Anita Mathias's Blog on Faith and Art
My favourite Bill Johnson bookI was thinking about that this morning, as we're choosing a summer conference for our family. We've decided on River Camp 2012. So who do I most enjoy listening to and reading? Who opens the heavens for me? Whose … [Continue reading]
Image CreditI mean, like, SERIOUSLY.David, who despite Michal, Abigail, et al, saw a beautiful woman bathe, and indulged his primal instincts, embarking on a slippery slope that led to murder, and bitter sibling rivalry.Paul, who stood as a witness … [Continue reading]
Thanks, Roy Mathias, for helping me write up, and choose photographs for this record of our brief 5 days in Prague!And now, over to Roy:What is the best time to visit Prague? I have no idea, but we had a wonderful five days in late October autumn. … [Continue reading]
Original illustration by Jo RosenblumDavid, a shepherd, addresses the LORD as his shepherd. Hmm. And when Jesus invites Peter initially, and re-invites him again after the Resurrection, it is in the areas of his competence. You are a fisherman? Well … [Continue reading]
Look at these seeds. They will become mustard, barley, corn, wild rice, rice, red rice, wheat, lentils. And can multiply themselves indefinitely if their harvests are replanted. Wouldn't think that just looking at them, would … [Continue reading]
Peter, from Franco Zeffirelli's Jesus of Nazareth “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter, the rock). John 1:42Yes, I do know you.I see youand know you better than you know yourself.I know you are … [Continue reading]
Image CreditSerenity PrayerGod grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can;and wisdom to know the difference.Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the … [Continue reading]
So if Jesus were to walk into the room in which I sit typing, what would I do? We were discussing it at small group a couple of weeks ago. What I think I would do is stare in wonder for a split-second, and then run up and give him a big bear hug. I … [Continue reading]