Monday, September 29, 2008
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"...what makes us unique isn't so much our height or shape or fingerprints or eye color but our histories, our stories. Day by day our lives are woven into a giant narrative, and every moment we become more and more the story of who we are. We are our stories. And we only connect with other people when we know their stories." - Steven James
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Hello Mel!
Very lovely colorful drawings!
All these drawings are the result of fertile imagination and they tell a story by themselves.
The first picture tells me that the pretty girl is a princess guarded by a dragon. She looks sweet but she is very tough and woe to any one who troubles her. The big broad sword she is having is very sharp and she is an expert in sword fighting.
The second and third drawings show how the small fishes, big fishes, jelly fish, octopus, shark, porpoise etc live happily and peacefully without hurting each other and sharing what is available.
The last drawing shows abundant rains over the mountains, the sun coming up and a beautiful rainbow spreading across the sky making everyone happy.
Kindly thank your daughters Linnea and Megan for sharing these beautiful drawings. Also find out if my guess is correct. They know best.
Have a wonderful day!
Greetings Mel,
Hope you don't mind me commenting "off topic". You have been on my heart for 2 days after I read your comments on Fred's Blog and on Crowbar Massage.
Your struggle is not uncommon and yet it is unique to you. My desire is that you not err on either side--which can result in either guilt crippling you, or the opposite, becoming numb to a godly and good sorrow over sin.
I don't know you well enough to form anything close to an accurate assessment of your spiritual condition and your understanding of the whole counsel of God. I will tell you that some of the books you list on your blog profile can promote a "man-centered" faith and make us focus too much on SELF. It is not about US, it is ALL about Christ.
Rather than me attempting to help you sort all of this out; I highly recommend that you read the following work on the subject:
http://www.theologynetwork.org/christian-beliefs/the-holy-spirit-and-christian-living/starting-out/the-bruised-reed.htm
Feel free to write anytime.
In Christ and For His Sake,
D.L. Kane
FYI Mel,
I noticied you called me "brother" in a previous comment and felt I should let you know I am actually your Christian sister.
Blessings,
D.L.
Greetings Mel,
Sorry it took so long to respond. You asked if I have ever read, "Fight like a Girl". No I have not. I have read the reviews and can honestly tell you that I would not be interested.
It is probably a fine book. I am simply more interested in learning about God than I am about "learning about being a woman" in this crazy mixed up culture.
So little time for reading and so hungry to know Him well enough to "Paint His beauty into the soul of a man, one brushstroke at a time." I simply must prioritize.
I have added you to my prayer list. Feel free to write anytime: ForHisSake2008@aol.com
With Love in Christ,
D.L.
Hi Mel,
These paintings are really good and I have to say the way Joseph interprets them betrays my shallow observation. I sure hope you share his thoughts about their work with them. I am caught by the bold, bright colors which wisk me away somewhere fun, but now I am eager to know your children's thoughts.
God bless,
Fred
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