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Have you ever dismissed your creative potential because you believed the lie that artists are born, not made? I sure did. For most of my life, I thought I couldn’t even draw stick figures—until age 56 when God interrupted my story in the most unexpected way.

In this special Rooted & Rising conversation with Denise Jackson, I share how one simple painting session turned into a divine encounter where God whispered to my heart: “You’re an artist for Me.” Even though I didn’t believe it at first, I chose to say yes. I believed before I saw—and that one small step changed everything.

Today my paintings reach people all over the world and help fund missions, but the deeper story is this: creativity is our birthright. We are made in the image of the Great Creator (Genesis 1:27), which means creativity already lives inside each of us. Too often, we’ve believed the lie that we don’t have it. My book, Small Beginnings: A Journey to the Impossible, was born out of my desire to help others dream impossible dreams, discover their purpose, and find their people.

I began painting at 56, started golf at 66, and even found new love after loss. My journey is proof that God’s timing is perfect—we never “miss it” when we’re walking with Him. Whether you’re 26 or 86, I want this episode to stir you to ask: What creative potential lies dormant within me? And then, take your first small step to uncover it.

✨ I’d love to hear from you—send me a text and share what resonates most with you from this conversation!