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Lighten Up! There's enough pain, suffering and stress to go around. Jesus said that while we are in this world we shall have tribulation, not may have. Though this is not very encouraging, it is necessary that we know what we're up against. The Lord is not trying to discourage us in our journey but prepare us for the road ahead. Because of His great love for us, He desires to impart everything necessary to have a joy filled life in Him. This being the foundation of the warning sign of coming tribulation, we can now move to the next sign that reads, Lighten up! Well not really, it actually reads, be of good cheer I have overcome the world. If that promise doesn't ooze, "I got this," then nothing does. Jesus is so amazing and limitless. He tells us trouble is imminent and in the same breath proclaims we will not be overtaken as long as we look to Him. The passion to write and illustrate a comic strip is found in this truth, that Jesus knows the world is going to be ugly and mean, yet if we gaze in His direction He has an abundance of joy, peace, happiness and yes, laughter to experience. His supply is without end, and it is His desire that we are filled with His joy and peace. Make sure you take time to laugh today, even if you laugh at yourself, which I do quite often. Be careful you're not consumed by the weight of everyday life and spend some quality time with Christ. We know the Lord has a sense of humor; He made us. Enjoy this collection of Preacher's Kids comic strips that span over 14 years. Hopefully they will bring a smile, perhaps stir a memory of being in a similarly humorous situation or most importantly cause you to think about the wonderful Savior who gave everything, so we could live and have life eternal. Remember Jesus said if we refuse to become as a little child we cannot enter His kingdom, and what child is not filled with contagious laughter? May God bless you and grant you a life filled with all the greatness He has to offer, Dr. David Ayers

Home, home on the plains...... My name is Linda Roesch; I am an artist. I've lived in South Dakota for most of my life, and I still get my mail at an address just seven miles from where I was raised. But I love to travel, and as I've gotten older my travels have taken me farther and farther from home. Travel has proven to be the best education, and I am truly thankful for every day spent on the road. The watercolor and acrylic paintings featured in this book were completed between 2014-2018, depicting places and events happening in and around North and South Dakota. I've spent the last two years working as a teaching artist in both states during the school year, and in the summer months you'll find me selling paintings at art festivals throughout the Midwest. I love working en plein air, and many of the paintings in this book were started on location; others were completed in my basement studio using reference photos. Come along with me on this journey as we celebrate the subtle beauty of the open plains! Our rolling hills and stark prairie dotted by the occasional grain elevator; the landmark old house that has withstood generations; and my all time favorite..... our clouds in June. The printing of this book was made possible by a grant from the South Dakota Arts Council. Many thanks to the Council for sponsoring projects such as these! This book is dedicated to my Grandpa, and to my college professors who are still supportive of my artistic endeavors.

My name is Linda Roesch; I am an artist. Growing up on a family farm in rural South Dakota, I learned to appreciate the subtle beauty of the open prairies. I have an affinity for falling down farm houses, old gas stations and abandoned elevators (of the grain exchange variety), and many of my paintings showcase these prairie gems. Though I still call South Dakota home, I have a great love for travel and I have a hard time staying in one place for very long. Much of my art has been inspired by my travels across the American midwest and southwest. In 2013, I spent time working at my cousin's animal rescue organization in California. When I returned to South Dakota, I missed the animals that I'd loved and cared for every day, so I started painting their portraits as a way to remember them. While working at the ranch I took a brief hiatus from painting, and when I picked up my brush again after 8 months away I found that my art had really evolved; my style had changed dramatically from near photorealism to something much more expressive, vivacious and free. These new bold color choices, expressive strokes, and splatters captured the silly personalities of the animals perfectly, and my pet portraits became fan favorites at the art festivals that I attended. I've heard others describe my pet portraits as 'realistic with a hint of caricature'...... It's true; I'm painting reality the way that I see it, and I have a tendency to think in cartoon. I prefer to use acrylic or watercolor. I like acrylics for larger work created in the studio, and I turn to watercolors when I'm traveling or working on smaller pieces. I work from reference photos that I've taken during my trips across the country, and I've amassed a good collection of pet and animal photographs that fans and friends have sent in. I continue to take orders for custom pet portraits at festivals where I sell my work, and online at sketchingspot.com. This book has been years in the making.... I have no shortage of artwork, but it became overwhelming to try to decide what pieces to include. While I initially focused on showcasing acrylic paintings of farm animals and personal pets for this project, I've since branched out to include some watercolors, along with paintings of jungle animals, sea creatures and mountain wildlife..... look for dinosaurs, unicorns and 'Dream Sheep' in Volume II!! A huge 'thank you' to everyone who has offered words of wisdom or been supportive of my artistic endeavors over the years. I wouldn't be where I am today without your encouragement, and I can't wait to see where the next road leads. Thank you for coming along for the ride!

