Maria Lang

“While he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was moved with pity. He ran to the boy, clasped him in his arms and kissed him tenderly. Then his son said, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I … Continue readingThe Walk Home

Lately I’ve been experimenting with some new things! I’ve realized that as an artist, to bring my best to the bigger, more meaningful projects I want to devote my time to, I also need to be spending a lot of time just letting the experience … Continue readingAdventure Illustrations

A couple weeks ago I went on an art retreat.  One night, we went around the room and each shared our creative process, and that really moved me.  We’d been talking about how our creativity is one of the ways that we reflect who God is—God, of … Continue readingCreativity

“One of the Pharisees invited Jesus to a meal.  When he arrived at the Pharisee’s house and took his place at table, a woman came in, who had a bad name in town.  She had heard he was dining with the Pharisee and had brought with her … Continue readingSuch Great Love

A story of God delighting in delighting us. A couple months ago I was on retreat at the local monastery.  I brought my paints, and intended to do a lot of painting while I was there, but I couldn’t think of anything to paint.  I was in … Continue readingSparrow

The best reflection I’ve ever heard on what’s going on when we’re seeking Jesus in prayer and he seems to be absent is that rather than disappearing away from us, he’s moving deeper inside our hearts. So far from abandoning us, he’s inviting us deeper. … Continue readingInto the Mystery

“Be present to mystery,” someone said to me once.  In reference to my human need to know what God’s up to in my life and to be in control.  But being present to mystery means letting go of all of that and just being present to him.  Those … Continue readingDancing in the Mystery

BUY PRINT

Imagine spending three years on mission with Jesus.  Bringing the love of God to people, traveling, being in close community, going through hardship—these are some of the most bonding things when shared, and Jesus’ disciples lived it all with him.  He was the promised Messiah, but he … Continue readingI Have Branded You on the Palms of my Hands