Into His Marvelous LightWatercolor, Gouache, & Watercolor Pencil | 15.75” x 29.75”The inspiration for my piece was 1 Peter 2:9, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” Life on earth is full of dark moments, shadows, trials and difficulties. We struggle with each other, we struggle with our selves, and we struggle with God. God calls us out of

The Holy PriesthoodAcrylic on canvas | 36” x 24”In the center of the painting, there is a small stone house (the holy priesthood) with its door open. Inside the house, you see two stone figures (living stones). One, shining with light, is washing the other man’s feet. Outside the house, there are four more living stones. On the left, a man is gently wiping away a woman’s tears. On the right, a woman is feeding soup to a sick man. They are grounded in their faith, making them like stones, but alive

Campfire ConversationsAcrylic on canvas | 14” x 11”I Peter writes about us being living stones built together into a spiritual house through Jesus. Using my familiar animals I paint with I was inspired to paint a scene with them discussing this scripture. I enjoyed painting the darks and lights caused by the campfire. It was also fun bringing in the personalities of Sully the frog and Ginger the hedgehog. Can you hear the crackling of the fire? The giggles from the gleaming eyes spying in the

The Art of Food - Roman interpretationEdible LovelinessAncient Roman Food is perhaps more familiar than we might think. In the Apicus, the oldest recorded Cookbook, we find many things we enjoy today, fruits and vegetables, stews, bread and so forth. Now there were some items that we don’t so much see today - like stuffed door mice and roasted flamingos. It is no doubt within the context of Peter’s ministry within the Roman Empire that being raised in Jewish culture and tradition that eating with

Falling FlowersOil on linen panel 12” x 16”Hurried feet rushing the train; look here, look there—stilettos all the rage; turn around—hiking boots the new vogue. Flurrying, fleeting change, but God’s word is enduring. Beautiful poppies, carefree, singing for a moment—seasons change, flowers fall. Peter quotes Isaiah as a reminder that the word of God is enduring, written some 700-800 years before Peter, but still true. “For all people are like grass, and their glory is like the flowers of the field;

The Flowers of the FieldAcrylic & Oil | 36”x24”Blood boughtFlower pot He picks me from the field and returns me to the fold Time erases everything as we try and fail to break the mold The story’s already told But some of it’s untold The sun evaporates our troubles Our treasures become soilSovereign over everything He turns the dust to Gold Earthly gains impermanent As His plans unfold I’m so grateful to the Lord He preserves my soul Everything is not in vain He aligns my goalsAnd everything is

ReflectionsWatercolor on Strathtmore, 400 series | 22 1/2” x 19”1 Peter 1:24-25, Peter uses the imagery of grass and flowers to convey a profound message about the nature of human life and the enduring nature of God’s Word, His promises and His faithfulness. This wintery snow scene is an image of a season of dormancy, which encourages mindful restfulness. It also represents the space to create more frequent opportunities to talk with God.

HOPEPaper, potograph, mirror | 24”x29”x6”Agamograph: an art form created by Yaacov Agam that uses optical illusions to create an image that shifts before the viewers’ eyes.As Victoria was planning for this year’s event, she was set on making an interactive book, until God gave her the idea of making an agamograph during a sermon on 1 Peter. The images in the piece focus on the hope we have in Jesus, even and especially in our brokenness. As such, the imperfections you see are not mistakes, but

Reflection of HopeAcrylic on canvasTide pools are full of all kinds of animals, plants, and shells. These bright and colorful creatures and plants are beautiful, but as you are busy looking at the bright red crab or the pretty shells, you might be missing out on something much more magnificent and glorious to behold. To make the blurry reflection of the castle that is our eternal hope clearer in our minds, we must focus on it. It’s ok to enjoy the sand dollars, but we should always remember where

Morning PrepFabric on canvas | 18”x24”To start out the day, we eat. Jesus got up early in the morning to pray. Christians are encouraged to start the day with God. Starting our day with scripture is “preparing our minds for action.” The figure in this collage shows someone starting their day “eating” from God’s word. The mind is fed, charged, renewed, ready for action whether from God, self or others. The day’s activity is best when it starts out by tasting and seeing that God is good. 1 Peter 1:13

Things Into Which Angels Long to LookOil on wood panel | 11” x 14”In this painting, an angel figure is standing before a door, containing the light of the message, desiring to step in, but forbidden. This image hopes to help put in perspective the importance and magnitude of the Gospel. For powerful, majestic beings like angels desire to know what has been revealed to us. I think that this word “long” does not quite fully grasp the degree to which angels feel this desire. The original word has

What Angels Long to SeePencil | 8"x12"“Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent

Persistent Joy: Keeping Our Hearts On HeavenPhotography | 15” x 39”Starting left to right, with the first image one sees “There is light and the Bride rejoices.” Next, a Marine Major and a Navy Chaplin hold a baptism in the Caribbean Sea; truly, “Joy declared and shared.” After destructive weather, those passing through this neighborhood in Better Hope, Guyana are invited to partake in a counter culture mindset, “Perspectives; not of the world.” The fourth image is of a Sister recovering at Eden

A Veiled InheritancePrint on Fujiflex silver halide photographic paper | 30” x 20”This photo was taken on the last night of a photography workshop in the fishing village of Hamnøy, on the Lofoten Islands, Norway. The scene spoke to me emotionally while my mind reflected on the truths studied in 1 Peter. The arctic chill was harsh; I was slipping on the icy ground, the water was choppy, and the storm clouds were blowing in. The cabins reminded me of the elite exiles, chosen by God and precious, who

Peter the ApostleColored pencil on pastel paper | 10” x 10”This illustration explores who Peter the Apostle was. Within the brackets of a fishing net and a rock we explore Peter’s journey with Jesus. He was a fisherman, rock, witness to miracles, recipient of revelation and wrote and spoke with authority. From the fishing hook motif in the lettering to the three rays of light that emanate from the scribe’s pen over the waves, there are plenty of visual prompts to begin to explore Peter’s story.

The Letter: Inspired by 1 Peter 1:6–9Graphite Pencil | 24” x 18”This drawing captures an early Christian returning to find his home vandalized. Since he first heard about Peter’s letter, he has been longing to read it, and now, kneeling among his broken possessions, he finally does. As light falls across his back, the words in the letter meet his grief with hope. Sorrow gives way to joy, confusion to understanding. He is overwhelmed with gratitude for what his Lord has done. What is your response to

1 Peter is a letter written in the 60s A.D. by the apostle Peter to the Christians scattered throughout Roman provinces in Asia Minor. Peter encourages these elect exiles to hold fast to their living hope in Christ while enduring trials and suffering in the present evil age. He urges them to do so by conducting their lives with joyful holiness until the day of future grace and glory.This collection of artwork was created by various artists using different media, including visual, written, musical,

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