The Bible verse Psalm 127:2 is a message of comfort to those overworked people who try to wind down at night. There is comfort from experiencing our daily mortal limitations: God continues to work while we power off—and not just in a generally good way, but in a specific and generous way for individuals who trust in him. High Church visuals queue my mind before I power off at night. God help me to sleep, but more than that: God help me to sleep trusting that you continue to work when I do not.

This round wooden panel, half an old tabletop, was outside of a spring green building with the simple word “Thrift,” written in this exact font in Mancos, Colorado. I asked how much they wanted for the wood, but the shop owner gave it to me. That’s the kind of thrift I dream about! I wanted to uplift this scrap in the way that El Greco would paint a mural in Toledo.

Acrylic, and gold metallic acrylic, on round salvaged wood panel. 30 x 48” half circle. $3,200. December 2024.