"SOWN" FOR HIS GLORY

Andrea Darby | $200.00

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Hand Stitched Acrylic Gel Prints | 18x24 

1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-43

This artwork depicts, the flower Jesus was symbolically known as called the Rose of Sharon. During the time of Jesus, this would’ve been a common & popular mountain top wildflower that would have bloomed around Corinth.

100% of proceeds will go to missions.

GIFTS IN THE ORDINARY

Azalia Molina | $200.00

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Acrylic Paint on Canvas | 12' x 12’ 

This painting places the spiritual gifts of 1 Corinthians 12 in a relatable, everyday space—a still life on a desk that reflects our lives and the narratives our belongings hold. The mirror, framed by a vine, symbolizes unity and self-reflection, while the open book represents wisdom and knowledge, and the candles embody faith and endurance. The vases celebrate service, showing how spiritual gifts are woven into daily life. By presenting these symbols in an ordinary setting, I want to show that spiritual gifts are tangible and accessible, meant to equip us for connection, growth, and grace in the rhythm of our everyday lives.

GOD'S DESIGN FOR MARRIAGE

Annie Winkler | $125.00

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Original Acrylic Impasto

Love is patient, love is kind ….. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8

Many couples choose this passage for their wedding day, as I did with my husband 40 years ago, and this passage describes how we are to love one another with a selfless, unconditional Biblical love. As two that become one, we must strive for this radical love – one that is not a feeling, but an action. Placing God as the foundation and center of our marriage helps us to persevere when life gets tough and enriches us as we rejoice and celebrate the joys life together.

LOVE IS

Kristina Zuniga | $75.00

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Original Pastel | 9x12 

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

God is love. 1 John 4:8

LOVE TRANSFORMS

Lauren Stanger | $100.00

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Acrylic Painting 

When reading 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, I was reminded that the love of Jesus redeems and transforms us. I then illustrated this truth by combining a realistic earthly setting with an abstract representation of Christ with us.

The silhouette of the person looking into the mirror is personified by the characteristics of someone before they came to Christ. In contrast the silhouette reflected back in the mirror, is joined by Christ who is actively redeeming their heart, thus depicting the new characteristics of a person who is walking in faith.

For by Christ’s perfect love we are free and made new in His likeness.

LOVE: A DAILY LIGHT

Azalia Molina | $200.00

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Acrylic Paint on Wood Panel, Neon Sign 

This piece is inspired by a season of loneliness where I profoundly experienced God’s love. Through people, quiet moments of conviction, and the gift of new beginnings, He reminded me of my worth and His enduring presence.

The glowing neon “Love” symbolizes this constant light, surrounded by words like patient, kind, and hopeful, reflecting the essence of 1 Corinthians 13. This work is a reminder that love is not distant or abstract—it is active, personal, and transformative, reflecting God’s presence in every moment.

LOVE'S CHOOSING

Janine Emrick | Not for sale

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Original Acrylic on Mirrors 

For now we are looking in a mirror that gives only a dim (blurred) reflection [of reality as in a riddle or enigma], but then [when perfection comes] we shall see in reality and face to face!  1 Corinthians 13:12 AMPC

Which mirror are we looking in? Which mirror do we see our reflection in? Are we reflecting God's love to others?

MY GREAT REWARD

Casey Siegel | Not for sale

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Original Acrylic 

Consider 1 Cor. 9:16-18a; Paul understood that the greater reward is the Gospel. It is Christ Himself! We are faced with a question going forward: What rights am I willing to set aside to advance the Gospel...

Jesus came into creation as a baby.

He lived the perfect life.

Jesus died on a cross.

And was buried.

But then,

on the third day

Jesus rose to life!

Return for us, our King

Here your people remain.

We teach, we tell, we grow,

"Good News! Christ saved! Christ reigns!"

