Michelle R. Acker Art

Painting with BEESWAX and BLOWTORCHES.

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MEET SHONTELL:⁣ ⁣ @shontellbrewer By day she works as a classroom teacher, and weekends are mostly spent as an advocate for the steadily growing anti-trafficking movement in Nevada. ⁣ ⁣ As a licensed pastor with Foursquare International church, she speaks around the country to youth, mothers, and churches. A wife for over twenty years, she and her husband have spent most of that time raising five kids. Together the family runs a monthly outreach in their home: a come as you are dinner called Taco Tuesday. ⁣ ⁣ Her book, Missionary Mom, was released fall of 2018.⁣ ⁣ WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:⁣ ⁣ · Proving the enemy wrong⁣ ⁣ · Why naps are biblical⁣ ⁣ · What digital evangelists really are⁣ ⁣ · What to do when you fail⁣ ⁣ · How index cards will change everything.⁣ ⁣ #wearedeclare #declarepodcast⁣ ⁣#naps #digitalevangelist #⁣MissionaryMom #TacoTuesday 🌮 ⁣ https://www.instagram.com/p/BriKKVFAIBU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11jcsrunoop1d

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It was an honor and JOY to be hosts of this phenomenal lineup of speakers at @wearedeclare.⁣ ⁣ To God be the glory! ⁣ ⁣ You definitely want to follow each of these wise women: ⁣ ⁣@wearethatfamily @michelle.r.acker ⁣@jevonbolden @meganmweaver @annaklebaron @andrearhowey @strugglewellproject @kristinlemus @annewatsontx @thejenweaver @dontmomalone @holleygerth @amiestockstill @thejenibee @thekatlee_ @triciagoyer @susan.m.ramsey @rachaeljgilbert and the amazing Cierra McKenzie ⚔️🎉 #wearedeclare #declarewarrior (at Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/BorraCRAuTn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e3l0o9xe32n8

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Would you link arms and join us in praying with our 2018 sponsor/partner @onechildmatters? Tag them in a comment below and let them see your support! #WeareDeclare . Repost @onechildmatters - Six of our sponsored children at the Mallapally Hope Center (IN-148) in southern India have tragically lost their homes in what some experts are calling the country’s worst flood in almost a century. Four of our other Hope Centers are located in affected areas as well. Entire towns have been inundated with water, killing more than 400 and forcing a million people to evacuate to temporary camps. Please pray for our sponsored children and their families, as well as the other people of Kerala who have been affected by this terrible catastrophe. #keralafloods #india #weather #prayers #onechildmatters - #regrann

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We are so excited to introduce our next Declare Equip class: "What Makes Your Book Eye-catching to Publishers?" Taught by Literary Agent Blythe Daniel. . Click the link in our profile --> @wearedeclare to sign up! . Publishers are on the hunt for stellar writing, a unique and compelling idea, and an author's reach to the intended audience. But how do you actually accomplish those things? . Join us online on September 4th and learn how! . Declare Equip offers live online classes with in-depth practical instruction on specific topics. Class participants receive: •access to the live 60-minute class on the scheduled date and time •the class recording for future reference or in case you can’t attend live The class format includes live instruction via video, supplemental materials such as powerpoint, video, or downloadable handouts, and a chance to chat as you learn alongside other Declare Community members. . What Makes Your Book Eye-catching to Publishers? . September 4, 2018 7:30PM-8:30PM Central Time Instructor: Literary Agent Blythe Daniel Class Cost: $22 per participant (includes video recording).

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Y'all! How is it ALREADY July 6th? We don't know about you, but time is flying by this summer! . And frankly, we can't wait to deliver all the fin we have in store for you at #Declare2018Warrior this October. . Did you see our lineup? #soFun . Did you see the incredible #DeclarePreconferenceOption we're offering? . Do you have your tickets yet? #HurryWhileTheyLast! . Did you book your hotel room at the Sheraton DFW? Use our link and get #exclusive bonuses! . Links to all these details and more ➡️ @wearedeclare. . #WeareDeclare #writingconference #speaking #podcasting #leadership #influncers #communicator #authors #publishing #Warrior

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#Hope #Love #Prayer... Our feeds are full of horrible news and despair and sorrow. Wherever your opinion and position is on the issues at hand, can we all agree to simply pause and say a prayer? Because spoiler alert: #LoveWINS . #ChooseHope #ChooseWelcome #ChooseLOVE #ChooseJoy . And while we're at it... Let's pump a little #JOY and #Celebration into our feeds... . Tag a friend or two. Then leave a comment with one spectacularly good thing from your day or week that deserves celebrating. Big or small. . #WeareDeclare #DeclareWarrior2018

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Learn how to do both well in #HolyHustleBook.

