We must let the questions in. We must allow them to invade our tidy thoughts and comforting categories. If we don’t allow the questions to ruin our routine, then we destine ourselves to a different kind of ruin that is much worse. I’m reading an excellent book by Jungian analyst James Hollis, Ph.D., titled “Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life: How to Finally, Really Grow Up“. Here’s a good quote from the book: Clearly, psychological or spiritual development... Read more
Another story from the apocryphal gospels of the childhood of Jesus. The fact is it never happened and it was never written. I just thought this was funny in a cute kind of way. I have two books on Amazon… one of just cartoons and one with cartoons and my thoughts about vision: CLICK HERE. Read more
If you want to read more about my perspective on the bible, you can go here. Of course, as a Christian, the bible is the most beloved of all texts and holds the privileged position. I have two books on Amazon… one of just cartoons and one with cartoons and my thoughts about vision: CLICK HERE. Read more
I read an interesting post yesterday by Bronnie Ware called “Top Five Regrets of the Dying”. It’s a good read from an experienced palliative care practitioner. Number 5 is “I wish that I had let myself be happier.” But to be honest, the common desire running throughout all five regrets is for more happiness. It is interesting to note that the dying finally realize that happiness is a choice. They understand that even though it would have meant some difficult... Read more
You might like to follow me on facebook and twitter, etc., because I post there far more often than just on my blog. (Just go to my blog and click on my social media under my profile pic!) Interesting things happen there. For instance, last night on my facebook, twitter, google plus, linkedin and tumblr, I posted this: Navigating beyond the borders of the church is scary because support doesn’t come from the church but from that which it doesn’t... Read more
There are lots of apocryphal tales from Jesus’ childhood. This is certainly not one of them. But it might as well be. This cartoon first appeared on Emergent Village Voice yesterday. Buy a frame-ready print of this cartoon for just $9.95! I have two books on Amazon… one of just cartoons and one with cartoons and my thoughts about vision: CLICK HERE. Read more
Someone asked me today if I had any cartoons on spiritual abuse they could use on their site. I said I might have a few. But I told her this was by far my most popular one. my books AND my art Read more
Important teachers usually have no interest in the institutionalization of what they taught. Socrates never wrote anything. Neither did Jesus. Everyone knows that the teaching solidifying into an institution dilutes and even pollutes the teaching. Intentionally or unintentionally, it reins the radical thought under control and makes it very difficult for another person to break away from the pressuring crowd to do it again. (This cartoon first appeared on the friendly atheist’s site last week.) Buy a print of this... Read more
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