By Hillary Asbury - 1 Corinthians 13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a … Continue reading Illustration of the Month: Offering
By Hillary Asbury - Look at this color. What do you feel when you look at it? Now look at this one. What does it remind you of? Do you think of pleasant or unpleasant things? Now look at this one. Does it hold a certain meaning or special significance? If you said that the … Continue reading What Color can Say
By Hillary Asbury - This month’s illustration is based on Exodus 19: 1 On the first day of the third month after the Israelites left Egypt—on that very day—they came to the Desert of Sinai. 2 After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert … Continue reading Illustration of the Month: Mount Sinai
By Hillary Asbury - The Annunciation is a very common subject in classical art. Almost every Medieval and Renaissance master painted their own version of this scene, and its easy to understand why. It centers around one of the most fascinating and mysterious aspects of our faith: the virgin conception of our Lord. It depicts … Continue reading The Annunciation
By Hillary Asbury - The first creative act in history was a perfect one. Everything was done with order, purpose. It was intentional, loving. Great care was taken for every little detail, every little life. God created the world. And with each new piece of his creation he called it good. Good. Until he created … Continue reading Love the Mess
By Hillary Asbury - Mary and Joseph look on as the wise men kneel before the Christ child and we are reminded that our Savior comes to us in our humanity, in our brokenness, and not by our own merit. He comes to us first, while we are still sinners, unworthy, and in need. Download … Continue reading Illustration of the Month: “Prince of Peace”
By Hillary Asbury - I suppose Vincent Van Gogh isn’t quite what we’d consider a religious artist. His style is unique and expressive; the subjects of most of his paintings include landscapes, still life's, and figures, and although less popular than his other work, he did actually create some religious work. When you consider that … Continue reading A Gospel for Van Gogh
