Formed in flight and suspended between two destinations, this Smooth Stones sling carries the weight of being sent. Like David walking toward the valley with provision before confrontation, this piece is shaped by purpose, order, and obedience—faith already moving through structure.
The body of the sling is composed entirely of black wooden beads, arranged in six sections of three on each side. This deliberate rhythm reflects intention rather than ornament—provision measured, strength organized, and faith disciplined. The wood, once living, holds ancestral memory, grounding the piece in continuity even as it travels forward.
Throughout the sling, crafted silver-toned elements mark moments of transition. Rondelle forms near the base stabilize the design like the bottom of a carried basket—steady, capable, prepared to bear weight. Moving upward, silver-plated pillars reveal the leather cord of the sling, allowing the source of strength to remain visible rather than concealed.
Further along, precision-shaped metal forms flank elongated wooden beads, holding the body centered between points of adjustment and fine tuning when necessary. These elements speak to alignment—mind, body, and spirit ordered for accuracy, not excess. Nothing here is forced; everything is calibrated.
Near the upper portion, aluminum disk spacers from Rome enter the composition. Rome, emblematic of engineered authority and imperial reach, mirrors the perceived power of the Philistine army—impressive, intimidating, and material. Yet their placement makes clear that such power is contextual, not ultimate. Above Rome stands the authority of heaven’s army, unseen yet decisive.
At the center rests a round pendant shaped as a West African tribal shield—a symbol of protection, identity, and readiness. This shield does not announce aggression; it signifies coverage. Faith here is not loud, but established.
The sling concludes with marbled black-and-silver resin beads at each cord end. Resin, fashioned by human hands through pressure and transformation, represents lived experience—complex, layered, and shaped over time. These beads testify that God’s providence works through human systems and stories, not around them, bringing coherence to what appears fragmented.
Between Faith and Works is a sling for those who move within structure without being bound by it—those who navigate systems faithfully while remaining obedient to God above protocol. It is for the sent, the prepared, and the courageous, whose aim is guided by wisdom, discipline, and trust.