ONE BODY, MANY PARTS

Andrea Darby | $200.00

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Pottery, Metal & Wire Mixed Media Bowl 

1 Corinthians 12:12–31

We should all become one all working together to use our gifts that God has imprinted on us. We are all made in His image one body many parts, don’t become disconnected. Give Him all the glory.

100% of proceeds will go to missions.

PATHWAY TO PARADISE

Rita Wiley | $75.00

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Original Oil over Acrylic 

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 1 Corinthians 9:24

What kind of discipline and focus should we bring to the race that is set before us, considering that the prize awaiting us is eternal?

THE GOSPEL

Tim Howington | Not for sale

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Abstract Acrylic

Have you ever wanted to be proficient in sharing the Gospel with your friends and family? We overcomplicate it and lose the simplicity of the message in our atrocity of verbosity. This piece may help you visualize the simplicity of the message.

The Gospel is simply this (1 Cor. 15:3-8):

1) Jesus died on the cross for our sins.

2) Jesus was buried.

3) Jesus was raised on the third day.

4) If you believe this and bow your knee to Christ’s Lordship, YOU WILL BE SAVED.        (Rom.10: 9-10)

THE ILLUMINATED PATH

Rebecca McChristian | $200.00

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Reverse Acrylic on Glass

I Corinthians 10:12-13

I enjoy hiking to scenic vistas, but I know not to get too close to the edge. I can relate to thinking I am standing on firm ground, but I still must be careful not to fall. This verse in 1 Corinthians reminded me of a recent hike to White Rock Mountain. The path is very narrow in places and I was hiking close to sunset. I adapted the actual scene to show the sun illuminating a path that will lead out of the dark valley.

Paul reminds us that when we are tempted, God provides a way out. But we need to turn from where we are standing and move towards where He is directing while we can still see the way.

A PRAYER FOR INSIGHT

Denise England | Not for sale

Original Poetry

Ancient Corinth was a centuries-old Greek city overtaken by the Roman empire. The city ran amok with atrocities, slavery, debauchery, kidnapping and abuse. No “weak” person was safe or had any rights or protection under the law. This traced back to the Greco-Roman pantheon of gods - all selfish, traitorous and war-mongering. If “gods” lived like this, then the only hope for a man to thrive was to mimic their actions, using treachery, force and abuse to prove his strength and position.

It must have been radically good news for a Corinthian to hear about the Christian God, who not only loved humanity, but who allowed his very son to be humiliated and executed in order to identify with their abuses and to take their sins! Not only that, but this very God who raised his son from the dead would also welcome them into his own household, not as mistreated slaves, but as heirs with Christ! It must have been radically good news! Let it be good news to us, as well.

A_Prayer_for_Insight.pdf

AUNT HELEN'S HAND

Suzanne Rhodes | Not for sale

Original Poem

This poem pictures the bruised hand of the narrator’s Aunt Helen, of her own hand, and of Christ’s resurrected hands. In this way, we see two dimensions: earthly life with its suffering, and heavenly life which by faith the narrator envisions as a new creation. Bruises, scorching, death itself are transformed in the healing light of Christ’s resurrection. Another idea of the poem is that our suffering takes on meaning when in love we join our hurt to the hurt of another, thus giving comfort as we read in 2 Corinthians 1:4. We can bear all things because Christ, who suffered mightily, is upholding us from heaven with His fierce love. The scriptures that inspired this poem are 1 Cor. 15:20—“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep”— and 1 Cor. 13:7: “Love . . . bears all things.”

AUNT_HELEN.pdf

DRACONIS

Abigail McCann | Not for sale

16" x 12" Acrylic and Baking Soda

Inspired by the podcast by the Bible Project, "The Dragon in Paul's Letters - Chaos Dragon E17," referencing the analogy for the sin and spiritual warfare that the Church is called to fight against. This piece was an abstraction of said Dragon. The white center is a window into the light and glory of Christ shining through. The church of Corinth, wrestling with the resurrection of Christ, was reminded through this letter of how foundational it is to our faith.

"Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For 'God has put all things in subjection under his feet.' But when it says, 'all things are put in subjection,' it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all." 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 (ESV)

ECCLESIA

Abigail McCann | Not for sale

16" x 12" Watercolor, Ink & Paper, and Resin Epoxy on Canvas

The church, each member fitting harmoniously together, founded in the love of Christ, bringing spiritual restoration to our natural fallen world through God. His love changes and envelops, heals and brings new life to brokenness and emptiness.

“When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory.’  

    ‘O death, where is your victory? 

         O death, where is your sting?’” (1 Cor. 15:54-55)

“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” (1 Cor. 15:58 )

FLIPPED ROMAN COLUMN FOR USE IN AN ANCIENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

Denise England | Not for sale

Original Photograph, 2024

I took this photograph while touring underground Roman ruins beneath the Museu d’Història de Barcelona in Spain. After the Roman emperor Constantine converted to Christianity in the early 4th century AD, persecutions of Christians lessened and Christianity began to flourish throughout the Roman empire. In Roman “Barcino” (now Barcelona), a group of Christians tore down pagan temples and used their stones to build churches. This column was literally flipped on its head (its capital) to be used in the new church.

IN AGAPE

Katelin Lundquist | Not for sale

Original Poetry

These two poems, collectively titled “In Agape,” are based on 1 Corinthians 8, where Paul addresses the issue of eating meat that had been sacrificed to idols.

The left side articulates the thoughts of the weak brother, who is characterized as one who, because of his conscience and history of following the Torah, felt that participation would be sinful. The poem on the right side gives a glimpse into the thought life of the strong brother, who felt freedom to enjoy meals associated with temple sacrifice. This sense of freedom was more common for Gentiles who hadn’t practiced Torah law, which prohibited eating meat sacrificed to idols.

Paul agrees that idols and temple sacrifices are meaningless, but his letter to the Corinthian church emphasizes a greater principle at work: Though believers have freedom in Christ on disputable matters such as food, Christian love for one another must be the guiding ethic in making lifestyle choices (1 Cor. 8:13, 13:4-8). It is only through Christ’s agape love for us that we learn to love our brother.

In_Agape.pdf

KATA KEPHALES (COVERING)

Sabrina Palomino | Not for sale

11"x14" on Mineral Paper, Chalk & Pan Pastels

Many thoughts crossed my mind as I read 1 Corinthians 11:5-6: “But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is the same as having her head shaved. For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head.”

What do we learn from Paul regarding women in corporate worship?

This is a common wrestling for all of us as believers. How does time and culture weigh into Paul’s statement? Was the punishment and shame for a lack of a proper head covering during worship justified for women that dissented? Why is this not the case for men?

Surely we must wrestle carefully with difficult passages of Scripture, understanding context, culture, and writing style - but praise be to God for the mercy He has for us in the wrestling.

LOVE AN(OTHER)

Margret M. Walker | Not for sale

Original Poem

Love is such a tricky thing. My birth family’s love has been a puzzle to unravel—rivalry, suspicion, hidden anger to inspire a Greek myth, and love. My faith family’s love is no less a puzzle. A family where we’re to love one another in spite of—busyness, benign indifference, age divisions, and politics.

God knows we need a definition. When I read I Corinthians 13, I become an infant speaking its first word, love. The sound yet to grow in all its fullness.

We need a definition. Just like a painting isn’t the scene, words aren’t the reality. But God’s words do define, teach, guide us into love. A deeper mystery is being placed in Christ Jesus.

love_another.pdf

LOVE AND MARRIAGE

Howard Thompson | Not for sale

16" x 20" Photograph

These three pictures show love and marriage as they are blended together, going from small and dark to large and bright. They are unbalanced. The photos start with sharp edges, but life does not have sharp edges. When learning to love, we begin in the dark. We try to add some light to our dark uncertainties through trial and error. What does it really mean to love another?

