Look at this guy! He’s so proud of his accomplishment. His church is packed full! So many people have sacrificed so much to help him create this… this… beautiful system. This is what can happen when people sacrifice themselves for the sake of a system and its vision. In fact, as Seth Godin so eloquently wrote today, Merging is what the system wants from you. To give up your dreams and your identity to further the goals of the system.... Read more
Someone once told me that a theme in my ministry was that I was willing to let things die. I took that as a great compliment. One day Jesus had thousands of followers. The next day he had only his few disciples. And he even wondered about them. But this did not deter him from being who he was or saying and doing what he must. When we attach too much significance to achievement, success or meaning then we are... Read more
There are so many bridges at our disposal to make manifest the reality of our unity. But will we employ them? Visit my online gallery where you can buy my most popular cartoons and art. Read more
Someone once told me to keep my head down or someone will shoot it off. Many times I’ve been advised to be discreet for my own safety. History is clear: if you shine too much you’re in danger. If you excel you are at risk. If you beckon the best in us you may become our sacrifice. Visit my online gallery where you can buy my most popular cartoons and art. Read more
There have been leaders who, after a while, you begin to wonder what the purpose is besides stroking his ego. Then there have been leaders who genuinely inspire the better angels of our nature (Lincoln). Visit my online gallery where you can buy my most popular cartoons and art. Read more
This guy simply isn’t thinking. Even if it’s true, you don’t say it in this way in this context. Our preciously held theology works when confined to our little worlds. Insert that same theology in the world of another and it might not make sense. But trying to understand human suffering has always been our nemesis. Visit my online gallery where you can buy my most popular cartoons and art. Read more
I took a long walk today. Something important gradually dawned on me: I have always struggled within the church. This blog is all about critiquing religion and the church. I love religion and the church, but I’ve always struggled within them and have witnessed, experienced and sometimes perpetuated terrible things… about which I write and cartoon. One of the criticisms I frequently get is that I’m not fair, that I paint with too broad a brush. Not all of religion... Read more
This is the first cartoon I ever drew. I posted it September 2, 2006… 5 years ago. There’s always room for improvement. I want to thank all the people who read my blog and enjoy my cartoons. They aren’t just meant for fun. I hope they are somehow transformative. Visit my online gallery where you can buy my original cartoons and prints and drawings. Read more
I am going to be speaking at the Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Road, Dallas, TX, next Sunday night. Here’s the write-up: Our speaker will be David Hayward, ordained minister, artist, and social critic who has been called “the graffiti artist on the wall of religion.” David will share some of his art and his observations on church life, faith, and culture. An Asian dinner buffet begins at 6 pm, with David’s presentation beginning at 7 pm. Outside on... Read more
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