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By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. Merry Christmas to you and yours; May you experience genuine peace … despite your circumstances … this Christmas and all through the new year as you begin to truly realize God’s amazing love shown through his son, Jesus. December 25th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, Art, Assisi, Chasing Francis, Christ, Christmas, encouragement, following Jesus, Francis of Assisi, images, Italy, Jesus, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., news, photography, pilgrimage, praise, Reflection, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. ![]() After his ‘triumphal entry’ to Jerusalem seated on a donkey’s colt Jesus predicts his death. “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the … Continue reading → Continue reading Humble Servanthood: Jesus Washing the Disciples’ Feet March 27th, 2013 | Tags: adventure, Art, Bible, Bible verses, Chasing Francis, contemplation, Easter, following Jesus, fruit of the vine, god, humility, images, Italy, Jesus Christ, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, kernel of wheat, life, Maundy Thursday, news, paintings, passover feast, photography, pilgrimage, prayer, religion, Scripture, service, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, the church, the Cross, The Last Supper, theology, Travel, Upper Room, Washing the feet of the disciples | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Leave a comment By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. This world is not my home. I’m just passing through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore. Oh Lord, you … Continue reading → Continue reading For Marge and the Dealy family, with all our love. June 2nd, 2012 | Tags: adventure, Chasing Francis, Heaven, hymn, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., love, news, photography, photos, pilgrimage, prayer, Reflection, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. This photo was taken from DomKirken (the Dome Church) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The following passage is taken from The Narrated Bible, a Bible arranged in chronological order. The Burial of Jesus Even in Jesus’ burial a remarkable story unfolds involving … Continue reading → April 7th, 2012 | Tags: adventure, Chasing Francis, Easter, hope, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., love, news, photography, pilgrimage, sacrifice, Scripture, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, the Bible, the burial of Jesus, Travel, truth | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. This photo was taken in old town Mazatlan, Mexico One of my favorite things to do when in other countries is to visit their churches. They come in many sizes and shapes. Some are rather simple and non assuming, while … Continue reading → April 5th, 2012 | Tags: adventure, Chasing Francis, church, contemplation, Francis of Assisi, Franciscus Meus, images, Italy, Jesus, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, news, photography, pilgrimage, Reflection, Scripture, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel, worship | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. Photo was taken in the Grotto, a Catholic retreat and garden near Portland, Oregon. “See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Just as there were many who were appalled at him … Continue reading → April 5th, 2012 | Tags: adoration, adventure, Chasing Francis, contemplation, Easter, images, Italy, Jesus carrying the Cross, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., news, photography, pilgrimage, praise, Scripture, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, the Bible, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. “STAY HERE AND KEEP WATCH WITH ME.” Jesus’ agony in the garden of Gethsemane “Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took … Continue reading → April 2nd, 2012 | Tags: adventure, Agony in the garden, Assisi, Chasing Francis, Easter, Franciscus Meus, images, introspection, Italy, Jesus, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, meditation, news, photography, pilgrimage, prayer, Scripture, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. In Chasing Francis, Ion Cron explains that a ‘pilgrimage’ is a “way of praying with your feet.” One generally goes on a pilgrimage “if you feel there is something missing inside your soul, and the way to find it is to go … Continue reading → March 26th, 2012 | Tags: adventure, Bible verse, Chasing Francis, contemplation, Copenhagen, Denmark, Franciscus Meus, Ian Cron, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, life's journey, memories, news, photography, pilgrimage, Reflection, Scripture, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. ![]() “Get thee behind me, Satin.” Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. (John 3: 6) Continue to work out … your own salvation with reverence and awe and trembling … for it is God who … Continue reading → March 23rd, 2012 | Tags: adventure, Bible verses, Chasing Francis, contemplation, following Jesus, Francis of Assisi, Franciscus Meus, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, new birth, news, photography, pilgrimage, prayer, Scripture, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, Travel | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed By John-Christer Petersen, 53 contributed posts View all John-Christer Petersen's posts. About the author: Photographer and Cardio-thoracic Surgical Physician Assistant John Petersen has helped patients and family through some of the most stressful days of their lives. This makes creating images with a sense of beauty and peace which can relieve the stresses of life one of his greatest joys. In February 2012, he decided to go forward with an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage in Italy inspired by the book “"Chasing Francis” by Ian Morgan Cron., following the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi through Assisi and Rome. This blog is a journal of his preparations for the trip leading up to his departure in April, and thoughts and images from his travels in Italy while he's there. Learn more by visiting his listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for links to his photography site, blogs and Facebook pages, as well as contact information. “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. … Continue reading → March 19th, 2012 | Tags: adventure, Bible verses, Chasing Francis, encouragement, hope, images, Italy, John Petersen, John-Christer Photography, Life, etc., love, news, photography, pilgrimage, prayer, spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi, the Lord's Prayer, Travel, truth, wisdom | Category: Art Forms, Art Matters...to Everyone!, Artist Posts, by John Petersen, Photography, to Residents | Comments are closed |
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