We hope for more light and better balance as we age and enter marriage. But with many unexpected ups and downs, the white awareness remains jagged next to darkness. 

The rings on the Corinthian scriptures are highlighted in this photo. For we truly only come to know love as we learn of Christ's love for us. We may date, hoping for the one who will love and accept us. We marry seeking the companion who will always remain by our side. We try to find balance.

But only as we discover and imitate Christ's love for us can there be more light, less jagged edges against black. Affection becomes devotion when we learn to love as Jesus loved us.

POWER OF GOD

Kelly Parks | Not for sale

Original Song (MP3)

In the first four chapters of 1 Corinthians, I see very real humans struggling with who they should follow. There are so many inspiring voices in their city and church. The Roman culture was known for its desire to weigh ideas and publicly debate. An article I read about Rome said, "Everywhere a Roman looked, there it was: reminder after reminder of how to live the good life and overcome life’s challenges, embedded in places everyone — not only the well-educated — would encounter it. Many Roman cultural artifacts deliver psychologically powerful ideas in a palatable, or even enticing form.” But Paul isn’t trying to win them over with words in this letter. He says, “For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power” (1 Cor. 4:20).

As Fellowship Fayetteville is actively trying to seek the Lord in the coming years, I have found this song to be of comfort to me. We are only to trust the Power of God to guide us and not be fooled that human wisdom will be sufficient.

SYNERGY

Kathleen Woolsey | $89.00

Framed Photo of Original Quilt [Original: 70" x 70"]

A thousand two-inch squares of fabric; some passed down by grandma, others bought last week and some saved from projects long past. Such small scraps that many call useless; indeed, more than a few were rescued from the trash.

Different colors, different prints, each with its own beauty, not one like another.

Joyfully gathered, lovingly picked over, laid out, picked up, moved, repositioned until each has found its place. When the last pieces are assembled and the final stitches are tied off the quilt is finished and ready to serve its purpose. Like the church in 1 Corinthians 12, when all the unique parts work in unison, each adds to the whole so that together they are more than the sum of the individuals.

THE LORD'S SUPPER

J. Caroline Hruska | Not for sale

Original Poem

In I Corinthians 11:22, Paul asks “Do you despise the church of God by humiliating those who have nothing?”

While reading Paul’s instructions on the Lord’s Supper in I Corinthians 11, I began reflecting on a time while I was living in Denver. For communion every week, the church I attended put out cups of juice and large bowls with chunks of bread on tables at the front of the church.

Many challenging scenarios can arise when the lost and hungry who’ve been torn up by the world enter the doors of the church. Seekers who may be wounded and starving in so many ways won’t always act “appropriately” in a church setting.

I’m inspired to examine myself when Paul instructs us that if I “do not have love, I am a clanging cymbal… If I do not have love, I am nothing… If I do not have love, I gain nothing.”

The_Lord's_Supper.pdf

UNTITLED

Kathleen Woolsey | $99.00

Giclee Print of Original Oil Painting

This painting shows the Good Shepherd and one of His early flocks. The shepherd sits among the flock beside the still waters and green pastures while they get to know Him.

Many are just beginning to follow Christ; some get confused and follow other leaders. Arguments break out among others while a wolf disguised as a sheep prowls nearby. Goats also mingle with the sheep, as in Matthew 25:31-46

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.” Matthew 7:15 NIV  

UNVEILING THE VEIL

Denise England | Not for sale

Original Poetry

In the large sea port city of ancient Corinth, prostitution was not illegal, but it was regulated. Women of such status had to keep their hair uncovered as a public show of immodesty; in this way, no upright citizen would be duped. In other instances of low status, such as slavery or abandonment, the lack of veil showed a lack of support or guardianship. These girls and women were left exposed: they had no rights, no recourse for abuse; they were easy prey. Due to this, they could fall into prostitution as a means of survival. 

