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Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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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
Unbinding Words, Part 2
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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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 in the Leaving
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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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, Ascension
What Are You Looking For?
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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Reflecting on John 1:29-42, Jan Richardson suggests that "Come and see" is one of Jesus' "most profound and challenging invitations." Also included are Richardson's poem "Blessing" and her image "Who Gave You Your Eyes?"
John 1:29-42
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Epiphany, Blessing, Jesus
A Blessing for the Wilderness
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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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, John The Baptist
Blessing the Baptism
Jan L Richardson | Global Worship
Song or Hymn, Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson's poem "Blessing the Baptism" speaks of love and delight toward one being baptized. It is accompanied by her painting "Washed" inspired by the baptism of Jesus (Luke 3:15-22).
Luke 3:15-22
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Baptism, Blessing, Washing, Epiphany
Magi and Mystery
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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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, Magi, Identity
Baptism of Jesus: Following the Flow
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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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, Jordan River
Christ Among the Scraps
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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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, Poverty, Marginalization, Ministry
The Medium and the Message
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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This artwork (Testimony) and exegesis by Jan L. Richardson on Mark 1:40-45 explores how a medium can contain a person's testimony. People who are healed or freed embody messages about Jesus' gospel in their lives.
Mark 1:40-45
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Healing, Jesus, Slavery, Freedom
Emptied
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry
This painting and poem by Jan L. Richardson are associated with Philippians 2:5-11. Describing the blessing of Christ's emptiness, Richardson explains how Christ made space to welcome us and how we can empty ourselves through meditation.
Philippians 2:5-7
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Blessing, Self-denial, Relationship, Meditation
The Coastlands Wait for His Teaching
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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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
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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, Light, Darkness
We Will Find Wellsprings
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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Jan Richardson reflects on Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well (John 4:5-42) and offers her poem "Blessing of the Well." Also included is her image "We Will Find Wellsprings for Our Deepest Thirst."
John 4:5-42
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Blessing, Well, Samaria, Woman
Blessing of Palms
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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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
Beginning with Beloved
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, 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, Blessing, Jesus, Love
In the Turning
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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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
Blessing You Cannot Turn Back
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, 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
Get Real
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
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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, Widow, Naaman
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