"I Am The Vine"

In John 15:1-8, Jesus tells us "I Am the Vine, My Father is the vinedresser", challenging us to abide in Him and His love. In verse 5 says, "I Am the vine and you are the branches. He who abides in Me bears much fruit." Verse 8, "By this My father is glorified."

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"I Am The Way"

My challenge was to paint an "I AM" saying of God. I remember reading how the Lord led the Children of Israel out of Egypt through the Red Sea and the wilderness to The Promised Land. He appeared before them as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. In Exodus 3:14, God revealed Himself to Moses as "I AM that I AM". To those who are lost, Jesus says, "I am the way". John 14:6

"Gone Fishing "

I participated in an annual religious art show for many years. One year the theme assignment was to depict the ʻMission of the Churchʼ. Notice all the activities of the church portrayed. Among others, there are the sharing of fellowship, baptism, healing, dancing for the joy of the Lord. See the masses of people approaching the sea. They come! Who do you suppose the fisherman represent? Peter, James and John? Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? OR, You and me, sister and brother? They cast their net for the catch of many souls. Jesus said "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."

" Parable of The Good Samaritan"

Starting at the top, and working on down through the painting, one can read this story of rescue and love. Notice three symbols of the Holy Spirit upon the head of the beaten man. Oil and wine are used for anointing and healing, and His presence, is represented by the dove.

"Parable of the Ten Virgins/Let Your Light Shine"

As you follow the reading of the parable throughout the painting, notice the five lamps full of oil, that shine brightly, illuminating the darkness as they wait. Also see the five whose oil has been depleted and need to be refilled by the Holy Spirit, symbolized by oil. I see the heap of lamps is also lit by the fire of Godʼs love, as together we await the Bridegroomʼs coming at the sound of the last trumpet.

"Peace To You"

In John 20: 26-29, Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection, in His glorified body. They had been grieving His loss, confused about why it had all happened, and wondering how that could been Godʼs plan. They were glad when they saw the Lord, but Thomas wanted the proof of seeing and touching His hands and side. Jesus said, "Blessed are they who do not see, and yet have believed."

"You Never Let Go"

In December of 2003, I experienced a near death car accident followed by the five hour trauma surgery to save my life. As I became conscious, I had a strong sense that I was being held in Father Godʼs hands of love and care. A contemporary Christian song being played on KLOVE in those days, sang out my proclamation: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Your perfect love is casting out fear. Even though Iʼm caught in the middle of the storms of this life, I wonʼt turn back, I know You are here. And I will fear no evil, for my God is with me. And if my God is with me, whom then shall I fear? Oh No, You never let go, through the calm and through the storms... You never let go of me". Among the many hands that reached out to me, I painted my rescuer, my surgeon, my husband, my family, and Jesusʼ nail scarred hand. Like a shield, He held it up as He shouted, "NO!", declaring life for me. My recovery has been remarkable. Thank You, Lord!