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FORTIFIED. Will you pray with us today? . LORD, we come to you today with all our thanks and praise. You are doing a great work in each of us, and through each woman in our community. We thank you for the opportunities to serve You and declare your goodness to the world. . We lift up our #DeclareEquip class tonight as an offering. May these 60 minutes of learning and equipping bring You glory and produce abundant fruit through each participant. . We ask that you would bless our class teacher @annaklebaron and class moderator @thejenweaver with strength, peace, health, and wisdom as they prepare for tonight. Protect her from distraction and any lies that might be directed her way. Pour Your spirit out on her, and flow through her to expand your kingdom. . Father we pray also for each participant, that you would be glorified in her life. That this class will be a weapon in her arsenal to fight for your kingdom here on Earth as it is in heaven. We pray for freedom from distraction, protection from those ugly lies, and time and energy to absorb this teaching and hear your voice. . Remind each of us of the words of Nehemiah building a wall to fortify and protect his city: "I am doing a great work and I can't come down." Whisper this reminder in our ear when we are tempted by distraction or doubt: . "I’m doing a great work; I can’t come down. Why should the work come to a standstill just so I can ___________?" Nehemiah 6:3 MSG . In the strong and powerful name of Jesus we pray. Amen. . 'By yourself you're unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn't easily snapped.' Ecc 4:12 MSG . If you haven't got a ticket yet, we're saving you a seat! Even if you can't make the live class, ticket holders get the replay video included in your $15 ticket. Sign up with the link in our profile --> @wearedeclare. TONIGHT: Build (or Borrow) Your Platform. Amplify Your Message. Launch Books. May 24, 2018 7:30PM-8:30PM Central Time Instructor: Anna LeBaron Class Cost: $15.00 per participant   #platform #booklaunching #launch #authors #amwriting #books #Declare2018Warrior #leadership #message #praywithus #fortified

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“Well, we all make mistakes, dear, so just put it behind you. We should regret our mistakes and learn from them, but never carry them forward into the future with us.”

— L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea

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Are you on the list? Perks, a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, and an exclusive giveaway are going out next week. Don't miss out! Sign up --> https://linktr.ee/michelle.r.acker Behind the scenes... Dreaming BIG. Banishing doubt. Moving forward. Standing firm. Daring greatly. Making art. Creating joy. LIVING life to the fullest. . #dream #lifeisshort #art

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Psst! We're celebrating MOM and having a sale in our shop. Original handmade art and wall decor at 20-50% off! Link in profile --> @michelle.r.acker. . We'll even include a FREE printable custom message from you telling Mom her gift is on the way! . #giftsformom #lastminute #mothersday #momsrock #etsy #createdbydeepblue #etsyfinds #etsygifts #etsysale #shopsmall https://etsy.me/2rsieyH

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SOLD “Divulge” 12 x 12in, acrylic ©️Cara Gonier 2017

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Beautiful

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"Why am I so damn angry?" . I took my grumpiness out on an art board last weekend. Anyone who doesn't think art is therapy hasn't experienced the catharsis available in everyday art supplies. . Here's a peak at the process. I asked myself what I was feeling: ANGRY . "Why am I so damn angry?" I asked? . I had a nice long vent/scribble/rant of all the thoughts and irritations going through my head and heart. . Letting them outside my skin and onto the board... It was as ugly as it looks. . And then I let it all go. Released the toxic mess. Covered the ugly board with pure white paint. Washed clean my heart in the process. . Don't fear the ugliness in your life. Face it head on. Address it. Identify it. Release it. Let God heal it. It's worth it, I promise. . "Catharsis" 12x5.5 inch Encaustic Beeswax and oil pastel On rustic board. . 💕 #arttherapy #angermanagement #therapy #paintingwithmeltedbeeswax #beeswaxandblowtorches #beeswaxart #art #artoninstagram #artist #selfreflection #dothework #encausticpainting #encausticart #encausticartist #handpainted

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