At the age of 4 Nadira drew a series of pictures depicting the birth of Jesus. This was a Selah moment, an art response to the story of the Shepherds watching over the sheep when the birth of Jesus was announced to them. The yellow skies represents the glow from the presence of the angels.
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Jesus born in a manger
In December of 2011 Nadira was 4. She churned out so many drawings expressing her relationship with God. Everyday we would spend time together with God. We would read a story from the Bible and she could choose to respond to the story by either drawing or in song. This one is her drawing ofContinueContinue reading “Jesus born in a manger”
Love is…
So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have. Love doesn’t strut, Doesn’t have a swelled head, Doesn’t force itself on others, Isn’t always “me first,” Doesn’t flyContinueContinue reading “Love is…”
Selah : A Christmas Devotional guide
This devotional guide is a call to pause and think in preparation for celebrating Christmas. It is geared towards young minds. If you are interested in getting a copy of this devotional let me know in the comment line. Click the following link for a look inside this devotional. If you would like a copy of the Christmas DevotionalContinueContinue reading “Selah : A Christmas Devotional guide”
About the artists
Sujatha Balasundaram : I grew up in India (lived in New Delhi for a couple of years and spent most of my life in Chennai). As a family my dads line of business took us overseas to Malaysia for 3 or so years. I state this because it did somewhat shape our family. I loved theContinueContinue reading “About the artists”
like a tree
(click on the picture to see it enlarged) A tree by the river flourishes. It bears good fruit. It basically stays in good shape getting its nourishment from the river waters and from the fertile soil along the river banks. In life, what does it mean to stay close to the river? What does itContinueContinue reading “like a tree”
an estuary
An estuary is the place where the river meets the sea. Here the sea water is made fresh. There is an abundance of different varieties of fish and vegetation. I wonder what life would look like if we came together with our differences some from the fresh waters and some from the salt waters. TakenContinueContinue reading “an estuary”