Tag Archives: art and theology

Selah Gallery

You are the light of the world

You are the Light of the world. The following are the verses that inspired and informed this visual.My(your) lamp which you will see in the mid lower section of the visual represents my(your) light which is basically shining Bright because of the Holy Spirit (the 3 paisleys -sign of life) and whatever way we shineContinue reading “You are the light of the world”

Color and Pray

Here is a doodle that was birthed as a prayer over India. The peacock is India’s national bird. Peacock motifs are widespread in Indian temple architecture, old coinage, textiles and continue to be used in many modern items of art and utility. (Nair, P. Thankappan (1974). “The Peacock Cult in Asia” (PDF). Asian Folklore Studies.Continue reading “Color and Pray”

..according to God’s Steadfast love

I recently visited Chennai, India the land where I grew up. One evening while sharing dinner with some friends we laughed over our goofiness and gave thanks to our God for His faithfulness. That day I had been contemplating over Psalm 51: Have mercy on me O God according to your steadfast love, according toContinue reading “..according to God’s Steadfast love”

precious in the eyes of our Creator God

A couple of days ago I started this doodle on a scrap of paper during a Lectio Divina reading of Psalm 139:13 -16 The media and hearts of many were still buzzing from the shooting incident that took the lives of some in a community and caused terror to many more. One of the membersContinue reading “precious in the eyes of our Creator God”

The estuary

Estuary, the place where the river meets the sea. The river waters entering the sea through riverlets forms small islands between its streams before flowing into the sea. These marsh lands are fertile grounds for diverse trees that bear fruit and are lush with life. The river water mixes with the sea water and createsContinue reading “The estuary”

start the conversation

Every lent we sow a seed. The seed is observed through a glass jar. Each child gets to pick her own seed and care for it, that usually means enough sunlight and water. For this experiment we use paper towels or cotton instead of soil. We watch the seed every day and make observations. EveryContinue reading “start the conversation”

St Patrick’s day

St. Patrick was English. Abducted by the Irish, he was then thrown into slavery, escaped, entered the priesthood and felt called to go back to the very people that wronged him. He went back and spread the Christian faith of forgiveness, grace, and Trinity. It seems he has been adopted by the Irish through livingContinue reading “St Patrick’s day”

The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life: A glimpse into the loving heart of the Almighty Creator God In the book of Revelation John writes what God told him in a vision about the church at Ephesus. In Revelation chapter 2 God gives the church at Ephesus constructive criticism. But to those who persevere He says (The Message,Continue reading “The Tree of Life”