Category Archives: painting

God Knows We Don’t Confuse Him with Santa Claus

Posted on November 4, 2014 by This Woman Writes

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 →

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Discouraged Because You Don’t Have Enough Faith?

Posted on November 1, 2014 by This Woman Writes

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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Taking a Sabbatical from Church

Posted on October 30, 2014 by This Woman Writes

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 →

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Living in Limbo-Land

Posted on October 29, 2014 by This Woman Writes

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 →

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Little Angel Bright — The Story of This Painting

Posted on October 28, 2014 by This Woman Writes

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 →

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Is Christianity a Series of Laws?

Posted on October 27, 2014 by This Woman Writes

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 →

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It’s Easy to Doubt That God Hears Our Prayers

Posted on October 8, 2014 by This Woman Writes

We’ve all had days when we wish that we were back in bed, before we even climb out of it. Not long ago, I faced a situation — not a major one, but not so minor that it wouldn’t add its weight of … Continue reading →

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The Pataha: The Story of This Painting

Posted on October 7, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The Story of the Painting The Pataha, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: We have friends, transplants from the Northwest, who live in the Southwest. And while the desert is beautiful, they say — filled with color … Continue reading →

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Contemplation: The Story of This Painting

Posted on September 30, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Autumn is an unusual season — one of joy and thankfulness, because we celebrate harvesting the hard work of summer and spring, yet also one of meditative thought, because everything is winding down, leaves are changing color, and winter is … Continue reading →

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The Christian Obsession with “Ministry”

Posted on September 26, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Many Christians, especially in church settings, focus — obsess — about finding their ministry, and they pore through 1 Corinthians 12 searching for suggestions: “Do I have faith? or a message of wisdom? I’m pretty sure I don’t have the … Continue reading →