The Aroma of Grace Painting by Hazel Holland

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The Aroma of Grace

by Hazel Holland

Canvas Print

$45

Framed Print

$71

Art Print

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Poster

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Metal Print

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Acrylic Print

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Wood Print

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Throw Pillow

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Duvet Cover

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Shower Curtain

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Bath Towel

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Tote Bag

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Weekender Tote Bag

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Zip Pouch

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Portable Battery Charger

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Greeting Card

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iPhone Case

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Beach Towel

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Round Beach Towel

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Weekender Tote Bag

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Coffee Mug

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Men's Clothing

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Women's Clothing

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Youth Clothing

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Toddler Clothing

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Baby Clothing

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Title

The Aroma of Grace

Artist

Hazel Holland

Medium

Painting - Watercolor

Description

While I was painting these watercolor flowers today I was reminded that Christians are called to be the aroma of grace in this world. But the message of God's love for sinners is often drowned out by our images of ungrace. Sadly all others see and smell of us at times is the scent of ungrace. Perhaps that's because Christians are increasingly perceived as religious moralists who want to control other people's lives.

Thus, our real challenge as Christians, particularly here in the USA, should not be to try and Christianize America, or any other country for that matter, but be God's hands and feet as we share His heart of love and mercy for all people. That's what Jesus did. He attracted the most unlikely people... the moral outcasts of society. And let's not forget that it was NOT the notorious sinners who called for His death, but the moralists.

Jesus came to establish a new kind of kingdom that could co-exist in Jerusalem, and also spread into Judea, Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the earth. That's why in one of His parables He warned that pulling up weeds may also destroy the wheat along with the weeds. So He advised us to leave all judgment to the one true Judge.

Although Paul had much to say about the immorality of individual members of the church, he had little to say about the immorality and abuses of pagan Rome. Both Jesus and Paul concentrated not on the pagan kingdom around them, but on the alternative kingdom of God.

So this leaves us with a very clear message of what we as believers need to be focused on. We're not called to restore morality to the United States, but to concentrate more on spreading the aroma of grace from the kingdom that is not of this world.♥

FEATURED IN FOLLOWING FAA GROUPS:

* This Way Art
* Images that Excite You
* The World We See
* Women Painters
* Black Background and Color
* Discover Watercolor Artists
* Beauty in Art
* Landscape with Flowers
* Painting the Old Way
* Artists Best Five Artworks
* Beauty
* Themes of the Heart
* 500 Views
* Visions of Spring

PLACEMENT IN FAA CONTESTS:

* Top Finisher in "Your Best Watercolor" contest
* Top Finisher in "New Logo for 500 Views Group for month of November" contest 10/28/15
* Won 3rd place in "Landscapes with Flowers Only" contest 12/17/15
* Top Finisher in "Watercolor - Just Flowers" contest 1/18/16
* Top Finisher in "New Logo for 500 Views Group for month of March 2016" 2/27/16
* Top Finisher in "Make My Eyes Smile" contest 3/31/16
* Won 1st place in "Spring Painting" contest 5/10/
* Won 3rd place in "Artists of the Month 2016" contest 6/23/16
* Top Finisher in "My Favorite Things" contest 8/16/16
* Top finisher in "Beauty in Art" contest 8/18/16
* Top Finisher in "The Beauty of Flowers" contest 10/22/16
* Top Finisher in "I Love" contest 10/23/16
* Won 3rd place in "Puzzles Beautiful" contest 1/1/17
* Top Finisher in "Elegant Artworks Selection" contest 1/9/17
* Top Finisher in "New Contest" 1/21/17
* Top Finisher in "In the Garden" contest 2/20/17
* Won 3rd place tie in BEAUTIFUL WATERCOLORS SPECIAL FEATURE contest 2/1/22