"Art and Soul" offers many concrete ideas to get creative juices flowing. Beautiful photographs of Kornet's own work illustrate many of pages. In addition, a good portion of book is dedicated to introductory how-to information. Some of crafts represented include fabric arts, collage, jewelry, card making, gift wrappings, travel journals, and altered books. Kornet also offers suggestions on how to get whole family involved in creative process.

Kornet writes from a Jewish perspective, but "Art and Soul" crosses religious lines. It is a book about life and creativity which anyone can appreciate. To learn more about Cindy Lutz Kornet and her work, please visit her website at www.artandsoulbycin.com. To purchase "Art and Soul," please visit http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=30842

Oh, and although joy is something each individual has to receive on her own, I believe my Mother’s joy is contagious, because I feel quite joyful around her!

“The joy of Lord is your strength” psalmist David says. And it’s true. Mom is a strong and determined virtuous woman who would go extra mile just to have assurance that our Savior is pleased with her. Because Mom never gives up on God, she is always joyful. And joy of Lord will cause one to smile even if she feels unhappy. So, although I’ve done my share of crying, when I go to visit Mom and tell her all about my woes of hour, I can’t help but to leave with a bright smile on my face. She leaves with me a kindled fire within my soul and continually reveals to me with her quiet smile and patient words how I can attain same joy. As a treasure of jewels found in desert sand, is joy of Lord I have found in my mother. My prayer is that I will reflect her image of extreme joy in Christ, now and in years to come.

-- Demetria Zinga is founder and owner of www.faith-media.com, a technology and consulting firm which specializes in web design and hosting, graphics and print designs, internet marketing, and e-training. She is also founder of www.christianladies.net, an interactive ezine, blog, and podcast for Christian women.

Demetria Zinga is the founder and owner of www.faith-media.com, a technology and consulting firm which specializes in web design and hosting, graphics and print designs, internet marketing, and e-training. She is also the founder of www.christianladies.net, an interactive ezine, blog, and podcast for Christian women.