Journey to Wholeness
The courage of John the Baptist boldly confronted Herod’s sin, choosing truth over life itself.
… Read the restKing Herod heard about Jesus, for his fame had become widespread, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him.” Others
The shepherd’s staff: apostles sent with authority, yet empty-handed, guided by Christ’s rod alone.
… Read the restAnd he called to him the twelve, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
The mysteries of light burst forth—hidden kingdom secrets now blaze openly through fearless disciples of Christ.
… Read the restJesus said to his disciples, “Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand? For
Discover the profound union of the Lamb and the Dove in Christ’s revelation as Son of God.
… Read the restThe next day John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
… Read the restThere was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four.
… Read the restWhen the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,” and to offer the sacrifice of “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,” in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.
“The Root of Jesse, Day 9” (3 panels)
Isaiah 11:9
©️2020 Gloria M. Chang
… Read the restThey shall not harm or destroy on all my holy mountain;
for the earth shall be filled with knowledge of the Lord,
as water covers the sea.
Jesus gives us the figgy sign of eternity, lifting our gaze from the turning seasons to the timeless kingdom already breaking in.… Read the rest
The path to peace leads to final restoration (shalom)—yet it is only reached through millennia of personal, communal, and cosmic growing pains in God’s unfolding creation.… Read the rest
In the fiercest persecution, no power on earth can destroy our immortal strands.
… Read the restJesus said to the crowd: “They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name.
