Podcast Blog: S5, E24 - Sharon Collins, Becoming His Masterpiece

Sharon Collins combines art and written meditations in her devotional book series, "Becoming His Masterpiece." Collins has an interesting personal story, as she felt called after retirement to take up both art and authorship. God has used both aspects to lead others while helping Collins grow spiritually herself.

In this episode, I’ll ask Collins about both her book writing and spiritual journeys. She has a lot to share about how to slow down and listen for God’s voice in a fast-paced culture.

One thing I enjoyed about this episode was getting to Collins as someone who has similar views on putting your faith into practice. Every day is an opportunity to represent God. But we get in our own way; the hardest part about putting faith into practice is our own selfishness.

I also appreciate how Collins answered God's call in new areas of competency. She started small, preparing herself by taking art and writing classes. Then she faithfully continued toward publishing not one, but three books.

Highlights of this podcast:

2:45 What seven-day practical faith means to Collins

4:17 How God provided as Collins transitioned from retirement into authorship

8:51 Why we always need to say yes to God’s call

12:55 What readers get out of her combination of artwork and meditative writing

16:04 Collins calls herself a slow spiritual learner. How does God teach her?

22:01 What a life lived “upside-down” looks like

27:14 How to find Collins’ website and books

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