Welcome to Paint 2 Words—Where Stories Illuminate the Journey
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Warning Signs
A Journey of Faith in a Dangerous World
Warning Signs: A Journey of Faith in a Dangerous World is now available! There is no rush, no pressure, and no expectation—only an open invitation, if and when this book might serve you.
Thank you for walking with me, for reading thoughtfully, and for choosing depth in a noisy world. My prayer is that wherever you are on the path, you will sense the Shepherd’s presence beside you—steady, patient, and faithful.
Featured Book
Beyond the Veil
A Hope-Filled Journey of Heaven & Healing
Beyond the Veil was written for the quiet moments— the moments after loss, after the house grows still, after the questions come that no one quite knows how to answer.
This book is not meant to rush you through grief or offer easy explanations for deep pain. It is an invitation to walk slowly, to sit with sorrow honestly, and to discover—often in whispers—that God is nearer than you think.
My Journey
Why Paint 2 Words Exists
My journey began with images: illustrations, design, and watercolor. I was a visual storyteller, finding meaning in the stroke of a brush and the play of light and shadow. But when my wife, Kat, passed away, everything stopped. The canvas went blank. The colors faded. And for a time, so did my passion to create.
In that silence, God did something unexpected.
Paint 2 Words began in a season of silence—and grew into a quiet
reawakening of purpose.
About the Author
Rick Wooten
Paint 2 words
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Rick's Books
Each project combines deeply personal storytelling with original illustrations, designed to speak to the heart.
Paint 2 Poems
Where brushstrokes breathe and verses bloom—art and poetry in one heartbeat.
Gallery of Illustrations
My journey began with images: illustrations, design, and watercolor.
Life Group Bible Sudies
This journey is best experienced in community, where sharing sturggles, victories, and questions can lead to deeper growth.
Devotional Series
These devotionals allow time for you to reflect on God’s work in your own life.
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From the Blog
NEW POEM: “The Morning Song”
Before the world begins asking anything of us, before schedules fill our thoughts, before responsibilities begin to press upon our hearts, there is an invitation. An invitation to simply be with Jesus. Every morning God has a thousand ways of reminding us that He is...
“Only You Will Do”
When Nothing Else Satisfies There comes a place in the journey where the soul changes. What once satisfied no longer does. What once distracted no longer holds. What once felt like enough now feels… empty. Not because life has lost its beauty— but because the heart...
Warning Signs Book Now Available!
Dear Friend, Before Warning Signs finds its way into your hands, I wanted to pause and speak to you directly. This book was not written in urgency or fear. It was written slowly—out of prayer, watching, and listening. Over the years, I have sat with many people who...
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