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Monday, April 30, 2012

John 6:47

This just jumped up and grabbed me. I knew there was a great picture here. I just had to take a few shots to find it. It was worth the extra effort. The bronzes and wonderful window light are what really make this one special.

Baptismal Font 
St. Francis Catholic Church

Sunday, April 29, 2012

I - Jesus is Condemned to Death


When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and a purple robe, Pilate said to them: "Look at the Man!" John 19:5
 
Station of the Cross 
Saint John Catholic Church
Fryburg Ohio 

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotional

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Weekly Scripture

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31-32 NIV)

Friday, April 27, 2012

The Beloved Disciple

One of the biggest mysteries in biblical scholarship concerns the identity of "the disciple whom Jesus loved." According to the Gospel of John, this was the disciple who leaned on Jesus during the Last Supper, and the only male disciple present at the crucifixion.

Click on this link to read some interesting arguments on the matter: The Beloved Disciple (Gospel Mysteries)

Altar Relief The Last Supper
St. Francis Catholic Church

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Walk with Christ (Down Under)

This has been a good year for me as far as getting published. I was contacted by a group located in Australia that wanted to use one of my images for their banner for their up coming Walk with Christ. I told them to leave the photo credit off but they left it in anyway.

Graphic Log of an Exodus

This beautiful picture is the digital paint creation of Jose A. Rivera of Carolina - Puerto Rico. Jose E-Mailed me wanting permission to use one of my pictures in his artwork. So if you think the Resurrected Jesus looks familiar it because he made it using my picture. HOW COOL IS THAT.


Jose Rivera gave me two links -- one to his business Brainstorm Art and one to his blog Graphic log of an Exodus that this art work is posted in. Both sites are under construction but are still worth a look.

Below is a BIO he sent me:

Graphic log of an Exodus: A digital artistic stimulus to promote a day of graphic expression, poetic and aesthetic on how I see the world and its contemporary expression as you see it reflected in my artistic expressions about my entire cultural heritage of the island of Puerto Rico and my growth in my culture, religion and to develop critical thinking.

Here is the picture of mine that he used for his composition.

 

I would like to thank Jose for not only asking permission but also for sharing this wonderful work of art. There is even a chance that we may work together on some future projects. Now how exciting is that to have the Lord combining two peoples gifts to help spread the Good News.

Weekly Scripture

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.

A Life's Journey

Hosea 2:19
And I will betroth you to me forever. 
I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, 
in steadfast love and in mercy.

I meant to post this Valentines Day but forgot. This picture is from a winter photo shoot I did for a magazine. They were a wonderful and inspiring couple.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Strings of Scripture



I found this today on the Internet -- "Strings of Scripture". I find it both Amazing and Disturbing. The scripture becomes so poetic and beautiful.....But what do we Risk when we distribute the scripture this way? I would love to hear your comments on this.

This is the You Tube Description: "Jesus is String Rendition #1 from the new book "Strings of Scripture ~ Book of 77. Strings of Scripture consists of unique arrangements of Biblical verses categorized by topics. Each topic contains related verses that drive home the essentials meanings of the Living Word.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Vintage Crucifix


I saw this and was immediately thrown back to the 70's with the paneling. The Crucifix fit the time period as well. Add some nice window lit lighting and you get a pretty nice pic that has a very retro feel to it.

St. John's Catholic Church   
Fryburg Ohio