
Off spinner Rafiq is a young 30 year old, so may not appreciate the deeper and wider context of racism that has flourished for the past half century and more. Besides illustrating, Jeff loves spending time with his growing family and gardening.London: Azeem Rafiq’s disclosures about the racist taunts endured during his years as a first class English cricketer are as revealing about how some deeply ingrained prejudices still prevail as they are instructive about changing national attitudes of recent times. A graduate of Concordia University Chicago and the American Academy of Art, he is married to a Lutheran elementary teacher and the father of three grown sons. Prior to teaching, he worked as a graphic designer and art director for two Christian publishers.

His illustration work with CPH has included other books and My Devotions. Jeff Carnehl has taught art at Walther Lutheran High School for 17 years. She finds great joy in nature, gardening, and spending time with family. She is currently involved in planning and presenting at retreats and women’s events in the Michigan District, as well as teaching about visual faith. Pat enjoys writing, drawing, and imagining to inspire others in their walk with Jesus. She is a graduate of Concordia (Junior) College, Ann Arbor and Concordia, River Forest (Chicago) with a degree in Elementary Education and minor in Art. Pat Maier is a pastor’s wife and former Lutheran educator who lives with her husband in Brighton, Michigan. In her spare time, she sells custom paintings and hand-lettered Scripture art, and she enjoys coloring in her Bible, reading, and traipsing around the states with her family. She attended Concordia University Wisconsin and has a theology degree with minors in youth ministry and art.

Jamie Truwe is a small-business owner, part-time art teacher, and full-time mom to 5 children.

In her spare time, she sells custom illustrations and enjoys reading, Bible journaling, and traveling. She currently teaches elementary and middle school art. She attended Concordia University Chicago, where she earned degrees in studio art and art education and received her Lutheran Teacher Certificate.

