Using her child-like painting of Revelation, artist and teacher Debby Topliff takes you through the scenes of John's vision on the island of Patmos and provides an overview of the entire book of Revelation.

45-minute video appropriate for children and adults

Includes small group study guide and discussion questions

Chosen by American Library Association in November 2009 as one of the top ten religion videos of the last two years

Topliff has a masters degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Presents the biblical story of John's vison without theological interpretation

Learn more at www.paintingrevelation.com

“In a thoughtful and artistic way, Debby allows us to hear the words of this mysterious book in a fresh way. This video, like the book of Revelation itself, carries with it its own blessing.”
— John Ortberg, author and teaching pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian

“This is the most memorable bible teaching I have ever heard…and I have heard a lot of good bible teaching….This is just fabulous.”
— Judie Childress, LPC, M.Div in Biblical Communication

“It is difficult to express the beauty of what Topliff has created. When viewed on the whole her painting is stunning, though simple in execution. It is as though the Spirit of God has anointed her work, and the glory shines through the painting, rather than drawing its aesthetic appeal through technical merit. Her verbal tour through her work is certain but never strident, both authentically honest and loving. While the reality of eternal punishment is never hidden, Topliff draws viewers into the recognition of the safety, joy, and eternal love that is found within the promise of Revelation for those who follow Jesus.

The message of Painting Revelation is one that reaches viewers no matter their age. In one chair our 3-year-old was as equally captivated as her 43-year-old father. Topliff’s delivery is always calm and reassuring so that even the most graphic events described in Revelation, when illustrated by simple figures with little detail, never created a sense of fear or alarm in our young ones. As easily as small viewers receive this orientation to Revelation, older individuals can dig in deep with the extensive study resources provided on the DVD-ROM for use on personal computers.”
— Jennifer Bogart, Quiverfullfamily.com

“Topliff is a delight to listen to. She retells the story in Revelation using her very simple but beautiful paintings and the sound effects really compliment what is being told. She uses explanations from scholars but it’s done in a very simple and natural way and is easy to follow.  I liked it too that she herself wasn’t overgroomed or too ‘glossy’, but comes across as very natural and unassuming. It makes it easier to focus on what she says and demonstrates through her works of art.

The DVD has 5 sections - and each can be watched independently.  She does quote scripture but most of the script is a re-telling of the story and linking it with other sections of the Bible, which is great. I believe that this DVD is a really useful aid to getting into Revelation, which is - for so many - a very difficult book to understand, and which sadly is often skipped over.”
— Lorna, See-through faith, Finland

One of the best supplements for practical, hands on science is nature study. Keeping a nature sketchbook helps students of all ages (that includes us adults!) look more carefully at the world around us, and observe the bits of nature right in our own backyards.

The problem is, nature sketching can often be intimidating due to a lack of drawing skill. Many moms have told me of the frustration of holding Edith Holden's Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady in one hand, and their own first attempts in the other. Super Simple Nature Sketching for Early Spring is designed to help you get a good foundation for sketching the nature we commonly come in contact with in early spring. Using regular and colored pencils, Kimberly Eddy walks you through, step by step, how to draw:

• Creative Cover Pages with Fancy Lettering
• Simple Spring Flowers such as Tulips and Daffodils
• Flowering and Budding Branches on Spring Trees
• Clouds and Rain
• Tadpoles
• Baby Turtles
• Birds' Nests

Super Simple Nature Sketching for Early Spring also includes a downloadable ebook supplement, with suggestions and resources for further nature study into each of these topics. Most of the resources are free resources I've used with my own family that I've found online. There are also many books you'll likely find in your library. Super Simple Nature Sketching for Early Spring (ebook supplement) also includes some of my favorite early spring quotes and poetry to use in your nature journal. I've also included some line art coloring pages for you to use.