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Practical Ways to Study from Life – 4 | Tuesday Tips
And this is our last post in the series of posts on practical ways to study from life! You can view the Introduction, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 if you'd like a refresher on what we've already covered! Today we're going to talk about motivation. Tip 3: Stay...
Practical Ways to Study from Life – 3 | Tuesday Tips
And we're onto our third part of the Practical Ways to Study from Life series! If you'd like a refresher of what we've already covered, you can view the Introduction, Part 1 and Part 2. Today's tip is a fun one! Tip 3: Try New Things This tip is to...
Practical Ways to Study from Life – 2 | Tuesday Tips
And we're onto our second part of the Practical Ways to Study from Life series! If you'd like a refresher of what we've already covered, you can view the Introduction and Part 1! Today's tip is foundational to growing in our skill of studying from life! Tip 2:...
Create a Paper Doll with Me | Monday Littles
And we've arrived at the third post of "Create a Paper Doll with Me" for this month! You can see the previous two posts in this series here and here! There are two more questions today for our Victorian, 18-25 year old, auburn-haired, housewife of a small cottage...
Research Has Begun | Wednesday Behind-the-Scenes
Although I was hoping to announce something exciting that was connected with my last Wednesday post, today, I've decided to wait until next week. Meanwhile, here's a little "behind-the-scenes" on the new Monday Little Paper Doll that you've been helping me create!...
Practical Ways to Study from Life – 1 | Tuesday Tips
On a recent trip down south, I did the amazing. Okay, well, maybe it wasn't so amazing, but it certainly was unique. I left my camera home. Which is something that I don't usually do on family trips. Although I did have a small camera with me that I was able to take...
Create a Paper Doll with Me | Monday Littles
And we're onto the next post of "Create a Paper Doll with Me"! Thank-you so much to all of you who gave your input!! We now know two things about the next Monday Little Paper Doll: She is going to be in the Victorian Period and in the age range of 18-25. You...
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The Treasure Tree | Thursday Children’s Book Review
The Treasure Tree Written by John & Cindy Trent, Gary & Norma Smalley Illustrated by Judy Love This book is an endearing classic to have on your shelf, both for its illustrations and story! It's an allegory wrapped with a sweet children's story...
About the Artist
Melissa Thomsen is an northeastern woman with a mission to share God’s Word through compelling, inspirational and interpretive works of art.
She believes in the importance and life-giving power of the Word of God and desires to draw hearts closer to Jesus Christ and God the Father through her work.