Today we’re talking about hearing God in a noisy world and what it looks like to obey in small, faithful steps. My guest, Sharon Collins, didn’t plan to be an artist or an author; God invited her to listen, start, and pair her paintings with devotionals - all beginning at 67. If you’ve wondered, “Is it too late? Is God still speaking?” this conversation offers simple rhythms (silence, Scripture, and dependence) that turn little yeses into a life of calling. You’re not behind. You’re right on time.
Author–artist Sharon Collins shares how God led her from a Santa Fe spark to art classes, a website, and published devotional books, each painting paired with Scripture. Along the way she learned that the Christian life isn’t radical independence but living in-dependence on Jesus, cultivating silence, and letting Him author the ideas. Sharon unpacks practical rhythms: pool-side quiet with God, texting friends “How can I pray for you today?”, and the cadence “fill, pour, repeat.” She reminds us it’s never too late (her first art class at 67, first book contract at 69) and that small yeses add up. We talk discernment, listening prayer, and re-defining “success” as simple obedience while God handles the results. If you feel behind, if life feels noisy, or if you’re unsure what’s next, this gentle, faith-filled conversation will help you hear Him and begin again - especially as we step into the new year.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
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SHOW NOTES
Matthew 7:7 — “Ask, seek, knock.” (persistence in prayer/listening)
Luke 10:38–42 — Mary & Martha: being filled before serving.
Matthew 6:11 — “Give us this day our daily bread.” (daily filling)
1 Kings 19:12 — God’s “still small voice.” (listening in silence)
Bible Resources:
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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