THE WORD OF GOD
In this show, the Chapel Creatives is excited to bring a meditative focus on the Word of God, the Bible. one subtitle for this show is “What the Bible says about itself.” Quite amazingly, the Bible often appeals (in a “breaking the 4th wall” sort of way) to us, the readers & listeners. In a dramatic way, it brings us to new levels of awareness as to its nature, efficacy, and purpose in the redemptive plan of God. It likens itself to an illuminating light, to a protective sword, to nutritious food, to life-giving rain, etc. while simultaneously insisting that it is not dry communication but rather “alive and active” and under the direction of the Holy Spirit in our lives today.
Much of this attention it brings to itself might be attributed to the fact that God’s word is generative. It created the world (see Genesis 1) and continues to transform and renew the minds of His children as they walk by faith. As we appropriate and put our trust in what God says, we learn more and more about his faithfulness and gentle care for us. Jesus leaves no doubt about his opinion of the Father’s word as he prayed for His disciples—”Sanctify them in the truth, your word is truth.”
Thank you for giving your time and attention to this exhibit and more importantly our prayer is that the Word of God will more and more become a daily joy to you. Jeremiah 15:16— “Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart…”
"Self Portrait”
By Claudia Finn
In this painting, I wanted to show some stages of the Holy Spirit working in my life. Sin weighed me down heavily in a long season of my life, but then the Holy Spirit guided me to pray. The Lord cleansed me as I confessed my sin. Now I’m thankful and full of joy and gratitude, but I did not see a change in some areas until God showed me that I needed to trust his Word. I needed to believe that the Bible is true.
When I believed, that’s when I was set free.
I trust that the Word is true.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than a two edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirits, of joins and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
John 8:34-36
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
"The Word”
By Dennis J. Borgerding
The Word spoke and there was light
The light gave life to everything
No more did dark reign but light shone forth
The Word spoke and there was light
The Word became flesh and lived with us
The Word gave life to the dead
He healed the lame and made the blind to see
The Word became flesh and lived with us
The Word is a sword judging the heart
The Word is living, active and all seeing
Divides soul and spirit, thoughts and attitudes
The Word is a sword judging the heart
The Word is buried in my heart bringing me light
The Word gives light when I am in darkness
The Word heals my soul, adjust my thoughts
The Word is buried in my heart bringing me light
"Sand”
By Matthew Navarro
Sand Sand Sand Sand
The rain fell, the floods came
The winds blew on the house
Sand Sand Sand Sand
The rain fell the floods came
The winds blew and it fell
Everyone who hears these words
Everyone who hears these words of mine
Everyone who hears these words
And doesn’t do them will be like a man who build on the
Sand Sand Sand Sand
Everyone who hears these words
Everyone who hears these words of mine
Everyone who hears these words
And does them will be like a man who builds
And it stand stand stands stands
The rains fell, the floods came
The winds blew on the house
The rain falls, the floods come
The winds blow on the house
The rain fell, the floods came
The winds blew on the house
The rain falls, the floods come
The winds blow on the house
And it stand stands stands
The rains fell, the floods came
The winds blew on the house
The rain falls, the floods come
The winds blow on the house
The rains fell, the floods came
The winds blew on the house
The rain falls, the floods come
The winds blow on the house
And it stands for it stands on the rock
And it stands for it stands on the rock
Story behind the song
The song, sand, is based on Matthew 7:24-27
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like
a wise man who built his house on the rocks. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it has been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it”
In this passage, Jesus, the Word made flesh speaks about the promised result of what it is do or not do what he says. Notice in the verses that both groups Jesus speaks of have similarities. They both hear the words of Christ. They both experience the same ‘sufferings/trials’ in life. They both build on SOMETHING! The difference between the two? The difference is what they do in response to Jesus’ words. Will they follow them or will they not? Will they be convinced that Jesus’ words are best or will they trust in themselves? Such is the choice of the walk of faith. In each and every circumstance of our lives we must ask ‘Will I trust God and his Words above my own?’
Musically, this song is TOTALLY different from anything I’ve ever created. I tried to speak more with the musical arrangement, the sparseness of the instrumentals, and directness of the words than I did in any robust lyrical work. The first half is supposed to feel sparse. It’s supposed to feel empty. it’s supposed to be borderline unpleasant. it’s supposed to help us experience the sparsenesss and emptiness of what it is to live according to our own way. The second half , with more dynamics added, is supposed to communicate the fuller and more joyful life with Christ that has a rock solid foundation (of Christ Himself) that can weather the trials of our lives on earth.
"God’s Covenant”
By Lupe Santoyo
God’s love is so GREAT that even though He is Holy & Righteous, still He holds his own self accountable to His word for all his creation. he has even given us the most beautiful, spectacular signs, rainbows, stars, Mt. Sinai etc; to constantly remind us of his promises!
