Writing and Art From A Life Redeemed by Jesus Christ

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 in...

1/2 Hearted Obedience © 2013 Debbie Turner Chavers Today decide.  Who will YOU serve?  We are to have singleness of heart toward our Redeemer. All we have and all we are is due Him.  He has paid in Full our Redemption.  There is a fear in those gathered in mankind of a usurpation. Those that have, which is all, are fearful that someone will take their place.  Rightfully so. For someone has. Jesus Christ has taken and borne our transgressions away. Men of flesh and bone fear failure.  We cling to our gifts with soulful remorse, knowing and acknowledging little of the value given that is to be shared in this world. We strive to hang on to our gifting, instead of letting go.  Our heart of pride recognizes the gift within, but quickly shuts the box and ties the bow as though we have not seen His glory. What are we thinking? What are we doing? We carefully guard our perceived value, intending to be paid well...for that which we have been free...

I am in the process of moving my LOLO & Word Parables -writing to my name site which is found at http://debbieturnerchavers.com My Art Parables can still be viewed at http://artparables.com My new tweet hashtag, email, or text reply for 2016 and beyond.  #IGWN (In God's Word Now).  Use it..to remind others of the importance of reading God's Word. My twitter feeds are @ArtParables @WordParables @DebbieTChavers Remember you are uniquely gifted by God to function in this world and give Him glory. ~Debbie Turner Chavers Luke 17:17,18  And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?  There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. ** If you click on the art parable painting title you will be redirected to its website for more information about the painting.  All writing, poetry, posts, art, and photography, copyright © 2015 Debbie Turner Chavers. Protected by US and Internationa...