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Autumn Sail — The Story of This Painting
The story of the painting, Autumn Sail, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: Anyone who spends any time at all outside knows that not all days are sunny and warm — what we term “perfect.” And while … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn, Autumn Sail, beauty, painting, sail, Steve Henderson
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God Knows We Don’t Confuse Him with Santa Claus
As Christians, we scold ourselves a lot, not the least of which is about prayer. Have you heard this one? “God isn’t Santa Claus, you know, and He gets tired of our putting a wish list in front of Him … Continue reading
Posted in Art, blogging, Christian, Christmas, Culture, Current Events, Daily Life, devotional, Encouragement, Faith, Family, holiday, home, inspirational, Life, Lifestyle, painting, prayer, religion, spirituality
Tagged Christian, Christmas, God, prayer, Santa, Steve Henderson
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Discouraged Because You Don’t Have Enough Faith?
I once knew a woman who, for many years, attributed her lack of health to a lack of faith. No matter how much she prayed, no matter how much she begged and pleaded God, no matter how much she asked the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, faith, God, prayer
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You Are Stronger Than You Think You Are
On a recent visit to my middle daughter (note to self, and parents with three or more children: do NOT use term, “middle child”), I was convinced to join her, and a group of ridiculously fit others, at the local … Continue reading
Posted in Art, blogging, Christian, Daily Life, devotional, Encouragement, exercise, Faith, Family, home, Life, Lifestyle, religion
Tagged Christian, CrossFit, exercise, God, Jesus, Steve Henderson
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Taking a Sabbatical from Church
Within many Christian circles, church attendance is synonymous with one’s belief in Jesus, and for those who don’t attend, at all, or even deliberately skip a Sunday or two, the validity and value of their spirituality is called seriously into question. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, blogging, Christian, devotional, Faith, Family, home, Life, Lifestyle, painting, religion, spirituality
Tagged Christian, church, God, sabbatical
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Living in Limbo-Land
Dreams are great things. They push us, prod us, exhilarate us, give us hope for a brighter future. They also frustrate us to no end, especially when we have a dream, a desire, a longing, an aching — for years and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, blogging, Christian, Daily Life, decor, Encouragement, Faith, Family, home, homeschooling, Life, Lifestyle, painting, prayer, religion, spirituality, success
Tagged Christianity, desire, dreams, prayer, Riverside Muse, Steve Henderson, watercolor painting
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Little Angel Bright — The Story of This Painting
The story of the painting Little Angel Bright, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: Christmas, like snowfall, prompts different responses in people: some roll their eyes, upset by commercialism; others insist that Santa has nothing to do … Continue reading
Posted in Art, children, Christmas, Culture, Current Events, Daily Life, Encouragement, Faith, Family, holiday, home, Life, Lifestyle, nostalgia, painting, santa, Work
Tagged children, Christmas, Little Angel Bright, magical, Santa, Steve Henderson, work, worry
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Is Christianity a Series of Laws?
In a recent conversation with a five-year-old, it came out that using a pen, in kindergarten, is a prohibited activity. Violation of this particular law results in the punishment of putting one’s head down on the desk. What strikes me most … Continue reading
Posted in Art, blogging, children, Christian, Daily Life, Education, Faith, Family, home, homeschooling, Life, Lifestyle, painting, religion, spirituality
Tagged Christianity, God, kindergarten, laws, rules, Steve Henderson
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Christians: Bold for Jesus?
I became a Christian at 19. For the first 25 years, I diligently attended church services, which means that I came into regular contact with Christians comfortable in that setting, and for the last eight years, I have been transitioning … Continue reading
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Tagged afraid, bold, Christian, reflection, Steve Henderson, timid
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Spirit of the Canyon: The Story of This Painting
The story of the painting, Spirit of the Canyon, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: The human spirit is an indomitable one, and within all of us is the desire to create, to search, to explore, to … Continue reading
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Tagged canyon, desire, dream, original oil painting, spirit, Steve Henderson, work
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