WHAT IF GOD WAS ONE OF US by Christine brand

Patti Jo 01 Nov 2008

This truly looks like a spirit pic...I love it! I wish I knew how to do all this really creative stuff!

Yes, that song was made famous by Joan Osborne and is one of my favorites. It was written by Eric Bazilian. That's actually what Jesus did when he came to earth. He came like one of us and he encouraged those on the fringe that others looked down on.

Artist Reply: Greetings Cathy, thank you for commenting on this picture and the song that it was made for. Yes, you are right it was song by Joan Osborne!! What a wonderful surprise to hear from you. I appreciate your time and thoughts. Honest I do. It is so good to meet you hear and share a moment with you, may that moment last an eternity. You made my day! I feel high! God bless you in all you do and your house. Big Hugs and kisses to you!!! Hope to hear from you again sometime! Sinseerly Christine Brand

Namita Kulkarni 04 Sep 2007

Very interstin photo!

Anonymous Guest 14 Mar 2007

He is, he is each and everyone of us. This is why we must love all and forgive all. Ma Dud looks so cute!!! --me

Artist Reply: Hello once more! do I find the Blue Cat Charity well this day and invisibly smiling? I pray so. Please write again sometime and let me know how you are. Check in here and take a look at the comments. Your phto with the crown of stars was in the pictures of the day again, yesterday!!! Someone voted it in. Plus it has been in the top ten favorites more than once. It seems people really love it! I can see why! God be with you! I think of you everyday. Live Forever Love Always! Sinseerly MOM!

James Anderson 05 Sep 2006

Christine, Very nice image and yes, as Christians, we should reflect our Master in other's eyes.

Tami Dykes 29 Jul 2006

Well, you have such a sweet spirit. In the book it says something close to this song and it is worded like this. ~Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it~.

Hassan Pasha 20 Jul 2006

i now that song ... i love the guitar riffs on it .. its a beautiful work of art CB ... you are amazing with concepts and execution

Mary Ashton 02 Jun 2006

I agree with Mary J Christine God is in each and everyone of us, all the goodness is inside of us but we don't always use it for the good and glory of God. God bless you and your family, your mum is a beautiful kindly lady, a beautiful image. Mary

Mary Janosik 22 May 2006

Hi Christine, Thanks for visiting my site and I'm honored at your comment. I've been in your site and reading your prose and am enjoying being here. This picture says alot to me, I do believe that God is in all of us...even those who don't believe it. She is delightful and what you have done with the photo is magical!!! :)

Wanda Edwards 21 May 2006

I like the way you have done this picture...Older people look so sweet...like the little beam of light right on top of her head!!

Mark Adams 28 Apr 2006

Great image, as are all your images. Brilliant!

tazda lawson 22 Apr 2006

Boo......this is really beautiful.

Artist Reply: Boo who...you is making me laugh! Hello! How are you? It was a grest surprise to hear from you, Tazda! You always make my day! Can I ask you a question? What does your nick name mean? it is cool and very unigue...as you also are and your art work! It reminds me of a magicians name. I hope you are doing well and are happy! What's up? did you sell allot of eggs for Easter? Lots of love to you My Wonderful Friend! I am thinking of you. I really appreciate you stopping in to say Helllo. Thanks I needed that!

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 16 Apr 2006

Christine, I'm so glad this came to my attention today;what a Beautiful way to honor your Godly Mother.God's Amazing Grace is surely at work in her life.Beautiful,Creative, Inspirational Artwork!!! Your Mother's Faith in God is an Inspiration to David and me. God Bless you and your Mom and Family and have a Blessed Easter!:)

Tabitha Borges 15 Apr 2006

Yes god is every where... just read awhile back to the junoir church class I help with sometime a story of a farmer and he friend who fight...So the one want to build a fence. But need help the morning he want to start building a stranger came said he would help... Man hires him then need more supply when to town when he came back. The strange had built a bridge to him friend property. Which end the fight? The man asks him to stay but the strange who was Jesus said he had other people to help... Great piece yes I agree...

