Seeking His Presence

30 Devotions Featuring the Timeless Art of Warner Sallman

INTRODUCTION

Chicago-based artist Warner Sallman (1892-1968) was a self-proclaimed “ordinary man” whose paintings of Christ have touched extraordinary numbers of people. Sallman’s Head of Christ painting is likely the most widely recognized image of Jesus in the world, reproduced hundreds of millions of times in various forms all over the globe. It has brought comfort in war zones, on death beds, and in everyday trials. Art has great power, and Sallman’s art speaks to us in a language only our souls can comprehend.

For the first time, thirty of Sallman’s best loved works—from Christ at Heart’s Door and Head of Christ to The Lord is My Shepherd and Christ, Our Pilot—are paired with meaningful devotions that speak to the message behind each painting. Those who have cherished Sallman’s works over the years will find this book to be a treasure, and even those who are unfamiliar with the artist will find solace in its pages.

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WHAT'S INSIDE

Beautiful Artwork

Inside the book, readers will find thirty full-color reproductions of Warner Sallman’s best loved paintings, including Head of Christ, The Lord Is My Shepherd, Christ, Our Pilot, and Christ at Heart’s Door.

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Sallman’s art has touched countless people throughout generations. Many grew up with these paintings as a part of their church or family experience and have fond memories or sentimental attachments to the paintings. Even those who are unfamiliar with the art will find the devotions and beautiful imagery in the book leading them to a closer, more personal relationship with Jesus.

Encouraging Devotions

Meaningful devotions and scriptures are paired with each image to encourage the reader to focus on Jesus and seek His presence every day. Timely topics range from anxiety and prayer to worship and belonging

Meaningful Prayers

Each devotion ends with a short “takeaway” prayer that helps cement the truth of God’s promises into reader’s hearts. Here’s just one example: Lord Jesus, as You reign on the throne of my heart, may Your light shine through me so that others can see it. Thank You for the deep and eternal joy You bring me.

MORE FROM THE WARNER SALLMAN COLLECTION

Inspired by religious instructors who spoke of Jesus as a rugged and strong man, this Sallman painting depicts the Master as a man of strength, compassion, love and faith. This beloved depiction of Christ is by far Sallman's most popular work and the cornerstone of his ministry as a Christian artist.

Jesus contemplates the beauty of a new day, wanting for nothing and unafraid.


This picture portrays action and challenge! With Christ as our pilot, we as the helmsman can surely steer the proper course of our lives which will land us safely in a peaceful harbor.




The essence of the Twenty-third Psalm is the Lord as Shepherd of His flock. He leads with gentle strength, providing for His followers as He goes.

Here is Christ as we want Him to be - our friend and guest. The light beaming between the figure and the doorway suggests the shape of a heart. The symbolic door is much like our hearts and can only be opened from within.



This ageless image serves as a reminder of Christ's constant nearness and love for us.


The tightly clasped hands express the agony Christ is feeling inside. His determined mouth portrays His decision to obey the will of His father.





These ageless images serve as reminders of Christ's constant nearness and love for us.