Resources on Jan L Richardson

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

This artwork and exegesis by Jan L. Richardson are based on Luke 15:1-10. Discussing Jesus' parables, Richardson uses her journey as an artist to show how the redemption of the lost is worthy of celebration.

Luke 15:1-10

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Parables, Angels, Redemption, Restoration

Transfiguration Resources and Art

Lil Smith | Global Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 5 more types

Here are several pieces of art on the Transfiguration, based on Mark 9:2-9 and Luke 9:31. This resource also includes an article on artwork, Bible studies, meditation questions, poetry, and a video of a hymn.

Mark 9:2-9; Luke 9:31

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Bondage, Exodus, Lamb Of God, Passover

This Is Not the End

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn, Artwork

Jan Richardson offers a reflection on Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ. We want to linger on Easter, but, like Mary, we have been given the task of proclamation. Will we take up the calling?

John 20:1-18

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Easter, Blessing, Mary, Proclamation

Easter Tension

Jes Kast | The Twelve

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Poetry

Jes Kast reflects on Habakkuk 1:2-4 in response to injustice. She introduces poems by nayyirah waheed and Jan Richardson in holding the tension between lament and hope at Easter time. Article audio is included. (Length: 3:08)

Habakkuk 1:2-4

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Easter, Hope, Habakkuk, Lament

The Lazarus Blessing

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Jan Richardson reflects on Jesus' raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45) and offers her poem "Lazarus Blessing." Also included is Richardson's image "Rise Up, Lazarus (Death Has No Power Here)."

John 11:1-45

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Death, Blessing, Grief, Lazarus

The Sacrament of Spit for Healing

Jan L Richardson | Global Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry

This blog post considers John 9:1-12 where Jesus heals the man born blind with a mixture of spit and dirt. It includes a reflection and poem, an art piece, a litany for blindness, and a ballad.

John 9:1-12

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Healing, Sacraments, Earth, Blindness

A Blessing for What Abides

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Song or Hymn, Artwork, Poetry

This resource presents Jan Richardson's artwork, video, and poem for Good Friday, highlighting that the blessing of Good Friday is the love of God, which endures even in the face of suffering, pain, and death.

John 18, 19

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Good Friday, Blessing, Goodness, Cross

O Give Thanks

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Jan Richardson shares a Lenten reflection based on Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22. She encourages us to more deeply engage in the practice of gratitude this Lent.

Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

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Lent, God's Love, God's Will, Thankfulness

I Am the Vine

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

In this Easter meditation, Jan Richardson offers both visual and music artwork to meditate more deeply on the image of Jesus as the vine in John 15:1-8.

John 15:1-8

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Easter, John, Vine, Jesus

Blessing That Does Not End

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Luke 24:13-35 shows the blessing that is the presence of Jesus. That blessing lives on, continues to abide with us, continues to bless us day by day.

Luke 24:13-35

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Easter, Blessing, Love

The Hours of Mary Magdalene

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Inspired by the Books of Hours, a medieval prayerbook, this video combines artwork and song to reflect on the story of Mary Magdalene.

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Video, Mary Magdalene, Saint, Art And The Church, Church History

Listening at the Cross

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 4 more types

A video for worship. Artwork and a song combine to draw us into contemplation of "The Seven Last Words of Christ."

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Video, Offering, Cross, Body And Blood Of Christ

Visuals and Music for the Feast of the Magdalene

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Visual art and a link to a song about Mary Magdalene, in honor of her feast day.

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Mary Magdalene, Saint, Music, Music Of The Mass