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I’m Tess, an artist passionate about helping others connect with God through creativity and the power of Scripture. My heart is devoted to making disciples for Jesus who delight in deep, meaningful fellowship with him—where joy and fun flow naturally through artistic expression.

Since August 2017, I’ve had the privilege of guiding hundreds of people into a joyful encounter with Jesus in the pages of a faith journal, whether through the stroke of a pencil or the sweep of a paintbrush. I facilitate both in-person and online Bible Art Journaling and Scripture Art workshops, along with retreats, through Recess With Jesus.

I love to read and laugh and create and I look forward to getting to know you!

Interested in learning more? Visit my About page.

Recess with Jesus

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11 The Recess with Jesus Story “I paint in my Bible.” It’s the answer to the question, “What do you do for fun?” It sounds almost like a confession, doesn’t it? “Hi. My name is Tess, and I paint in my Bible.” It’s the truth but I don’t paint in my Bible just for fun, it’s also a spiritual discipline. Recess With Jesus was born in a busy season of family, work, and online classes. Priorities had to be

About

May I help you to be a light-shiner? Not just any light! I’m talking about the light of Jesus Christ shining through you to our broken world. Are you already shining His light but need to dust off the lamp shade so it can shine more brightly? Is your light already bright but you want to know how to help other women shine theirs? Or maybe you aren’t quite there yet and want to know how to get started shining that light. “You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world.” – Matthew 5 (The Message) It is my passion to encourage

SOME OF MY FAVORITE TOOLS…

ones that I use nearly every day.
Maybe they will be helpful to you too.

“How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
Psalm 119:103

The Bible Memory App - Bible Memory Verses

Bible Memory.Com makes memorizing Bible verses easier than ever! It’s my personal favorite method for memorizing Scripture. Download the app on your device or use it on your browser.

Use my code TESS20 to get 20% off the Pro version!

YouVersion

“When the Bible is always with you, it becomes a part of your daily life.” Yes!

I’ve read the Bible through with the help of The Bible App from YouVersion and I’ve learned so much. I challenge you to try it for yourself!

Blue Letter Bible

Blue Letter Bible is my favorite go-to Bible on my browser for study and research. Click on the image to see for yourself.