By understanding this, we see that Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 for women to cover their hair during worship was a sign of respect to all women, regardless of their former situation or failings. While low status women would not have had a legal right to wear the veil in public, their church family would have housed, cared for, given respectable tasks to and accompanied them into the city. Inside their church, they were afforded equal respect and status within the body of believers. 

Unveiling_the_Veil.pdf

WHAT WILL RISE

Jimmy Cook | Not for sale

Original Poetry

This poem is inspired by Paul’s insistence concerning the bodily resurrection. In a first century Greco-Roman city like Corinth, this would have been a strange way to think about the life to come.  Paul’s consistent affirmation of the material body as central to the life of the world to come teaches us the value of material creation and its deep and abiding significance in the kingdom of God.  

I also wanted to explore the relationship between mourning and hope. The doctrine of the resurrection affirms the reality of our losses, while simultaneously offering a hope beyond hope that we will be together with those who have died in Christ. 

JC_What_Will_Rise.pdf

WHO DO I FOLLOW?

Michelle Jordan | Not for sale

12" x 48" Diptych, Watercolor and Acrylic on Wrapped Canvas

1 Corinthians 1:11-13 is a timeless teaching in Corinthians where Paul urged the new believers to focus on Christ. Jesus was the only one who gave up his life to save them -- not Apollos, not Cephas, or even Paul himself.

I can't follow someone if my eyes aren't on them. This painting is a powerful reminder to fix my eyes on Jesus, asking, “In whose footprints am I following?” 

WISDOM

Rachel Borntrager | $230.00

16" x 20" Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Raw Canvas

Using mixed acrylic paint and a variety of soaking techniques, I chose grass and organic matter to represent the idea of wisdom, inspired by 1 Corinthians chapters 1-3, especially 1:30, which says, "It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption." One side of the painting is dedicated to the frailty of human wisdom and the other side is representative of the wisdom we have in Christ from God. The primary derivation for my imagery comes from Isaiah 40:6-8 and 1 Peter 1:24, which says, "All men are like grass and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever."

YOU ARE A BODY

Jimmy Cook | Not for sale

Original Poetry

As I read through 1st Corinthians, I was deeply impressed by Paul’s metaphors of the body (1 Corinthians 12-13). Science is continually adding to our understanding of the depth of interactions between the body’s systems, the complexity of relationships, and the relationship between the brain and the body. I wanted to build on Paul’s metaphor, stretch it a bit, fill it out, as a meditation on unity and interdependence. I also drew on other body metaphors from Scripture, like Ezekiel’s dry bones imagery and the consistent use of heart as a central image in the Old and New Testaments. Each bodily system is highlighted, followed by a development of bodily activity. The final lines mimic the rhythm of a heartbeat, emphasizing new life.

You_are_a_body.pdf

“Love is Patient; Love is Kind; Love is not Proud”

Haleigh Hull | $60.00

For these vessels and botanicals, I was inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:4-6. The vases were made four years ago as centerpieces for my wedding. 1 Corinthians 13 was read at our ceremony, and I found it impossible not to choose these vases for this Spectra series. Each vessel was selected carefully to match the different attributes of Godly Love. The three features I wanted to focus on were love is patient, love is kind, and love is not proud.

Each vase was handbuilt using a pinch and coil method, building on the previous level. The vessels were chosen due to their organic shapes, which cannot be replicated, to reflect how pure and intentional Godly love is.  

Plants, flowers, and arrangements are the most common ways we, as humans, tell others that we love them. We send flowers to baby showers, plants for condolences, bouquets for gratitude- all as a way to say, "I love you, I'm here, I care." These plants were specifically picked for their contrasting colors and textures with their matched vessel. The connection between my own wedding, 1 Corinthians 13, and botanicals as an act of love, has ended in a beautiful compilation that I am excited to share with Fellowship Bentonville. 

