Morning Prep
Fabric on canvas | 18”x24”
To start out the day, we eat. Jesus got up early in the morning to pray. Christians are encouraged to start the day with God. Starting our day with scripture is “preparing our minds for action.” The figure in this collage shows someone starting their day “eating” from God’s word. The mind is fed, charged, renewed, ready for action whether from God, self or others. The day’s activity is best when it starts out by tasting and seeing that God is good. 1 Peter 1:13 is a reminder to the disciple to set our hope above, be obedient, watch our conduct, and love one another. These activities require the word of God in our minds.
Pearl DeCew
My artwork spans many years of creativity. I like challenges and trying new techniques. The process is not always correct as there are many paths to an end. I believe there are better, more reliable forms of progression but challenges do not give me time to learn the “better,” way and my work will always reflect that. Currently, I’m on my way to piecing my knowledge into my work. Message Art has become important.
2024: Nehemiah
The Comfort of God
Textile
Panel #1 (lower right) – Like the walls of Jerusalem, our life is broken down by our sinful nature. We reach up to the ultimate King and ask for help to rebuild our lives. He is faithful and gives us His word.
Book #1 -The Bible. It is here we learn to rely on God’s promises. Just as Ezra read the law to the Israelites as they built, they gained strength and knowledge. We too, should read our Bible, to gain strength, knowledge and recognize victories as we walk with Jesus.
Panel #2 (middle) –Nehemiah faced forces that fought against the builders of the walls. During our time here on earth, we have forces that we think we must fight, but we must remember, the battle is the Lords. We do not fight against flesh and bone. Our sword is the word of God. Sometimes it is dark, but we look towards the light and know our names are written in the book of life.
Book #2 – The Book of Life. Some Israelites were chosen to live on the other side of Jerusalem after the walls were built. I find comfort that my name is written in the book of life. I will live in the New Jerusalem. Panel #3 (upper left) – Heaven is our destiny, There will be all the fine things of earth there. Still this panel could not come near the beauty of what we’ve yet to see.