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
Jesus stops and sees you. Everything in your heart is in plain sight—the stuff you’re passionate about, what you love, what you’re ashamed of, what you hate. But what he sees is just you. He sees you, he’s captivated, and he stops to just delight … Continue readingHe Delights in You
I won’t say much about this painting. It’s based on the finale of the most recent Chosen season. I’ll let the episode and the gospel speak for themselves. “Come to me—you, weary and heavy laden. I will give you rest.” BUY PRINT
“During his life on earth, he offered up prayer and entreaty, aloud and in silent tears, to the one who had the power to save him out of death, and he submitted so humbly that his prayer was heard. Although he was son, he learned to … Continue readingHe Surrendered
“Thus says the Lord who created you, and he who formed you. Fear not. For I have redeemed you. I have called you by name. You are mine.” Referencing Isaiah 43. In case you haven’t seen the first episode of the Chosen I won’t be … Continue readingI Have Called You By Name
“The people that lived in darkness has seen a great light; on those that dwell in the land and shadow of death a light has dawned.” – Matthew 4:16 For Advent, I felt inspired to pray on hope and let the Holy Spirit arrange what … Continue readingThe People That Lived in Darkness Has Seen a Great Light
One of the themes of this past year for me has been being seen by the Father, being seen by Jesus. Not just “he sees me when I’m sleeping he knows when I’m awake he sees right through me because he’s God so I’m totally … Continue readingThe God Who Sees Me
I hardly know what to say about this painting. But I have experienced Jesus healing me in profound ways, both physically and in my heart. And each time what blows me away so much more even than the healing I’d longed for is his love and closeness. He … Continue readingThe Healer’s Hands
I started this painting intending it to be a depiction of a Gospel scene. It became intensely personal the more I immersed myself in it until the presence of the rich young man felt like nothing but an intrusion. I’m still trying to figure out … Continue readingHe Looked and He Loved You
“He was setting out on a journey when a man ran up, knelt before him and put this question to him, ‘Good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call me good? No one is good … Continue readingHe Looked and He Loved