The Creator, The Word Made Flesh,

The Three Wise Men at the Foot of the Cross,

And I Will Give You A New Heart,

The Light, The Journey, And Jesus Fell,

Jesus Carries His Cross For All People,

Jesus and Mary, The Lamb of God,

Jesus Meets Simon, Women Weep Not For Me,

Jesus Has Freed Us From Our Sins,

Behold Your Mother,

And They Took Him Down, The City of God

“The Creator” by Barbara M. Kozera

An excerpt:

O Lord God of hosts, who is like you? Mighty Lord, your loyalty is always present

You rule the raging sea; you still its swelling waves... Yours are the heavens,

Yours the earth... Psalm 89:9-10,12

These words...are the scriptural inspiration for The Creator. The allegory of Lord

God Jesus, hanging on a star-filled cross, connecting the earth to the endless vastness

of space, ...The swelling ocean waves moving from the horizon towards the rocks

represent the psalmist's words that describe Jesus as "always present" and is "mighty

Lord" who rules the "raging sea."

The Book Painted Meditations Book II Forgiveness

contains twelve original paintings, meditations and four stories.

The paintings, chapter titles and stories are:

"The Women Who Knew Jesus" The Samaritan woman- John 4:1-42, The woman

caught in adultery-John 8:1-11, Legendary- Veronica.

"The Charcoal Fire" Scripture John 2:11-5, Peter’s trials, Jesus walks on water-

Matthew 14:22-33, John 6:16-21, Miracles brought about changes, Peter’s new life-

1 Peter 2:1-5, Conclusion- John 6:35.

"Cast Your Net Isaiah" 42:5-6, Psalm 139:9-10.

"Render Unto God Matthew" 22:15-22, Roman coin usage, Jesus’ prior activities- Matthew 4:23,6:34, Matthew 6:19-21,24.

"The Seasons" The seasons can mirrors a spiritual life. Winter- Psalm 51:1-4, Spring-

Psalm 92:1-2, Summer- Job 10:18-22, Fall- Psalm 42:1-2, New life- John 15:12.

"God is Love" 1 John 4:8, Loving relationships.

Story “The Pedestals”

"The Holy Spirit Comes" Acts 2:1-4, Faith communities.

Story “The Tapestry”

"Lay Your Hands" Brief history-Leviticus 1:1-4, Leviticus 3:2, Leviticus 4:4,15,24,29,

Leviticus 8:14. Pentecost- Acts 8:14-17, Leadership- Acts 6:3,6, Confirmation. Story “A Gift of Balloons”

"The Glory" God’s works-Sirach 42:16-25.

"The Mercy Seat" Exodus 25:17, Numbers 7:89, Explanation of why painting is

different- Luke 1:78-79, Compassion - Luke 5:17-26.

"O’ Taste and See" Psalm 34:8

Story “What A Yoke Too!”

Sing a New Song Psalm 96, Contrast

Story “The Tree”

The painting “Cast Your Net” by Barbara M. Kozera

An excerpt:

The illustrated fishing net consists if a complex knot mixture that carries a

dual meaning. First it symbolizes a unique life held by the hand of Jesus on its' mission.

Many biblical writers such as Isaiah and the psalmist have expressed the comforting

belief that God holds our hand...

The Book Painted Meditations Book III Jesus and Us

contains eight original paintings with corresponding meditations and four stories.

