Some years back, I was praying with a friend, and she began to sense that I had been given the gift of painting to paint pictures that bring hope, encouragement and peace to others. For me, this was totally far-fetched since I had no previous experience and virtually no interest. As a result, I took no action. Because of her persistence, I reluctantly went to an art store, and was completely clueless, as I purchased the canvas, brushes and paint. To my surprise, I painted my first painting that evening. It was of a dancer, and the painting is currently...more