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Art, Bible, Christianity, drawing, philosophy

Over the weekend I began reading some of the writings of Simone Weil, a philosopher, theologian, critic, sociologist and political activist.  I was fascinated by one of her writings on love in particular because it sounded so similar to the writings of Watchman Nee on the topic of affection.  Watchman Nee is a Chinese writer and church leader who was martyred for his faith in 1972.  I was intrigued at how astonishingly similar the claims each of them make are, coming from such different life experiences, yet serving the same God.  The transcendent work of the spirit is awesome.

A bic pen drawing in my sketchbook.

“Love of God is pure when joy and suffering inspire an equal degree of gratitude.”

- Simone Weil

“Pure love of creatures is not love in God, but love which has passed through God as through fire.  Love which detaches itself completely from creatures to ascend to God and comes down again associated with the creative love of God.  Thus the two opposites which rend human love are united: to love the beloved being just as he is, and to want to recreate him.”

- Simone Weil

Difference

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Art, Bible, Christianity, drawing, Women

Bic pen sketch.

James 3:17-18  But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

 

 

Barriers

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Art, Christianity, India, Photography, Travel

While in India, I lived with seven Swedes, nine Indians, one Congolese, three US citizens, and one Mexican.  This is Sachin, one of the Indian students, drawn in bic pen on sketch paper.  It was at Sachin’s church, Kondowa, that my group spent two months.  We worshiped, listened, preached, shared testimony and were overwhelmingly loved by their churches hospitality to us.

 

My group: Warmly referred to as the Purple Beaver Companionship Club inside of Kondowa church.  From left to right: Ashish (the pastors son), Allen (India), Rosan (Congo), Filip (Sweden), Frida (Sweden), me, and the Sachin’s pastor.  

Thanks for bearing with my India reminiscing.  If you would like to read about some of my experiences there, here is my blog from that time.

War Protester

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Art, drawing, Politics

I took a photo two years ago at one of the Chicago peace marches of a women I met holding a sign protesting the FBI raids on war protesters.  This sketch is inspired by the artist Mark Powell, who uses only bic pen to draw mainly intricate, weathered faces.  It was a lesson in patience of the hand for me.