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who is the thief of joy?
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

Keiko Yamada
Dec 17, 20254 min read


Love trusts all things? really?
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

Keiko Yamada
Sep 19, 20256 min read


Where the Temporary Meets the Eternal: Reflections Through Art
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?

Keiko Yamada
Aug 20, 20254 min read


protection we all long for
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.

Keiko Yamada
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Love is Not Resentful
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?

Keiko Yamada
Jun 18, 20252 min read


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

Keiko Yamada
May 23, 20255 min read


how to silence the voices of despair
Have you been restless because of the voices of despair?

Keiko Yamada
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Desperation that leads to true liberation
Have you ever experienced the overwhelming feeling of "I must take care of this on my own"?

Keiko Yamada
Mar 19, 20254 min read


Running out of patience...?
How can we deal with impatience?

Keiko Yamada
Feb 22, 20252 min read


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

Keiko Yamada
Jan 25, 20255 min read
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