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Restore the Joy of Salvation
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
On the twenty-seventh day of Lent, Jan
Richardson
ponders on the topic of joy in Psalm 51:1-12. She asks us to consider the ways in which we can invite God deeper into our spirits.
Psalm 51:1-12
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Lent,
Joy,
Salvation,
God's Will
A Blessing in the Ashes
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Poetry
Ash Wednesday is the subject of a collection including a painting, reflection, poem, and other resources. The author writes about the grief of burying her husband, and the power of ashes and dust in God's hands.
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Ash Wednesday,
Blessing,
Family,
Dust
Freedom in My Bones
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types
Jan L. Richardson
talks about Luke 13:10-17 and asks what patterns and themes are hinderances in your life and community. She addresses the feeling of freedom when incorporating art, writing, and worship in your life.
Luke 13:10-17
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Sabbath,
Community,
Freedom,
Womanism
This Grace That Scorches Us
Jan L Richardson
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Global Worship
Artwork, Poetry
Jan
Richardson
's poem "This Grace That Scorches Us: A Blessing for Pentecost Day," along with the painting "Pentecost" by
Richardson
. The poem speaks of the surprising nature of the Sprit's coming.
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Pentecost,
Blessing,
Comfort,
Diversity
A Trio of Trinity Blessings
Jan L Richardson
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Global Worship
Artwork, Poetry, Benediction or Blessing
Three blessings, written in verse form by Jan
Richardson
, for Trinity Sunday.
Richardson
explores the gifts each person of the Trinity offers to believers.
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Blessing,
Spirit,
Trinity Sunday,
Christology
Blessing for Those Who Have Far to Travel
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types
This painting, commentary, and poem by
Jan L. Richardson
are based on Matthew 2:1-12. Discussing how Western Christianity focuses on the Magi for Epiphany,
Richardson
reflects on the journey undertaken by those who are faithful.
Matthew 2:1-12
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Christmas,
Epiphany,
Blessing,
Pilgrimage
And the Table Will Be Wide
Jan L Richardson
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Global Worship
Artwork, Poetry
Jan
Richardson
's poem of blessing for World Communion Sunday, "And the Table Will Be Wide." Also included is an image of her collage, "The Best Supper."
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Blessing,
World Communion Sunday,
Joy,
Communion
Feast of Saint Brigid
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types
This artwork and commentary by
Jan L. Richardson
are based on the Irish Saint Brigid of Kildare. Describing Brigid's hospitality, generosity and miracles,
Richardson
provides the impact of this charismatic, fifth-century leader.
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Generosity,
Miracles,
Saints,
Hospitality
A Place Called Gethsemane
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types
This painting, commentary, and poem by
Jan L. Richardson
are associated with Mark 14:1-15:47. Exploring why the disciples slept in Gethsemane,
Richardson
describes the difficulty of staying engaged amidst Christ's lifegiving work within our dead places.
Mark 14, 15
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Grief,
Palm Sunday,
Death, Spiritual,
Renewal
Holy Thursday: Blessing the Bread, the Cup
Jan L Richardson
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Global Worship
Poetry
A poem by Jan
Richardson
on the Last Supper for Holy Thursday.
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Blessing,
Bread,
The Last Supper,
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday: What Abides
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Artwork, Poetry
Good Friday is the subject of this blessing poem and piece of artwork.
John 18:1-19
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Good Friday,
Blessing,
Goodness,
Painting
Advent Hours
Jan L Richardson
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Global Worship
Artwork
Inspired by medieval illuminated Books of Hours, this Advent art series by Jan
Richardson
draws on the motifs found in these prayerbooks and places them in a contemporary setting using paper collage, acrylic, and calligraphy.
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Advent,
Breviary,
Illuminated Manuscripts
A Needful Extravagance
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types
Jan
Richardson
reflects on the woman who anointed Jesus' feet (Luke 7:36-8:3): Love "breaks through the burdens of prejudice and stereotype and bias." Also included is
Richardson
's poem "Blessing for the Anointing" and her image "Extravagance."
Luke 7:36-50, 8:1-3
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Love,
Forgiveness,
Woman,
Anointing
Ceremony (with a Side of Cake)
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types
This artwork and exegesis by
Jan L. Richardson
are inspired by Matthew 3:13-17. Discussing the importance of ritual in marking transitions,
Richardson
describes the symbolic choice of Jesus in starting his public ministry through baptism.
Matthew 3:13-17
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Baptism,
Epiphany,
Rites,
Symbolism
This Brightness That You Bear
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types
In Matthew 2:9,
Jan L. Richardson
shares a deeply personal story about her life and write a poem of encouragement and blessing for families as Epiphany draws near.
Matthew 2:1-12
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Christmas,
Epiphany,
Advent,
Blessing
Delivered
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types
Jan
Richardson
comments on the "fracturing and fragmentation" felt by the Gerasene Demoniac before Jesus healed him (Luke 8:26-39). She offers her poem "Delivered: A Blessing" and her image "Delivered."
Luke 8:26-39
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Gerasenes,
Demoniac,
Healing,
Jesus
In the Weeds
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork
Jan L. Richardson
reflects on Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43), "pondering how weeds and wheat grow together in my own life." Her artwork "In the Weeds" is included.
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
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Wheat,
Creativity,
Farming,
Harvest
Unbinding Words, Part 2
Jan L Richardson
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The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types
Jan
Richardson
reflects on Jesus' raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45) from the perspective of being inside the tomb: Jesus calls to us as he called to Lazarus. She also offers a "Prayer of Confession."
John 11:1-45
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Calling,
Jesus,
Lazarus,
Tomb
Blessing When the World Is Ending
Jan L Richardson
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Global Worship
Poetry
Jan
Richardson
offers her poem "Blessing When the World is Ending" with encouragement to "turn toward one another with wild and stubborn hope."
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Blessing,
Hope,
Darkness,
Light
Something Great is on the Horizon
Jan L Richardson
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Jan L. Richardson
encourages us to slow down and pay attention during Advent. As the season of waiting, we are wise to wait to see what happens next; what God does next.
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Christmas,
Advent,
Worry,
Moses
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