Painting PEACE for Advent 2 | Livestream Recording
On Friday, December 6, 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 the texts for the second Sunday of Advent.
Preparing the Way | Advent 2 | Visual Lectionary Downloads for December 8, 2024
View Resources 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...
Painting Hope for Advent 1 – Livestream Recording
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.
Thanksgiving and Advent 1 | Visual Lectionary Downloads for December 1, 2024
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...
A Reflection on Christ the King | Visual Lectionary Downloads for November 24, 2024
View Resources A Reflection on Christ the King Christ 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...
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.
Join Us for a 4-Day Mindful Advent Challenge
Looking for a meaningful way to observe Advent? Sign up for our daily Advent devotionals, featuring contemplative spiritual art and mindful sketching, to center your heart and spirit.
All Will Be Thrown Down | Visual Lectionary Downloads for November 17, 2024
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.
A Post-Election, All Saints’ Day Sermon from Hebrews 12:1-3
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.
