JJMASLINSARTANDDESIGNS

Listening and doing to the ways of the world, or listening and doing GOD’S way.

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Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

King James Version (KJV)

Hello friends.

In these days and times, we need to ways focus on our beloved FATHER GOD and HIS SON JESUS .

Even though we may slip in our efforts to do right. Let it be known this why JESUS is our savior. We can’t get through this life without JESUS . HE is the only way to heaven.

There are so many devices sent to distract us from GOD that we would be foolish to assume we can handle all situations on our own strengths

But no.

We are but flesh and blood and do not have the wisdom and strength to go about living in this world as though we are as mighty as our beloved Holy Creator GOD !

When things are not going as how you as a human wants it to go then you know it is not going by GOD’S plan. It is not right for you.

When everything is just falling into place with no effort, then it is GOD’S PLAN. Because it has fallen perfectly into place…because GOD’S WAY IS PERFECT. And right for you.

When we step out of the way, and let GOD BE GOD, then we will see the blessing unfold.

I tell you every person that ever walked the face of the earth was tempted by the evil one. Just because he hates mankind so much.

You could be on your way to special meeting and need to be there on time and was late. Even though you were ready to leave extra early. A chain of events happened to make you late.

You may have promised your child to take them to an event they had their heart on going to, and you either got sick or had no money or way to get there.

This is when you take a deep breath. And get into some deep prayer and talk to the LORD. HE will hear you and know what is heavy on your heart.

Proverbs 2:1-5 – My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;   

John 8:47 – He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.

John 10:27-28 – My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:   

Mark 4:24 – And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.

Psalms 25:4-5 – Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.   

Psalms 37:4-5 – Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.   

Revelation 3:20 – Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Romans 10:17 – So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Hebrews 4:7 – Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Listen to GOD talking to you. Read HIS word.



Philippians 4:6 – Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.

Job 33:14-15 – For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.   

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.   

John 10:2-4 – But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.   

Psalms 37:7-9 – Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked device’s to pass.   

Psalms 119:105 – NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

James 1:22 – But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Deuteronomy 28:1-2 – And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:  

Father God, please give me strength.

Pray for peace, guidance, strength, and wisdom to help you in any and all situations that get too much to deal with.

There is only one FATHER GOD AND HIS SON JESUS that we can trust to go to when we are hurting. Like a child going to their earthly Dad for comfort. We go to our Creator the one and only true living all knowing powerful GOD 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤❤.

Peace and blessings !

Are there Binghamton Black Christian Artists besides me?

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  • My entry drawing of “Compassion” for a local a Binghamton Art Contest in 2020.

As an free form, or hand drawn artist meaning not a graphic artist using computers. I am just old school about my art. I would love to make graphic when I am bale to get an updated computer.

But I am grateful for what I have right now.

As a black woman living in Upstate New York, I find it is a different world than Downstate New York. And for one to say they are a Christian and an artist that is looking for an Art Gallery to promote their work is almost futile. I feel like when I say I am a Christian people will look at me as though I have two heads. LOL!

There are galleries here, but the culture and ideas of what is art is not what I feel comfortable doing. Even with the nudes or other themes that are even more “out of the box” teachings of the type of art where college I attended art classes!

I would love to network with more local artists of any color, but I would love to meet more people of color too. Share ideas, learn about new call to artist events and so on.

My drawings from the last local Art Gallery’s showing here in Binghamton New York

So it you are a Upstate New York Binghamton Artist , please feel free to contact me.

Have a blessed day,

Peace!!!!

FASST Fine Arts Society Of The Southern Tier

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Good morning or whatever time it is during the day for you all! I do pray you will all have a blessed day!

Being a Christian is hard work when you want to do what is right. Being a Christian artist is more of a challenge because many artists I meet in conversation are secular and do not have the same thoughts as I do. And when I meet one like in the organization I am a member of, it is like a breath of fresh air!

In the area mall the Fine Arts Society of the Southern Tier aka “FASST” I met up with Barbara and her brother Douglas as they were in the FASST store front as it were their turn to manage the store. As it turns out, she and her husband have a ministry as well!

She is an artist along with her brother and this was good to know. Not all of us artists feel we need to leave GOD out of our lives , and in this world when you want to do clean hearted drawings, it will make those who want to draw things not worth repeating.

People fascinate me because I care about their souls. I draw tracts, Biblical themes , portraits and couples. I do draw still life, but I would rather take photos of flowers to get the full impact of the color of how it is. That’s how I feel about it right now for what I draw, for I maybe led by the HOLY SPIRIT to draw something else.

I do love to enter my drawings in art events. These pictures you see are from last months showing in the FASST art gallery in Binghamton.

Native american man drawn from a photo. I prefer to draw from a photo so I can take my time drawing the subject.
Native American woman, drawn from photo.

Artwork was in one of the local newspapers too.

My artwork was not in a major big newspaper like the New York Times, but I am grateful for what I got. When the LORD wants it to be known, and how it is to be known HE will let me know. GOD is cool like that.

Always stay humble while sharing your work. I hope I always will be. My husband and other people say I am and that is good. Once you think you are better than others that’s when you are shown you are wrong. I strive to be good and better than I was the last time I drew anything. I draw better from realife and Photos. I am able to take my time and pay attention to the lines of the subject. For when I do quick sketches it will be for children’s books like I have done for the Brooklyn Arts Sketchbook Project. That will be in another blog with those pictures.

Here is a video of the lastest Art Gallery showing.

Very short video made of the Art Gallery showing for August 2019 to September 2019.

Once I become known in GODS timing I will be able to make a living from it as GOD sees fit. So with that being said, I am not there yet. But I will not give up for I depend on GOD to lead the way.

My inspiration was Ephesians chapter 6, verse 11.

Ephesians 6:11

“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”

King James Version (KJV)

That’s what we need to do when we need to get through the nonsense of the world. I pray that in all I do, any blog post I do will encourage others to do GOD’s will in all that you do. For by faith is how we walk, with GOD and HIS beloved son JESUS giving a loving guidance at all times.

Peace!

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