Art Parables

1/2 Hearted Obedience, Double-Minded Man © 2013 Debbie Turner Chavers I see this as a double image of the Water-man. There is a form of half-hearted obedience that causes that which needs to be done to not be done. Mainly our total submission to the Way and plan of God. So many times scripture reference the heart as the seat of emotion and functioning like the mind. I painted a darker blue line from the very enlarged heart from the head to emphasize the division and a type of blood line from the heart to the feet. I faded out the arms because it is hard to be truly productive when the other members are larger or are more dominant than necessary. Our emotions, heart, and our mind need to agree and focus on God's word. Otherwise the thing that is needed usually is not accomplished. We become half hearted in our endeavors and in our obedience . Jesus stayed His course, He finished what He came to do here on earth for our salvation. We also have a purpose while on this e...

 Dance of Trust © 2012 Debbie Turner Chavers Water-Man series During this past summer I wrote a journal entry titled " Dance of Trust". I wondered why I wrote this and asked God what it meant soon after.  Later I was reading several of my journal entries and God showed me, the art parable which I have painted called "Dance of Trust."  I saw someone being taught to dance similar to learning the Box Step.  Being led through the steps patiently, one step at a time. Repeated until the student can dance successfully.  Repeated until the student is able to teach another the dance. I am learning to dance as I lean on His Word, study His word, and my one on one time in His presence. I can see Jesus holding my hands, instructing me in this dance called my life.  To learn , I must let Him lead, and I must follow His lead to learn this "Dance of Trust." Join me ~Debbie You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... ...

 Ye Must Be Born Again-John 3:3 © 2012 Debbie Turner Chavers Water-Man Series Close-up of "Ye must Be Born Again" © 2012 Debbie Turner Chavers Water-Man Series John 3:3 is written around the keyhole opening I see Jesus throughout His written word. Chew on, digest the many word pictures He gives us to consider in His word.  Jesus is "the Way" the Door", and without Him we have and know nothing as we should.  ~Debbie You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... Repost of Ye Must Be Born Again Poem of Ye Must Be Born Again The Commission  There are 3 verses in the scripture that use "born again" John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again , he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3: 7   Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again . 1 Peter 1:23   Being born again , not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, ...

And God Said, Let There Be © 2004 Debbie Turner Chavers Genesis 1:1-3 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness [was] upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that [it was] good: and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which [were] under the firmament from the waters which [were] above the firmament: and it was so. And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day. As you read the bible it is important to remember " And God said, Let there be " Life can seem...

In Christ, Christ in Me © 2012 Debbie Turner Chavers Do you know that as a disciple/child of God that Jesus is in you, and you are in Jesus the Christ, the anointed one? I painted this Water-man as light and fire to represent the Light of the world, Jesus Christ, the risen, resurrected Christ.  The triple imaged Water-man is a representation of Jesus, us, and Jesus in us. It encourages me to think on the fact that Jesus lives in me and that I am in Him.  As I serve God, rest in God, live in God. In Christ, Christ in me.   Surrounded on all sides by God's love. John 17:23   I in them , and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. Romans 8:10   And if Christ [be] in you , the body [is] dead because of sin; but the Spirit [is] life because of righteousness. Romans 8:11   But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell i...

Hear and Obey © 2011 Debbie Turner Chavers Are you listening to the voice of the Lord?   Has the sin of disobedience stuffed your ears ? When I was young, people would say "Take the cotton out of your ears." In my painting of the Art Parable, "Hear and Obey", the cotton ball in the Water-man's ear  represents willful disobedience . You can choose to hear and obey God's word.  If you have stopped your ears from hearing the word of the Lord, remove the cotton of disobedience. Open your ears to receive God's good word for and to you. Matthew 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Mark 7:16 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. Luke 9:35   And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. ~Debbie You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable.. Do You Have a Ready Mind? Hear and Obey Repost of Hear and Obey Hear and Obey/3 **Strongs concordance gave these meanings in c...

Life Line -The Word and Blood of Jesus Christ, Do Not Let Go © 2011 Debbie Turner Chavers Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; And he knoweth them that trust in him. No matter what you may face. God has promised to be with His children. Hold tightly unto His word. Regardless of apparent darkness, His Word, Jesus Christ, the light of the world will sustain you. Do not let go of His Word.   Get in agreement with God and His Word. Say what He says. Do not let go of His Word. Through the shed blood of Jesus Christ and the application of His word, He will sustain you. The red rope represents the blood and the Word of God, the rope has Jesus, Proverbs 4:13 written in it and "Do not let go." ~Debbie You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable.. Prayer-Do Not Let Go Repost of Life line Selah-Pause and Consider The Scent of Water Trust God Here are more scriptures to consider.  Proverbs 4:13 Take fast hold of...

