Resources on Jan L Richardson

Jan L Richardson | 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. Reflecting on the woman who anointed Jesus, Richardson discusses how acts of creative beauty and acts of justice are of equal importance.

Mark 14, 15

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Beauty, Grace, Offering, Gift

Blessing of Elijah

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 is the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven and Elisha takes over. These moments are replicated on smaller scales in our daily lives as we pass from one leader to another.

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14

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Blessing, Ministry, Offering, Calling

It Is Hard Being Wedded to the Dead

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry

Jan Richardson offers this poem as an All Saints gift, a talisman to hold as we remember our own beloved ones. Paired with a reading from Revelation 7:9-17, it reckons with her husband's death and love.

Revelation 7:9-17

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Wedding, All Saints' Day, Grief, Love

The Red Circle

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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Jan Richardson reflects on the amount of time and energy we give to explaining, justifying, or selling who we are. Is there a place where we can offer the unadorned sufficiency of ourselves?

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Offering, Art, Simplicity, Humility

A Place for the Prophet

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Reflecting on Matthew 10:40-42, Jan Richardson discusses hospitality: how making space for a "holy stranger" can open a place for God to grow in our souls. She offers her image "A Place for the Prophet."

Matthew 10:40-42

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Hospitality, Offering, Prophets, Shunammite

In Which We Do Some Sheep Wrestling

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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In this Easter week reflection, Jan Richardson delves into the image of Jesus as shepherd in John 10:1-10. She highlights that, as his sheep, Jesus values, invites, and keeps us safe in relationship with him.

John 10:1-10

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Easter, Hospitality, Jesus, Offering

Getting Grounded

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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In Matthew 13:1-9, Jan Richardson talks about the Parable of the Sower and how the Liturgy of the Hours and lectio divina invite us to let God cultivate us.

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

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Prayer, Liturgy, Offering, Luke

Listening at the Cross

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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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

Violence in the Vineyard

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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The parable in Matthew 21:33-46 is violent, filled with death and destruction on all sides. It calls to mind a passage in Isaiah 5 with another vineyard that failed to keep up standards.

Matthew 21:33-46

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Peace, Violence, Gospel, Offering

Born of Water, Born of Spirit

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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John 3:1-17 is the subject of this piece of artwork and corresponding reflection.

John 3:1-17

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Lent, Offering, Saints, Nicodemus

Take a Blessing

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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Artwork, poetry and prose on the challenge of receiving the blessings God and others wish to give to us.

John 13:1-17, 31-35

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Blessing, Holy Week, Holiness, Offering

The Gastronomical Jesus

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

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Jesus knows the hunger in our stomachs and in our souls. This piece of mixed-media art and commentary on John 6:24-35 reflect on Jesus, as the "bread of life."

John 6:24-35

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Blessing, Jesus, Offering, Food

Opening the Door

Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Poetry

An image of the "door" to Advent and a link to further reflections on the Advent season.

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Christmas, Advent, Blessing, Thanksgiving