Living a life that Matters

A year ago while checking out the Phoenix ministry Apprenticeship to Jesus, I took a photo of this art work on their fence. Little did I know that I would get to know Steve Malakowsky of Hope thru Art not more than a year later. Steve organizes all the wonderful art work at 8th Day Coffee & Culture – a coffee shop in downtown Phoenix that serves up community-trade coffee from Rwanda. He is well known in the local art community and works with many of the homeless people here by promoting their art work. Hope Thru Art’s motto – no politics. no religion. simply art with a message. Steve passed away last weekend. I got the message while in Philly at the Justice Conference and was blown away. Tonight at the First Friday art walk, 8th Day honored Steve Malakowsky. He had a beautiful memorial service and it was touching to see all the people come out to share how his art touched their lives. God Bless you Steve.