"It is hard to render an honest self portrait if we want to conceal what is unattractive and hide what’s broken. We want to appear beautiful. But when we do this, we hide what needs redemption—what we trust Christ to redeem. And everything redeemed by Christ becomes beautiful."
"It is hard to render an honest self portrait if we want to conceal what is unattractive and hide what’s broken. We want to appear beautiful. But when we do this, we hide what needs redemption—what we trust Christ to redeem. And everything redeemed by Christ becomes beautiful."
- Loved your reflection on Van Gogh, Shannon.
Thank you Carol!
That same part from Rembrandt in the Wind struck me when I read it. I wrote the quote down about Van Gogh, too.
I love thinking about unconventional beauty. I'm going to keep pondering it and see where it leads me.
Here’s to pondering! Enjoy the thought-trails and I look forward to hearing about where they lead you.
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