different than you. Sometimes, the grass seems greener over there *points … Continued
Book Review: A Long Walk To Water: Based On A True Story
Last time, I talked about being thankful. If you didn’t catch that point you can find it here “July 1, 2016 – Be Thankful” I am thankful for a lot of things. I regularly sit and think about … Continued
Being Thankful
The artist hates lettuce. I don’t know what is wrong with her. I captured this picture at the Louisville Zoo last year, and it makes me think of the Artist every time. It is hard to give thanks in … Continued
Be Choosy – We Don’t Do This Enough
Being Choosy is one of my favorite pages within the book Be ~Biblical Wisdom for Children. I love the colors. I decided on a zebra for one main reason. Zebras don’t really hang around other kinds of animals. They … Continued
Everyone Has Something…
Writing books and designing them is hard work. It doesn’t happen in and of itself. Putting this book together has been the equivalent of a full-time job. I am always amazed at the people that believe creative work is “easy.” … Continued
When Life Is Hard…
This video really puts things into perspective for me. I realize every time I watch this that God is greater than I can imagine. He has created things I am only realizing in my forties now exist. This is dumbfounding … Continued
Discerning…You And The Wolf
I am not a paranoid person, but I think most Christians don’t take much heed to Matthew 10:16. We spend so much time teaching our children not to talk to strangers, and to never take candy from them that we … Continued
Book Review: The Shakespeare Stealer
I want my kids to love reading. It is one my goals. I didn’t learn to love reading until I was in grade nine. I distinctly remember the event. I was bored and sitting in a library booth. Books surrounded … Continued
Be Adaptable – Part 2
I admit..I am not very adaptable. I like my plans. Nevertheless, when I placed adaptable with 1 Corinthians 9:22 in Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children, I found it to have a totally different meaning. I picked this verse because … Continued
Textures, Textures Everywhere
I created the texture for Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children by painting it within Corel Painter. I picked colors within the chameleon, and I started painting, as you would with traditional media. Some of my textures are created fully … Continued