Dream In Soul – Creativity for the Kingdom:

The Just Live by Faith

2 Then the LORD answered me and said:

“Write the vision
And make it plain on tablets,
That he may run who reads it.
3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time;
But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie.
Though it tarries, wait for it;
Because it will surely come,
It will not tarry.

Habakkuk 2:2-3

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In a recent interview with EEW Magazine Kim Cash Tate, author and speaker at the Women of Faith conferences, shares advice on the period of waiting that often comes when living God’s dream for our lives:

“If it’s a God-given passion and desire, it’s not going anywhere. And what we tend to want, is to do it right now. But, a big part of the Christian walk is waiting.

It’s so hard, but it’s so necessary, because God will put that seed in our hearts and it could be years before we see that [manifestation of the] full vision in our minds. But He’s working in us. We wanna jump to the outside ministry and do those things whether it’s writing, speaking, or whatever it may be—we wanna do those things that are on the outside, but God’s biggest work is on the inside of us…

“It is reasonable to expect a certain amount of recognition, but every mother knows there is not enough recognition in the world to match the kind of sacrifice she makes—so the question is what to do with the difference? The Invisible Woman helps women know how to trust that God sees the things that others miss.”

– Nicole Johnson, Founder of Fresh Brewed Life, in an interview

This inspiring sketch “The Invisible Woman: When Only God Sees” by Nicole Johnson, founder of Fresh Brewed Life, author, performer and a speaker on the Women of Faith conferences, brings a powerful message of hope to every taken-for-granted woman in today’s world. Whether you are a mother or in any other type of position where you may give of yourself and feel neglected, watch and be encouraged that what you do, however little it may seem, is important to God and His greater work on this Earth:

More About Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson has taken the lessons and experiences of women across America and around the world, connected them with her own, and transformed them into not only an extraordinary life-changing philosophy, but also extraordinarily touching performances.

A bestselling author, performer, and motivational speaker, Nicole Johnson is one of the most sought-after creative communicators in America today. Her unique ability to blend humor with compassion as she captures the inner-most feelings of women facing life’s daily struggles, has enabled her to create a unique sense of community for women of all ages.

Playing to sold-out crowds of approximately three million women as part of the nation’s largest women’s conference, Nicole Johnson’s “Fresh Brewed Life®” message is giving “Hope for the Daily Grind” to thoughtful women who are motivated but often find themselves overextended. She addresses issues ranging from the comedic struggle of motherhood to the tragedy of dealing with breast cancer, and issues in between, like “What am I going to wear?” and “How will I cope with football season?”

Find out more about Nicole and her ministry Fresh Brewed Life at her website: www.freshbrewedlife.com

Watch how this illustration of Christ by photographer and social artist Jeremy Cowart is melded together – it’s a combination of creativity and intensity:

After the earthquake in Haiti last year I was inspired by Jeremy’s amazing Voices of Haiti photography project chronicling the stories of the survivors. Learn more about him below:

About Jeremy Cowart

He’s a photographer.
At his core, Jeremy loves to make art. Starting out as a designer, Jeremy really only began taking pictures to bring texture into his design work. Before he knew it, he loved photography (and was getting paid to do it.). So in April of 2005, Jeremy switched over to it full time and he has never looked back. In a relatively short amount of time, Jeremy earned the respect of artists, photographers, and celebrities alike. Now hailed as one of the trailblazers in the industry, Jeremy sees taking a photograph as merely the first step in creating a piece of art…

Happy Easter! There’s no greater example of love then the sacrifice of our Saviour Jesus dying so we could be free from sin, and Him living so we can be saved and at one with Him again…

Because He Lives; Amazing Grace My Chains Are Broken – Israel Houghton

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” Matthew 28:5-7

We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

He Lives – Cindy Cruse Ratcliff

When our pain and troubles eclipse our minds with worry and sin clouds our hearts with shame, think about the storm He endured to set us free, the Son that was set in a tomb and rose again to give us light everlasting…

Arise & Shine

A poem by Julene, editor of dreaminsoul.com

Arise…

He lives – arising in light and glory He lives.

So we throw off the shroud of darkness, despair and death left on the cross He bore.

Because He lives we do now – more alive than before…

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