Thomas Kinkade -- < Streams of Living Water

In this peaceful kingdom, all of nature gathers in praise of God's glory. The stone walls of the chapel seem to grow out of the earth itself, while the pristine waters of the stream cascade from an ineffable distance. Deer, birds, rabbits, even a frog-creatures of earth, water, and sky-gather in humble and silent witness to the unity and harmony of the creation. Graceful trees shelter and shade this cloistered spot as a curious squirrel observes the revelry from his perch upon a limb. And over all, like a radiant umbrella, the glorious vault of the heavens unfolds another glistening morning.

Several aspects of this painting have special meaning for those who know to look for them.  The family of deer, a buck, doe and fawn represent Thomas and his wife and daughter. Together they are drinking from the streams of Living Water which represents the Word of God, which Thomas, as a strong believer shares in each of his paintings. Those who feed or drink deeply on the Word, become strong as a healthy tree growing near the stream, with roots that grow deep and hold the tree secure, providing a safe and secure place for birds, the squirrel, and other wild life. The seven small waterfalls represented in this picture, are the seven days of creation, and Salvation is represented by the narrow but crooked path which leads to Heaven and God's presence which is glowing from the woods back behind the small out of the way sanctuary.                                                              

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Wendy Slopsema
VC  CISB  204
Lansing Community College

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