Curiously we all meandered through the exhibit, admiring VanGogh's works, and looking forward to learning the entire story about how the artist amputated his own ear, why, when and how. We wanted to get the juicy details on his days in the sanitarium.
But that was just not to be.
There was no mention of the self-mutilation.
There was no mention of the sanitarium.
Only the passionate efforts of a shy minister turned painter.
Most of us know about the ear, but not about his desire to preach the word of God to others.
Instead of sharing words, he painted pictures for us, and in doing so have given millions reason to pause and consider the beauty of his paintings, and God's world.
Maybe that's what being saved and having eternal life is all about. . .
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