“Love one another,” Jesus says. “Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35)

In this diptych, I try to celebrate the miracle of Jesus and God’s constant, never-ending love for ALL of us. And by another holy miracle, they and the Holy Spirit will enable US to love each other with a consistent, ever-present love and together build a blessed community of justice, care, and peace. Hallelujah! Believe in the miracles! And let’s live into them!! ❤️ 💜

Embrace Jesus and become his disciple. Follow him; he walks on water, knows where to cast our nets, and draws multitudes of people to him, to save them and all of us in this broken-down world! He’s here to save everybody and everything!! Hallelujah!! Let’s GO!! ❤️ 💜

When we let Jesus enter our hearts and minds, he brings light to everything!! He shows us how to live and love and care for our world, bringing joy and justice and God’s blessed community to ALL! ❤️ 💜

Sometimes everything seems dark and scary. We don’t know what to do or where to turn. Then sometimes a light appears, shines, and keeps glowing. We want to follow it, keep it with us. We wish we could always have light with us. ❤️❤️

Meeting Jesus on the seashore or anywhere we meet, we can know he will feed us with healthy food, spiritual food, and everything we need to walk in God’s way and live in God’s Kingdom. Hallelujah!! ❤️ 💜

On the beach you might meet someone who becomes a friend, a comrade, even family… And definitely part of the kingdom family!! ❤️ 💜

I’m back from visiting some Florida beaches, in Daytona Beach and Key West, FL. The beach feels like such a magical place–with sea, sun, sand, sky, birds, and friends. Of course, the Spirit is moving there too–in the wind, the waves, relaxation, peace. God is alive and moving in everything!! I LOVE it all!! Feel so inspired at the shore!! ❤️ 💜

Jesus invites children–and people of all ages who are humble and trusting and wanting to grow–to walk with him and follow his way. His students ask, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”; he calls a child, whom he puts among them, and says, “I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of God. And whoever welcomes such a child in my name, welcomes me.” ❤️ 💜

Hoping and praying we all can grow in wisdom, faith, and trust in God–children, youth, and adults alike–and share/celebrate our holy stories with one another in loving, caring community. ❤️ 💜

Tell our holy stories of walking and talking with God. It’s such good news for us to always remember, and may they bring hope, joy, and illumination to all who hear!! ❤️ 💜