Favorite Paintings

Just looking around the internet and got reintroduced to some of my favorite paintings. Let me share them with you..in order of preference. Yeah, they're all from the same guy. He's awesome.

The Cross ("Kneeling at the Cross of Jesus Christ") by Ron DiCianni
This one is amazing.....it hurts to look at. I know the question that pops in your mind is why look at something that hurts. And that's entirely a rational question since we as humans naturally shy away from pain on any level, which is maybe why I like this so much. This is the pain I need to remember--the fact that not only did Jesus die for sin, he died for me and my crap. I essentially had a part in nailing him to the cross. He's there on that cross in this picture b/c of me. I need to remember that b/c sometimes it's so easy to do one of two things: 1) tumble into a slight depression every time I think of the times I've strayed away from the God who loves me b/c I want to do that which pleases me and I don't want to hear anything about why I shouldn't. 2) Do those things I want to no matter the consequence. I need to remember how big the consequence is and was.

The Sinner ("Jesus Christ forgives woman caught in adultery") by Ron DiCianni
The struggle between who I am and who I want to be. That's what this painting is to me.

Never Alone ("Child protected by God") by Ron DiCianni
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

In the Beginning ("God creating man Genesis 1:1") by Ron DiCianni
Such a beautiful vision on the beginning, an event no one witnessed yet everyone ponders at one time or another.

In the Wilderness ("Jesus Christ tempted in wilderness") by Ron DiCianni
What did Jesus do when he struggled, when everything around him seemed dark? He sat in the presence of his Father. Alone with God.

Daughter of the King ("Painting showing Husband and Wife as God intended marriage") by Ron DiCianni
I just like this one.

Safely Home ("Jesus Christ Heaven embracing missionary martyr in Heaven") by Ron DiCianni | Tapestry Productions | Christian Framed Art & Christian Art Prints
At one point, all pain inflicted by humans for belief will be over and we will rest in the arms of our Savior and friend.....without pain. Someday....