Beutifying The Barrio

February 7th, 2011 by Matt Lindsey

Beautifying the Barrio: First community garden!

Through the heartfelt mercies of our God, God’s Sunrise will break in upon us, shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death, then showing us the way, one foot at a time, down the path of peace. Luke 1.78-79 Gardens, life, color. These were some of the things we first [...]

August 5th, 2010 by Misty Lindsey

Art for the Nations – Ciudad Juárez

I am thankful to be an artist; I am blessed because the act of creating causes me to be thankful. If, in the midst of poverty, even in the midst of plenty, you can take time to enjoy the process of creating something colorful or pretty – something that mimics the beauty of God’s creation [...]

July 5th, 2010 by Jenah Johnson

Gallery Opening

July 1st marked the opening of the Beautifying The Barrio exhibit at Denver Seminary. Friends and visitors gathered to view the artwork, have Mexican refreshments, and toast to the gallery (with some Coca-Cola, served in real glass bottles!). It was a sweet time of celebrating the project, sharing the art, and making new connections with [...]

May 7th, 2010 by Matt Lindsey

Beautifying the Barrio: Hope in Action

The face of hope is breathtaking to behold, particularly in a place which has been regarded as a dying city and a failed state. But it is here, in the abandoned desert, where I have had encounters with love and the extraordinary. This perplexing city has been a catalyst impressing me to embrace the crux [...]

October 19th, 2008 by Matt Lindsey

What Color is Hope?

What good is a man Who won’t take a stand What good is a cynic With no better plan Reality is sharp It cuts at me like a knife Everyone i know Is in the fight of their life I believe in a better way – Ben Harper Since our move to the desert, on [...]

Posts Tagged ‘Beutifying the Barrio’

Beautifying the Barrio: First community garden!

Art for the Nations – Ciudad Juárez

Gallery Opening

Beautifying the Barrio: Hope in Action

What Color is Hope?