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Art May Not Be Truth, But It Tells It
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and for the artists, this may never become cliché. We walk around in constant wonder, proving it true again and again. Art brings the eternal into the boundaries of time.... Read More + |
Good Work: Born Inside or Out?
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I walked into the classroom. No books on the shelves. Linoleum floor, cracked. No area rugs. Crayons, paper, glue, scissors, blocks? Nope. Well, at least there were desks and a blackboard. The principal was cheery when I asked about curriculum. “This!” she said, sweeping her arm towards the window and the river beyond.... Read More + |
What Happens in the Face of Beauty
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We’re covered in paint, and the lawn is too, fenced in brown, the geese calling autumn and trees dropping leaves. Everywhere, color. Color is music for the eyes. We’re finger-painting in the grass, my son and I. He’s one-and-a-half and he’s never done this before.... Read More + |
Stealing Norton: Do You Work at Your Art?
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This post is an excerpt from L.L.... Read More + |
The Work of an Artist
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I paint them orange and yellow, acrylic-thick, and they bloom on canvas. Sunflowers for she who brought me lilacs in June, and it’s winter so I make the beauty I long to find, that I long to place in a mason jar. The canvas sits against crimson walls, and I wish its flowers smelled real.... Read More + |
Community Post: In the Image
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Do we recognize God's hand in the ordinary things, like a simple song or a pencil sketch? In this eloquent and touching post, author Jeanne Damoff shows how art can move souls in simple, yet powerful, ways. Read More + |
Jesus in the LandRover
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Thanks to so many people who took up our Christmas in Verse invitation, posting something small to capture the "big things of Christmas." I did not have room for all I would have liked to feature. So I hope you'll click through the full list of participants at the end.... Read More + |
We Wanted Him to Shine
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Recently, I shared the story of a high school friend of mine, Joe. Joe was a talented artist who created stunning images in several mediums. I have already talked about the wonder and the transformative power of Joe’s art, but there is more.... Read More + |
Transform Your Thinking, Transform Your Work
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Joe was a good athlete in high school. He was one of the stars on our basketball team and our baseball team. But his real talent was art. Joe could paint. None of us were surprised when he decided to major in art education at college. One time I visited Joe’s office, and there was a new black and white photo hanging on the wall.... Read More + |
The Gift: Art, Work and a Ribbon
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No matter how we live out our creative acts (as painters, engineers, parents), we begin here with selflessness. Read More + |
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Hopeful Grief: Personal Examples
I realize that the notion of hopeful grief might still seem odd to you.... Read More +













