"Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved." –John Chrysostom
In preparation for Palm Sunday, I shared A Devastating Work of Art for Holy Week. The painting I focused on is the central panel of the Isenheim Altarpiece, painted by Matthias Grunewald in France, in the year 1515. Grunewald was commissioned to depict Jesus in a way that was uniquely relatable to the patients of Isenheim, … Continue reading A Restorative Work of Art for Easter
The unexpected always seems to happen when you least expect it. Deep, huh? There I was, slogging (and whining) through my civic duty, when I met a new friend who just happened to be a curator for my favorite museum in Tulsa. I was fortunate to not only make a new art acquaintance, but also one … Continue reading A Devastating Work of Art for Holy Week
PLEASE DO NOT COMMENT BELOW OR ANYWHERE ELSE UNLESS YOU HAVE READ THIS POST IN ITS ENTIRETY. Thanks. At present, this issue sparks emotional reactions from many to say the least. In the last 24 hours, I have received lots of feedback from both Christians and non-Christians. So many have been gracious towards me and compassionate … Continue reading Why I signed the letter to President Trump on behalf of refugees.
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