Hence I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control. – 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Jesus, The Name above all names, is the best reason for stroking the fires God has placed within each person to speak The Name. And the beauty of living with The Name written on our hearts is when words do not suffice the God-lover, The Name oozes from our pores and fills the room with the sweet aroma of Grace.

I have always been bent towards the arts having grown up in Brazil with all its colorful spirit, my family’s love of music and good artwork, and a deep love for The Name and its spread among all peoples.

Healthy artistic expression is not the same as idol making and worship. The Christ-follower can express God’s story and beauties all around for the upbuilding of Christ’s body and humanity.

In fact, Christ was the first artist/miracle-worker being a part of the formation of the very earth we walk on every day. I am seeking to imitate Paul as Paul imitates Christ through my artistic soul.

I am seeking to kindly show people God’s great love and to run to The Name, asking Him for salvation and wisdom.

Therefore I don’t have to be anyone else’s Holy Spirit. He does his job very well.

I have come to believe today that the lost soul needs more tenderness than ever. Even perceived harshness can come across like an accusation.

That is why I remind you to fan into flame the gracious gift of God -2 Timothy 1:6a

As I seek to see things the way God does, I fall immensely short. But one thing I know, unity is crucial for The Name to continue to be spread. I wonder if having the simple, modest and humble symbol of the fish on our places of worship might be a more God-honoring and a Gospel-spreading. Might it be more honoring to the The Name, particularly since there is way too much division over The Name?

What if those who claimed to be a part of The Church learned to love more deeply everyone who claimed The Name for themselves? Isn’t this The Picture of Heaven? No more tears, no more wars and rumors of wars?

What about helping Jesus-lovers rekindle one gift of many that God gives each of His Own for the Name’s Sake?

It is wonderful what people of The Name can do when unifying under The Name and walking the Way of Love.

Amazing!