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.
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.
Join me live as I sketch in Procreate on my iPad. I think we could all use a calming session of drawing together.
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Download visual resources to help you preach, teach, and study the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for November 17, 2024.
For the Revised Common Lectionary
Hannah’s Prayer 1 Samuel 1:4-20; 2:1-10
Resurrection of the Dead Daniel 12:1-3
God of Refuge Psalm 16:1-11
Jesus at the Right Hand of God Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25
Coming Destruction Mark 13:1-8
For the Narrative Lectionary
Call of Isaiah Isaiah 6:1-8
So. Much. Good. Stuff.
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.
I’m excited to share with you my latest course at Faith+Lead Academy. It’s called Overflow: Loving God with our Mind.
Download visual resources to help you preach, teach, and study the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for November 10, 2024.
For the Revised Common Lectionary
Ruth and Boaz in Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Elijah and the Widow in 1 Kings 17:8-16
A Cosmic Temple in Hebrews 9:24-28
Jesus and the Widow in Mark 12:38-44
For the Narrative Lectionary
Jonah 1:1-17; 3:1-10 [4:1-11]
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