Category Archives: fine art

White on White: The Story of This Painting

Posted on December 2, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting, White on White, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: Years ago, when we were building our house, it was time to paint the walls, and we decided on white. Well, that was … Continue reading →

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Tired of Worrying — about Everything?

Posted on December 1, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-41 is a familiar one to many, especially women. The other day, I even ran across the term, “Martha Syndrome,” which I’m sure I have, because of a pronounced tendency (according to every … Continue reading →

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When Life Hurts, and We Feel Alone

Posted on November 28, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Life is hard, and it frequently hurts — whether or not we are Christians. (We eclipse that fact, you know — many Christians act as if, because they know the story of Jesus and read about Him in the Bible, … Continue reading →

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When We Believe Everything We’re Told, We’re Turkeys to Be Plucked

Posted on November 27, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Recently, at an online social media site, I saw a photo of a man, gruesomely disfigured, with the statement: “Stop! Don’t just ignore this! Pray for this man, and Share (1 Share equals 100 prayers).” Various people had written prayers underneath … Continue reading →

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I Want to Be a Kind Christian, Not a Nasty One

Posted on November 26, 2014 by This Woman Writes

I saw an old photo the other day of a man I never knew. What leapt out from the faded ink and crumpled paper was kindness, a sense of humor, and generosity of spirit. He looked like someone I would … Continue reading →

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She Danced by the Light of the Moon — The Story of This Painting

Posted on November 25, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting, She Danced by the Light of the Moon, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: Individuality is something we like to pride ourselves on, and to this extent we seek out ways to … Continue reading →

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Christians: Stop Being So Obedient

Posted on November 19, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Just how obedient are Christians expected to be — and who expects them to be this way? In recent posts, I’ve been discussing Christian submission toward leadership (Must We Obey Church Authorities? and Is It So Bad to Be a Lone … Continue reading →

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Last Light in Zion — The Story of This Painting

Posted on November 18, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting, Last Light in Zion, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: Like many beautiful places, Zion National Park is frequently crowded with people, and it can be difficult to find the solitude that one … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Staying Asleep

Posted on November 14, 2014 by This Woman Writes

At my house, if you walk away from the toaster, your breakfast will burn. In the same way that people in my household who want decent toast do not leave the room or drink tea, dreamily incognizant of the evil appliance … Continue reading →

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Autumn Dance: The Story of This Painting

Posted on November 11, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Autumn Dance: The Story of this Painting by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve — Autumn is a season of transition, and one of its best aspects is also its worst: one day, it can be bone-chilling cold, … Continue reading →