"André Kamba Luesa (Congolese, 1944–1995),  La résurrection  (The Resurrection), 1992 In this scratched painting from Congolese artist Luesa, the risen Christ bounds victoriously over the pit of hell—using his cross like a pole vault! The flaming abyss has been conquered, cleared. Having crossed over from death to life, Christ brings humanity with him. That’s why the men, women, and children lift high their hands in celebration. His victory is ours!   The Gospel of Matthew d

“For the hour is coming, when all that are in the tomb will hear His voice and come forth, those who have done good, to the resurrection of life.”  John 5:28–29 There are not many works of art that capture the moment of resurrection. The work that for me is most memorable is a sculpture called “Resurrection” by American Lutheran artist Paul T. Granlund. You’ll find “Resurrection ”  on the sidewalk outside the First Lutheran Church in downtown Pittsburgh. In this imaginative w