First Sunday of Lent

Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his discples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. " - Matthew 5.1-12


Please take some time to reflect and meditate on the text and the art. By slowing down you give God time to open your mind and heart to insights you might otherwise miss. As you read the text again, open yourself up to what this art may say to you, and to the Mind of the Great Artist and Creator.


What does this say to you? What do you find in the art? Please share your thoughts and perspectives by sharing your comments. Have a blessed Lent.

Welcome!

Chrisitans have used art in worship for hundreds of years. This year during Lent we recover that tradition by not only "using" art in worship, but experiencing art as worship. We celebrate the Creator by celebrating the creativity Gods has given us.

Each Sunday in Lent, an artist is contributing an original work of art to our worship that we may be inspired, challenged, focused . . .basically whatever God wants to do in us through the piece of art.

We will post these artworks here and invite you to meditate on them and maybe even steal away a few minutes at work or home to open yourself up to God's word through them. We'll also post the scripture that inspired the work of art.

Importantly, we invite your comments on the scripture text, the art, both, whatever. Even if you have never commented on a blog before, please share your thoughts with the community of those who will come behind you. You don't have to be profound, just be real. Your comment may be exactly what someone else needs to read.

Enjoy and may God open our eyes to see His glory (even in surprising ways!)