Gregory Edwards 12 Apr 2006

If such then potentially we would not see the earth and heaven merge as a person and forsake that envisioning of the latent and ongoling reality for a corn chip!!! Beautiful Message!!!!

Jessica Phillips 12 Apr 2006

Joan Osborne.

Artist Reply: Yes! Thanks!!! You are right! And thanks for looking...Have a Great Day and Wonderful Easter. Cheers! Lot of Love to You! Sincerely Christine

Dawn Bigford 10 Apr 2006

Oh this is beautiful and I love that song as well.. what a beautiful image... I think, but don't quote me, Sheryl Crow sang that.. not sure though

Randy Kroll 10 Apr 2006

That has been one of my favorites as well. Neat photo to tie in with that idea Christine! Take care my friend.

Peter Rivron 09 Apr 2006

Very beautiful and creative work, I also remember this song!

Artist Reply: Thanks for visitng me, Peter! It is good to know you are still going...Lots of love to you. Have a wonderful spring!

Rusty Woodward-Gladdish 08 Apr 2006

A wonderful portrait of a strong, enduring, sensitive woman whom God chose to keep close to him in spite of all the bad things heaped upon her defenceless head. She has has thrived and survived under His protection. It's a great and loving tribute to your mother Christine.

Jay Amatangelo 08 Apr 2006

Very inspirational work. That is a very good thing to see in a person. I think you captured to it in this image and added a twist to show the goodness, Great work as always Christine! Keep them coming!

Artist Reply: You are such a Cool Guy Jay! Thanks for leaving a comment on this one especially. This is My MOM! She will be 83 the 22 of this month. She has a heart of gold. Her smiles still shines even though she lived through many hard trials with my Father. ( He has passed a way a long while ago) He cursed her, beat her and almost strangled her to death. For years she struggled to keep our family together. When I was a child people did not believe in divorce and my Mom did not know where to find help to save us from the rages and sufferings. She had her clothes torn off her back and scalding hot coffee poured on her in the dead of winter and my Father kicked her out of the house in the freezing cold without a coat to wear...I can not tell you of it all... But still she loves and has the most patient and kind heart... She has held to her belief in God, Jesus Christ and love throughout it all and never sought revenge...Here is true love. I am glad that you liked this phto. I will tell my Mom what you said. She will be pleased and blessed by your kindness, Jay! I love the song that contains these words by Joanne Osborne...I just wanted to create a tribute to that song. You never know who you are blessing Jay...by extending your words and thoughts of kindness...Thank you with all my heart. I hope you have a Glorious EASTER...So much love to you and all your family. Sincerely Christine

Sergio Saurio 08 Apr 2006

Amazing creativiy.She seems an Angel.Unforgettable. Cheers, Sergio.

francis kwok peng kin 08 Apr 2006

Very beautiful and heavenly.

Artist Reply: Thank you Francis!!! I will Tell My Mom that!!! this is her!!! If you have time could you please read my replys to the last two comments before yours...It means the world to me...so much love to you Dearest Friend!!! God Bless you always...Yours Christine

Lisa Brewer 08 Apr 2006

Christine, great way to capture a very beautiful lady.

Artist Reply: This means so much to me...Lisa! because I wish to try to live this way. To see Gods light in all of us...I am glad you like this photo, because I know this person has a heart that is true. She was lied to, cursed at, beaten and almost strangled to death for many years because she did not know how to defend herself or who to turn to. She had scalding hot coffeee poured on her, her clothes torn off her back and then was kicked out side in the cold in the dead of winter with no where to go...I know because I saw it all many times when I was a child. My father was the one who hurt her over and over again. He was an alcoholic and caused much sorrow and sadness in our house. I can not tell you all. This is a picture of my Mom! She will be 83 this month on the 22. My father passed away awhile ago. My Mom never tried to hurt him back or take revenge...she did have to eventually leave him. Lots of things happened. But she still loves people very much and smiles, tries to laugh and has kept her faith in God. I have seen the evidence of miracles of grace in her heart. That is why I used her phto to share the words of this song I love by Joane Osborne. I will tell her all that is said and she will be blessed . Thank you for your true kindness, it is appreciated more than you know. I hope all the goodness of life and time and God is pourd out upon you too...Sincerely Christine Brand P.S. May this Easter Time Bless you richly... for you have given me a great and unsurmountable gift your word of encouragement.

