On Friday evening I attended a Women of Faith conference at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia with friends. I was especially moved by the music of Steven Curtis Chapman. His life,his faith, his love for his family, and the recent and tragic loss of his youngest of six children, Maria, provide inspiration for his lyrics and melodies.Songs such as "When Love Takes You In" and "Cinderella", love songs to his children, reminded me of how my own two children, Christina Autumn and Robert Christian,encourage my "faith" in the moments and inspire my art and life.Chapman's work is genuinely heartfelt.He uses his talent to celebrate the here and now and the promise of what will be.Despite whether or not an individual is faithful or religious in a traditional sense, which I am not, it is the belief in something greater, belief in love and the adherence to our dreams and a higher purpose, that sustains and motivates us. As always, balance is key. One must appreciate the present,learn from the past and move forward with conviction and hope.
Enjoy today with gratitude. Embrace the "Miracle of the Moment."
Jude Harzer Artist/Art Educator
My art is a reflection of my effort to recognize and embrace the beauty in the world around me, even when it seems most difficult to find. Contact me at judiharz@aol.com or visit my website at http://www.judeharzerfineart.com
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