The fluff of a feather; the warmth under a wing. One glance at this painting makes me want to snuggle up to something warm and safe and hunker down. The scripture this painting is based on can be found in Luke 13: 34. Jesus is longingly looking over the city and says, “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the […]
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December
29
A Father’s Love
posted by laurieetta
If you’re reading this, congratulations—you’ve made it through another Christmas. The decorations are coming down, the leftovers are dwindling, and the whirlwind of the season is beginning to settle. We’ve just celebrated the birth of Christ, so it might seem a little early to shift our gaze to Jesus as a child. And yet, the […]
September
29
Imperfect People, Bold Mission
posted by laurieetta
There is a quiet power in this painting by Duccio titled Jesus Sending Out the Eleven Apostles. Painted more than 700 years ago, it still has the ability to stop us, to make us pause, and to remind us of who we are as followers of Christ. The risen Jesus stands before his disciples, his […]
September
24
The Holy Marys
posted by laurieetta
I was immediately drawn to this captivating depiction of the Marys, (Mary mother of James, Mary Magdalene, and Mary of Cleophas) peering with wonder into the tomb that once held their Master. Not only are the women beautifully portrayed but the way the artist has arranged the painting makes the viewer feel as if he […]
August
11
The Mourning Lion
posted by laurieetta
While in Vienna earlier this summer, we were in the famous Augustinian Church where the Hapsburgs (one of the principal sovereign dynasties of Europe from the 15th to the 20th century) were hatched, latched and dispatched (baptized, married and buried). While there, I was struck by a memorial to Maria Christina (daughter of Empress Maria […]
February
14
Being Free
posted by laurieetta
Dr. Timothy Keller tells this true story of a Highland Scot named Murdo McDonald. During WWII he was captured with another Scot and put in a prisoner of war camp, Stalag 17. Both Scots acted as chaplains and were on opposite sides of the fence—one with the British group and one with an American group. Once […]
June
04
Being Christian 3
posted by laurieetta
Part three of three I ended my last post saying that one should come to Christianity because it is true. That comes across a little arrogant, I suppose. I recently listened to an excellent talk by Mark Meynell from All Souls church in London (link below). He talks about how arrogance and religion seem to go […]
June
02
Being Christian 2
posted by laurieetta
Part two of three Further exploration on the term, “Christian.” I won’t claim to be the first to say this (I see a lot of people have taken credit for it) but perhaps one reason people are confused about the term “Christian” is because we have made it an adjective. If you remember, the purpose of an adjective […]
May
30
Being Christian 1
posted by laurieetta
Part one of three I say I am a Christian and some people cringe. Not all, mind you, but some. And if I am really being honest, I cringe a bit too. Not because I’m not sure if it’s true but because I wonder what people hear when I say that word: “Christian.” Donald Miller in […]
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