Wisdom is Vindicated by All Her Children | A Visual Commentary on Luke 7:35
This visual commentary on Luke 7:35 explores what Jesus may have meant when he said “wisdom is vindicated by all her children.” He said this in response to how the crowd was confused and divided over whether Jesus was a man of God or a sinner. In this commentary I also explore our current confusion over the word sin.
Faith and Compassion | A Sermon on Luke 7:1-17 from the Narrative Lectionary
Download PowerPoint This sermon looks at two contrasting stories. The first is the powerful centurion who humbled himself and demonstrated unusual faith. The second is the widow who lost her only son and the compassion that Jesus has on her. These two stories...
Drawing with Feeling
Enjoy this recording of the Art Pastor Live session from Friday, January 31, 2025. I spent about 45 minutes drawing this expressing portrait in Procreate on the iPad as a contemplative practice.
Luke 2.1 Video Released! Rejection in Nazareth, Success in Capernaum | Luke 4:14-44
I just added the next video to the Gospel of Luke class. Luke Part 2.1. In Luke 4:14-44 Jesus is rejected in Nazareth, but his ministry launches from Capernaum. https://youtu.be/9W9zeno6ND0 This is page 4 of A Cartoonist’s Guide to Luke Study Luke with Me! at...
The Gospel of Luke in the Shadow of Tyranny
I’m struggling with how to be present as a pastor in this moment of life in the United States in light of certain executive orders that have been issued. Many of the people with whom I work and serve are terrified right now because their lives, and their...
Drawing TRUST | My Word for the Year
I write this post on the morning of January 20, 2025. There is a strange convergence of world events today: It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We recognize this man for the work he did to ensure civil rights for all people in our country. There is a cease-fire in Gaza...
Christmas Livestream
On Friday, December 27 I hosted Art Pastor Live, Christmas Edition. Remember, it is Christmas for twelve days! I created a piece of contemplative art that will explores the themes of Christmas. Grab your own art supplies and create with me, or simply allow my creative process to be a contemplative space for you.
Happy New Year, Christmas 2 and Epiphany | Visual Lectionary Downloads for January 5, 2025
Happy New Year!
This week the preacher has choices. Do you focus on the New Year, the Second Sunday of Christmas, Epiphany (which is on Monday), or all of the above?
While we will be in Luke this year, the RCL starts with John this week…in the beginning. That’s a good place to begin the New Year! Blessings on your preaching and teaching this week.
My Art Journey in 2024
Browse through my gallery of the various artwork I created in 2024. These pieces range from plen air painting, digital illustration, pen and ink portraits, to zentangles. Enjoy!
