Barbara M. Kozera 's
Christian Art, Meditations,
Stories and "New Life Psalms"
I can be reached for comments at barbarakozera@hotmail.com
My literary agent is Barbara Bauer at www.bbla.com my pod cast # 44
(732) 566-0446
New: The Letter to the Romans a Basic Scripture Study
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Christian Art and
Meditations
The book Painted Meditations
contains sixteen original paintings and corresponding meditations
The paintings and chapter titles are:
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

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 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-
"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.
"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.
Story
“What A Yoke Too!”
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
"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
king comes 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
179 Washington Ave.
Matawan, N J, 07747
Barbara
M. Kozera 's
Christian Art, Meditations, Stories
and "New Life Psalms"