Ceramic Sculpture (3 pieces) 6 x 6 x 6

 For Sale | $60 each

Church of Corinth

Selby McDowell | Not for sale

1 Corinthians takes place at a time when the Church was divided. Many Christians were enveloped in the culture of Corinth and worldly influences around them. Paul wrote this letter to remind these believers of their true identity as the body of Christ and encouraged them to persevere and grow in their faith (1 Corinthians 3).

My hope for this painting is to capture the major themes found in 1 Corinthians. The different shapes and colors symbolize the different cultures and backgrounds found amongst believers in Corinth, and their broken placements demonstrate disunity amongst the church. The faded areas around the edges represent the influence of the world on the hearts of many believers in Corinth. The outline of Jesus is included to demonstrate the true identity and unity found as a member of the body of Christ.

Co-Workers

Andrew White | $75.00

The visual focus of the painting is a young plant just springing from the seed. New roots grow to anchor the plant as they search for water and nourishment in the earth. The plant is the focus because it is likewise the focus of the Father. It is the fruit of the co-laboring taking place between the one who plants, the one who waters, and God the One “Who makes things grow." New life and the Glorification of God is ultimately the goal, not to augment or inflate the value of the earthly co-laborers.

The painting appears to be chaotic but also formulaic. It is sort of a beautiful mess that speaks to our existence outside the garden. In our chaos, the Father brings life. In addition, through His marvelous Grace, He calls us to be “Co-Workers” in this task of life-bringing. Paul reminds us to not lose focus on what is taking place here. It is the Father who is doing the work, and He allows us to co-labor with Him. While this is a mind-blowing privilege, the one who plants is not more valuable than the one who waters the seed or vice versa. It is, in fact, the Father that actually deserves the Glory. We must be mindful to maintain a properly balanced relationship with the Father. The Father always works in Divine balance to carry out His works and this often happens in 3’s.

The Significance of 3: Throughout God’s Word, the number 3 is used to signify Divine completion. The Trinity, and Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection are just two examples of many others throughout the Bible. This painting is constructed on a series of 3’s to reflect God’s Divine plan to bring new life in perceived chaos.

• The scripture is taken from the 3rd chapter in 1 Corinthians

• There are 3 co-workers represented by 3 circles.

• There are 3 elements to the equation: the seed, the water, and light, (the Grower)

• The painting is created from 3 materials: canvas, cardboard, and paint.

Fools Gold

Shannon Torgerson | Not for sale

The riches we have in Christ are hidden from those who don’t believe the gospel, but for the children of God, they are living and active. Some of the riches we gain are visible to those around us as our life is transformed by the power of God. Others are hidden treasures that we ponder in our hearts, waiting for the redemption of all things. And some, we just believe are ours in Christ, because he said so--even when we don’t see it or feel it.

Flowers have long been symbolic representations of the inner thoughts, feelings, and experiences of humanity. The Victorian era was firmly tied to land and garden. The people of this era saw flowers as a gift from God with real and natural significance that corresponded to actual emotion. It was seen as a way God communicates with us through creation and a way we can communicate with one another.

Truth - chrysanthemum

Peace - olive

Grace - pink rose

Faith - iris

Hope - hawthorn

Love - red rose

Abundance - wheat

Love undiminished by adversity - dogwood

We shall overcome slander - hellebore

My destiny is in your hands - camellia

Victory - laurel

Grace for the Straying

Mason Middleton | $1,000.00

My piece, “Grace for the Straying,” is made from black and white charcoal with a black painted background. This image depicts Jesus bottle-feeding a goat and is a visual exploration rooted in the passage of 1 Corinthians 3:1-4.

In this scripture, Paul addresses the church of Corinth, bringing to light the problems of their spiritual immaturity. The image of bottle-feeding, typically associated with nurturing the young, represents the basic spiritual sustenance Paul believed the Corinthians still required despite their potential for greater spiritual growth.

