Tag Archives: Jesus in Gethsemane

Jesus the Dancer, Part 7: The Art of Nyoman Darsane

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Victoria Emily Jones

Balinese artist Nyoman Darsane was born in 1939 and raised as a Hindu.  At age seventeen, he became a Christian and as a result was ostracized by his family and village community.  But because he so persistently strove, through his … Continue reading →

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Gethsemane, Part 1: Pain in a Tear

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Victoria Emily Jones

The Easter season is upon us, and I feel overwhelmed by all there is to address.  The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the centerpiece of Christianity.  It has tremendous implications for everyone, because if Jesus really did rise from the … Continue reading →

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