You are the Light of the world. The following are the verses that inspired and informed this visual.My(your) lamp which you will see in the mid lower section of the visual represents my(your) light which is basically shining Bright because of the Holy Spirit (the 3 paisleys -sign of life) and whatever way we shineContinueContinue reading “You are the light of the world”
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Color and Pray
Here is a doodle that was birthed as a prayer over India. The peacock is India’s national bird. Peacock motifs are widespread in Indian temple architecture, old coinage, textiles and continue to be used in many modern items of art and utility. (Nair, P. Thankappan (1974). “The Peacock Cult in Asia” (PDF). Asian Folklore Studies.ContinueContinue reading “Color and Pray”
The Estuary
This is an old Selah Moment and a very important one. Possibly one from 2011 or 2012. My husband, Uday Balasundaram had just shared with me the vision God had placed in his heart. How can we be the church? What does it mean to be the church? As I read Ezekiel 47 I ponderedContinueContinue reading “The Estuary”
..according to God’s Steadfast love
I recently visited Chennai, India the land where I grew up. One evening while sharing dinner with some friends we laughed over our goofiness and gave thanks to our God for His faithfulness. That day I had been contemplating over Psalm 51: Have mercy on me O God according to your steadfast love, according toContinueContinue reading “..according to God’s Steadfast love”
Ezekiel 47:6-12
The estuary
Estuary, the place where the river meets the sea. The river waters entering the sea through riverlets forms small islands between its streams before flowing into the sea. These marsh lands are fertile grounds for diverse trees that bear fruit and are lush with life. The river water mixes with the sea water and createsContinueContinue reading “The estuary”
start the conversation
Every lent we sow a seed. The seed is observed through a glass jar. Each child gets to pick her own seed and care for it, that usually means enough sunlight and water. For this experiment we use paper towels or cotton instead of soil. We watch the seed every day and make observations. EveryContinueContinue reading “start the conversation”
St Patrick’s day
St. Patrick was English. Abducted by the Irish, he was then thrown into slavery, escaped, entered the priesthood and felt called to go back to the very people that wronged him. He went back and spread the Christian faith of forgiveness, grace, and Trinity. It seems he has been adopted by the Irish through livingContinueContinue reading “St Patrick’s day”
Praying over India on Indian Republic Day
India celebrates its 67th Republic Day. A day when the Indian constitution came into force moving India forward into an Independent Republic. This is the first year a foreign troop (French military) will be leading the parade. How fun! The French President Francois Hollande is the guest of honor this year. This doodle is my prayer overContinueContinue reading “Praying over India on Indian Republic Day”
The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life: A glimpse into the loving heart of the Almighty Creator God In the book of Revelation John writes what God told him in a vision about the church at Ephesus. In Revelation chapter 2 God gives the church at Ephesus constructive criticism. But to those who persevere He says (The Message,ContinueContinue reading “The Tree of Life”