There are many people that are simply good but if looked at closely are not good for something. What does that even mean? The key here is "good for". What does "good for" mean? It means of benefit. In Christian terms it means not neutral or cold. I know, "what is he talking about?" Mark 12:30 and Luke 11:23 both state, "whoever is not with me is against me, whoever does not gather with me scatters." Being neutral does not support but denies. Christianity is not neutral but active. Being Christian is loving Christ. Love is not neutral but active, caring, supportive. The purpose for this blog is to let it be known that Christianity is not dead but alive. There is no middle ground. Christ did not stand in the middle but gave his life for us actively according to the word of God His father. That active gift was what caused Him to die on the cross. We may or may not be called to that kind of following but neither can we just stand by and not be active in living a Christian life. If you are living a Christian life I guarantee it will be noticed. You don't have to stand on the corner preaching the gospel to be a follower. The life you live, how you treat others, how you deal with life and all of its problems will speak for you. You may not see it but others will. You may even find yourself being asked about it. Humility in living speaks louder than publicly preaching or flaunting your opinions. Strength of faith is not standing still but living that faith in humility. Neutrality is death.
Today I am sharing an image done some months ago. It was downloaded from pinterest well before that. It is a drawing of a pigtailed young girl. I try to find where these images originated. That is not always possible when on pinterest. I always assume they are copyrighted as should you. My coloring of them is.
I may share a progressive image coloring done some weeks ago to show my method of coloring with Copics. It will take some preparation to get ready. We shall see.
Thank you for stopping by. If you commented thank you. May the good Lord bless you and keep you safe. Remember to always "Love The Details."
We are not to live on the edge, we must live IN Christ and let Him been seen in us... not always easy, but you are right - our faith must be seen in action in day to day life
ReplyDeleteStunning colouring Jim - so realistic
Blessings
Maxine
Your colouring is more than fabulous. Whatever faith people have, it's important not to be neutral but to stand up for what is right! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYou've turned this image into what appears to be more like a photo! Amazing coloring Jim, I'm in awe of your talent with Copic coloring! I hope things are well with you and Jill and that you're enjoying this beautiful weather! God bless you both and have a fantastic day!
ReplyDeleteAnother post and image straight from your precious heart.
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Amazingly gorgeous! Such wonderful coloring. LOVE!
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A powerful post Jim and oh so true. We must live our faith...show how Jesus lived and loved. It does show in the way we live, you can see good people, people can see good in us even if we don't see it. It's not what you do, but how you do it. Jesus loved, cared and died for us, so we must live the life He wants us to live.....definitely by love. If we live by love, then we will do good.
ReplyDeleteThis image and your coloring of this image is just stunning Jim! Those eyes! Her little face, hair, etc...Just gorgeous! You definitely have a God given talent my friend! Hugs and blessings, Brenda
This is SO well done it looks like a photograph! Once again that hair is remarkable - so real. I do love your posts as well as seeing your magnificent artwork!
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