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Here, you will find a behind-the-scenes view into Anne Neilson's life. Updates are posted weekly.

New Year and New Beginnings

New Year and New Beginnings

We are twenty-three days into the new year! How are you feeling? If you set goals or resolutions — how are they going? While I...

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Every Child Is An Artist: The Need to Create

Every Child Is An Artist: The Need to Create

He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen,...

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A Divine Encounter: Unwrapping the Greatest Gift of All

A Divine Encounter: Unwrapping the Greatest Gift of All

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal...

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Thursay Thoughts: Against the Wind

Thursay Thoughts: Against the Wind

One of my favorite activities when I'm at the beach is to ride bikes on a wide, firm coastline. One incredibly beautiful day my husband...

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Thanksgiving Thoughts from the Anne Neilson Home Team

Thanksgiving Thoughts from the Anne Neilson Home Team

As an artist, I love this time of year! Especially if you live in certain parts of the country where the trees are turning all...

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Thursday Thoughts: He is Still Good

Thursday Thoughts: He is Still Good

I'm crossing my fingers that I'm not the only one who admits to occasionally hearing God's voice sounding an awful lot like Robin Williams voicing...

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A Quiet Fall Morning: Taste and See

A Quiet Fall Morning: Taste and See

I have mixed feelings about this day, both love and hate. I hate Halloween, mostly because I don’t like anything remotely evil – I don’t...

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The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Twisting Trees

The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Twisting Trees

I have such a love for trees, especially trees that have large twisting, winding trunks and intertwining branches, some dipping low creating a sculpture of...

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Definition of Promise: A Common Thread

Definition of Promise: A Common Thread

I love to journal. Now, to be completely honest, I am not the most diligent when it comes to my journaling skills. I have had...

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A Leap of Faith: The Parachute

A Leap of Faith: The Parachute

Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 17:8 In my late 20s I decided I...

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Preparing for Abundance: Casting the Nets

Preparing for Abundance: Casting the Nets

Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they...

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JOY: The Children of Allegro

JOY: The Children of Allegro

In the spring of 2008 I became aware of a local, nonprofit organization, The Allegro Foundation. Through free classes every week they teach more than...

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