Only when a bright, direct light is applied to the painting can the image of the open gates of Heaven be revealed. Without the light (God’s Salvation through the death of His Son Jesus Christ on the cross) we have no hope of entering heaven.…

Roman Centurions were very hard men. As officers, they carried out brutal orders and had to stow their emotions regularly to maintain the effectiveness and respect of their men. Not even the cold, unemotional, hardened centurion present in the shadow of the cross as Jesus…

Not exactly hidden in this painting, the cross at the center of a wedding union symbolizes the importance of God to be at the center of the relationship. This concept is very profound to me, especially the month of October 2013. I married my beautiful…

In 1 Samuel chapter 16, Samuel anoints young David in Bethlehem. David is an integral character in the Old testament and had a great deal of accomplishments throughout his life Jesus himself is a descendant of David. The anointing of David shows the difference in…

Originally named “The Poet” and sculpted to resemble other statues of Michelangelo, the statues are often interprets as poets or philosophers. True wisdom comes from God and, through the power of prayer, we can all connect with Him. We don’t always need to have our…

I only used black paint and light blue and yellow sprays. The beauty of God’s creation is all around us. We get so caught up in the trivial aspects of our lives sometimes, that we don’t stop to appreciate God’s work. The creation of our…

Ultimately, the act of washing someone else’s feet is the quintessential form of respect in these days. As Christians, we must be willing to serve God and others regardless of our status or theirs. Everything we do in the calling of the Lord has eternal…

In John chapter 19 verse 28, Jesus says, “I am thirsty.” The Roman soldiers responded by soaking a sponge in a jar of wine vinegar and placing it on Jesus’ lips by sticking it on a hyssop plant stalk. Jesus drank from the sponge and…

Daniel knew that he would be killed for continuing to pray to only God, but that didn’t stop him. Daniel faced death and was willing to die for God. He never stopped praying. I really wanted to paint some fierce lions here, but that would…

A completely conceptual painting, “Savior” portrays splattered blood on ancient pavement. The wooden cross smears the blood and shows to Arabic word for king. Although only conceptual, the painting is very profound to me. Jesus was not an outlaw, a liar, a false prophet. He…

In Matthew chapter 4, verse 19, Jesus says, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Years ago, I was introduced to Gyotaku (an ancient Japanese fish printing art that actually involves spreading ink or dye onto an actual fish and pressing it…

Rahab helped the spies Joshua sent to the city of Jericho. The king of Jericho would have killed the spies if it weren’t for Rahab. She feared the Lord and risked her life for Him and His purpose. The red cord in the painting is…