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A Lesson In Grace(See options...) |
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A Thankful Heart(See options...) |
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Children Of The WorldAs the Good Shepherd, Christ proclaimed, ""...other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd"" (John 10:16). As the Savior of the world, Christ will gather all nations, and He will dwell in the midst of them. (Joel 3:2; Zechariah 2:11; John 11:52). At the dawn of a new millennium, we look forward to that wonderful day. The invitation to come unto Him is still extended to all the world. The scriptural admonition to become as a little child and to ""walk as children of light"" is meant to help us to prepare for that joyful time. (Matthew 18:3; Ephesians 5:8). Christ Himself came into this world as an innocent child, and children are especially beloved by our Lord. In Children of the World, we see the purity, innocence, and love that will prevail in a new era of peace and happiness, when the Good Shepherd returns to gather us together and dwell in our midst. (See options...) |
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Don't Forget To PrayWhen sunlight fades and day is done and night is drawing nigh, Don''t forget to kneel and pray and thank the Lord on high. For all the many blessings that come from heaven above, For all your friends and family and for everyone you love. For all your happy memories, that make you laugh and smile, Even for the growth you''ve made while passing through each trial. Then ask Him for the help you need to make it through your week, Ask Him to comfort and strengthen you when things are looking bleak. Ask Him for His guidance to help you choose what''s right; Ask Him to watch over you and keep you through the night. And because He loves you, He''ll listen to what you say. So, every night, before you climb in bed, don''t forget to pray! (See options...) |
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Dutch Apple Pie(See options...) |
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Henry Ford Poster(See options...) |
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I'm Trying To Be Like JesusJesus serves as the ultimate role model for us all. The familiar phrase, """"what would Jesus do?"""" is a wonderful guidepost to keep us on course. Thinking about Him invites His spirit to be with us, to help us step by step along life''s journey. (See options...) |
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Tea For Two(See options...) |
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The Artist(See options...) |
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The CampersArtist Morgan Weistling’s penchant for extensive historical research is the collector’s windfall and The Campers provides a fascinating glimpse into how this modern master comes upon inspiration. “Often when I am researching for a big painting I find other ideas emerge,” says Weistling. “While working on my painting Oregon Trail Family, 1848, I was inspired to paint this other idea focusing on the simple tents the frontier settlers often used. Set in the late 1800s , these two little pioneers have made themselves at home in their temporary shelter. As the sun is setting and it gets darker, the candle is lit and the beans are served. Cherished items brought on the adventure lay strewn on the quilt with the carefree abandon of childhood.” (See options...) |
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The Lord's Blessing(See options...) |
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Time Of WonderWater is an elemental force in much of artist Steve Hanks’ work whether it be ocean-based landscapes, or figures in lakes, rivers, and yes, even bathwater. We are, after all, largely made from water. Its movement and fluidity reflect and inspire our lives. Hanks paintings of children offer beautiful surface stories layered with potent meaning. He stays connected to both the loneliness and the magic of childhood. Time of Wonder conveys the unknown possibilities in the future of a single young life as he faces the seemingly infinite ocean. “What I like most about this painting is the way the overcast, misty sky affects the light and colors, like the clarity of the waves breaking behind the boy and the fog sitting on the mountains in the background,” says the artist. “It’s a very solitary, magical place and this youngster is not standing still in this vast landscape. He’s moving forward.” (See options...) |
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Worth Of A SoulWhen Mothers Without Borders approached me about going to Africa, I told them I was not interested. For me Africa was a world away, “and besides,” I thought, “I am too busy.” Imagine my surprise when I found myself on a plane to Zambia in June 2007. One of the first children I met was Kennedy, the little boy you see in the painting. At three years old he has lost both of his parents to AIDS and was found living alone with his six year old brother and ten year old sister. When I thought of those three children struggling to survive and the millions of others across Africa in similar circumstances, I felt an overwhelming hopelessness and said to myself, “No amount of money can fix this.” Later that day while we were filming, Kennedy climbed into the arms of the man portraying the Savior. As I stood watching them, Kennedy turned towards me and our eyes met. At that moment I knew it wasn’t hopeless. I realized that the Savior could fix not only the problems of Africa, but of the whole world…and we can be His hands to do it. For the first time in my life I felt what Isaiah meant when he said, “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces.” To Kennedy and all who struggle to understand why, I promise that God has not forgotten you. Looking back I realize that my reasons for not wanting to go to Africa are likely the same as yours. We are busy and feel like we cannot make a difference, but I know now that neither is true. We are never too busy to lift another and every good work is known to Him who said, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of…these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” (See options...) |
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