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Title
Christmas Blessings
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph With Text, Mixed Media
Description
Christmas 2020 ~ New Years 2021
Dear Customers and Fellow Artists, Friends and Family,
This is my first time posting my annual Christmas Letter on this platform. (I am making this photo available as greeting cards and fine art prints which can be ordered from this page.)
My prayer is that each of you precious ones had a blessed Christmas Season. I wish you a safe and healthy 2021 filled with God’s amazing blessings for you and your family.
To be quite honest, I was debating whether to write my annual update this year, as 2020 was challenging and painful. However, I still felt led to write. For me, 2020 was also a year of personal growth and opportunity.
By way of personal growth, I felt God led me to go more deeply into prayer and dependence on Him. It is a balance to do my best in all areas of life, and allow God to do His part. Indeed, 80% of life is how we respond to the 20% that happens in our thinking and circumstances.
I believe the great “pause” of 2020 not only compelled us to slow down, but also was an opportunity to reveal things in our society that normally would not have been revealed. According to Luke 12:3, things which are said privately are becoming public knowledge, and that which has been whispered secretly behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops.
I am grateful to God the Creator that this was a year of opportunity particularly in the area of photography, as the Lord provided many wildlife photo ops, more than in previous years. There are nearly 280 premium quality wildlife and nature images featured on my fine art website, PropheticPortraits.net, many of which have won awards, for which I give God the glory.
Several of these will be included in my nature photography book, which I will be launching soon along with my wellness coaching practice. My book will also include some life lessons I’ve learned while observing God’s creation in nature.
Speaking of wellness, some of you may know I am affiliated with Shaklee, which has been distributing high-quality products for health and home since 1956. Recently, Shaklee introduced a new line of immunity products which are giving tremendous results, including Triple Immunity Boost, a delicious and powerful immune support drink. Studies have shown it boosts Natural Killer Cell activity by three times and increases proliferation of other critical immune cells by 5.8 times.* Also new is MeologyTM [trademark], a science-backed personal nutritional plan which addresses your unique health needs. You can read more about this and the immunity innovations on my wellness website, pws.shaklee.com/tada
I want to conclude by dedicating this letter in loving memory of Mom and Dad. This will be the third Christmas without both of them. How I miss them! I am comforted by the fact that precious Esao and Cheryl received Yeshua Jesus into their hearts and one day, I will see them in Heaven.
How about you? God forbid, but if you were to die tonight, do you have complete assurance that you would be in Heaven? If there is any doubt, simply say these words from your heart, as my parents and I have done:
“Father God, please forgive me of my sins.
Yeshua Jesus, come into my heart.
Make me the kind of person You want me to be.
Thank You for saving me today.”
Dear reader, if you prayed that and meant it from your heart, Congratulations, you are now part of God’s Royal Family, and the angels of Heaven are throwing a party in your honor! Please let me know you have made this most important decision, so that I can rejoice with you! I know Mom and Dad in Heaven are rejoicing, too!
My heart-felt prayer is for God’s Psalm 91 protection and the very best of health to you and your family, now and throughout 2021, the first year of the New Decade.
Blessings,
Brian Tada
propheticportraits.net
pws.shaklee.com/tada
* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Grateful to God and thankful to the administrator(s) who featured "Christmas Blessings" on the home pages of the Fine Art America group(s)::
* YOUR STORY OF ART, 12.27.20
* 10 PLUS, 12.28.20
* TEXT ART, 12.28.20
* BRILLIANT COLORS, 12.28.20
* IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU, 12.28.20
* FINE ART AMERICA PROFESSIONALS, 12.29.20
* INSPIRED QUOTATIONS, 12.29.20
* DAILY PROMOTION, 12.29.20
* FAA GALLERY HOME FOR ALL ARTISTS WHO CREATE ,12.30.20
* DIGITAL ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY, 12.31.20
* CHRISTMAS CLUB GROUP, 03.01.21
* WINTER WONDERLAND, 12.07.21
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Photography notes:
A plethora of vibrant red pyracantha berries are seen in this photo taken near Mill Valley, California in December 2020. I added the Scripture from Isaiah 9:6: "For unto us a Child is born, onto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Embedded in the top right-hand corner is the Hebrew acronym for "B'ezras Hashem" [ב ס " ד] meaning "with God's help". It is a reminder to me as an artist and photographer of my dependence on the Almighty, the Originator of all creativity. This is a similar acknowledgement used by great artists like Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel who signed their work with the Latin phrase, "Soli Deo gloria" which means, "Glory to God alone".
