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The Hands That Carved Christ

But I will see you again and your heart will rejoice.
John 16:22

German sculptor, Heinrich Dannecker, had a reputation early in his career for sculpting beautiful Greek goddesses. But as he got older, he felt he needed to pour all of his strength, talent, and time into a masterpiece; so he set out to sculpt a representation of Christ. It took three tries before he was satisfied with his carving, and it turned out to be so beautiful that when people laid eyes upon it, they could do nothing but love and adore. Hearing of Dannecker’s expertise, Napoleon desired to commission a carving of Venus for the Louvre, to which Dannecker replied, “Sir, the hands that carved Christ can never again carve a heathen goddess.”

For centuries, artists such as Dannecker have been creating beautiful portrayals of Christ that have both inspired and comforted people. But are we really capable of imagining what the risen Savior will look like? Even the most glorious of sculptures and paintings can only depict his human image; they cannot come close to showing the beauty, majesty, love, and perfection we will see on that glorious day when our Lord and Savior returns.

Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone but in every leaf in springtime.
Martin Luther

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7 Days Until Christ Returns

In this issue of Turning Points, we want to pose a question: What if Christ's coming were really soon? What if we knew we'd be raptured 7 days from today? Would that make a difference in our attitudes and actions? Read more - 7 Days Until Christ Returns

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From This Point Forward

Matt Crain was taking a “Philosophy of Science” course at the university. The instructor, a thirty-something scientist, had a reputation for fairness, but Matt was evidently the only person in the classroom who believed that God created the universe. Weeks passed, and Matt listened in silence, learning as much as he could and making good grades. He was also watching for the right opportunity to say something for the truth.