Resources on Jan L Richardson

Jan L Richardson | 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

Rejoice and Be Glad

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Jan Richardson's reflection on Psalm 70 reminds us to ask for help from God and other people. Richardson also offers a poem, "Blessing that Waits to Come to Your Aid," and image, "Rejoice and Be Glad.”

Psalm 70

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Prayer, Rejoicing, Holy Week, God

Drenched in the Mystery

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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Reflecting on John 3:1-17, Jan Richardson suggests that what is most important to understand is the love of God that sent Jesus into the world. She offers her image "Drenched in the Mystery."

John 3:1-17

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Blessing, Love, Trinity, God

How Did You Come to Know Me?

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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"With each passage, the lectionary this week presents us with a God who calls to us, seeks us out, draws close to us, inhabits us." (1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51).

1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 John 1:43-51

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Epiphany, Blessing, God's Will, Calling

God of the Living

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Luke 20:38 says that to God all of us are alive. The world is close to God, and God remains close to us, pushing to enter our lives and our times.

Luke 20:38

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All Saints' Day, Blessing, God's Will, Saints

Show Me Your Glory

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In Exodus 33:12-23 God places Moses into a cleft. Both meanings of this English word seem alive here, separation in the moving away of God, and closeness in the vision of God's glory.

Exodus 33:12-23

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Blessing, Glory, God, Moses

Where God Grows

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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Artwork and commentary on Matthew 21:23-32, the parable of the two sons and the vineyard.

Matthew 21:23-32

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Parables, Image Of God, God's Will, God

Getting Garbed

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Matthew 22:1-14 shows us a wedding. At the end, someone is cast out for not wearing the correct clothing, but who was that man? How did he miss the dress code? Why does Matthew include him?

Matthew 22:1-14

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Wedding, God, Clothing

Who Brought You Out of Slavery

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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In Exodus 20:1-17 God continually describes Godself by the things done. How might you name God? What actions has God taken in your life?

Exodus 20:1-17

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Lent, Kindness, Slavery, God

Hooked

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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"What lures you to Christ?" A piece of artwork and commentary on Mark 1:14-20.

Mark 1:14-20

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Epiphany, Love, Sacrifice, God's Love

A Spiral-Shaped God

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The Celtic spiral from medieval Christianity has much to speak to the heart contemplating God. This image and reflection celebrate Trinity Sunday.

Matthew 28:16-20

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Trinity, Creation, Image Of God, Community

I Will Establish My Covenant

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A painting and reflection on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16.

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

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Lent, Covenant, God's Will, God