This painting (The Passion) by Patty Wickman was the very first image of the very first Renaissance Service (TM) I ever did. Imagine entering a candlelit sanctuary at night with this projected up big on a photographer’s seamless on the altar…as if to say “Come unto me, all who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”(Matthew 11:28)
I share it in honor of my last day of a very demanding semester. And for all who still hunger for that deeper rest.
Pax
Heather
Heather Choate Davis 
Hi Heather, Blessings for your last day. I earned my Doctor of Education degree from Northern Illinois University in 1987. Your posts recall how exhausting and demanding comprehensive exams etc. were. I still recall a lot of what I learned.
Your book arrived yesterday. Looks great.
Love the painting and Bible verse. I know I need plenty of rest–body, soul, and spirit.
Thanks so much, Ellen. I hope you enjoy “The Pitcher’s Mom.” If you end up wanting something w/ a little less baseball in it, maybe one day you’ll read my memoir “Baptism by Fire.” I think it would really speak to you:)
Dear Heather, I am reading your memoir this week. So well-written, and I admire your honesty, love, and courage. Although I am not a mother (was a teacher and caregiver), your book does indeed really speak to me. Blessings to you and yours, Ellen
So glad you’re enjoying it, Ellen. Pax