 The Prodigal and Family copyright © 2010 Debbie Turner Chavers The Prodigal is an example of choices and God's redeeming love for you and I. Most people at one time or another identify with being the prodigal son, but I want you to notice the pouting eldest son. It is hard to watch someone else use and abuse the mercy of God and not be offended, even as the elder son was offended. To work day in day out to do the right thing and still see it rain on the just and the unjust. But there is a need to remember that all that He is, all that He has, He has given to us, to those who would call upon His name and walk in fellowship with Him. Luke 15: 31, And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. Luke 15:17   And when he came to himself. The very thing that causes me to worship God because of His goodness to me, makes it hard to understand the choice that He gives us all. The ability to choose, even if the choice is wrong. God h...

Time= Eternity  copyright © 2010 Debbie Turner Chavers Matthew 24:35,36  Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. There will be an end to all things. Do not tarry , no man knows the hour or day, but the Father. ~Debbie From original drawn sketch  © 1996 Debbie Turner Chavers. You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... Repost of Time=Eternity Time For a New Year, New Life The Agenda Time=Eternity Poem  Countdown to Failure: 1,2 -3- 2,1 and New Leadership Romans 10:13  For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 2 Peter 3:13-14  Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameles...

 Be a Light, He Went That Way © 2010 Debbie Turner Chavers . Acts 1:11  Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. I painted the flash light red to represent Jesus Christ's shed blood as our covering. We are told through out scripture to share the light of God's word. But how can anyone believe if they are never told. You have the opportunity daily to shine forth into the darkness. Be a Light. ~Debbie You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable.. Lights Repost of Be a Light,He Went That Way Original painting, original sketch © 1996 Debbie Turner Chavers *These are a few of the scriptures. There are 272 scriptures in the King James bible for light. Acts 13:47  For so hath the Lord commanded us, [saying], I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvat...

 The Love of Money is the Root of All Evil © 2010 Debbie Turner Chavers 1 Timothy 6:10    For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows .  Love of Money , original sketch © 1996 Debbie Turner Chavers Many years ago I was shown this picture as I studied 1 Timothy 6:10 . Money is a tool, that can be used for great good when its value is understood. We are blessed with many tools to get the job done. Yet, anything that we love more than God is an idol that will cause great sorrow in the time to come if we are not submitted in our choices. Money is just a tool, not evil in itself. Anything becomes evil by the love of it replacing the love of God in your heart. Psalm 68:19  Blessed [be] the Lord, [who] daily loadeth us [with benefits, even] the God of our salvation. Selah. Obviously, God desires to bless us and provide well for us....

 Power Struggle Water-Man series © 1999 Debbie Turner Chavers 1 Corinthians 6:12  All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. James 4:7  Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. We are called to be submitted to God first in all things . We are not to manipulate one another by our own desires. We have been set free in Christ Jesus. We are no longer bond servants to sin. Each person is responsible to control themselves and answer to God. We were granted self-control (temperance) by the Holy Spirit, not remote control. Many years ago I found myself in a situation where I had to prayerfully consider if my actions would be as unto the Lord or if I was being manipulated by the situation and people involved. After prayerful consideration I realized that submission and manipulation were different issues. If we submit unto...

 Are You Thirsty? © 2006 Debbie Turner Chavers John 7:37 In the last day, that great [day] of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. John 4:14  But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. Did you hear Him? If you are thirsty for living water, accept what He is so willingly offering you. Life everlasting. Are you thirsty? ~Debbie You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... Repost of Are You Thirsty? Everlasting to Everlasting Truth: His Living, Life Changing WORD God Created Marathon=Focused Intensity All art, writing, poetry, posts, and photography, copyright © 2010 Debbie Turner Chavers. All Rights Reserved.   http://debbieturnerchavers.com   .Would you like to hear a bible story read to you? Click here http://www.youtube...

 Going Home © 1996 Debbie Turner Chavers Psalm 119:105  Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet,  and a light unto my path. This picture has very much faded over the years, this is my original oil pastel done on loose canvas. I will be painting it fresh with the original concept later, but I wanted to share the image and scripture now. We are all on a journey and the path can be hard to find at times. The comfort of God's word will always lead you in the right direction. Even though the gentleman in the picture is quite elderly, the path is still long and the light will last until he finally arrives safe and sound at home. He is walking toward his sunrise in the sunset of his life. May the peace of God and the light of His word illuminate your path and bring you safely home. ~Debbie © 2010 Debbie Turner Chavers You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... Repost of Going Home Journeys Jehovah Jireh, Our Provider Just As I Am Ch...

Please, Fix It original pencil drawing © 1996 Debbie Turner Chavers Many years ago as I prayed, I saw this image of a child holding a broken heart. All the pieces were there but it was in pieces. As I prayed for healing, I realized, He was asking me to bring Him all the pieces. Not just the big parts, but every little shattered piece. He can and will restore your heart. But you must give it to Him . All of it. Just as He showed me this child's tears and upturned face, this is what HE requires of us. Bring Him all the pieces of your broken heart, withhold nothing. ~Debbie © 2010 Debbie Turner Chavers You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... Repost of Please,Fix It Matthew 22:37  Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. Psalm 147:3  He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Psalm 34:18  The LORD [is] nigh unto them that are of a broken ...

