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Filled
"And they were filled with
the Holy Spirit" Acts 2:4. This piece is a depiction of
Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came down as flames and
filled the disciples. It is a significant moment. From
this day forward, all followers have the gift of God's
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Our
Mission
I belong to a
wonderful church called
Church of the
Epiphany in Herndon, VA. We live by our mission
statement which is: "To stand for Jesus Christ, grow
together as God's family and make Him known through the
power of the Holy Spirit."
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Nothing
On Earth
The
score is written by my father, William Brehm. It is called
Nothing On
Earth and is based on Romans 8:28-39.
"Lord, you have called us,
according to your purpose, and nothing on earth, or in
all of creation, not fear or temptation, not want or
tribulation can ever separate us, from the grace of your
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Praise
I had the privilege
of teaching a Praise Quilt Workshop in Morro Bay,
California this summer (2008). The workshop was attended
by 14 women from different churches in the local area.
This is the piece that I made while demonstrating the
techniques of Lazy Landscape, Thread Paint Writing and
Raw-Edge Appliqué. |
We Lift Our Praises
This quilt was made for my
church and hangs in the sanctuary at the center of our
praise wall shown here.
So
here I am in the place of worship, eyes open, drinking
in your strength and glory. In your generous love I am
really living at last! My lips brim praises like
fountains. I bless you every time I take a breath; My
arms wave like banners of praise to you.
Psalm 63:2-4
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Follow
Me
Mark 1:17. "Follow me,"
Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."
This quilt was inspired by this passage and incorporates
the fish used by the early Christians to mark themselves
as believers. Exhibited at
Sacred Threads
June 16 - 30, 2007 in Reynoldsville, Ohio and
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, February 2008 in Hampton,
Virginia.
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Miriam's Dance
Inspired by the story in Exodus following the parting of
the Red Sea when Miriam leads the Hebrew women in a
dance of celebration. Exodus 15:20-21. Exhibited at
Sacred Threads
June 16 - 30, 2007 in Reynoldsville, Ohio.
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Selah
Commission by the
Fuller Theological Seminary, Worship Theology and the Arts in
Pasadena, CA.
View artist interpretation and close-up views
of panels.
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Be
Still
I am not defined by what I do or
what I get done.
What’s
most important everyday is to be the person I was
created to be.
More important than my To-Do List is
my To-Be List.
And I will
start with “Be Still and Know that I Am.” (Psalm 46:10).
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Praise Him
Made for my pastor at church.
It now hangs in the sanctuary. It is based on one of the panels in Selah and is done in
colors that complement our church building. This quilt
came about in an unusual way.
Read The Story About This Quilt |
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Hope,
Tears, and Colorless Days
This is a memorial
quilt for my Uncle Larry. He passed away in August of
2005. |
I
Am
This quilt shows
Moses at the burning bush. The Hebrew words Yahweh are
quilted into the sky. The references to I AM (e.g.,
resurrection, the light of the world, true vine) in the
new testament are quilted into the sand. |
