Happy Wednesday, My Lovelies! Well unfortunately, our kitchen is still a mess. Which means that our dining room is also a mess (and part of my art studio) because that's where we are storing everything from our kitchen.
Living through kitchen renovations isn't for sissies, Lovelies. It should have been finished over four weeks ago, and our drawer faces had to be repainted not once but twice. I will be so happy when it's done.
In the interim, I'm still enjoying our library although we're still waiting on a couple of projects before it's finished. I'm finishing up two paintings for the room, and my sister-in-law is making two window seat cushions. Once the room is finished, I will share it here on the blog.
In the meantime, I might post a few photos of our St. Patrick's Day decor before next week if I have time. I'm truly hoping that our kitchen will be finished by this weekend so I can clean everything and put it away.
Our spring has been beautiful so far. I've enjoyed the forsythia in our neighborhood and the snowdrops and jonquils at our church.
And now I'll share What I'm Reading Wednesday
When TLC Book Tours contacted me about Heaven Meets Earth: A 40-Day Journey of Transformation Through the Nicene Creed by Josh , I jumped at the chance to read this book and study The Nicene Creed. After all, we recite it at just about every church service.
About Heaven Meets Earth: A 40-Day Journey of Transformation Through the Nicene Creed
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Publication date: February 17, 2026
Discover deeper faith as you explore the richness of Christian belief and tradition with a visually inspired journey through the Nicene Creed.
“We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth….”
And so the Nicene Creed begins with these powerful words of declaration and belief, words handed down through history for Christians across the centuries to affirm and to hold, to repeat and to remind. The Creed has bolstered the faith of many and still speaks to us today. When our footing fails or our faith needs a refresh, these ancient words can tether us to foundational truths.
In Heaven Meets Earth, philosopher-artist Josh Nadeau, creator of Sword and Pencil, invites you to explore the Nicene Creed in this 40-day devotional journey of transformation for everyday saints. With his iconographic-style art and his insightful words, Josh brings the traditional to the present day in this visually inspired exploration of the faith.
Each daily entry of this spiritual journey includes:
- A short phrase from the Creed to meditate on
- Thoughtful reflections on what the words still mean today
- A beautiful piece of full-color art inspired by the Creed
- A dedicated prayer to bring your thoughts to God
Whether during the Lent season or any time of the year, step into an ancient, living faith with Heaven Meets Earth, and embrace the beauty of belief with Josh’s stunning visual art alongside this historic Christian confession of faith. Prepare your heart and your mind for transformation as you follow in the footsteps of the faithful multitude who have gone before.
About the Author
Josh Nadeau is an artist and author from the West Coast of Canada. Beauty is his apologetic and his work seeks to translate ancient ideas of embodying the Transcendent for a modern time. His art and writing are invitations to reimagine the holy ordinary of every day life under the Beauty of Jesus.
He has appeared on numerous podcasts, written articles for magazines and websites, and has created art for Jordan Peterson’s History of Western Civilization, as well as churches, musicians, and other organizations, like The Chosen, Searock, Vuvivo, and the Daily Wire.
He has his Undergrad in Physics, a Master’s in Theological Studies, and a doctorate from the School of Hard Knocks. He is a husband to Aislinn and a father to Ransom. He spends his days reading, writing, bouldering, and trying to enjoy every good and perfect Gift. Josh is the founder of Sword and Pencil and Every Day Saints.
My Review:
Before I even mention the important bits, I must comment as an artist about how much I'm enjoying the artwork in this book. You can get a taste of it on the cover (above). I am also following Josh on Instagram @swordandpencil and his feed is inspiring! I hope you will consider following him.
So the important bits are the phrases of the Nicene Creed and the historical and spiritual commentary. With each day's reflection, Josh shares artwork, and on some days he explains the symbolism of that day's art. I think that the visuals in this book will help me better understand and remember the Nicene Creed. One thing I appreciate, too, are the biblical references. These are helpful in understanding Josh's symbolism as well as the lesson.
In our busy lives, the Reflect and Meditate section at the end of each lesson is a gentle invitation to "be still" and ponder about the day's lesson and talk and listen to God. These are so well written and thought-provoking!
I love this book so much, y'all! I am in the middle of a Lenten Bible study at church, and as soon as we are finished, I am going to start reading this little gem of a book again, but read only one lesson per day as it is intended. Hopefully by Pentecost I will have memorized the Nicene Creed and not have to "cheat" by referring to the bulletin or The Book of Common Prayer (goals!).
DISCLOSURE:
I received a hardcover copy of Heaven Meets Earth from TLC Book Tours via the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. Thank-you!
TLC review tour schedule:
Monday, February 16th: @kristens.reading.nook
Tuesday, February 17th: @deannaturnsthepage
Thursday, February 19th: @dana.loves.books
Friday, February 20th: @suzylew_bookreview
Sunday, February 22nd: @webreakforbooks
Tuesday, February 24th: @readingpastdark.marcia
Friday, February 27th: View from the Birdhouse
Friday, February 27th: @therearenobadbooks
Monday, March 2nd: @beckys_bookshelves
Wednesday, March 4th: @teaandbookstoo and Readi
Friday, March 6th: @readingintheheartland
Monday, March 9th: @oilycaffeinatedmama
Wednesday, March 11th: The Bookish Dilettante
Friday, March 13th: @nissa_the.bookworm
Until next time...
Happy reading!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
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