Choosing to depict a goat instead of the more traditional sheep was a deliberate decision, symbolizing the church of Corinth's troubled state. In biblical symbolism, sheep often represent the faithful, those who follow and are guided by the shepherd, while goats can signify stubbornness or even cruelty in ways. By portraying the church as a goat, I aimed to capture the essence of Paul's frustration with the Corinthians, who were not living up to their spiritual potential.

This piece also dives into the broader theme of spiritual nourishment and the complexities of surrendering all guidance to God. The act of Jesus bottle-feeding the goat suggests a profound patience and love, even toward those who stray or resist. It highlights the ongoing effort required to nurture and guide individuals or communities that are not yet ready to fully embrace their spiritual path. Through this artwork, I seek to evoke reflection on the relationship between divine care and human shortcomings, emphasizing the continuous need for spiritual growth and the need for a savior.

Love Is

Olivia Heston | Not for sale

The love passage in 1st Corinthians 13 is profound and beautiful; rightfully familiar but impossible to obtain on our own. I find so much peace and joy knowing there is One who fulfills the astonishing implications of these verses fully and perfectly. Our God is the only one who can claim to be Love Himself. Seeing the endless depths of meaning in God’s word—here, specifically when two separate passages are seen together—inspires me to remember and praise my first love, the Lord (Revelation 2).

Here, I pair the verses of 1st Corinthians 13:4-12 with my own response, inspired by 1 John 4:16, “God is Love.” First, the passage is presented phrase by phrase in a traditional script, representing the voice of the Lord. I use the English Standard Version, repeating some nouns for clarity. My paraphrase is then written in a contemporary font and voice beside it. 

Noise and Love

Elizabeth Koerner | Not for sale

“Love” has sixteen qualities described in this passage; none are given more weight or value; all are intrinsic to God’s love. God demonstrated His love for us while we were still sinners Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). Those who have accepted Christ’s freely offered forgiveness receive the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit produces fruit in believers, beginning with love (Galatians 5:22).

This woven green patterned jacquard fabric represents the growth, complexity and beauty of love. Each segment of the jacket design, highlighted by the black floral brocade fabric divisions, represents one trait of “Love” in this passage. The jacket starts at the shoulder with fitted lines and quickly grows to a voluminous size.

Every element of “Love” grows in this look. The volume of this jacket represents the potential vibrancy and growth of love for God and the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:31b)

Only He Knows

Jenny Sorey | Not for sale

The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us.

Artist’s Statement | This self-portrait captures the complexity of internal thoughts and the journey toward understanding one's worth and purpose through the Spirit. The creation of this piece titled, “Only He Knows” is part of my healing journey. As I pray and meditate, the Lord reveals certain words that I capture through cut and paste journaling. There are hidden words in this work that symbolize persistent personal thoughts - those that represent questions about life, regrets about mistakes, dreams and plans... that only God and myself know. And the visible ones in the piece are the things that I am ready to share with my community.

1 Corinthians 2:9-12 resonates deeply, highlighting that despite these inner battles, we are gifted with God's Spirit, which reveals our true value and purpose. This assurance empowers us to embrace our identity as God created us and to extend that growth into loving others well. May this work inspire you to recognize your divine worth and to reflect love and purpose in all your relationships, pointing others toward our AWESOME Maker and Creator…our Savior.

Our Foundation

Liz Cox | $325.00

In this scripture passage, Paul speaks of building with care upon the foundation already laid, which is Christ Jesus. Gold, silver, and precious stones are considered quality materials and represent dedicated spiritual service to build the church. Wood, hay, and straw are considered inferior materials and imply shallow activity with no eternal value.

In considering this passage, I was reminded of the precious stones decorating the foundation of the new Jerusalem mentioned in Revelation 21:19-20. I have represented the Foundation Stone with the name of God (I AM that I AM) and layered each of the materials mentioned by Paul on top of this Foundation. Each of the twelve precious stones were researched and painted on paper, then collaged on the canvas, followed by layers of wood, hay or straw.

