Resting in the Lord

Resting in the Lord. 12.5 inches x 16 inches. Acrylic on paper. 2012.
Not for sale.

Crucifixion Death Resurrection I

Crucifixion Death Resurrection I. 
20 inches x 20 inches. Acrylic on canvas. 2012.

Unless a Grain

Unless a Grain. 12.5 inches x 16 inches. Acrylic on paper. 2012.

^"Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." - John 12:24

Melting My Heart

Melting My Heart. 12.5 inches x 16 inches. Acrylic on paper. 2012.

"God examine me and know my heart

test me and know my concerns

Make sure that I am not on the way to ruin

and guide me on the road to etenity"

- Psalm 139:23-24

(I am) God's garden

(I am) God's garden. 12.5 inches x 16 inches. Acrylic on paper. 2012.

"... every branch that does not bear fruit, he prunes to make it bear even more" - John 15:2

Gift of Nature

Gift of Nature. 16 inches x 12.5 inches. Acrylic on paper. 2012.

A playful piece which was inspired by the grouping of plants just outside the chapel.

I Thank

I Thank. 16 inches x 12.5 inches. Acrylic on paper. 2012.

The painting was inspired by my reflections on 1 Timothy 1:12-17. I thank God for all the graces in my life; "who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service" (verse 12).  



Come Holy Spirit, Come

Come Holy Spirit, Come. 12.5 inches x 16 inches. Acrylic on paper. 2012.

The retreat was to lead up to Pentacost. And I had begun to form this picture in my mind on the flight to Chiang Mai as a form of an opening prayer for the retreat.

I was stunned when I saw how similar the picture in my mind was to the stained glass window in the main chapel at 7 Fountains. 7 Fountains is named as a reference to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.