Last month, I had the pleasure of appearing on Tina Korte’s program called: “The Power of One” I hope you can join us for this conversation of connecting with God thru the Arts. In Jesus Name, Florida Retreat, April 3, 2019
Advent Journey, Day Six: The Candle
Advent Journey Day Six Today, enjoy the wisdom of this this reflection on the meaning of the Candle. I found this lovely little meditation while traveling in England several years ago and I have been saving it for just this moment. Think of all the ways we see the candle being used in our different…
Advent Journey, Day Five: Deliverance
Advent Journey Day Five: Deliverance George Frederick Handel lived during the years 1685-1759 and is most famous for his powerful “Hallelujah Chorus” from his oratorio Messiah. He lived for most of his life in England during the Baroque period of music and art history. He wrote many other fine works that used “word painting” to spotlight…
Advent Journey Day Four: Comfort
Advent Journey Day Four-Comfort Today I encourage you to read Isaiah chapter 40. This is perhaps one of the most encouraging and beautiful chapters of the Bible. Did you know that these opening verses actually open Handel’s Messiah? Lovely! Imagine Handel reading these words for the first time and beginning to hear musical ideas forming…….
Advent Journey Day Three: History
Advent Journey Day Three: History Today we will reflect on our Christian heritage and consider how we are strengthened by remembering those who have come before us. Is there someone in church history you admire? Is there someone in your family history that has been a role model? This English folk carol was composed by…
God thru the Arts-Advent Journey: Traditions
Join me for this God thru the Arts-Advent Journey through the arts of Christmas. Each day I will post a new painting, poem, or piece of music to help you slow down and savor the reason for the season. Day One Reflect on your favorite Christmas memory and consider how the meaning of the season…
Fantasy Exercise #1 The Crucifixion
Fantasy Exercise #1 The Crucifixion How would you paint the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? There are so many versions of the scene and I think when we look at the work of another artist, we can get so caught up in trying to figure out what that artist is saying that…
Love in Action~Ruth
Hesed in Action in Ruth by Matt Stidham “Living in the Word” blog Our theme for this year’s Blog Tour is “Love in Action.” My mind goes many places when I think of that phrase. Of course, we think of Jesus giving his life for us, but my mind also goes to someone in Jesus’ earthly lineage….
Love in Action
I am happy to announce that it is time again for the annual summer blog tour. I am honored to share with these fine writers and fellow bloggers. I hope you will join us as we explore #Love in Action Guest Post: Peter Horne Love in Theory How many definitions do you know for love?…
