The birth of Christ.

 

It would seem that many in our government would fit this analogy. Why would I say this? Over the passage of time many have run for office and made promises only to be elected and break those promises. It is rare that promises have been kept. Elected officials seem to think they are better judges of what is needed, what is right or wrong for those that have elected them. Am I getting political? No! What is my point? This country was founded on Christian beliefs and ethics. There have always been those who would bend or flat out ignore those beliefs to the breaking point. Laws have never replaced the need for Christian ethics and beliefs. Christ was born lived and died for us. That birth was a blessing for us in many ways. Most important of all is his example of what we should become in this life so that we would have eternal life. That is not something someone else can give us. Our God came to us in the form of a man to live among us and feel what we feel, experience what we experience. His birth was something we are celebrating this week. Celebrate His birth and let the present giving be secondary.

No artwork today. I will not post again until after the holidays. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New year. May the good Lord bless and keep you safe until then. Remember to always "Love The Details."

Total Love

No truer words have ever been voiced. It is difficult to understand that kind of love or to put into words the impact that kind of love would have on those who embrace it. I can't name anyone who has encountered a flesh and blood  living person in this day and age that has experienced it. Can you? It is available though. We all seek it. We all long for the kind of love that knows no age, no limit, no death. The problem is the definition this world has for love is not that kind of love but one that is age limited and does die. It is based on sexuality not love. Take a look at the divorce rates and length of marriages. Real love is not physical. It is far superior to that. It is not based on a heightened feeling that lasts a short time. It is caring and giving without conditions or limits. It is not looking at what am I getting out of it but what is the need of another. It is when there is a mutual exchange of this kind that love becomes something more. Life long growing into this kind of love creates a bond that is truly permanent.  This is what becoming one is all about. This is what it means to become one with your wife/husband. This is what it means to become one with God, Christ and the Holy Spirit. This is what it means to become part of the body of Christ. This is the love that has no age, limits or death. Christmas is nearly upon us. Enter into this season with the proper thoughts and attitude. Thanks and worship of our Lord are in order over and above the gift giving to one another.

The image I am sharing today is another image from yesteryear. The image says it is a Bibiana flower but when researched it is called a baboon flower. Go figure! 

The Copic colors used are:

I know, this is a lot of colors. The light lavender is a tough color to match in the flowers and I wanted to be sure the pot got some attention too.

That is it for this week. May God bless and keep you safe. Remember to always "Love The Details."