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Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
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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Gerasa, Demon, Healing, Jesus Christ

Unbinding Words, Part 2
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
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/vocation, Jesus Christ, Lazarus Of Bethany, Tomb

Blessing in the Leaving
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Jesus prays for and blesses his friends as he leaves them: the leaving is part of the blessing. In painting, prose, and poetry, Jan Richardson reflects on the Ascension in Luke 24:44-53 and John 17:1-11.
Luke 24:44-53; John 17:1-11
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Blessing, Jesus Christ, Ascension

A Blessing for the Wilderness
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Commenting on Jesus' temptation (Matthew 4:1-11), Jan Richardson asks if there is a "space" of preparation for Lent where we need to go. She also offers her poem "Wilderness Blessing" and her image "Wilderness and Wings."
Matthew 4:1-11
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Lent, Blessing, Jesus Christ, John The Baptist

Magi and Mystery
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
This artwork and exegesis by Jan L. Richardson are based on the Magi from Matthew 2:1-12. In addition to exploring the identity of the Magi, Richardson explores the symbolic meaning behind the Magi's gifts.
Matthew 2:1-12
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Epiphany, Jesus Christ, Magi, Identity

Baptism of Jesus: Following the Flow
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Inspired by the baptism of Christ, this painting and exegesis by Jan L. Richardson are based on Matthew 3:13-17. Discussing the symbolism of water in the Jordan River, Richardson describes Jesus' liminal yield to his calling.
Matthew 3:13-17
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Baptism, Epiphany, Jesus Christ, Jordan River

Christ Among the Scraps
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
This collage and commentary by Jan L. Richardson is associated with Matthew 25:31-46. Describing her creative process in sifting through scraps, Richardson recognizes Christ in the poverty of the world and soul.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Jesus Christ, Poverty, Marginalization, Ministry

The Coastlands Wait for His Teaching
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
This painting, commentary, and poem by Jan L. Richardson is associated with Isaiah 42:1-9. Drawing on the imagery in Isaiah's first servant song, Richardson describes a time of restoration, justice, and freedom through Christ.
Isaiah 42:1-9
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Creation, Justice, Holy Week, Teaching

A Calendar of Kings
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
This artwork (Adoration of the Magi) and commentary by Jan L. Richardson are based on Matthew 2:1-12. Richardson describes the light that called the Magi to journey to Christ and the gifts offered to him.
Matthew 2:1-12
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Epiphany, Magi, Star Of The Wise Men, Frankincense

Rather than Light
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
This artwork and exegesis by Jan L. Richardson are based on John 3:14-21. Acknowledging our tendency to hide in the dark, Richardson expresses that Christ's way compels "us into a place where we can be seen."
John 3:14-21
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Lent, Jesus Christ, Light, Darkness

Beginning with Beloved
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson offers a blessing based on the baptism of Jesus in Mark 1:4-11. Repeating the refrain of "Beloved," Richardson invites us to receive this word from God as one meant for us, even today.
Mark 1:4-11
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Baptism, Jesus Christ, Love

Blessing of Palms
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson reflects on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11). Also included are Richardson's poem "Blessing of Palms" and image "The Way of Blessing Shall Become Our Own Way."
Matthew 21:1-11
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Blessing, Palm Sunday, Courage, Jesus Christ

Blessing You Cannot Turn Back
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson offers her poem "Blessing You Cannot Turn Back: For Holy Thursday" based on Jesus' washing of feet in John 13:1-17, 31-35. Also included is Richardson's image "Holy Thursday II."
John 13:1-17, 31-35
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Blessing, Washing, Feet, Jesus Christ

In the Turning
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson reflects on the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-9) as being about "opening our eyes to glory, allowing that glory to alter us, and becoming willing to walk where it leads us." She offers her image "Transfiguration."
Mark 9:2-9
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Transfiguration, Glory, Time, Mountain

Get Real
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Reflecting on Luke 4:21-30, Jan Richardson emphasizes that "God crosses all boundaries and borders, including those that exist only in our own minds and hearts." She offers her image "Get Real."
Luke 4:21-30
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Epiphany, Jesus Christ, Widow, Naaman

Marriage and Miracles
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Reflecting on Jesus' miracle at the wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11), Jan Richardson suggests that Jesus offered a sign celebrating "the miracle already present when two people enter into a covenant with one another."
John 2:1-11
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Wedding, Marriage, Jesus Christ, Miracle

Stubborn Blessing
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
This artwork (Mercy), exegesis, and poem by Jan Richardson are based on Matthew 15:21-28. Emphasizing the stubbornness of the Canaanite woman before Jesus, Richardson explores how sometimes we need to be persistent in pursuing God's blessing.
Matthew 15:21-28
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Blessing, Mercy, Jesus Christ, Faith

Where Two, Where Three
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
This artwork, exegesis, and poem by Jan Richardson are based on Matthew 18:15-20. Reflecting on the consolatory fellowship given to her in the midst of loss, Richardson conveys how Christ can be present among friends.
Matthew 18:15-20
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Death, Mourning, Fellowship, Consolation

The Shape He Makes
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson offers a meditation on Luke 14:25-33, in which she reflects on the things that draw our attention and fill our time, as well as what it means to make space for Christ.
Luke 14:25-33
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Family, Jesus Christ, Cross, Satisfaction

Comfort Food at Emmaus
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson's reflection on the walk to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) focuses on how the resurrected Christ "still loves to sit down with folks at a table." The shared table provides not only comfort food but knowledge.
Luke 24:13-35
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Jesus Christ, Comfort, Emmaus, Knowledge
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