by Steve Thomason | Apr 22, 2025 | Spiritual Formation
Feeling overwhelmed by today’s divisive climate and the pull towards political extremes? I spoke with artist-pastor Steve Thomason to dive deep into his insights connecting the good news of Jesus’ story to our modern “shadow of tyranny.”
We explore how Jesus navigated intense conflict, challenged power structures non-violently, and offered us a profound “third way” beyond the endless cycle of retaliation – a path centered on listening, humility, and radical love.
This conversation provides a desperately needed perspective for finding hope and acting constructively when everything feels polarized.
If you’re seeking practical, faith-grounded wisdom to navigate division without losing your soul or resorting to domination, watch this episode.
by Steve Thomason | Nov 30, 2024 | Art, Art Pastor Live
On Friday, November 29, 2024 I spent an hour on my Art Pastor Live stream and drew this image. It is a contemplative art piece that explores the themes of one of the texts for the first Sunday of Advent.
by Steve Thomason | Nov 25, 2024 | Bible
View Resources This is a big week for those of us in the USA. Thursday is Thanksgiving, which means many of you lead Thanksgiving Eve Services on Wednesday. CLICK HERE to view my visual resources for Thanksgiving. Then Advent begins on Sunday. I have three special...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 8, 2024 | sermons2024
I preached a sermon on Wednesday, November 6 at Luther Seminary Chapel that had to address both All Saints’ Day and the results of the election that had just hit the news. It was a tough sermon.
May these words bring you comfort and peace today.
by Steve Thomason | Nov 27, 2023 | Bible
This post offers visual resources for the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for December 3, 2023. This is the first week of Advent. We light the candle of HOPE. The RCL takes us to Isaiah, Psalms, 1 Corinthians, and Mark to offer texts of waiting and watching for the coming Messiah. The NL takes us to Jeremiah were we see another depiction of the Messiah as a shoot of Jesse emerging from the stump of Judah.
