I find this cartoon somewhat disturbing. I see myself in it. For those who take religion or their spirituality seriously, you know how true this cartoon is. Religion can lead to craziness. Then craziness ratchets up the crazy. All religious traditions, mysticisms and spiritualities are aware of this danger and advise mentors, masters and directors to prevent this from happening. You know the story, don’t you?, of how long it took Thomas Merton to finally get his wish to become... Read more
I’m speaking tomorrow night at an event in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. We’re calling it the nakedpub! <–click there for details! A room has been rented at a local pub there so I hope to see you there. I’m going to be giving a talk on some of my most controversial and popular cartoons, as well as a visual introduction to Sophia. Finally, I’m going to talk about the value and necessity of questions. There’s going to be lots of... Read more
Something very serious is going on. Worldwide. And I don’t think it’s going to go away. The old tactic of hoping things eventually subside isn’t going to work. Waiting until the fire burns out might mean getting caught up the flames yourself. Acquire the original drawing. Buy a print of this cartoon. (Download my ebook “nakedpastor 101” for .99¢.) To download the ebook, –> click here! <– Order your hard copy: Read more
It took me hours and hours to finally beckon Sophia to cooperate and appear in my imagination. And this is what I saw. Without a doubt Halloween, Twilight and the moon is playing a major role in composing this image. This image of Sophia is haunting to me in another way. Legend has it that the apostle Peter was to be crucified, but he requested to be crucified upside-down so as not to be equal to Jesus. So this Sophia... Read more
Sunday morning’s are amazingly peaceful. They are full of blessing. Presence abounds. Benediction reigns. I rarely say a word. That is my confession. Read more
There’s so much about diet these days. Balance balance balance. The tightrope of dieting is gruelling. All these alligators want is a square meal. But they’ll have to settle for one that’s got arms and legs. This is like a gift from God for them, falling down out of the sky! (Download my ebook “nakedpastor 101” for .99¢.) To download the ebook, –> click here! <– Check out my originals and prints of my art, cartoons and Sophia drawings. Or get the... Read more
People are dying every day. Essentially that’s their end of the world. Isn’t it? A facebook friend of mine died an untimely death this week. And approximately 20,000 children starve to death every day. Every day! So why do we jerk off trying to predict when Jesus is coming back when we are surrounded by such daily tragedy that can be prevented? It seems like an obscene hobby. Acquire the original drawing. Buy a print of this cartoon. (Download my... Read more
So many people have expressed appreciation for and interest in this drawing that I’ve have decided to make it available as a free high-resolution download. If you want a very high quality print or desktop of this image, click HERE. Click on “buy now”, then on the next page on the bottom left enter “6TF59YXPP4” in the code to get it for free. Please share it with anybody who may appreciate it. Give them the code. Read more
A facebook friend of mine ended his life. Jacob Heynen. I have no words. I’ve known and loved many people who have taken their own lives. I have, as a pastor, sat with people who have had to deal with it. I know so many people who try to resist it. I have no words. So I drew this picture. It is drawn with pen and ink, graphite pencil and colored pencil on arches art paper. measures 8″x10″ (20cm x... Read more
For your desktop or to print and hang in your office or home, or to send as a gift to someone you love! Download this high quality image file of a watercolor painting overlaid with words attempting to express the perplexing sense of separation and union at the same time. It’s called “The Shore”. The words have been printed over an original painting someone commissioned me to do. It’s a free download for today only. Go HERE to download the... Read more
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