Pride or hope

 In the community of God's family there are many who have little of earthly value. They are often destitute and forgotten. For some not even hope is a bright light in their lives. For them it seems there is nothing left, nothingness is their reality. There is a choice here that really matters. Too often I see those with little to their name belittled and demeaned by those that have much. The wealthy are prideful of what they have and look down on those who are poor. Rest assured that Jesus has taken notice and will hold them accountable. You cannot call yourself a Christian in this situation. It matters not if you are a regular church attendee. There are many lost souls that attend church regularly, who tithe regularly, who enjoy the limelight of status and still they are lost. (John 2:14-16, Matthew 21:12, Mark 11:15-17) The Lord spoke of those who are blessed and will be part of His family. (Matthew 5:3-12) Think again before you look down on the poor and down cast for you know not who you might be judging as not worthy of respect. Compassion is missing from those who believe they are above the rest of the world and the people that have little. I dare say that some of the happiest people I know are those very individuals. Pride in one's self will not be honored in heaven. (Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 23:12, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Proverbs 16:18-19) Hope is more important than pride. Read the passages and think about it. 

Today another image from the Highlander image book. I am ecstatic with these images. They are the best I have been able to find. 

 

The Copic colors used are:

Less colors used makes it a bit easier but still have to pay attention to the detail. That is it for this week. May the good Lord bless and keep you safe. Remember to "Always Love The Details."

Who is better?

(Luke 18:9-14) I often hear the phrase "thank God I am not like that" or see someone criticised for not being like someone else. I have endured criticism most of my life because I did not conform to someone else's idea of whom I should be. The person I should be like is usually the one doing the criticizing. I have heard prayer like the one Jesus speaks of in Luke 18. Self righteous Pharisees are what they are. Read the passage above. Be sure you are not counted among them. Pray for them in humility. Remember the Jesus Prayer, " Lord Jesus, Only son of our father, Have mercy on me, a sinner." I once read that each of us is everything that everyone else is. On a personal rendition, "all that you are I am." It is a good thing to remember. Under the right circumstances it is not impossible that we could be that person we do not like. Do not judge another lest you be judged as you have judged. (Ezekiel 7:27) As for who is better, scripture is full of verses to answer that question. Jesus had the answer that pretty much says it all. (Matthew 20:21-23) 

Today I am sharing a classic puzzle from the 1920/30 era. It is a well loved puzzle with some damage and two pieces missing but still in rather decent shape. It is called "Spanish Dancer." I tried to find it on the net but all I could find is a smaller version of the same puzzle from a different company. 

The one offered on the net is at least an inch smaller in all dimensions.

As you can see the box is showing wear but is still in good shape.

For the most part this is in good shape. It was not easy with two pieces missing and one piece damaged but well worth it. Love the image. I guess I am old fashioned in many ways but that is OK.

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