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Under the Fig Tree: Visual Prayers and Poems for Lent
Foreword by Fleming Rutledge - Author of The Seven Last Words from the Cross and The Bible and The New York Times
In John 1:48, Nathanael says to Jesus, "How do you know me?" Jesus replies, with a twinkle in his eye, "I saw you while you were still under the fig tree." Lent is a time to slow down and journey with Jesus through his life, death, and resurrection. Under the Fig Tree is a book of 46 drawings, photographs, and paintings inspired by Lenten themes, readings, and stories for each day of Lent and Holy Week. The images, like snapshots, are colorful, inspired, and ripe with emotion. The reader receives an opportunity to reflect, slow down, and walk with Jesus as a friend and disciple, to sit with Jesus under the fig tree and talk, listen, and glimpse the face and heart of authentic love.
For all ages -- children, youth, adults; Lenten resource for individuals and small groups; clergy; Christian educators; teachers; pastoral counselors; grief groups; families.
In John 1:48, Nathanael says to Jesus, "How do you know me?" Jesus replies, with a twinkle in his eye, "I saw you while you were still under the fig tree." Lent is a time to slow down and journey with Jesus through his life, death, and resurrection. Under the Fig Tree is a book of 46 drawings, photographs, and paintings inspired by Lenten themes, readings, and stories for each day of Lent and Holy Week. The images, like snapshots, are colorful, inspired, and ripe with emotion. The reader receives an opportunity to reflect, slow down, and walk with Jesus as a friend and disciple, to sit with Jesus under the fig tree and talk, listen, and glimpse the face and heart of authentic love.
For all ages -- children, youth, adults; Lenten resource for individuals and small groups; clergy; Christian educators; teachers; pastoral counselors; grief groups; families.
- GenresReligion
112 pages, Paperback
First published December 10, 2015
About the author
Roger Hutchison
20 books24 followersRoger Hutchison is an author, illustrator, educator, and director of Christian Formation and Parish Life at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas.
In addition to the forthcoming picture book, Sparrow's Prayer, to be released in 2023 from Beaming Books and The Art of Calm: Spiritual Exercises for the Anxious Soul (Working Title) to be released in May 2023 by Morehouse, Roger is the author of seven other books, including My Favorite Color Is Blue; Sometimes: A Journey through Loss with Art and Color; and The Very Best Day: The Way of Love for Children.
Roger's ambition is to use art, color, and poetic language to communicate love and promote healing and hope in today's hurting world.
You can find him online at www.rogerhutchisonbooks.com and on Instagram , where he interacts regularly with his 7100+ followers on topics including art, faith, and mental health.
In addition to the forthcoming picture book, Sparrow's Prayer, to be released in 2023 from Beaming Books and The Art of Calm: Spiritual Exercises for the Anxious Soul (Working Title) to be released in May 2023 by Morehouse, Roger is the author of seven other books, including My Favorite Color Is Blue; Sometimes: A Journey through Loss with Art and Color; and The Very Best Day: The Way of Love for Children.
Roger's ambition is to use art, color, and poetic language to communicate love and promote healing and hope in today's hurting world.
You can find him online at www.rogerhutchisonbooks.com and on Instagram , where he interacts regularly with his 7100+ followers on topics including art, faith, and mental health.
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February 14, 2026
Nice combination of art and Scripture paraphrased. Four or five of the images and wordings were stunning and impactful.
February 28, 2016
Praying visually will be a new experience for some, and the short poems accompanying the paintings help with that.
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