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We Have a Living Hope

3/27/2019

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"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."
Romans 12:12 ESV


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Last year, 2018, during the rough hurricane in Houston, I saw a 5 minute clip of a man playing a piano in I think his flooded home. The flood waters were up to the piano bench.  It was very touching, and, even tho the notes were soft, I had a sense of victory and hope. I found it very meaningful, & therefore created a painting of a young woman, standing on a table on the front porch of her flooded home, in a pretty orange dress, playing guitar & singing. I called it, " The Tender Voice of Hope".  A friend bought it back in December.    I attempt to visualize a spiritual, living hope, that leads into faith.  

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,"
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 Who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
1 Peter 3:1 & 21 ESV

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Then recently, I was inspired to create a companion piece for it. This one has an older woman, also in a flood, sitting with her cat on the porch, playing guitar & singing.  I call it, "Relentless Hope". 
This is about persevering, & singing thru the storms. 

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Here I will also include another artwork," Rejoicjng Triumph".  
In Roman's 12, we are told to "rejoice in hope, & be patient in tribulation"; & in 1 Peter 1: 3 & 21, " be born again to a living hope".  In Christ, hope is alive & moved us forward into stronger faith.  It has been my experience, that a living hope leads on to a strengthening of faith. 
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 "To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."
Colossians 1:27 ESV


Caroline Harnish - Guest Blogger

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Caroline East Harnish was born in Philadelphia, PA. Her father was a teacher, & her mother was an artist, so, there were always art supplies in the home, & lessons from mom.
Caroline went to Europe & stayed there for 22 years, eventually becoming a street artist. Her art was influenced by the German Romantic artists, such as Friedrich, & the classic Italian scenes. She travelled thru Germany, Austria, Switzerland, & Italy. 
 When Caroline returned to the U.S. with her children, she supported them by painting wall murals. In Sarasota, FL, she became known for painting 19 Italian restaurants, & was featured in the Sarasota Herald Tribune, Sarasota magazine, & local tv. 
Now she lives in South Carolina, where she creates murals &  " prophetic art" at various conferences. 
 C.S. Lewis said " We demand windows". I understand this to be a natural longing for truth, inspiration, beauty, & understanding the mysteries of life. In creativity, she attempts to discover the key element that makes art matter. 
Instagram  - @carolineharnish

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Bethany link
3/29/2019 12:08:17 pm

Caroline, your art is beautiful, I love it. It speaks so much truth and hope, which is invaluable in times of trouble and despair. Thank you for sharing it!

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