Photo and narrative copyright © 2020 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved. Duplication, downloading, altering and/or re-distribution is prohibited without the express written consent of the photographer/artist. Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation. God bless you.
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December 26th, 2020
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New Baltimore, MI - United States
Brian, absolute beautiful artwork creation "Christmas Blessings"! Congrats on multiple Features - Winter Wonderland, Digital Art and Photography and Christmas Club Group!! L/F
Mount Airy, MD - United States
May the Good Lord comtinue to bless your ministry of photography. What a Christmas gift He has given you to share, Brian. God blessyou real good. - Mike (V/F)
Brian Tada replied:
Michael, thank you so much for your encouraging words, to GOD be the glory! Massive blessings in Yeshua Jesus!
Bradford, VT - United States
Beautiful Brian, such color and wonderful design, what a nice card this will make F
Piney Flats, TN - United States
Just gorgeous, Brian... Such a beautiful reminder of our Saviour's birth!
Scotland - United Kingdom
A wonderful piece for the holiday season Brian, absolutely lovely work! l/f
San Lorenzo, CA - United States
This is so beautiful, Brian!!! Just wonderful!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours, my friend!!! :)))vf
Brian Tada replied:
Laurie, thank you so much for your kind words and greetings! Blessings to you and your family!
Coeur D Alene, ID - United States
Brian, voted for this beautiful scene in Your Best Christmas Work contest! L/F/V
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… HOLIDAY GREETINGS - CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH TEXT ONLY! F/L
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Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest THE BEST CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY SEASON GREETING CAR...
Coeur D Alene, ID - United States
Voted for this beautiful card in HOLIDAY GREETINGS - CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH TEXT ONLY, Brian! L/F/V
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Spectacular holiday composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest HOLIDAY GREETINGS - CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH TEXT ONLY
Provo, Ut - United States
Revisiting this Beauty and perfect verse for the Most Beautiful Season coming up..... Christmas Blessings to You
Brian Tada replied:
Beverly, thank you very much for your revisit and kind words on this... Christmas Blessings to you and your family!
Coeur D Alene, ID - United States
Re-visiting this most beautiful Christmas capture and message, Brian! Love this exquisite presentation, my friend! L/F
South Shields, Ty - United Kingdom
Wonderful work, Brian! Uplifting and cheering and a lovely tribute to your late parents.
Southampton, PA - United States
This beautiful image and Scripture would make a wonderful Christmas card! L/F
South Shields, Ty - United Kingdom
Beautifully designed! One of my favourite prophesies in the entire Bible! I love the imagery and, of course, many do not realize that The Book of Isaiah is written in Hebrew verse.
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you, Kathryn! Yes, and interestingly, the Isaiah scroll was one of the Biblical manuscripts discovered in the Qumran caves, Israel.
Greensboro, NC - United States
Gorgeous image and beautiful, wonderful, scripture, Brian. Great presentation and Blessings!! F/L
Coeur D Alene, ID - United States
Love this beautiful capture and wonderful message of Hope, Brian! God's Peace in the midst of the uncertainty of these times is what our hearts desire! May God richly bless you in the New Year, my friend! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Hazel! Amen to God's peace! Blessings to you!
Harrison, AR - United States
Beautifully created Brian, and the perfect verse, I have this verse on a sign I hang outside my house at Christmas! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story as well! I too have been led to spend more time in prayer...so much to pray about! God is revealing the hidden things as His light shines forth! Blessings to you in the coming New Year Brian!
Montreal, Qc - Canada
Your artwork has been featured on the homepage of FAA Gallery Home For All Artists Who Create. Please post your amazing artwork in our` Archive your DECEMBER Features` discussion.
Brian Tada replied:
Carol, thank you for the honor of your featuring this image in your amazing group! Truly appreciate all you do as group host. God bless you!
Cedar City, UT - United States
Beautiful image and message Brian, the "true" meaning of Christmas!!...L/T
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