Vessence 08 Apr 2006

Great picture. The FX is a warm and lovely enhancement. :D

Artist Reply: THANKS SO MUCH MY DEAREST...THIS COMMENT MEANS VERY MUCH TO ME. This person has suffered many trails, heartaches and injustices for years and still smiles, loves and does not seek revenge or hate. She was hurt, lied to, beaten and cursed at and never cursed back...her heart is still tender and her words gentle and forgiving. I know. This is my cherished Mom. She will be 83 this year, April 22. My father almost strangled her to death and poured scalding coffee on her in the dead of winter and then tore her dress to pieces and kicked her out of the house without a coat...with no help or now where to go when I was a child and I saw it all many years. he is gone now passed away...the half of it all I can not say. These few things I have told you so that you know and realize what this means to me. Because you have been a great friend and encouraged me with the most important words at the saddest time, which you might not have even been aware of. I will tell my Mom all the things that were said and she will cry...because she is just that good. This does not mean that I think she is God, but that it is a way I wish to try to see others and ourselves...I know you understand V! because I felt that you were like that to me. so God Bless you forever in ways you can never comprehend....Sincerely your friend Christine

Tanya Ray 07 Apr 2006

Christine, I love this. What a wonderful and loving picture. Her expression is like..so glad to see you, come on in. Great & very loving.

Artist Reply: DEAREST TANYA!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THOSE WORDS...THIS IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. I AM GLAD THAT YOU LIKE THIS PICTURE. I THOUGHT THIS LADY HAD A WONDERUL SPIRIT AND SMILE... SO LOVING AND GENUINE. I WANTED TO SHARE IT...I HOPE YOU COULD FEEL THE LOVE SHE HAS. THIS IS MY MOM!!!

John Segon-Fisher 07 Apr 2006

Christine Such a beautiful feeling.

Artist Reply: THANK YOU SO MUCH JOHN...I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR COMMENTS AND INSIGHT. I AM GLAD YOU FELT A GOOD FEELING WHEN YOU LOOKED AT THIS PICTURE...FOR THIS IS A TRULY GOOD HEART...A PERSON THAT HAS LIVED THROUGH MANY HARD TRIALS AND TIMES AND STILL LOVES...I KNOW HER SUFFERINGS THAT WERE ALMOST UNBEARABLE...BUT SHE HOLDS A FAITH THAT IS TRUE AND SO I WANTED TO SHARE THIS WITH YOU. TRUE LOVE IS LOVE THAT ABIDES EVEN THROUGH THE WORST HATRED AND DOES NOT CARE FOR REVENGE OR JUDGE. THIS PERSON LIVED THROUGH MANY HARD TIMES BUT STILL CARRYS A SMILE FOR OTHERS AND A SOFT WORD. THIS IS MY SWEET MOM! I AM GLAD YOU LIKDED HER PHTO. I WILL TELL HER AND SHE WILL CRY WITH JOY. THANK YOU SO MUCH JOHN. IT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME!!! I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO BE LIKE THE WORDS TO THIS SONG THAT HAS STAYED WITH ME OVER THE YEARS...WHAT IF GOD WAS ONE OF US? NOT SAYING HE IS...JUST MY WAY OF TRYING TO SEE OTHERS AND LIVE. SO MUCH LOVE TO YOU JOHN. YOU MADE MY DAY. SINCERELY CHRISTINE BRAND

Lisa Hill 07 Apr 2006

GREAT WORK! this has such a beautiful feel, Lisa x

Artist Reply: Thanks so much Vixen!!!

Loredana 07 Apr 2006

Very nice Christine :)

Artist Reply: Thanks!

Ralph Miller 07 Apr 2006

awesome job!

Artist Reply: Thanks so much Ralph! You made my day!! You always do!!!

Ron DeMore 07 Apr 2006

Dear GOD by XTC 1986...cool shot.

Karina Ishkhanova 07 Apr 2006

Wonderful image, great thoughts! If I am not mistaken the words are from the song by Joan Osborne. I love the rainbow effect!!!

Artist Reply: You are most likely right, I think I remember that name, a pretty curly haired blonde girl. I love that song and the video. This is a tribute to her and her song. I don't want to steal someones words or song or images...I just love that song and this picture reminded me of it. Anyway this image is not ever going to be for sale. That is not why I created it. It just serves as a reminder for me. If you can think of a different title for this work that expresses the same meaning Please suggest one. I would be grateful. Otherwise I didn't know what else to call this shot! I hope I haven't plagarized or infringed on her wonderful creativity...if I have I will take the title off and then I don't know what to call this one...Joan Osborne was the inspiration for this one. She is due all the honor in the world...I just wanted to share her words and thoughts. I hope I haven't done a wrong thing. Lots of love to you Karina...You are such a great artist and inspiration also. Sincerely Christine

Vera Harned 07 Apr 2006

Beautiful! Super thought!

Barbara Beck-Azar 07 Apr 2006

there is something about that song that sort of sticks into your head... i think you have captured the essence of it with this visual image. we created in the image of GOD share both in the human nature and the spiritual nature. all in all -- perhaps we are part of HIM more than we know...

corry stuart 07 Apr 2006

sorry I missed this ..... absolutely gorgeous work Christine

Artist Reply: I really hope you do like this...I wasn't trying to steal Joan Osbornes words or creativity...I just love her song and that video she created and this reminded me of it...so this is a tribute to her Great Artistry!!! It also is a reminder for me to try to see the wonder of God in us all...Thanks for looking and for your kind comments. It means very much to me. I love ya! Sincerely Christine

Nira Dabush 07 Apr 2006

Splendid rainbows and lighting Effects...around this LADY...A very pleasant lady with a WONDERFUL Smile on her face.I look also at this number...which i'm sure say something for those believe in NUMEROLOGY....I look at mubers,alot....not in the conventional way though,but as symbols. I'm not familiar with this song,at least,not remember those words from any song.Personally,you know Christine ,that i'm not religious.I believe God is a POWER...I beleive in every and each of us there is that power,as part of GOD...If we choose to believe in it.The POWER of our thoughts,and our ACTS...WILL lead the way for our LIFE,And maybe DEATH too.

Armando Salas 07 Apr 2006

Almost magical image. You did it again, Chris!

Artist Reply: Hey! Silly Man! Thanks for Your encouragement!!! It means so much to me!!! Can I make a print of the drawing you made of all of us on the Pirate Ship? I love that drawing you did. I have a shirt and the equipment to print it. I bought Iron On Transfer Sheets. I would like to wear that image and tell everyone that you made that for me. It would be so much fun to wear that image on a shirt and tell my friends about who you are. Is that ok? I am so proud of it. Is that wrong? It is such a cool cartoon! Let me know? Love to Ya! CB

