peace be with us all...

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Detail of Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit IX

Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit IX

Image #10

Keep in mind this image is pretty large 3.5 ft. x 6.3 ft.

Physical Inspiration: Aurora Borealis or "Northern Lights"

The aurora was named after the Roman goddess of dawn, and was long thought to be produced by sunlight reflected from polar snow and ice, or refracted light much like rainbows.

The aurora or “Northern Lights” occur along ring shaped regions around the north and south geomagnetic poles. The scientific explanation is that the aurora is a physics phenomenon taking place 50 to 200 miles above the Earth.

According to the Univ. of Alaska, research seems to indicate that energy particles from the sun collide with the Earth’s magnetic field. That kind of atom determines the color. It also appears that the sun has an influence: auroras become brighter, more distinctive, and are spread over a larger area two days after intense solar activity. Two days is the time it takes the "solar wind" to arrive in Dec. through March when nights are longest and the sky darkest. Solar winds flow across the Earth's upper atmosphere, hitting molecules of gas lighting them up much like a neon sign.

Spiritual Inspiration: "When He utters His voice, There is a multitude of waters in the heavens: "And He causes the vapors to ascend from the end of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain, He brings the wind out of His treasuries." Jeremiah 10:13

If you look closely, the yellow is present in many places and is evidence of solar activity. The lines at the bottom of this erasing are whispering and gliding on the earth as it is described by the Prophet Jeremiah. The physical and the spiritual inspirations are connected in this image more than any of the past images. It was a major break through for me as I entered the realm of large format erasings.

As for the spiritual, may we all continue to devote our lives to God and may we all see that this image is direct documentation of fact and evidence that Jesus is God.

peace be with us all...

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Title: Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit - IX

36 inches x 78 inches-pastel erasing on dura-lar

Location: Bakersfield Museum of Art

Event: #OpeningReception Extended

Breath of All Mankind

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Detail of Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit III

Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit III

Image #9

Physical Inspiration: Corals

Corals live in tropical waters throughout the world, generally close to the surface where the sun's rays can reach the algae. While corals get most of their nutrients from the byproducts of the algae's photosynthesis, they also have barbed, venomous tentacles they can stick out, usually at night, to grab zooplankton and even small fish.

Coral reefs teem with life, covering less than one percent of the ocean floor, but supporting about 25 percent of all marine creatures. However, threats to their existence abound, they provide a home for  fish, mollusks, worm, crustaceans, sponges, tunicates and much more.

Spiritual Inspiration: Breath of All Mankind

“But now ask the beasts, and they will teach you; And the birds of the air, and they will tell you; Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; And the fish of the sea will explain to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this, In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind? (‭Job‬ ‭12‬:‭5, 7-10‬)

If you are skeptical that Jesus is God and the one who created this earth or that He is the life of every living thing including us...Ask and He will show you through His creation that He is the only true and living God.

Amen.

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Title: Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit - III

9.5 inches x 21 inches-pastel erasing on dura-lar

Location: Bakersfield Museum of Art

Event: #OpeningReception Extended

Powers and Principalities

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Detail of Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit IV

Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit IV

Image #8

Physical Inspiration: Squat Lobster

Two species of Squat Lobster are found along California coasts. They look like lobsters, but are more closely related to hermit crabs. Squat lobsters don't carry shells on their backs unlike their relatives. Instead, they squeeze into crevices and hide under rocks to protect their bodies. Safe from hungry fishes, they wait and leave their claws exposed to keep other lobsters away.

Spiritual Inspiration: Helmet of Salvation 

Much like the Squat Lobster we are also exposed, living without a shell for protection but never fear! The Book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul as a formal letter to the Christian community of Ephesus. Paul explains in chapter 6 that when we struggle (with addictions to food, greed, pornography, drugs and much more) we struggle because we are fighting against powers and principalities. This is whether or not we are addicted or we trying to help those that are. These invisible forces are an impetus for all that is corrupt in the world.

