Jesus tells His disciples, “Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father.” Philip struggles with this, wanting visible proof before believing. Yet Jesus gently redirects him from sight to faith. Logic alone cannot reveal who Jesus truly is. God often works beyond what makes sense to us—not to shame us, but to invite us into deeper trust. When answers are unclear, will we be persuaded by circumstances, or by the words of Christ?

Christmas looks joyful with decorations, yet the first Christmas was marked by deep jealousy. King Herod, threatened by the birth of a new “King of the Jews,” allowed jealousy to lead him to violence. Later, Jesus Himself was crucified out of envy. Jealousy is not only Herod’s problem—it lives quietly in our hearts. Yet God loves us with a holy jealousy, not to control us, but to give us life. When we lift our eyes from comparison and fix them on Christ, true joy replaces jea

We often hide from the truth when it feels uncomfortable or exposes parts of us we'd rather not see. But Scripture reminds us that real love doesn’t celebrate what’s wrong—it rejoices with the truth. Through a childhood memory, reflection on 1 Corinthians 13:6, and artwork inspired by John 17:17, this post explores how God uses truth to refine us and lead us into deeper, truer love.

“Breath of Peace” is part of my Revelation 22:2 project, created with fragile eggshells as I pray for each nation. This piece represents Israel. As I paint, I’m reminded that every nation carries both brokenness and beauty — and that true peace comes only through Christ, who heals and reconciles hearts across history, culture, and pain.

Love trusts all things... what does it really mean? Let's reflect on what it means by reflecting on the artwork inspired by both 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 and Proverbs 3:5

Final Episode of My “Thick Kansai Dialect Talk” series (originally published in Revival Newspaper, Sept. 2002) By Pastor Itsuo Ueno This...

Evergreen reflects on the temporary and the eternal. Fragile petals symbolize fleeting beauty, while the flowing river represents what lasts forever. Life’s joys and sufferings may feel fleeting or endless, yet God’s love endures beyond all time. This artwork invites reflection: what in your life is temporary, and what invisible realities will last forever?

Even in life’s storms, Jesus is the unshakable roof over our hearts—covering our fears, shame, and weakness with His love. Just as Joseph quietly protected Mary, we too are called to reflect God’s love by becoming a “small roof” for others through prayer, presence, and encouragement.

We think about a million things throughout the day—what to eat for lunch, what a friend said over the phone yesterday, our dreams, responsibilities, longings, and so much more. Among those thoughts, without even realizing it, resentment can begin to take root. Whether it's something someone said or didn’t say, something they did or failed to do, resentment can quietly settle into our hearts. What can set us free from it?

The artwork above is called "Brimful Light" , which I completed in 2023 while reflecting on what it means that love “does not insist on...

Have you been restless because of the voices of despair?

Have you ever experienced the overwhelming feeling of "I must take care of this on my own"?

How can we deal with impatience?

When we feel weak and vulnerable- there's a solution better than covering or denying it!

How do we find joy beyond pressure? I would love to share with you my journey with piano and faith.

The artwork above is inspired by Isaiah 40:31, a verse that may also be one of your favorites: but those who trust in the Lord will renew...

This artwork is inspired by Psalm 92:4. For you have made me rejoice, Lord, by what you have done; I will shout for joy because of the...

The leaves of the tree are for healing the nations. Revelation 22:2b CSV This artwork was featured as the August piece for my 2024 Art...

I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. John 15:1 CSV I once heard about a tree that grew in the desert, in the middle of...

I the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 10:9. ESV I finished this sixth painting of...