Here is Aradhya’s birthday picture of Jesus. She was 3 years old when she drew this picture. The tiny little head with 2 eyes and 2 legs is baby Jesus. You can also see Mary, Joseph and some shepherds.
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Shepherds and the sheep
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.
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 ofContinue reading “Jesus born in a manger”
Faithing…starts with you!
If you have ever travelled by air. Before take-off you are reminded that in the event of an emergency primary caregivers are to secure their own oxygen masks before attempting to help their little ones. It works the same with discipleship. Discipleship is the result of your experience and relationship with God. So allow yourself theContinue reading “Faithing…starts with you!”
Faithing… starts invitro
In the traditional Indian culture a mother to be is a center of attention 7 months into the pregnancy. The family gathers around the adorned pregnant lady with lots of laughter and blessings. The elder women are invited to take turns to place glass bangles on the hands and smear some sandal wood paste on herContinue reading “Faithing… starts invitro”
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 flyContinue reading “Love is…”
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 theContinue reading “About the artists”
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. TakenContinue reading “an estuary”
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