Under the Fig Tree

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Under the Fig Tree

Author: Roger Hutchison

Visual Prayers and Poems for Lent

Under the Fig Tree

• Lenten devotional journal
• Well-known artist and author of The Painting Table
• Resource or gift for confirmation, pilgrimages, grief, prayer

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 forty-six 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.

About the Author:
Roger Hutchison is an artist, author, and the Director of Christian Formation and Parish Life at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas. His first book, The Painting Table: A Journal of Loss and Joy, has been used by people of all ages in schools, churches, and community groups across the United States. His artwork has been exhibited throughout the world, and he regularly offers workshops for children, youth, and adults on how to express their thoughts and relationship with God through the art of painting with one’s hands, making it accessible to all. Awarded in 2014 with the “Governor’s Order of the Silver Crescent,” South Carolina’s highest civilian honor for volunteer or community service, Roger resides in Sugar Land, Texas with his wife, Kristin, and their daughter, Riley.

Paperback
2015/12

*Please note: Colors are only approximate and will vary with the settings of your monitor.