In Jesus' Name

In Jesus' name. Such a simple phrase, so short, so to the point. How often have you stopped to think about this short, three word phrase that sums up the entirety of our faith? It caught me upside the head not too long back. I do that a lot, just think about the simple things we take for granted. The beauty in the small things we overlook. A small girl running through the grass under the trees, dog running loyally alongside. The moon coming up through the clouds and lighting up the entire valley. A hummingbird sitting and twittering on a branch  in the bright sun.....
Sorry, I digress. :)
Back to the point.
In Jesus' name. We say it mostly after a prayer, a sort of postage stamp of piety that shows that we recognize that there was a guy named Jesus and we really like Him, so it makes us sound really pious saying it and we feel real good about it and dig into the food we are eagerly eyeing. (Amen, anybody?)
Anyways, we just tend to throw that term around with very little understanding or realization of that little phrase that we all take for granted. Let's look at that phrase.
In Jesus' name. We live in Jesus' name. We carry Jesus' name because He came and died for us so we could be called by His name and be Sons of God. We do everything we do in Jesus' name. Its so simple, yet so profound. Such a small phrase we take for granted that about sums up our entire life, for as long as we live. He's the reason and the power behind everything we do, and we don't have any reason or power without Him.
If we would remember that every time we say it, we might live differently.
Just thought I would share that. It was a refresher for me, and I hope it does the same for you.

Artwork page

Well, I have decided to post some of my artwork on my blog here. I have dedicated a whole page to my works. (check out the tab next to the other pages)  I don't know who would be interested in them, but hey, some folks like them. :)
 I will hire out for drawings of photo's if someone wishes a piece done - maybe. I reserve the ultimate right to refuse or postpone any project based on time or content. I am really busy, (ridiculously busy) So I can't promise any quick turn-arounds. If anybody is interested, just throw me a comment with your email (don't worry, I wont post it publicly) and I will get back to you as soon as I can with quotes and info.
Enjoy.