There are seasons of faith when the night seems long. Times when we wrestle with sorrow, unanswered questions, loss, or simply a deep longing to feel the nearness of God. The Bed of Travail, inspired by Song of Songs 3:1, explores that mysterious place where suffering and transformation meet. “Night after night I am tossing and turning on my bed of travail. Why did I let him go from me?” The accompanying artwork presents the heart as an inner sanctuary—a sacred place where th

Spirit's Consummation The Bride Is Being Prepared There are moments in the creative process when a painting becomes more than an image. It begins to feel like a glimpse into something just beyond the veil. Spirit’s Consummation is a miniature watercolor that seeks to capture the mysterious embrace of the Holy Spirit with the Bride of Christ. At the center of the painting, if you look closely, you will discover the figure of a woman clothed in a fl

The Season Has Changed “The one I love calls to me: Arise, my dearest. Hurry, my darling. Come away with me. I have come, as you have asked, to draw you to my heart and lead you out.”— Song of Songs 2:10–12, The Passion Translation There are seasons in our lives when it seems as though winter will never end. We wait. We pray. We search for some evidence that God is moving, yet the landscape before us may still appear barren. Then, almost imperceptibly, something begins to cha

"Heavenly Lilies," a multimedia work by Suzanne Fernandez, offers a beautiful visual meditation on our journey from earthly beginnings toward heavenly fulfillment. The lilies rise from the earth, their leaves treated with gold and glitter, appearing almost like steps ascending toward the blossoms above. What begins rooted in the soil reaches upward toward light, beauty, and completion. The imagery speaks of transformation — of the earthly yearning for the eternal and the brid

The Invitation That Ends in Glory Some paintings emerge from observation. Others begin as a quiet whisper from Scripture. "Eternity's Bride" was inspired by one of the most beautiful invitations found anywhere in the Bible: "Arise, my dearest, hurry, my darling, come away with me." (Song of Songs 2:10) For generations these words have spoken of the love between bride and bridegroom. Christians have also recognized within them the voice of Christ calling His Church into an eve

The Ripple Effect of the Cross There are moments in an artist's life that quietly shape everything that follows. For me, one of those moments came through a vision the Lord gave me many years ago. It eventually became a sculpture entitled Crux Gloria—Latin for Glorious Cross. I have also called it The Cross of Light, because that was the phrase the Lord impressed upon my heart as the vision unfolded. In 1991, that vision became reality. The Ripple Effect of the Cross There ar

Faithful and True: The Magnificent Steed Reflections from the Studios – Episode 3 There are moments in the creative process when a work of art begins to reveal something beyond itself. It becomes more than metal, paint, or stone. It becomes a conversation—a quiet invitation to look deeper. That is the story behind Faithful and True: The Magnificent Steed. This aluminum sculpture is part of an ongoing series featured in our book, Song of Songs: A Divine Romance Between Art and

There are moments in life when the ordinary landscape suddenly seems to open into something far greater. A break in the clouds, a shaft of light, a quiet stillness—these moments remind us that heaven is not as distant as we sometimes imagine. Cloud Portal was born out of one of those moments. As artists, Suzanne and I have discovered that beauty often serves as an invitation rather than a destination. A painting may first capture our attention with color and form, but if we l

Flowing Oil There are paintings that ask to be admired, and there are paintings that quietly invite us into conversation. Suzanne Fernandez's Flowing Oil is one of those paintings. As I sat with this work, I found myself reflecting on the rich symbolism of oil throughout Scripture. Oil speaks of healing, consecration, refreshment, and the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit. Yet beyond its symbolism, it also reminds us that God often works gently, quietly, and persistently wi

by Tomás J. Fernández Oh, my heart… you have become shrouded in darkness. It is hard to see.Hard to find my way. Things have entered in—quietly at first,then with weight. Wounds.Betrayal.Unforgiveness.Pride.Ambition.Jealousy. Each leaving its mark.Each reaching deeper than I expected. And somewhere within,the well has been affected. What once felt clear now feels clouded. What once felt alivenow feels distant. And so I cry out— Give me a new heart, God. Show me that You are