Sit, charcoal and tape on paper, 42” x 42”, 2008
I read a great little book titled: Sit, Walk, Stand, by Watchman Nee and I loved it. I did a piece based on each part of the book. The book is a short comprehensive (oxymoron?) study of the book of Ephesians in the Bible (too many prepositional phrases) I'm rereading the book as a draw. The Sit section has had the largest impact on me. Christianity begins with a big "DONE". "We began our Christian life by depending not upon our own doing but upon what he had done. Until a man does this he is no Christian." (p.15) Anything we do as a Christian always begins with a resting in God. "Sitting" is an attitude of rest. Our given position in Christ is with Christ seated at the right hand of God. Ephesians 1:17-21 and 2:6-9 There's a mystery and a wonder to such a precious perspective.
I read a great little book titled: Sit, Walk, Stand, by Watchman Nee and I loved it. I did a piece based on each part of the book. The book is a short comprehensive (oxymoron?) study of the book of Ephesians in the Bible (too many prepositional phrases) I'm rereading the book as a draw. The Sit section has had the largest impact on me. Christianity begins with a big "DONE". "We began our Christian life by depending not upon our own doing but upon what he had done. Until a man does this he is no Christian." (p.15) Anything we do as a Christian always begins with a resting in God. "Sitting" is an attitude of rest. Our given position in Christ is with Christ seated at the right hand of God. Ephesians 1:17-21 and 2:6-9 There's a mystery and a wonder to such a precious perspective.
Walk, charcoal, tape, and vellum on paper, 2008 (SOLD)
The foundation of this series is the relationship we can have with God in Christ Jesus. I’ve used my friend Zakk and his son Isaiah as models. The first piece, Sit was about understanding our position we’ve been given as a child of God because of the death and resurrection of Jesus and our faith in him. This piece, Walk, is about the application of our position in Christ. i.e. making life-giving choices. It's not about being "right" it's about the life within your decision. Everything Jesus did was redeeming and Jesus is our example to live life. It's not about winning an argument, it's loving the person you're arguing with before, during, and after the argument. That’s how Jesus lived his life and set an example for us to follow in his footsteps. Seeking to know him and walking with him daily in a loving relationship is the greatest satisfaction we could ever have.
The foundation of this series is the relationship we can have with God in Christ Jesus. I’ve used my friend Zakk and his son Isaiah as models. The first piece, Sit was about understanding our position we’ve been given as a child of God because of the death and resurrection of Jesus and our faith in him. This piece, Walk, is about the application of our position in Christ. i.e. making life-giving choices. It's not about being "right" it's about the life within your decision. Everything Jesus did was redeeming and Jesus is our example to live life. It's not about winning an argument, it's loving the person you're arguing with before, during, and after the argument. That’s how Jesus lived his life and set an example for us to follow in his footsteps. Seeking to know him and walking with him daily in a loving relationship is the greatest satisfaction we could ever have.
Stand, charcoal and tape on paper, 42” x 42”, 2008 (SOLD)
The foundation of this series is the relationship we can have with God in Christ Jesus. I’ve used my friend Zakk and his son Isaiah as models. This piece, Stand, is about abiding in our position in Christ. "Our task is one of holding, not of attacking. We do not fight for victory, we fight from victory" (pg. 55).
The foundation of this series is the relationship we can have with God in Christ Jesus. I’ve used my friend Zakk and his son Isaiah as models. This piece, Stand, is about abiding in our position in Christ. "Our task is one of holding, not of attacking. We do not fight for victory, we fight from victory" (pg. 55).
