Inspirational prompts can include photos, images, fine art, or textiles – in fact, almost any visual media, pictorial or abstract. For example, centuries ago, illuminated Bibles were creat… See more

I begin with a short prayer before choosing my source. I ask God to help me find a prompt that nourishes my soul, and one that will provide the insights God knows I need, not n… See more

Next, I look through my online sources or leaf through my little stash of images, still mentally asking God to help me choose the best one for my situation. I don’t usually spend too l… See more

Let your eyes stay with the very first thing you see in your chosen image. Perhaps you’ll notice a small detail like a tiny bird in a vast blue sky, or maybe one vibrant color in an abstr… See more

Then I’ll let myself begin to take in the picture as a whole, considering other things that catch my attention. I’ll ask myself how the entire image makes me feel, whether it provokes a… See more