Beautiful Hand-Painted Bookmarks

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I believe God can use anyone to fulfill His plans no matter how old you are. I’m 100 years old, and I paint freehand bookmarks with artwork on the front and “God Loves You” on the back. They’re distributed randomly to people we meet to remind them of God’s love.

It's a simple way of getting out the most important message anyone can see. I truly think that if you're breathing, God can use you. Everyone has some type of gift that can be used for The Lord. Our gifts are all different. There is no point to just sitting on them because you're old.

I kept getting a nudge from God telling me to paint bookmarks to share His message of His love with others. I was hesitant about doing that because nowadays so few people take time to read actual books. But I kept reflecting on Zechariah 4:10, "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”

So I adhered to His nudging, and now I’m thrilled that God has given me this whole new adventure. In the grand scheme of things, painting bookmarks is such a little thing, but God uses the little things to do big things.

A New Way Of Living

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As an Old Order Mennonite, I grew up with a strong and firm commitment to the traditions of my culture. From a young age, dressing modestly, abstaining from particular technologies, and yes, even using a horse and buggy to get around! Adhering to other moral codes of our religion were a way of life.

However, as I got older, my faith and perspective toward the world around me drastically changed. I began to question my devotion to the religious customs and beliefs I had known my whole life. It wasn’t that I had lost my faith, but instead it was more of a searching and seeking in order to find Jesus and to truly understand the purpose of my faith.

After my second child, I became a born-again Christian. I found comfort in a new way of living that was balanced between modern and traditional beliefs. I make sure that my life follows Jesus’ teachings regarding charity, morality, and compassionate service. My focus is to spread the Gospel...

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