{"id":9352,"date":"2025-05-09T13:56:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T18:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belovedgallery.org\/?p=9352"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:15:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:15:58","slug":"called-by-god","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belovedgallery.org\/pt\/called-by-god\/","title":{"rendered":"Moved by Akiane’s Art, Called by God: Meet Beami Strong"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From a very young age, Akiane Kramarik was commissioned by God to be an artist, a calling she says came to her through vivid visions and Divine encounters. By the age of ten, she was creating astonishingly lifelike and spiritual paintings, many of which depicted heavenly scenes and portraits of Christ with a depth of emotion and detail far beyond her years. To say Akiane was commissioned by God as a child is only part of her story. Today, her work continues to bear the unmistakable mark of Divine inspiration. Her brush strokes capture not just physical form, but the unseen soul of her subjects. Her art is magnetic, inviting viewers into a sacred moment of awe and reflection. Each painting seems to echo the original calling God put on her heart, affirming that her talent is not only a gift but a mission she continues to fulfill through her life.<\/p>

Much like Akiane, we each have a unique process, intricately woven into the fabric of our being by God, who sees beyond the present moment into the fullness of our lives. When God commissions us, it is not for a fleeting task or a temporary role\u2014it is a lifelong calling rooted in His eternal plan. His purpose for us is not confined to a single event or season but unfolds through every stage of our journey, shaping our identity, relationships, and how we love and serve others. Even when we feel insignificant or uncertain, God\u2019s calling remains steadfast, reminding us that our lives are meant to reflect his glory and fulfill His will in meaningful and eternal ways.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Watch to the story of Beami Strong, an Uber driver who brought a group to Bel\u00f3ved Gallery and witnessed their deep passion for Jesus and their moving reaction to Akiane’s art. Stirred by their response, Beami returned to the gallery to experience it himself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Inspired by Akiane’s work, Beami tenderly gave his heart to Jesus and grew in confidence and vision. He took a risk to change careers following where he felt God was leading. Today, Beami works as an actor and musician, having already earned roles in popular TV shows such as The Chosen.<\/p>

Just as God commissioned Akiane to create art that stirs souls and points hearts to Heaven, Beami\u2019s experience at Bel\u00f3ved Gallery awakened something deep within him, a divine nudge toward his calling. His story is a reminder that God’s commissions often come quietly, through unexpected moments that change the course of our lives. Whether through a brush stroke, conversation, or chance encounter, God invites each of us to step into the purpose He’s prepared. Beami\u2019s journey is not just about a career change, it\u2019s about responding to the whisper of God\u2019s voice, saying go, create, speak, serve. We are all commissioned, called not just to admire the light, but to carry it.<\/p>

Visit Akiane: Os Primeiros Anos<\/em><\/a> to learn more about Akiane’s miraculous story and admire her stunning masterpieces created between the ages of eight and sixteen. Her childhood dreams and visions inspired the paintings in the collection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We are thrilled to announce that Bel\u00f3ved Caf\u00e9 now carries books by local Marble Falls, Texas, author Toni Blackington. Through her devotionals and prayer journals, Toni shares heartfelt, Spirit-led encouragement<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Now Available at Bel\u00f3ved Caf\u00e9:<\/strong><\/p>

Fast & Fight Devotional & Journal
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Toni Blackington lives in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Marble Falls, where she enjoys small-town life alongside her husband of 28 years. Together, they’ve raised three children, and she considers it her greatest honor to have been entrusted by the Lord to raise and walk alongside these remarkable end-time warriors. With a background in education and experience writing for family and Christian journals, city newspapers, and children’s literature, Toni now pours her heart into writing devotionals and prayer journals. Her words reflect a life deeply touched by God’s mercy\u2014a mercy that never stopped pursuing her, that forgave, redeemed, delivered her from darkness, and filled her with the Holy Spirit. Toni is forever thankful to Jesus, the Living Water that wells up inside and overflows onto pages with words. It\u2019s her joy to encourage others to sit in the presence of God, approach His throne with confidence by the atoning blood of Jesus, and move from glory to glory by the power of the Holy Spirit. Her heart burns to encourage the body of Christ to prepare for His return\u2026because, yes, He is coming back for His bride!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our 3rd Annual Fall Affair, Commissioned: Sharing Faith through Art<\/em>, will be held October 24-25, 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The word commissioned means to appoint, produce, and bring into working condition. An artist can be commissioned to create a meaningful work of art. God also commissioned us into His family as sons and daughters, individual masterpieces designed by the Master Artist Himself. Building on this foundation, Jesus\u2019s final words on earth called for the great commission, an invitation to share with the entire world the profound work of Christ\u2019s sacrifice on the cross, His unbreakable love for every one of us, and His promise of eternal life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Continue to partner with Bel\u00f3ved Gallery by telling 50 of your friends and family about your experience! Invite them to make a reservation<\/a> for a tour of Akiane: Os Primeiros Anos<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Post your favorite moments from your visit on social media. Tag Bel\u00f3ved Gallery<\/a>so we can share your stories, too!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Spread the message of belovedness by sharing how art has inspired your faith. Visit our #iam_beloved<\/a> page to share your story and read other stories of faith.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Partner with Bel\u00f3ved Gallery with a one-time or recurring gift in support of one million people viewing Akiane: Os Primeiros Anos<\/a><\/em> exhibition at no charge.<\/p><\/div>

Bel\u00f3ved Gallery is a private-operating foundation designated as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, providing you with a tax-deductible donation benefit (Tax ID #87-4045476).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Want to join the mission? We are currently looking for volunteers to help lead tours of Akiane: Os Primeiros Anos<\/em><\/a>. Volunteers have a special front-row seat to the many exciting things happening at Bel\u00f3ved Gallery and represent Bel\u00f3ved’s mission to the public.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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May we each recognize the quiet moments when God calls us\u00a0\u2014and have the courage to respond, knowing we too have been commissioned for something eternal.

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As we enter 2025, let\u2019s focus on the celebrated miracle of the incarnation of God coming to earth as we reengage in our day-to-day lives with family and friends. What would it look like to carry Emmanuel, which in Hebrew means God with us throughout the year?<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9354,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9352","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gallery-newsletter"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t