The paintings, chapter titles and stories are:

"Transfiguration" Luke 9:28-36

"Be A Part of Me" Genesis 9:12-17, Luke 22:14-20

"Grapes and Wheat" John 13:34

"A Bruised Reed" Isaiah 42:1-4

Story "The Rock"

"The Annunciation" Luke 1:26-37

"Spiritual Garden" Hebrews 11:1-4, Galatians 5:22, 1 John 4:7-9, 1 Peter 1:3

Story "Were They All Just Dreams"

"The Visitation" Luke 1: 35-45

Story "What to believe"

"Jesus Comes to Jerusalem" Matthew 21:1-11

Story "The Celebration"

The painting "Jesus Comes to Jerusalem" by Barbara M. Kozera

An excerpt:

The inspiration for this painting is Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem that is proclaimed on Palm Sunday throughout Christendom. This story is told in all four gospels with a number of variations between them. Some of the discrepancies are over how many asses Jesus rode, who the welcoming people thought he was, and what the crowd shouted and carried. Some of the crowd thought Jesus was a warrior type king a title Jesus does not attribute to himself. Perplexing as it may be, a closer comparison of these four gospel versions seems to add more questions than answers. However when trying to portray these differences they become a part of the painting and thereby this meditation.

The entry into Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11,...

Matthew’s account of the entry into Jerusalem incorporates the prophecy of

Zechariah 9:9. Some translations have the king riding on both the mother donkey

and her colt.

Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion!

Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your

kingcomes to you,righteous and having

salvation gentle and riding on a donkey,

on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Zech 9:9 NIV

An excerpt from the story "THE CELEBRATION"

The plans had been in the works for sometime. It is not everyday that one celebrates the auspicious occasion of a 100 year olds birthday especially one that had so many ups and downs over the many years. Family and friends planned and planned so even the smallest detail was not overlooked. The entire townspeople had been invited and almost everyone had responded favorably. Most of the townspeople volunteered to bring a favorite dish

for a massive potluck diner...

Finally, the day arrived beautiful, sunny with just a few clouds. People were scurrying about doing this and taking care of that. The party started with a small parade from Lizzy’s house to the town square. There was a troop of banjo players and clowns. The Women’s Club members waved multi-colored flags and the Girl Scouts carried festive balloons. The Boy Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps marched leading the war veterans. Amid all this merriment one could almost miss the four houses draped in black with their window shades down with signs prominently proclaiming Lizzy was a charlatan.

The book New Life Psalms by Barbara M. Kozera

The 150 New Life Psalms draws on the imagery, names and places of the

Hebrew text but instills in them Christian perspectives such as, forgiveness

and hope. The New Life Psalms include the triune God, the Father, the Son, Jesus

and the Holy Spirit.

New Life Psalm 23

The Lord Jesus is our shepherd; we have no needs. Jesus leads

the children of God to life giving lush pastures to eat and rest,

bountiful springs of living water flow into restful pools.

Our spirits soar, and they are renewed. Our Good Shepherd leads

us along the path of righteousness, for Jesus' name is above all names.

Even though we walk through the valley near the shadow of death;

we fear no danger for You, Jesus, are at our side with Your rod and

staff in hand that protects us.

Jesus, You have given us Your table to nourish us. Your body and

blood help us to see and fight off our foes, those from within and

those around us...

New Life Psalm 107

O, let us give thanks to Jesus, for He is gracious; and His love is

with us for all time.

Let our love be one with God, for Jesus has redeemed us into

"New Life."

We the children of God, Jesus gathers from every land; from the

east and from the west, from the north and from the south.

Some had lost their way in a barren desert; they found no

pathway to the "City of God." They were hungry and thirsty;

their soul was ebbing away.

In their great distress they appealed to Jesus, who lovingly rescued

the lost from their plight. Jesus led the lost back to the God's

pathway so they could reach the "City of God.

Let us all be grateful for His loving concern over the children of God.

Such gracious acts Jesus renders for us who are mere flesh and bones.

For Jesus fills our cups to overflowing with "Living Water"

and He feeds us with His very self. So we are One in flesh and

One in spirit...

I hope you have enjoyed my art and excerpts,

Barbara M. Kozera

I can be reached at barbarakozera@hotmail.com

My literary agent is Barbara Bauer at www.bbla.com my pod cast # 44

(732) 566-0446

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Christian Art, Meditations, Stories and "New Life Psalms"