silent_jonny
Since Aug 25, 2004
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silent_jonny
Since Aug 25, 2004
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If we never meet again this side of heaven
As we struggle through this world and its strife
There's another meeting place somewhere in heaven
By the river of lifeWhere the charming roses bloom forever
And where separation comes no more
If we never meet again this side of heaven
We will meet you on that beautiful shore
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 Grandmother (charcoal) (7-8-05) -- |
 GWB (graphite) (9-7-05) -- |
 Texasflower (graphite)(hi-res) (12-2-05)-- |
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 Mary Lynn Rajskub "Chloe O'Brian" on 24 (1-30-06) |
 Lee Marvin (2-26-06) -- |
 GWB II (3-27-06) -- |
 Father & Son (commissioned by radiohead) (4-22-06)-- |
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 Elliott Yamin (commissioned by misterrob) (6-20-06) |
 Brandon (for mystery-ak) (6-24-06) -- |
 Father Mychal Judge, Chaplain FDNY (graphite) (8-30-06)-- |
 Barbara Olson (graphite) (9-8-06)-- |
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 Dad (10-19-06)-- |
 Snugs (11-9-06)-- |
 GWB III (11-15-06)-- |
 No More Apples (11-24-06)-- |
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 Ben (commissioned by a freeper) (2-16-07)-- |
 Paula (colored pencil) (3-13-07)-- |
 M & J (graphite) (commissioned by misterrob) (5-20-07)-- |
 Jonathan (for mystery-ak) (6-24-07)-- |
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 GretchenM (hi-res) (10-12-07)-- |
 Young Gretchen (graphite) (10-18-07)-- |
 General Peter Pace, USMC (graphite) (9-12-07)-- |
 Cheney II (for snugs) (11-9-07)-- |
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 GWB V (for mystery-ak & mike1sg) (12-16-07)-- |
 Laura Bush (3-20-08)-- |
 Letter from President George W. Bush (6-9-08)-- |
 Yippie-ki-yay (11-24-07)-- |
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 Chris Robinson The Black Crowes (acrylic & colored pencil) (7-24-08)-- |
 Eric Clapton (watercolor) (9-3-08)-- |
 Brandon & Tommy (for mystery-ak & mike1sg) (10-25-08)-- |
 Photo by Mystery-AK Thank you, Buddy :) (11-18-08)-- |
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 Sarah & Trig (10-30-08)-- |
 Butterfly based on this photo by retrokitten :) (12-8-08)-- |
 Ladyinred (1-10-09)-- |
 10th Mountain (charcoal) (1-16-09)-- |
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 Governor Sarah Palin (3-2-09)-- |
 Gary Cooper (7-25-09)-- |
 Bill Murray (7-30-09)-- |
 Wild Azaleas (oil pastel) (8-1-09) |
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 Free Republic 2009 National Convention Seal and Plaque (commissioned by Brytani) (acrylic & colored pencil) (8-27-09) |
 From Sketches to Finished Painting (8/17-27/09) |
 Making the Plaque (8/23-28/09) |
 The plaque rests on the podium as the FR convention begins (Photo by GRRRRR) (9-12-09) |
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 Video: Introductions Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem Invocation |
 Video: Allen West speaks at the convention Part II of West’s speech |
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 Kicking Bird (charcoal & pencil wash) (1-14-10)-- |
 Jennifer (charcoal & graphite) (6-12-10)-- |
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 Cody (charcoal & graphite) (6-26-10) |
 Robert (charcoal) (7-19-10)-- |
 Tamara (charcoal) (7-29-10)-- |
 Chris Robinson (Conté crayon) (8-8-10)-- |
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 The Good Shephard (charcoal) (10-10-10)-- |
 Who Are You People? (charcoal) (10-2-10)-- |
 Juliet (pastel chalk & charcoal) (10-14-10)-- |
 Smokey (charcoal) (10-24-10)-- |
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 Matthew Axelson (charcoal & graphite) (11-7-10)-- |
 "Axe" (Conté crayon) (11-11-10)-- |
 Steven Tyler (charcoal) (12-4-10)-- |
 Joe Perry (charcoal) (12-19-10)-- |
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 Ron Perlman (charcoal) (5-15-11)-- |
 The Searcher (charcoal) (7-10-11)-- |
 John T. Chance (charcoal) (7-13-11)-- |
 Uncle Ethan (charcoal) (7-19-11)-- |
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 Walter & Ward (charcoal) (8-11)-- |
 Stumpy (charcoal) (8-4-11)-- |
 Wheeler (charcoal) (8-12-11)-- |
 Simon Cowell (acrylic) (9-20-11)-- |
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 Eyes (Conté crayon) (1-18-12)-- |
 Captain Miller (red chalk) (3-11-12)-- |
 Private Ryan (blue chalk) (3-13-12)-- |
 Lyle Lovett (charcoal) (4-20-13)-- |
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 Elmore Leonard (acrylic on panel) (8-27-13)-- |
 Steven Tyler (acrylic on canvas) (9-28-13)-- |
Billy Graham (pen & marker) (11-7-13)-- |
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Does that not thrill you? A new name. What does that mean?Perhaps a name that reflects your new, redeemed character. A "victory" name - the way Simon [Peter] and Saul [Paul] and Jacob [Israel] and Abram [Abraham] were renamed following their encounters with the Lord. A new name, on a white stone. Perhaps a white stone similar to those that I'm told juries used in the first century. Yes - a white stone to show acquittal, pardon, and innocence rather than the black stone that was used in judgment.
Jesus is the great redeemer and the great re-namer. When He saves us and begins the process of sanctification He redeems our fallen character and begins to bring out the jewels and the gold of our new self with His refining and purifying fire. I wonder if perhaps when we meet Him in glory He will whisper our new name to us:
"You were once Liar. Your new name is Truthful."
"You are no longer Needy. Your new name is Fulfilled."
"I call you Beloved."
"You're new name is Beautiful."
"You're old name was Wounded. I pronounce you Healed."
I think of His love for me and it makes me gasp in awe.
His name is Wonderful!
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