Jesus’ Delight

One of the memories of my childhood that warms my heart the most is that of my parents being affectionate with each other.  Sometimes it was romantic, sometimes it wasn’t, but just the sight of them being loving to each other created such a sense … Continue readingJesus’ Delight

Maximilian Kolbe

My most recent commission was this depiction of Maximilian Kolbe.  He was a priest and friar best known for his sacrifice and death in Auschwitz.  After he was sent to the Nazi prison camp along with countless other innocent victims, ten prisoners were chosen for death … Continue readingMaximilian Kolbe

Praise Him

Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights. Praise him, all you his angels; give praise, all you his hosts. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all shining stars. Praise him, highest heavens, you waters above the heavens. Let them all … Continue readingPraise Him

I’m Here

There’s a scene in The Passion of the Christ in which Jesus falls, and Mary bursts through the violent crowd to be at His side. She has a flashback to when Jesus was a small child and stumbled and fell, and she gathered Him into … Continue readingI’m Here

Plunging Deeper

I have often been deeply moved in prayer by something to the theme of water.  Today I had this neat image come to me, and I hope that someone can find courage from it the way I did. Imagine that God is like water.  When … Continue readingPlunging Deeper

In the Hands of Your Daddy

This Christmas, I got one of the most special commissions I’ve ever had.  My sister Beth asked me to paint this for her husband Justin.  I think it speaks for itself.  But it was such a joy to work on.

Pray Constantly

“Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I think it’s neat that we’re given so much freedom about how to pray constantly.  There are so many ways to pray.  … Continue readingPray Constantly