 Because No Man Is An Island © 1997 Debbie Turner Chavers As we live out our life, at times it is easy to separate ourselves from our brothers and sisters in Christ. But we are needed and must open our hands for God to fill them. Hebrews speaks of assembling ourselves. I have had many tell me that they believe this is attending church. And so it is. Yet we are the building, the temple that He desires to fill. We are the living church, the container of His love, the members of His body. More than mortar, a building of bricks. We are the body, the Bride of Christ. Hebrews 10:25  Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 1 Corinthians 12:12  For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also [is]...

 Delivered in Trouble © 2005 Debbie Turner Chavers Isaiah 43:2  When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. During a time of trouble the Lord showed me this image concerning what was happening in the situation spiritually. He showed me a man who was in a fire but felt no harm. It was raining down upon him from heaven like a shower. I saw the image as I have painted it. The fire was underneath and he appeared to be in the chimney pipe. The fire raged and he washed in the water that was pouring upon him from heaven. He was protected. In the natural, this could not occur without God's provision. Do not be amazed or fearful of fiery trials. God will be with you. ~Debbie Turner Chavers © 2009 Debbie Turner Chavers You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... Repost of Delivered In Troub...

 Without Christ © 1998 Debbie Turner Chavers Ephesians 2:12   That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: Humans are incomplete without Christ. Our lives consists of many things, yet there is an emptiness that only God can fill through His son Jesus Christ. No puzzle is finished until the last piece is in place to make the picture complete. All the work of putting a life together is not complete until this piece is in place. ~Debbie Turner Chavers © 2009 Debbie Turner Chavers You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... Repost of Without Christ Is "The Peace/Piece Missing?" All art, writing, poetry, posts, and photography, copyright © 2009  Debbie Turner Chavers. All Rights Reserved.  Encouragement? http://debbieturnerchavers.com Would you like to hear a bible story read to you? Click here http:...

The Bread of Idleness © 2005 Debbie Turner Chavers You can read more articles featuring this Art parable... Repost of The Bread of Idleness 9 Minutes of Contemplation   Stirred Up! All art, writing, poetry, posts, and photography, copyright © 2009 Debbie Turner Chavers. All Rights Reserved.  Encouragement? http://debbieturnerchavers.com Scripture references taken from the King James bible.

 Enough © 2004 Debbie Turner Chavers Throughout scripture this word is used to mean several things. When I was given the picture it represented one thing to me and now many years later, I can see many scriptures in it. There are 32 scriptures in the King James Bible that contain the word enough. The scripture references start at Genesis 24:25 and end at Acts 27:38 . I think the picture will mean a specific thing to you when you see it. Regardless of where you are in your walk. God is always Enough. ~Debbie Turner Chavers You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... A Paradox In Poetry and Art Repost of Enough 3 Poems From My Journal A Journal Entry Enough 2   Silent- A Haiga Haiku All art, writing, poetry, posts, and photography, copyright © 2009  Debbie Turner Chavers. All Rights Reserved.  http://debbieturnerchavers.com Would you like to hear a bible story read to you? Click here http://www.youtube.com/user/debbieturner...

 God Sees Us Naked © 1999 Debbie Turner Chavers   Hebrews 4:13  Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Our perception of how God sees us, varies from individual to individual. God showed me that no matter how I was dressed that He sees my nakedness. He sees your nakedness. We dress in our facades with one another. Yet God sees us naked. Everything about us is visible to His eyes, He saw our need for His covering and has provided that covering, through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. He has given us garments of salvation and a robe of righteousness. ~Debbie Turner Chavers You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... Resting in Faith Repost of God Sees Us Naked Come As You Are Isaiah 61:10  I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation,...

Cold, Stony Heart © 1999 Debbie Turner Chavers I saw this picture as the Word of God pierced my cold heart. God's word melts the hardness of sin from your heart, mind, and body as you allow it too. The first step is to acknowledge your need and then ask Him to be your Saviour and fill you with His living Word. Hebrew 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Ezekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. ~Debbie Turner Chavers © 2009 Debbie Turner Chavers You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... Repost of Cold,Stony Heart Study Aid for Bible Study Forgive and Forgiven Sheep All art, writing, p...

 Waiting to be Filled © 2005 Debbie Turner Chavers Acts 1:4,5  And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Acts 1:8  But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Isaiah 64:8  But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. If you study the pots, you will notice that each is a different shape and color. Each one is imperfect. This is on purpose, for it represents each of us. ~Debbie Turner Chavers © 2009 Debbie Turner Chavers You can read more articles featuring this Art Parable... Repost of Waiting t...

 Behold the Man, The Word Became Flesh © 2005 Debbie Turner Chavers John 1:14  And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Matthew 11:19  The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a wine bibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children John 19:5  Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! Throughout scripture and history you can hear man saying "Behold the man!" As a believer, Jesus Christ is the Risen, only begotten Son of God. I see Him as this picture. He was made flesh, and His word fleshes out my image of Him. His Word is sufficient for all things.  In this art parable I have filled out the image of His body with scriptures.  As you view the image, His Holy word that meets your need is how yo...