Noahic Covenant
Genesis 9:11, “I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.”
Abrahamic Covenant
Genesis 15:5, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them” Then he said to him," “So shall your offspring be.”
"Love that Fall Feeling”
By Karen Bess
“My friend, Gail, is an inspiration to everyone in the Blue Heron semi-e chapter. Gail recently introduced me to a new painting technique, tarashikomi, which is perfect for fall trees. Thank you Gail!”
"Look Up"
By Rose Burroughs
“Stop raking the leaves. lie down on them and look at the beauty.”
"Leaf Peeping."
By Penny Pickel
“My husband and I love "‘leaf peeping’ in the fall. We don’t make a big plan to visit Vermont or Maine or even the Shenandoah. We just hop int he car and go for a drive, traveling on 3 digit highways, to Williamsburg, Smithfield or other parts west of here. In the piece I wanted to capture the colors of fall. I mixed various watercolors on a piece of plexiglass. I laid the paper on the plexiglass to see what would result. After it was dry, I saw this forest of fall colors. I added black ink for trunks and branches. I used Dragon Cloud paper, which has become a rice paper favorite of mine. you an see the water resistance in places where the color was not absorbed, and you can also see the flecks of fiber in the rice paper.”
"Luscious Flower"
By Betty Oliver
“Amaryllis
See them in a pot,
Will they multiply?
Four blooms”
“Autumn Dogwood”
By Mary Ann Matika
“Who knew Dogwoods were beautiful in the Autumn as well as the Spring?”
“October in my Mum Garden”
By Mike Lane
Art by: Bonnie Campbell
"Dragon Tiger United"
By Bill Larkin
“When the dragon and tiger unite wholeness is achieved. Then peace and prosperity will come naturally.”
"Woodland Pond"
By Jill Valentine
“Shades of fall surround a hidden pond”
"An Autumn Nest"
By Mary Ann Matika
“This Wren thinks it will spend the winter nesting in my wreath. Do I stop using the front door or try to move the nest to safety in the crook of a tree?”
"Pearl Hollow"
By Fail Goodman
“This painting is a “pouring” of watercolor developed around a cow named ‘Pearl’ who lived in a small sheltered valley. The ‘Hollow’ in Southern terms is often called a ‘Holler.’”
"Bustin’ Out All over"
By Mary Curry
“Fall, like Spring can ‘bust out all over.’
Its colors are all easily recognizable.
They bring beautiful memories.”
"Look Who’s Hanging Around"
By Rose Burroughs
“Envision people with the change to Fall”
"Nature’s Environment"
By Cathy Peyton
“Kingfisher looks upwards
Lotus leaf blows its head downward
Autumn at the pond”
"Foxy"
By Karen Bess
“I recently adopted a wire fox terrier puppy. During our time together, I’ve been reading a book with a fox as a character. When my silver birch tree painting needed a “watcher”, I immediately though - why not a fox?”
"Recalling the changing seasons in Maine"
By Ann McCarthy
"Pumpkin Patch"
By Penny Pickle
“I love the fall season. It always brings with it a welcome change from dog days of summer. It also brings my wedding anniversary, annual birthday celebration of my twins, and my own birthday; all of them - joyful days for me. Pumpkins have been a part of my fall celebration for many years. This year, the pumpkin brings to me memories of visiting pumpkin patches with my twins when they were 1, 2, 3, and older, until they were too big to let me take them. Since I began to paint in 2020, I have painted a pumpkin every year to celebrate this time of year.”
"Letting Go"
By Sharon Weinstein
"Chrysanthemums"
By Jill Valentine
“A bee hovers over chrysanthemums, searching hopefully for pollen”
"The Colors of Autumn"
By Jill Valentine
"Tiger, Tiger Lily"
By Gail Goodman
“The tiger is a symbol of bravery and strength. The animal’s importance as a leader in Asian culture is contrasted with the delicate tiger lily which symbolizes wealth and good fortune. Always a perfect way to send an unforgettable message of love. This piece has been an award winner.”
"Ron’s Crab of Many Colors"
By Flo Wolin
“Ron was the ‘love of my life’! He was my 1st husband, father of my only son. We were always ‘in love.’ He bought this ‘Crab of Many Colors’ at a show. He died recently and left it to me”
“Fancy Rooster"
By Betty Oliver
“Rooster
Sociable Female Chicken
Bushy Tailfeathers”
“Autumn Path"
By Rose Burroughs
“Fish from the dock. Enjoy the change of season”
“Sea of Pearls"
By Gail Goodman
“Pearls are a symbol of inner wisdom gained through experience, and these gems are believed to offer protection. They surround the grab that symbolizes rebirth and the power to drive emotion. it is said the crab is able to pinch its enemies and it is impossible to escape its grip.
