Why Scripture inspired art?

I still remember praying with my dad. I was around 7–8 years old, and we were praying together at bedtime, and I was asking Jesus to be the Lord of my life. As they say, the rest is history. If you’d like to read more about how God has been transforming my heart check out my journey blog below!

The short version is this…I lived on a softball field growing up. I went to college on a softball scholarship and earned a Bachelor’s of Arts: English Literature degree in 2010. I went back to school and graduated with a graphic design degree in 2014.

I left my full time graphic design job in 2022 so I could stay home with my kids. So now in my free time I share what God is teaching me in His Word, and using the creative skills He gave me to create art that makes room for God in every conversation.

Thanks for stopping by!

—Amanda

How God used experiences in my life to form Van Gerpen Design

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Part One - Softball becomes a ministry
Part One - Softball becomes a ministry

That day softball was no longer a sport I played, but rather it was a ministry.

Part Two - Life Gets Hard
Part Two - Life Gets Hard

I didn’t know it then, but the next four years would be some of my hardest years, but they have had the most impact on my walk with Christ.

Part Three - God Provides
Part Three - God Provides

Winning no longer mattered, because it didn’t remove the pain of losing another friend.

Part Four - God’s Word is Powerful
Part Four - God’s Word is Powerful

Even though I had read the Bible cover to cover a few times, I realized I had never studied it well. I finished that course and God grew a desire in me to know His Word on a deeper level.

Part Five - The Holy Spirit Enables Me
Part Five - The Holy Spirit Enables Me

I learned that the Holy Spirit is incredible at revealing truth when you study with His help.

Part Six - God Rebuilds My Identity
Part Six - God Rebuilds My Identity

I battled anxiety after college. I had attended four funerals during my four years of college, so I kept looking around and asking God who was next.

Part Seven - God Reveals My Dream Job
Part Seven - God Reveals My Dream Job

I want the world to know Christ. Everyday and every moment is my ministry. Writing + Designing + Studying God’s Word = my dream job!