Romans
To Love Like A Texan
Romans 12:9-10 Love authentically. Despise evil. Pursue what is good as if your life depends on it. Live in true devotion to one another, loving each other as sisters and brothers. COMMENTARY The name Texas is derived from the word “teyshas” (meaning friends or allies), from the native American Caddo language. IMAGE DETAILS Art By:…
Read MoreTo Be More Than A Conqueror
Romans 8:37-38 We are more than conquerors through him who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love — nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable. IMAGE DETAILS Art By: Unknown Waco, Texas Austin Ave Texan Riding Bear…
Read MoreTo Be With Jesus
Romans 8:37-39 No matter what comes, we are more than conquerors through Christ, who loved us. For I am absolutely convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow— not even the powers of hell can…
Read MoreAs Comeback Kids
Romans 8:28-29 God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and who are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son. IMAGE DETAILS The Woodlands, Texas Forest View Apartments Pencil Fall 2008 www.sevenapples.art
Read MoreTo Unmask Love
Romans 12:9-10 Love others well. Don’t hide your love behind a mask. Love authentically. Despise evil. Pursue what is good as if your life depends on it. Live in true devotion to one another, loving each other as sisters and brothers. IMAGE DETAILS Artwork By: Unknown Houston Graffiti Park “The Mask” Fall 2019 www.sevenapples.art
Read MoreTo Be Strong For Others
Romans 15:1-2 Those of us who are strong need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status. IMAGE DETAILS Military Bars Antique Store Fredricksburg, Texas Spring 2019 www.sevenapples.art
Read MoreTo Recognize Him
Romans 1:20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities — his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. IMAGE DETAILS Cross & Sea Pirate’s Beach Galveston, Texas Spring 2018…
Read MoreTo Rise Above Opinions
Romans 12:1-2 Beloved friends, what should be our response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender ourselves to God! To be his sacred, living sacrifices. To live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. This should become our genuine expression of worship. So stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you. Instead,…
Read MoreTo Celebrate Suffering
Romans 5:3-5 We celebrate in seasons of suffering because we know that when we suffer we develop endurance, which shapes our characters. When our characters are refined, we learn what it means to hope and anticipate God’s goodness. And hope will never fail to satisfy our deepest need because the Holy Spirit that was given…
Read MoreFor Forgiveness
Romans 12:19-21 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to God’s righteous anger. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of…
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