"A Mother's Love"
Painting #561 of 1179 Paintings / Oil on linen (30"x24") Painted November, 1999
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Friday, July 19, 2013
Art & The Spiritual Quest by Artist, NORA KASTEN
"Onions & Cantalope"
Painting #501 of 1179 Paintings Oil on linen (24"x30") Painted September,
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Art Archives & Spirituality by Artist, NORA KASTEN
"Lady With Letter"
"The spiritual journey started for me as a little girl, eight years old(I'm 76 now), sitting on the front row pew of our neighborhood Methodist Church in Terre Haute, Indiana. Other children and friends from my neighborhood were seated with me and none of us wanted to be there. We loved going to Sunday School and to do that, we had to stay for morning worship service too. A wonderful lady and servant of God, Miss Bartruff, had heeded God's call and her mission was to bring as many children as she could to church. She went throughout our neighborhood, knocking on doors and asking mothers if she could be permitted to pick up their children and take them to Sunday School every Sunday morning. My mother was happy to send us to Sunday School and several other mothers were too. My girlfriends and I loved Sunday School and our teacher, Mrs. Dooley. We sure didn't like it though that we had to stay for worship service, sitting on the front row, before Miss Bartruff could take us home. That was the deal . . . . and we did it.
One Sunday, while sitting on that pew, I heard the "Word" and my little girl heart opened. I received Jesus Christ as my Savior. I did this without a word to anyone but I was sincere and God's LOVE has never left me.
That's all for today but remembering Miss Bartruff has made me aware once again how very serious and important it is to heed God's call in our lives."
One Sunday, while sitting on that pew, I heard the "Word" and my little girl heart opened. I received Jesus Christ as my Savior. I did this without a word to anyone but I was sincere and God's LOVE has never left me.
That's all for today but remembering Miss Bartruff has made me aware once again how very serious and important it is to heed God's call in our lives."
Today's "DAILY WORD" from Unity
SIMPLE WORDS
"I AM a divine expression of Spirit."
My senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch emanate from my physical body. My capacity to think independently reflects my mental ability. I understand, however, that I am more than my physical and mental self. I am a spiritual creation.
Although I may sometimes act or speak in error, the perfection of Spirit is within me. As I connect simple but powerful words such as faith, love, and peace with the affirmation, I AM, I affirm my true nature and expand my consciousness. I AM an expression of God’s love and peace right here and now. I AM faith in action.
I embrace the Truth of who I AM and live this truth every day. I AM an expression of Spirit contributing to a world of divine creation.
Although I may sometimes act or speak in error, the perfection of Spirit is within me. As I connect simple but powerful words such as faith, love, and peace with the affirmation, I AM, I affirm my true nature and expand my consciousness. I AM an expression of God’s love and peace right here and now. I AM faith in action.
I embrace the Truth of who I AM and live this truth every day. I AM an expression of Spirit contributing to a world of divine creation.
Truly it is the spirit in a mortal, the breath of the Almighty, that makes for understanding.—Job 32:8
Friday, July 12, 2013
Retreat at Unity Village, MO by Artist, NORA KASTEN
"Artistic Expressions"
Painting #20 of 1179 to date. Painted in Summer, 1988 Oil on linen (24"x30") SOLD
Labyrinth at Unity Village, MO June 20, 2013
Rose Garden at Unity Village, MO June 20, 2013
"The retreat and workshop "Living Originally" led by the Unity minister, Robert Brumet, at Unity Village, MO was a wonderful experience for me (and 96 others). The main thing that I learned about "living originally" is that our lives are being transformed in the process. We have been translating spiritually but now we are being transformed.
The LOVE of God, Holy Spirit, was a constant and of course everyone felt this Love in all and for all throughout our time together. It continues though we have all gone our separate ways.
At the workshop, I met a woman who receives messages from the other side as I have since last January, 2013. This gift has been hers for many years now, since she was a child, and she was very helpful in explaining it to me. An author she reccommended and a big help is Sonia Choquette and I've read several of her books . . . . that's one reason I haven't had time to post to the blog. I will do better because I really do want to share my experiences and what I am learning spiritually.
Friday, June 14, 2013
At The Beach / Artist, NORA KASTEN
"Bouquet In Blue Vase"
Oil on Linen (7"x5") SOLD
Late afternoon on Naples Beach at 4th Avenue South
"This is all I carry onto the beach for enjoying a restful couple hours and then a 30 minute walk.
The IPad Mini, with all my downloaded audio books and also books on Kindle along with the IPhone are in the beach bag. Today I'm listening to "Unfinished Business" by James Van Praagh and I can identify with much of what he says.
This coming Monday, June 17, I am going to Unity Village, MO, the Unity World Headquarters, for a four day retreat. It is located just outside of Kansas City. Since this will be my first visit to Kansas City and also Unity Village I plan to spend ten days.
The Unity minister leading the retreat "Living Originally" is Robert Brumet and he is the author of three books that I've read recently. They are "The Quest For Wholeness", "Birthing A Greater Reality" and "So You Find Yourself In Transition". They all have been perfect for me. I'm reminded of . . . . "When the student is ready, the teacher will come".
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Friday, May 31, 2013
Artist, NORA KASTEN / Great Grandchildren
AUBREY & BREYDON SIMRELL
"I am so happy to share this photo of Aubrey and Breydon, taken this spring, April, 2013. Great-Grandma Nora is proud as can be of them both. Their parents are Dustin and Maggie Simrell of Terre Haute, IN. My son, Jett Simrell, of Tarpon Springs, FL is their proud Grandpa.
After being really down for six weeks in March and April with a flu bug and then trips to Indianapolis, IN, Atlanta, GA and Venice, FL, I just haven't been able to post Blogs for quite some time. I am finally well . . . . most thankful too, and I really want to begin sharing with you my spiritual journey. No painting is taking place here so I plan to begin the postings right away and hope you will check back soon."
SUCCESS: June 2, 2013 Lesson from Unity of Naples
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Oil Paintings by Artist, NORA KASTEN
"White Roses"
Oil Painting on Linen on Board (24"x36")
"Mother's Day"
Oil Painting on Linen on Board (30"x24")
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
"Tumbling Roses" Oil Painting by Artist, NORA KASTEN
"Tumbling Roses"
Oil Painting on Linen on Board (30"x30")
"Oil Painting "Tumbling Roses" is going to Roux & Cyr International Fine Art Gallery. This is a new art gallery, opening in Portland, Maine by Artist and Owner Susan Roux."
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