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#iam_beloved
Sharing Stories of Faith
We believe that all people, regardless of background, can experience faith through art. #iam_beloved is a curated collection of stories of faith that explore how art connects us to our Creator and reminds us we are beloved: personally known, deeply loved, cherished, and favored by Jesus.
What is your story?
Help us spread the message of belovedness by reading these stories from around the world and sharing your own story of how art has inspired your faith.
#iam_beloved: Meet Kynnadi & Janai
From the moment Janai stepped into Belóved Gallery with her daughter, Kynnadi, she found it hard to stop the tears.
“I immediately felt the presence of God,” she shared. Little did she know what was in store. Both mother and daughter floated effortlessly between each colorful masterpiece by the child prodigy, reading Akiane’s poetry and thought-provoking words. When they finally
#iam_beloved: Meet Veteran John Sheridan
John Sheridan served nine years in the US Army, following a family tradition of military service. This history has brought challenges, including PTSD and loss. Discover how Akiane’s Prince of Peace painting transformed his perception of the color green and offered hope to those affected by war.
#iam_beloved: Meet April & Cyrus
April and her 11-year-old son, Cyrus, visited Belóved Gallery recently at the urging of a friend. Being an artistic family, they took their time walking through Akiane: The Early Years, pointing out different details in Akiane’s paintings and poems. Cyrus, who has been tap dancing since the age of six, very quietly worked out routines with his feet as he
#iam_beloved: Meet Pradeep & Fabiola
Belóved Gallery is excited to announce a new curated collection of stories of faith inspired by the Prince of Peace painting that explore how we are all known and loved by the Creator. These personal stories, which come from all over the world, are the heartbeat of our mission to inspire faith through art and our goal of one million
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Invite 50
Tell 50 of your friends and family about your experience! Invite them to make a reservation for a tour of Akiane: The Early Years.
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Let us know how the Prince of Peace has inspired your faith. Use #iam_beloved to tell your story.
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