Within the night, within the deep;
resides a light that everyone seeks.
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| 'The Black & Blue of Night' Maleko ©2011 (Photograph of the night time sky in May over the Pacific Northwest) |
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Gaze at the Heavens!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
What do you see in the 'Black & White'?
The simplicity of black & white to show negative space &
the shape of a horse set against a colorful background.
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| Pastel & Ink Drawing 3.5 x 5 inches on white paper ©Maleko 2011 |
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| Negative Image using Paint Shop Pro ©Maleko 2011 |
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Answering, When Jesus Asks The Question
As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David !" The crowd sternly told them to be quiet, but they cried out all the more, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!" And Jesus stopped and called them, and said, "What do you want Me to do for you?" They said to Him, "Lord, we want our eyes to be opened." Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him. ~Matthew 20:29-34 (NASB)
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| 'Mount Saint Helen's' © Maleko 2011 |
After reading this verse it occurred to me that wherever Jesus went people cried out Him. Especially those that had been shunned by society, the outcasts, the rejects, those who had lost all hope the things of this world or in saving themselves. It is still true today even after 2000 years, that when we are hurt, lost and without hope we cry out to God. I believe in those moments those who profess no belief in God may also find themselves calling out to 'God'?
Throughout life we cry out when in distress, more silently as we age, and we are comforted by family, by friends and by God. But what really struck me was Jesus response, he stopped, called to them and asked "What do you want Me to do for you?" The God of the universe did not indicate that He already knew what they wanted, He asked and waited for their answer.
Jesus is asking this very same question even today, to each and everyone of us,
"What do you want Me to do for you?"
Are you able to answer this question clearly? Do you know what it is that you want Jesus to do for you? Specifically? So often we want for lack of asking. The blind men new exactly what they wanted Jesus to do for them, "Lord, we want our eyes to be opened." Clear and straight to the point.
Spend some time thinking about how will respond when Jesus asks you "What do you want Me to do for you?" and post your thoughts in the comments. I will respond with my answer to the question in a later post but initially my answer evaded and puzzled me greatly.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
American Bison 2 - Echos
The second installment of designs from the 'Echos' series. Endeavoring to capture the strength and beauty of the American Bison. View the first installment - Echos from the Past
Miniature Colored Pencil Drawings 3.5x5 inches Border added using Paint Shop Pro
©Maleko 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Faith is ...
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"Sunset through the Trees" ©Maleko 2011 |
Do we get closer to God by buying into a program or by buying into His word?
Do we draw closer to Him with a regiment or with a relationship?
Do words with more syllables unlock faith's mysteries or does quiet stillness make His voice come through?
Faiths is not a trend.
Faith is not a building; it is not a concert.
Faith is this blind; trusting surrender
built not by man's effort but by Gods perfect love.
©Shawn Murinko 2011
(The above words were written & sent to me by Shawn Murinko, a good friend who always makes me think and laugh. For more, check out Shawn's blog - On Four Wheels)
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