Two New Fantastic Drawings - See Below

Rusty's Prayers and Praises - Summer 2009

Praise the Lord. These are exciting days. I hope you enjoy these latest 2 new drawings. It has been so wonderful following the guidance of the Lord in putting His ideas on paper. Thanks so much to my husband, Frank, who is the greatest IT guy ever, for getting them out to the world! Have you considered the possibility that we are living in the time of Joel 2? If it is true, and God is speaking to you, are you following through? Listen carefully, there are very dark lights out there pretending to be truth. Be aware, don't be decieved. Take a look at Phil 4:8, then, only then, publish the vision God has given you. God bless.

The Lamb Won. Amen.

The Story Behind

"The Lamb Won"

Dr. Mrs. Nina Gunter, Director of World Missions for the Church of the Nazarene told a story about a little church in the former Soviet Union after the fall of Communism. That former underground church now had permission to put a sign over the door of their church. What would they paint on it? What name could they give their tiny church?During a prayer meeting one man spoke up quietly. "I will paint the sign and bring it here tomorrow."He returned the next day with the sign. They nailed it above the door for all to see. It simply read . . .

"The Lamb Won"

When Dr. Gunter finished telling the story, immediately, I knew what the picture should look like. I knew that in the softness of the lamb's fur there would be the faces of people who made up the body of Christ, who were a part of bringing the message of Christ to the world.

After that, it was just work...leg work, mind work, art work. I gathered snapshots of friends who had participated in short and long term mission projects. It would be their faces I planned to draw onto the lamb. Next, I asked a friend if I could take pictures at her lamb farm. She said yes, so I drove out to the farm and shot 3 or 4 rolls of film of a bunch of very skittish little lambs.
Next it was off to the photo shop. By now it had been over a month since I had heard the story. I was intent on getting the drawing done. The message had touched my heart profoundly and I knew it was a picture that had to be drawn. I dropped off the film and impatiently waited for the pictures to be developed.

When I went to pick up the developed film I almost passed out when the clerk said there had been a problem and they could pitch one of the rolls and give me a replacement or ..." Please, just let me see the pictures. Then I can decide." What had happened? I could’t stand it. Was God trying to tell me that this wasn't right, that this wasn't His picture? My hands were shaking as I pulled the photos out of the package. To my absolute amazement they had been double exposed: there were people's faces on the lambs. It wasn't’t a reprimand or anything from God, He did want my attention to be on Him, though and not on this drawing. And, it was confirmation. Beyond anything people could do or had done, He won. That’s the story. It’s been several years now and it still amazes me. The Lamb Won.

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God Bless,

Rusty

Anouncing Rusty's Newest Patriotic Card

"Home of the Free, Thanks to the Brave - Navy "

7 X 5 Card with Envelope

Heroes Navy

The Story Behind: "Home of the Free, Thanks to the Brave - Navy"

This fine young man was explaining that the Sea Bees are a relatively young section of the United States Navy, only being a little over 60 years old.  He was so polite, I should have told him that was how old (or young) I am!  As we sipped our coffee, he went on to explain that the Sea Bees follow in after the Marines and build up what they need, places to sleep, whatever is necessary for the team.  With quiet pride he also said he has helped to build 4 schools and then named the countries all over the world where these constructions have taken place.  I was impressed!
Later, I was proofing the photo shoot and noticed something else that impressed me about this young family.
Mom was holding and taking such good care of this beautiful 6-month-old baby girl. And, in so many of the pictures, Dad had this amazing two-handed grip on his little future.
He has chosen a job that supports the men and women who fight for our freedom.  He has built schools to educate little boys and little girls all over the world.  Together, he and his beautiful wife are holding fast to and teaching their own precious little one how to be strong and courageous while spreading the cause of Freedom around the entire world. 
It is because of so many families like this one we ever remain America, Home of the Free, Thanks to the Brave.

Announcing Rusty's Newest Drawing

"Father, This Day"

5 X 7 Card with Envelope

 

Father This Day

The Story Behind - Father This Day

Frank was preaching while holding a boll of cotton, stick and all.  He was talking about putting faith into action, “produce to product”. While he was holding the cotton in his hands, I realized this needed to be the next picture in the Praying Hands series.  As I was telling our daughter, Kristine, about it, she suggested I ask Charlie to pose for the photo shoot.  Charlie is an 80+ year-old cotton farmer who attends our church.  Seemed appropriate.  So, I asked Charlie, and he said I wouldn’t want “these ole` hands in one o` them pictures of yours, Rusty!”  But yes, Charlie, I would, and thank you.

Before you pray Our Lord’s Prayer the next time I suggest you read a short story in 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 1 – 7.  A very poor woman was in dire economic straights.  She needed daily bread.  Take a moment and read how God provided for her needs.
Now when you pray Our Lord’s Prayer, I hope you will remember to put your faith into action. When you ask your Father, who is in heaven, to provide for you on a daily basis, know that He will provide.  That provision may come in the form of a loaf of bread, a jar of oil or a boll of cotton!  Just ask Charlie.

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