I have spent my whole life loving animals and the outdoors. I have also always enjoyed working with my hands, making things, and drawing, no blank piece of paper is safe!This book is a collection of critters that have either awed or inspired me, there are many more but this is just a sampling of some of my favorites.I hope you enjoy the down time and opportunity to be creative while you color and think about the amazing critters that we get to share our world with.

Everyone had studied hard and all the friends were excited about the spelling bee. Who would be the best speller in the class and what would be the prize? Share the excitement of being the winner, and the disappointment with the reward, because of juvenile diabetes.

Paxton Prairie Dog saw his world ablaze and knew he had to do something, but what? Meeting up with his arch enemy, Farrah Ferret, was the last thing he expected. The adventure that follows shows spirit combined with caring for neighbors as friends work together to try to get everyone out of the burning forest to safety. Will everyone be saved? How did the fire start and what happens to their world now? (Toddler version of "Paxton's World On Fire.")

Introducing Deb Burckhard, an award winning pottery with a variety of artistic pursuits. A South Dakota native, Deb creates incredible horsehair pottery out of her Kimball studio. Horsehair pottery is fabled to have come from ancient Indian tribes that wanted to preserve the spirit of their horses in various phases of their lives. Simple shapes and forms of vessels and vases are transformed into one of a kind works of art. Fired at a high temperature to give the clay body strength, each piece is then fired a second time to just below red hot and quickly removed from the kiln. At this point, the horsehair strands are gently applied to the hot surface. The extreme heat from the vessel causes the hair to etch a unique carbon pattern. The pots are not glazed and are somewhat porous. The finished piece can be used as a piece of art or filled with dried twigs or grasses. If a fresh flower arrangement is desired, a plastic cup or liner can be fitted into the vase to hold the water.

Bob Wilson has been fascinated with photography all his life, taking pictures with everything from his sister's old Brownie to the latest in digital cameras. In 2005 he formalized this interest by attending and graduating from the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, Montana. That year he also created Frogworks Photography as a vehicle to promote and market his art. His photographic pursuits are eclectic and involve landscape, commercial, weddings, portraiture, and fine art. His past clients include the Smithsonian Institution, South Dakota Arts Council, and various Black Hills businesses and individuals. Most recently, Bob has focused on making images of the historical and abandoned buildings of the area, using the technique of high dynamic range digital photography to capture the detail and character of these vanishing treasures.

About the Author:A native of South Carolina, Harold Michael Phillips is a graduate of Mid-Continent University in Mayfield Kentucky as well as Covington Theological Seminary, Rossville Georgia with a Masters in Religious Education and a Doctors Degree in Theology. He is presently the Senior Pastor of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Port Deposit Maryland and has been since 1990. He is a recipient of the Salt and Light Award in 2003, given by D. James Kennedy and Coral Ridge Ministries and an honorary Doctors of Divinity Degree from Mid-Continent University. Dr. Phillips has been married to his wife, Corkie, for 43 years, and has five children and fourteen grandchildren. He also has five horses, a dachshund named Bella and, yes, a donkey named Barnabas.

What would you do, if everything you thought was true and consistent about the world turned out to be slightly off? What if you woke up and realized that the family that you grew up in was a cult, and the mother that you adored was unstable and abusive? This is the story of such a person, and it is also the story of healing and growth and the power of choice. You may giggle, and you will cry. And you will not be the same.