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Jesus or "Mr" Jesus

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Can Two Walk Together, Except They Be Agreed? © 2004 Debbie Turner Chavers Amos 3:3 More than a few months ago, I attended a teaching sermon and made copious notes with reference to who had spoke. Making a lot of notes is normal for me. It is my habit to write the name or initials of the one who spoke. But on this particular occasion, instead of writing the initials of the speakers, I found myself writing the name of the teachers as Mr. And Mrs....instead of Brother and Sister ?. Once I left the teaching session, I pondered why I had written my notes in this manner.  The teachers appeared to be a brother and sister of mine, in Christ, so I was puzzled by my written note formality. As I thought on it, I realized that I had verbally acknowledged their kinship in Christ, but mentally, I knew there was not an established relationship between us, which transferred to my notes. This train of thought led to a further pondering of initial salvation and the formality and inform

A Paradox in Poetry and Art

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Enough © 2004 Debbie Turner Chavers Poetry is expressed from where I am, where I have been, and where I am going. I write the poem as an expression of human nature and spiritual longing. Throughout time, spirit and verbal expression have moved man. At times I write poetry after reading scripture, at times when I am pondering, rolling over my need for expression.  I painted an Art Parable titled "Enough" and after reading Isaiah 54, I saw a paradox in my poem of 2013 and my painting in 2004. Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes. I don't believe another can tell you when you are full. There is a satiety point for all. As you partake in consuming, only you can say when you are full. Whether you have need of filling or have had enough. My point is..EAT until you are full. ~Debbie I Long For You I long for you For you to fill my