About this Image:But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit. - Matthew 13:23Christ taught the Parable of the Sower to His disciples to help them understand how to nourish their faith. This painting includes the symbols Christ used to teach them: the stony ground, the fowls waiting to eat the seed, thorns invading the field, and the good ground bearing forth healthy wheat. Storm clouds in the distance may nourish or uproot the seeds, as do further trials to our faith. The fields stretch on endlessly, representing the eternal nature of the work of the Lord. The Lord holds his hand open as an invitation to grow stronger in faith.About the Artist:ANNIE HENRIE NADER knew she wanted to be an artist at an early age. She has early memories of painting with her father, a professional artist. Annie graduated from Brigham Young University with a BFA in Illustration. As part of her education, she was able to study abroad in England and Italy. She also served as a full-time missionary in southern England. These experiences, along with recently having become a mother, have inspired much of her art style and religious subject matter. About Altus Fine Art: As individuals, we are all drawn, as Paul said, to seek after that which is pure, lovely, of good report, or praiseworthy. For the last 20 years, we at Altus Fine Art have been blessed to work with many artists who have bravely dedicated their talents to create artwork that lifts our hearts and souls and inspires us to live Christ-centered lives. Our mission is to take this wonderful artwork and create affordable products for the average family or individual while still using quality materials and design. Our prices range from small prints that sell for less than a dollar up to large breathtaking masterpieces that sell for thousands of dollars and everything in between.Altus Fine Art is a small company of individuals dedicated to making a difference in the world. We design, manufacture, and ship most of our products locally from our facility in American Fork, Utah. We welcome any feedback you have about our products or the way we do business. If any of our products have helped you in any way, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve.