On this particular church, however, the architect had embedded the cross into the brick in such a way that parts of it stood out in relief, while others were recessed into the wall. This was absolutely unnecessary. In fact, so far was this detail from being necessary that it causes us to ask the questions, "Why did he do it? What is the effect of such design? How did he achieve a recognizable design with a decidely different structure?"
It is entirely possible, and indeed probable for most locals for whom familiarity has no doubt bred a certain degree of oblivious contempt, that some people can walk past this and other of the architectural features throughout town and give them not a moment's thought. But for others, and occasionally even for the jaded, such subtleties can arrest the hurly-burly momentum of life.
They can give us a pause to reflect, to think, to be inspired, to be human.
And so I end this post by asking, what slows you down and causes you to ponder? From where do you draw your quiet inspiration? Try looking at the usual paths of your life...you home, your neighborhood, your ways to and from frequent destinations...with the intention of seeking inspiration. What do you find?
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