Artist Reply: THANKS ARMANDO! I WILL WEAR YOUR PICTURE YOU CREATED OF US ON THE SHIP PROUDLY....BY THE WAY THIS IS MY SWEET MOM. I WILL TELL HER WHAT YOU SAID ABOUT HER PICTURE AND SHE WILL CRY BECAUSE SHE IS JUST LIKE THAT. SHE LIVED THROUGH MUCH SORROW FROM MY FATHER ...BUT STILL TRYS TO LOVE AND BE KIND TO OTHERS...THE TRUE HEART IS THE ONE THAT IS GENTLE EVEN THOUGH THE WORST FIRES OF HATRED AND DOES NOT SEEK REVENGE...MY MOM HAS THAT HEART AND SO I WANTED TO SHARE HER WITH YOU...BUT THE SONG SAYS WHAT IF GOD WAS ONE OF US...THAT IS ANYONE NOT JUST MY MOM. YOU KNOW IT IS JUST A REMINDER FOR ME TO THINK OF LIVING THIS WAY. I WANTED TO THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR COMMENT ON THIS SIMPLE PICTURE. IT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY ARMANDO AND A GREAT WEEKEND AND A BLESSED EASTER...WHERE THERE IS LOVE THERE IS A MIRACLE...SINCERELY YOURS CHRISTINE

Terry Harris 07 Apr 2006

Well said, well done!

Anonymous Guest 07 Apr 2006

Wow Christine, what an amazing tribute! You said soooo much to me with out saying a word! Never let yourself forget what an amazing talent you possess, and shoot for the stars!

Norma Nava 07 Apr 2006

A sun that does not have sunset.

Joke Schotting 06 Apr 2006

So very lovely super and magnefic my dear friend!!!(big hugs)

Artist Reply: You are so good to me Tigerrr Rose. I love you very much. Really...I do! I hope you remember that. CB Hugs back!!!

Mary Lou Cupp 06 Apr 2006

This is Superb, Excellent, and Magnificent. The rainbow within the photograph is quite radiant; a superior way of depicting the love emanating from her inner soul! Delight for and enchanting; what a Wonderful way of Showing your recognition of her time and Love she spent on her children and the world.

Artist Reply: Thanks Mary! for looking. I appreciate your comments very much...Honest I do...I love you too. Again today let me tell you that...You are so beautiful to me...I miss you so much and all the family. Your Sister Chris

Analua 06 Apr 2006

Excelent marvelous concept work Christine!!!! So touching and blessed feelings my dear soul artist!!!

Artist Reply: I love you too Ana! I kiss your soul! Thank you very being the Truest Friend...Yours in Peace and light ...coming from you it means so much to me...Have a Wonderful Day! Christine

José Fortunato 06 Apr 2006

Simply beautiful !

Artist Reply: Thank you Jose!

v blair 06 Apr 2006

Christine,this is beautiful!We never know who we meet and what role they play in our lives,if we are encountering angels in our day to day lives.I love that song too and your photograph is inspiring!

Artist Reply: Hello V!!! I am so glad that you looked at this one. I wasn't sure how it would be accepted since it is not a BABE per say...and not a nudey or a big busted chesty Hollywoood type...I try to think this way in my daily walk, really I do. Who sings that song anyway, I forgot? I wish I could remember her name. She was a blonde girl, pretty, I thought. I loved the MTV Video too. .. and wanted to do a picture for it. I am thrilled that you liked this. Have a great day. You have brought much happiness to my heart...Keep shinning!! I am glad that something I have done or said can make a small difference...It's great to share art with you and life...So much love to you V!!! Sincerely Christine

Artist Reply: Funny you say that about angels like that...I believe that too!

Gabriele Swanson 06 Apr 2006

This is gorgeous. beautiful.

Artist Reply: Some insight into the light in us all...Thank you so much Gabriele!!

Artist Reply: You Made My Day...a humble thanks to the beauty and spirit and love in you too...God Bless you forever ...Sincerely Christine

Emily Reed 06 Apr 2006

So beautiful, Christine!!!!

Artist Reply: A lovely as you are the hidden star in us all. Thank you MMMM!

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 06 Apr 2006

GREAT TEXT and provoking a lots of thoughts in my starting morning head... Good to think about... and MARVELLOUS WORK, Christine!!!! love the soft and shiny light!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Nell!! I am Glad to hear about your success and your snow drop painting being in a good home!!! I love yah! have a wonderful day!

Hanna Stawska 06 Apr 2006

Great and very creative work!

Artist Reply: Hey! Thanks very much!!!

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