01 February 2012

Reflections of Glory, Horse Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Reflections of Glory
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Changing the World One Heart at a Time


"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one think of changing himself."
Leo Tolstoy




Change must begin in the heart and blossom out in your being and then to your family and then to the world.  The world cannot change with out our own change of heart.


Terry found this yesterday on Youtube and I want to share it. It should be called
"Only the Unloved Hate"
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"Song: Window by The Album Leaf 
One of the most inspirational speeches in recorded history was given by a silent comedian by the name of Charlie Chaplin. If you like what you see please share the video any way you can to pass the message on."
Abstract Art Samples by ScottDraves.com and ElectricSheep.org 


Words of my heart, Laurie


"Listen, Israel: Yahweh our God is the one, the only Yahweh. You must love Yahweh your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength… Yahweh your God is the one you must fear, him alone 
you must serve, his is the name by which you must swear.” 

Deuteronomy 6:4-5, 13 New Jerusalem Bible






 
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31 January 2012

Wolf Painting by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Wolf Painting Progression

I continued painting yesterday...and took pictures as I went. The painting has changed quite a bit.  The gallery wanted brown and not white, so this tracks the intensity of painting with the progression shots.  Nothing is done until I feel the entire painting has reached a certain point and I have captured what spirit I am looking for in this wolf painting. It is not done yet, Color overlays must change and shapes have to be adjusted.
  


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Change

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending."  Maria Robinson

They reported on the news as we are ending this month that it was nicknamed the month of Junuary... instead of January.  Very little snow in the USA and very little cold weather.  It certainly reminds us of last summer and temperatures from 110-117 degrees for over 85 days.   We cannot go back and start over this year...the month of January is gone... so with the climate changing so drastically, how do we start today to make this new ending?  We have to change how we view things.

Climb up where you can see what God offers.
From climate to relationships, from jobs to classrooms... we can begin again today with a new attitude and a new view.  Tonight I visit a local Girl Scout troop to do a program on being an artist.   I will be teaching about climbing out of the box.  That too is another way to start today and have a new ending. 

EVERYTHING does not need to stay the same.  Your habits, your lists, the way you control your day.  Change it up and climb out of that box. View life in a new way as you begin the second month of this year.  When you stay in your box, you cannot see the world around you.  God has created so much for you to do and see and be... are you hiding in your box for a reason?

Words of my heart, Laurie

“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.” Psalm 86:5 NIV
 
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30 January 2012

Wolf Painting in Progress by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Wolf Painting in progress


So being away.. I realize the nose is not right... I will be working on that today.




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Claiming God's Good Plans

After a week of travel we were so happy to be home in our own bed last night.   For some reason my Dad's words are stuck in my head right now.  He always encouraged us (the siblings) to believe in ourselves; to write down our goals; to cross them out as we achieved them.

Heck I remember at age 17 he gave me one of those pocket books about achieving the most you can from life. He was way before his times.

This was Lady L last year... she has on her bakers hat and is working diligently in her own little kitchen.  This trip to her house she has a new kitchen... got it from Santa.  She served me special tea made with watermelon and ice cream.  Her imagination races with ideas and colors swim before her eyes when she does her painting or coloring. She is poised and ready to apply the talents God has given her to use in her life. It is time for her to grow and begin creating the life God has for her.

We all have had dreams in our lives. Dreams of the ideal job or things we wanted to do, like learn to play the guitar, or take cooking lessons, or art lessons.  Pray on it now. What is your destiny? What are your gifts? Open your heart to God and see what is in store for you.  Be ready to claim His plans for your life.

Words of my heart, Laurie


Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”” Mark 9:35NIV

 
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28 January 2012

Facing the Sun Horse Painting by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

FACING THE SUN

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27 January 2012

Dancing in the Moonlight by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

 Dancing in the Moonlight

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Having a Birthday?  It's my Birth Day Too!

Our youngest son turns 31 today.  I told him it was my Birth Day too. I was there giving birth on that day...so doesn't that qualify?

My Dad would say he was in his 32nd year already, but that truly makes me feel older and I feel old enough already. 


We have watched him grow from a tow headed toddler into teen and then off to college.  Now we are seven years after college graduation... and with the bumps and challenges along the way, he has emerged to be a fine man.


Each man in life has his own journey to make, his own tale to tell and his joys to share.  The challenges in life make us stronger. We grow through learning sometimes painfully, trying to make things always be one direction, our direction.  We find as we grow older we have to live and love and accept not only ourselves for who we are, but others as well.


Mother and So
When he married this summer we celebrated again joyful that he found a soul mate in his sweet wife that he knew from church as a young teen.

We begin to discover with age that we have facets of our lives we keep hidden and protected. We realize we are vulnerable.  And if we are really blessed, we are listening and we realize God has full control over everything.

Accept this moment in this day and celebrate life. God is good.


Happy Birthday Son.

MOM

words of my heart, Laurie

 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:12-13 NIV


 
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26 January 2012

Bathed in Gold Horse Painting Prints by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

 BATHED IN GOLD
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What Defines You

With much reflection on the life of someone I loved dearly, I sat last night with my husband and two of my children and shared what was the essence of our loved one to each of us. Although his physical body no longer walks this earth, his spirit now seems to surround us and lift us in joy.  His completeness with the Father is a celebration as is his healing to be whole again.

He was a man of integrity and directness. He was a man that held each of us to high expectations and loved us deeply. He did not put up with anything he thought was out of line and often put fear into our hearts, but we still knew he loved us.  He had hopes and plans for our lives.  We did not always do what he expected, nor did we do it his way.  We took the tools he gave us and we made our way the best we could.  Every mistake made us stronger. Every new challenge encouraged our growth. He mentored us in life by setting the standards with strong core values and he led by example.

He was a man rooted in Christ. He derived his identity from Christ and lived his life in Christ.

Today we seem to be defined by the media, by what they are pushing and how we want to be seen by others. We seek things that are wants and not needs.  We are enticed by the world and we often choose to live seeking self gratification. 

We have choices this new day to live as we did yesterday, or to begin again in His light and put down  roots in Christ.
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Words of my heart, Laurie

"He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,  who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
   
And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. John testified about Him and cried out, saying, "This was He of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.' " For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. For the Law was given through Moses ; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.  No one has seen God at any time ; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him."


 
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25 January 2012

Silver's Gang by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace, Horse Painting

Silver's Gang
30 x 40 inches Oil on Canvas

This thickly painted palette knife painting is available at the Dutch Art Gallery.
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The Finish or the Start?


I was speaking again to our Pastor this week following the death of someone very close and dear to my family.  Writing often of God's call to us, Jack gave more insight in his reflections yesterday.  When death comes, it marks but the end of our 'calling' here on earth. While a new journey begins with death, it is not ours to judge others on how they lived their life, but it is ours to rejoice in the life they did share with all of us.

Words spoken, embraces exchanged, subjects debated, lives intertwined, tears shared, birth and death celebrated, all through the direction of the Father and His plans for each of our lives.

I am going to be spending time with family for the next few days and will blog when I have time.

You have time now to stop and reflect on what you are doing in your life to serve Him and serve others. What reflection do you see of your life when you look in the mirror?


Words of my heart, Laurie

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
  Philippians 4:8 NIV




 
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