I said yes. I’m ready to go to the West Side. I don’t want anything holding me back. I don’t want anything stopping me. I fully surrender protection, consistency, predictability, and stability to You, Holy Spirit. I’m ready for the West Side to cross the river to Your promises for me. I’m ready to sayContinue reading “Don’t Look Back”
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A portrait of a mother -Kelley
Kelly has such a desire to be present in her life. She is eager to learn the truth and to walk in truth while loving people. She has a heart for the least of these. She is full of compassion and has a fire for life. Kelly has seven children. The youngest two came homeContinue reading “A portrait of a mother -Kelley”
“Meet Me at the River”
It was in the whisper that I heard Him speak: “Meet Me at the river for your healing.”Then came the image—so real, so beautiful, so serene and calming—the water running around the bend. I am so honored that He uses me, that He speaks to me this way. I just love Him. Today, if youContinue reading ““Meet Me at the River””
The Wall
For many years, I have been wrestling with the Holy Spirit about the belief that the church is not significant. Throughout those years, I walked outside the confines of the church building, working with His people. I came to understand that the Acts Church is who my community is meant to be. I struggled inContinue reading “The Wall”
A portrait of a mother -Tammy
Let me tell you about Tammy. There is a fierce loyalty that she carries. Even in the hardest situations, Tammy is able to carry herself in a way that shows everyone around her that everything is going to be OK, no matter the storm. I met Tammy through my work because she is raising herContinue reading “A portrait of a mother -Tammy”
Identity and Self-Worth
There are so many fulfilling things about my life—so many things I am deeply grateful for. I very much enjoy my work. As I finish up an identity and self-worth course with a teen called Making Sense of Your Worth, I love seeing the transformation. This sweet girl has endured so much—things most will neverContinue reading “Identity and Self-Worth”
The least of these…
The answer comes when you can look outside yourself. Loving people where there are at is loving unconditional without expectations. ““Then they too will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or without clothes, or sick, or in prison, and not help you? ’ “Then he will answer them, ‘TrulyContinue reading “The least of these…”
Listen for His Whisper
In the book of First Kings in the Bible, there is a historical record of Elijah. Elijah was a prophet of God. It is quite fascinating to see the internal knowing Elijah had with the Holy Spirit. From being isolated and separated, living by the river and being fed by ravens, to being so confidentContinue reading “Listen for His Whisper”
Wild Daisies
https://jodilynn.art/2025/09/14/daisies/ My wild daisies — just reminding myself I am known…. Best date ever 🤎🕊️🔥 I’d love to connect with you on Instagram and Facebook ( The Art of Jodi Lynn) – support my work at my online store at The Art of Jodi Lynn Visit To Live Ministry at www.toliveministry.org to learn more about my work withContinue reading “Wild Daisies”
Holy Spirit Fire
Pressing into His presence, I saw heaven open and His fire consume my hands. Lord, I want full alignment, my body, my soul and my spirit with you. Use my voice, use my heart, use my hands to show people your true essence. Let your fire fill me, for you, Holy Spirit, are my art.”Continue reading “Holy Spirit Fire”
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