Image Bearer - Creative Life - by Wendy

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The easy answer to this question is that I am a quilter. I love colour, texture and fabric. I am a toucher, a feeler of beautiful (to me)things. I love how cutting and piecing merge the skills of precision and creative art. The process of unfolding from thoughts to vision to substance is magical to me. And healing. Soul satisfying.

Quilting has been on my ‘wish’ list for some time, and 2 years ago I was invited to join a women’s quilting group at a local Baptist church. It has been a beautiful fit for me - a safe ‘coming home’.

I have had a rough and rocky history with the formal church.

Much to my surprise, and delight, I have found true friendship, open hearts and minds, and a sister-welcome into their group. If there has ever been a time that I would consider ‘church’ attendance, it is because of this group of women, who range in ages from early 40s, to 90. Such rich experiences, and profound wisdom. Commonalities and differences. Open hearts. It surprised me, honestly.

The answer that requires more thinking is how I can expand my creative soul and actions as I sift through the challenges of my Christ walk. Questions such as ‘how can I see this differently’ or through a new lens, are on and in my mind. I want to think as broadly and inclusively as I can. I want to love and show love in bigger ways. I want to see differences in opinion as creative challenges to embrace and encourage.

So much to learn. I pray to be used. 

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