Reflecting on The Summer Journey of Art and Scripture
In this post I reflect on the 8-week summer journey of art and scripture. It was a very meaningful journey for me. I hope you enjoy it as well.
When Someone Sins Against You… | Visual Lectionary Resources for September 6, 2026
Matthew 18:15–20 is often weaponized to justify church discipline, but Jesus’ broader message flips that logic on its head. Framed by a child’s humility and a shepherd’s search for the lost, what if this passage isn’t about excommunication. What if it is a call for humility, patience, and relentless reconciliation over a pursuit of power.
The Final Session of Our Summer Journey | Illustrating Colossians 2:6-7
What does it mean to be rooted, built up, and established in the faith? In the finale of The Summer Journey of Art & Scripture, we take a look at a brand-new comic book commentary created for Faith Lead Academy. Step inside the studio to explore Koine Greek syntax, first-century Roman history, and a hands-on digital painting workshop on the iPad—all leading to a life abounding in thanksgiving.
A New Visual Map for Your Bible Toolkit (Meet the Bible, Ep. 1)
I’m adding another visual tool to our growing library! Watch Episode 1 of the new Meet the Bible video series for a quick, visual walkthrough of how the 66 books of the Bible are organized.
Take Up Your Cross | Visual Lectionary Resources for August 30, 2026
Explore visual lectionary resources for August 30, 2026, diving into Jesus’ challenging call to take up your cross, Peter’s stumble, and Psalm 26. Plus, reflect on five key commandments from Exodus 20 and God’s vision of *shalom* for the Narrative Lectionary. Read full commentaries and access downloads today!
Established in the Faith | A Visual Meditation on Colossians 2:7
Is faith a rigid concrete monument or a relational place of safety? In this session, I redraw a pivotal section of Colossians 2:6–7 in Procreate. Discover how secondary color theology, the Greek concept of pistis (trust), and a pair of cupped hands transform our understanding of resting in God’s care.
Page 5. Hope Rocks
Page 5. Hope Rocks August 18, 2026medium: gouache We pass this rock garden every time we head to chapel or to the dining room in OCC. The rocks have spelled out many words over the years. Today they say “hope.” I think that is appropriate for this moment. ...
Who Do You Say That I AM? | Visual Lectionary Resources for August 23, 2026
Who Do You Say That I AM? | Visual Lectionary Resources for August 23, 2026 View Resources for August 23 Food for Thought I would like to highlight two things for you this week. First, the location of the Gospel lesson matters. Jesus takes his disciples to Caesarea...
Drawing the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15
n this Art Pastor Live session, we wrestle with Matthew 15 and the encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman. Stepping away from traditional painting, we experiment with comic layouts in Clip Studio Paint to explore how sequential art helps us slow down, cross boundaries, and pay attention to everyone.
Honoring Pat Keifert
Pat Keifert died suddenly last week. It was a shock and we are stunned. He was a brilliant scholar and a professor at Luther Seminary for many years.
I would like to honor his memory by sharing the story of how I knew him and how he impacted my theology and ministry
