Some of the Christian-themed figurines feature Bible verses or children praying ... and fans of his work flock each year to the Precious Moments Inspiration Park and Precious Moments Chapel ...

Precious Moments said in a media release. Butcher started out illustrating Bible stories on a children’s ministry television program, drawing as he spoke. Drawings turned into greeting cards ...

A commemorative Precious Moments figurine honoring Butcher is now ... A deeply religious man, Butcher often drew Bible stories — a precursor for the designs that would one day make him famous.

The original Precious Moments figurine, released in 1978 ... called “Treehouse Club,” on which he recounted stories from the Bible while illustrating them on the spot. With a partner, he ...

"This is odd, weird, sweet and nostalgic," wrote one commenter. "I remember my Precious Moments Bible I would take to church as a child." "If I went here, I'd cry. I used to LOVE these as a child ...

Precious Moments porcelain figurines officially became ... moments growing up involved his grandmother, who told him Bible stories, the bio says. “He always had a deep interest in spiritual ...

There were hundreds and hundreds of Precious Moments licensees, which made hats, keychains, watches, greeting cards, books and a children’s Bible. At the company’s peak, in 1996 and 1997 ...

Known as "Quick Draw Sam," he'd tell a Bible story, then draw it. LEFT: Sam Butcher at Precious Moments Chapel (Credit: PR Newswire) LEFT: Precious Moments displayed in case. (Credit ...

There were hundreds and hundreds of Precious Moments licensees, which made hats, keychains, watches, greeting cards, books and a children’s Bible. At the company’s peak, in 1996 and 1997 ...