Prayer of Enlightenment

Evan Crawford | Not for sale

These verses have been on my mind and heart – in a season when many things are beginning, yet there is still much unknown. These questions roll around in my soul:

Will I let the fruit of patience grow in me?

Will I bring my preparation and surrender it to Him with expectation?

Will I trust completely the One Who holds all plans in His capable and creative hands?

Knowing the Spirit reveals what I can bear…will I make enough space for Him to speak the deep things of God to me?

I will need to pray the above poem regularly.

Refined by Fire

Beth Wright | Not for sale

Inspired by 1 Corinthians 3, my work explores the concept of portraying different areas of my life by using different materials. Just as a builder uses concrete as a solid base, I have Jesus Christ as my firm foundation.

I also used materials such as granite, charred wood and copper. Granite symbolizes the enduring, unshakable foundation of truth and integrity. Charred wood reflects the carnal and often destructive elements of my life that are tested and burned away over time. They are a reminder to keep my eyes focused on Christ as I continue to build my life on the eternal Word of God. With its evolving surface, Patina copper represents transformation and the scars of hurts and struggles left through life experience.  

Together, these materials cohesively reflect the temporary things in life and our eternal cornerstone, Christ, my Lord and Savior.  

Unconditional

Katie Yen | Not for sale

Love is patient, love is kind ... this verse is well known to so many, even those unfamiliar with the Bible, a fact that made me want to interpret it in a new way. An alternate title that came to mind was 'Corinthians Confessional,' since I'm laying bare something I'm not proud I did as a child. Now that I'm a parent, I remind myself that I was once a kid, and that everyone needs a little more patience, a little more love, and a touch of kindness (okay, a lot more).

Unity

Chris Gross | Not for sale

In 1 Corinthians, the Unity of the Body of Christ comes to attention. Paul received reports of believers having divisions, jealousy, strife among them. He further said they have been behaving like mere men and before unbelievers.

The correction Paul uses is a very upside-down Kingdom approach. He asks, “Why not be wronged or defrauded? Behave like you have been made complete.” Paul also reminds them that Christ is not divided…they are to be of the same mind and the same judgment.

Are we approaching each other full speed, head to head, with eyes closed and no regard for the other’s concerns, perspective or wellbeing?

Upside-Down World

Beth Wright | Not for sale

I was inspired by the passage of 1 Corinthians 3, which describes the upside-down perception of the carnal world. An individual who does not have the dwelling of the Holy Spirit cannot comprehend the unchanging, absolute truth of God. In an attempt to appear to be wise, they are, as the scripture states, FOOLS. They are wise in their own eyes and demeaning to those who are divinely spiritual as though they are fools.

In contrast, the Spirit of God empowers the true believer with wisdom that transcends the superficial and gives one a profound clarity of life that guides one to a deeper, more meaningful existence. I encourage believers to consider themselves “Fools for Christ” and remain humble, all the while fully understanding that we are truly wise because of the Spirit of God.  

It is my hope that viewers will be prompted to seek a deeper, more spiritually attuned perspective of this sinful world through the contrasting themes of each letter. I encourage believers to recognize the difference between worldly, carnal nature and divine wisdom that only comes from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. 

Wisdom of the Spirit "Seeking the Spirit"

Brenda Godwin | $750.00

I stand before the easel; how do I paint the Spirit of God? Yes, this is an impossible task. Nature and the Creation are my playground with God. In this piece, I try to capture the Spirit with the Senses that God created in each of us.

No eye has seen, as in the wind; I do not see it, but I feel its presence on my face. No ear has heard, my heart beats with joy or sadness, the Spirit interprets each heartbeat. No mind has conceived; until the moment I gave my heart to Jesus as my Lord and Savior, because of His death and resurrection and the promise of salvation, then God revealed to me the Secret Wisdom of the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit of God is that “gut-feeling” within me, that small voice that whispers inside me like no other. The Spirit of God carries my prayers and lays them at the feet of Jesus who sits on the right hand of Lord God Almighty.