Paul gives clear instructions to those that are sober. He provides a "Step by Step" process on what to put on to protect ourselves. In one of the last steps he says in a command like tone, "TAKE the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." But what I love about this is that a few verses later, he essentially says to GIVE the helmet of salvation to others in need by, "making known the mystery of the good news of Jesus Christ."

The helmet of salvation is two fold; it is meant to protect the believer, while in battle on behalf of those that struggle, but is also meant to be given, so that protection is multiplied.

If you struggle with an addiction of any sort, the helmet of salvation is for you. Take it. Jesus will provide the protection you desire.

Pray. 

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Title: Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit - IV

9.5 inches x 21 inches on dura-lar

Location: Bakersfield Museum of Art

Event: #OpeningReception Extended

 

A Straining Mental Leap

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Detail of Observed and Recorded Permutation of the The Holy Spirit II

Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit II

Image #7

Physical Inspiration: A Thunderstorm-Supercell from Glasgow, Montana

Supercell Definition: Supercells are highly organized storms characterized updrafts that can attain speeds over 100 miles per hour, able to produce extremely large hail and strong and/or violent tornadoes, downdrafts that can produce damaging outflow winds in excess of 100 mph - all of which pose a high threat to life and property.

Spiritual Inspiration: "The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

The definition of a Supercell and the scripture read together are a straining mental leap that I can not imagine but try to understand by faith - Jesus is the power behind the Supercell and the words in the Bible.

This passage is in the Book of John and he is quoting Jesus talking to a man at night named Nicodemus. Jesus simply said, "Everyone must be born again." He qualified that by saying, people who are born of the flesh are one with their flesh, and those who are born of the Spirit are one with the Spirit.

Essentially what he means is...when we were all born, we were born of the flesh, we are slaves to our carnal desires indefinitely, however tame or destructive they are - which pose a high threat to our lives and loved ones. But, if we choose a life with Jesus Christ, then and only when we ask to be saved we are finally born of the spirit.

"The Holy Spirit comes like the wind-not visible, but absolutely felt. Sometimes in a powerful storm, sometimes with the faintest stirring. He fills whomever He will to accomplish the Father's will. Whether a savage storm or a calm breeze, the Lord's presence is made known to those who can feel." R.Ehrke

That is amazing grace!

This was the very first of thirteen erasings-drawings in the series.

Enjoy!

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Title: Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit - II

9.5 inches x 21 inches on dura-lar

Location: Bakersfield Museum of Art

Event: #OpeningReception Extended

Last Quote: Roxanne Ehrke, Lover of Christ

Old and New Light

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Detail of Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit VIII

Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit VIII

Image #6

Physical Inspiration: Light Falling on a Fortune Teller

This image is strange and an early one in the series. It's approximately 50% erasing and 50% drawing. Every morning, I see light come in my room. Some mornings I have time to watch the light as it passes through these tiny little holes in the mini blinds in my apartment window. They cast the white dots you see in my erasing-drawing but land on the surface of a fortune teller, made by a student, that hangs on my wall. I asked one of the middle school boys at my former school to make me a fortune teller. If you need a reminder, it's a piece of paper that kids play with in hopes that it will determine a myriad of future events. For instance, how many children they will have or if there is a puppy in their future. It's somewhat triangular in nature, it sits on their fingers while kids hope for an answer underneath the flaps that have been folded. It moves in and out, in and out. There is a fortune teller in this drawing!

Spiritual Inspiration: What the Old and New Testament have to say about Light...

Old Light: Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw the light, and said that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness. (Genesis 1: 3-4)

New Light: "If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, the whole body will be full of light, as when the bright shining of a lamp gives you light.” (Luke 11:36)

In this erasing-drawing light falls on the darkness of the flawed incapable fortune teller. Red - so that anyone seeing it will feel a sense of alarm and unease. And, only by the Holy Spirit can we have knowledge of and walk in the light. 

Enjoy!

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Title: Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit - VIII

9.5 inches x 21 inches-pastel erasing on dura-lar

Location: Bakersfield Museum of Art

Event: #OpeningReception Extended

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*images will be posted in a random order every Saturday night at 11:59 p.m.

*each erasing has the same title with a roman numeral: Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit - I, II, etc.