I am normally so drawn to color but if you stop and really take a moment you will see that this image glows with heavenly light.
Tag: Faith
We Shall Rise Again
by Adam Nettesheim I was flipping through an art history book and this painting caught my eye. Resurrection depictions invite emotion, certainly, but this one in particular met me today in a unique way. The times we are living in feel like a fulfillment of Christ’s warning “In this world you will have trouble“. There’s…
Why We Pray: Seeing
Looking back through some blog posts, I was drawn into this series I did in prayer and I thought it might deserve another run. I hope you find peace and inspiration.
GTA Advent Journey Day 19: Prince of Peace
GTA Advent Journey Day 19: Prince of Peace Without Jesus at the center of our being our hearts can become crusted over with hardness imprisoning us with chains of fear and doubt. Yet the key to unlock the door is within our grasp. Nothing is impossible, only our pride shuts our prince of peace out….
Advent Journey Day Seven: Holy Vision
Advent Journey Day Seven The Christmas season is filled with so many activities that it can be challenging to channel our thoughts on God’s precious gift of his son. Each year, I try to press into this time of waiting for our Savior’s birth a little more deeply… Today I hope you will join me…
Gotta Know When to Hold ‘em
Gotta Know When to Hold ‘em: A Reflection “The Card Players” painted by Paul Cezanne’s by Adam R. Nettesheim “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk way, know when to run!” – “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers Plainly said, I see in this painting two gentlemen…
In Jesus’ Name: The Resurrection and Life
Am I too late to celebrate you O Savior of the World? *Woman why are you crying? Have I been too caught up in the now– in the ordinary things of this world? I am anxious, O Lord, and I can not see you. Who is it your are looking for, child? Lord do you…
In Jesus’ Name: Great High Priest
As it is the eve of Palm Sunday, I had planned to post an image of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding a donkey and consider his name Lord and King. But the spirit decided otherwise and I was drawn into contemplation of this remarkable image by French artist James Tissot (1836-1902) which cast me…
God Thru the Arts 