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As an artist, pastor, and professor, it is my passion is to combine my love of art, spirituality, and scripture to help people grow deeper in the love of God.
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Preparing the Way | Advent 2 | Visual Lectionary Downloads for December 8, 2024
The texts this week talk about a prophet who would prepare the way for the coming Messiah. That is the spirit of Advent. We are invited to prepare the way in our lives and our relationships for a rebirth of light. My prayer for you this week is that you will be able...
Painting Hope for Advent 1 – Livestream Recording
https://www.youtube.com/live/4VUhC7Jx2QY?si=m5VkysvCRckm-qCaOn 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. The...
Thanksgiving and Advent 1 | Visual Lectionary Downloads for December 1, 2024
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 gifts for you in...
A Reflection on Christ the King | Visual Lectionary Downloads for November 24, 2024
A Reflection on Christ the KingChrist the King Sunday can be a difficult topic to preach, especially for Citizens of the United States. It is baked into our Revolutionary DNA to distrust a king! Human kingdoms are built on the idea that one man has all the power....
Contemplative Sketching of Tree in Procreate
Join me as I practice contemplative sketching while meditating on this amazing oak tree that stands right outside my office on the campus of Luther Seminary.
Sketching Faces as Spiritual Practice | Livestream Recording
Join me live as I sketch in Procreate on my iPad. I think we could all use a calming session of drawing together.
