We each have our mountain… that insurmountable, impassable, formidable obstacle that lies before us in all of its terrible splendor at once threatening and inviting us. Grab your courage then grab your rope. It is something you must do and you know it. Others from fear and from love would hold you back against your will. Don’t worry. You’ll learn as you climb. Your foot will become more sure. And as you approach the thunder You may just find your... Read more
I think with my own thoughts. Even if they are borrowed, they’ve been cooked in my own mind to become my own. Even when I propose to speak for someone else, that someone else’s words have been filtered through my mind and are made audible with my own unique voice. It is important to know this, for instance, when someone says they speak for God. There is no such thing as being a pure speaker for God, a reliable sound... Read more
I’m being generous. Two years is a long time. Own the original cartoon drawing. Buy a print of this cartoon. Read more
I just drew this over the weekend. I call this piece “Lightning Tree“. It is done with charcoal on Arches hotpress cotton rag paper and measures 8″x10” (20cm x 25cm). This tree is not far from here. I am not sure if it is alive. Nevertheless, it is beautiful, standing out above all the other trees. It seems alive. It moves in the breeze. It possesses presence. It drips rain and holds snow and reflects light. It rules the forest... Read more
You know, a divine visitation once in a while would be just awesome. Read more
Here are 2 contemplative pieces I did this weekend. They are done with charcoal on Arches hot press cotton rag, and they each measure 4″x6″ (10cm x 15cm). There is peace. Often I have to go outdoors to get in touch with it. You can buy the original drawings outright here and here. Or if you prefer making an offer on ebay, here and here. Read more
This cartoon follows in the wake of Bill Hybels’ and Willow Creek’s pronounced stance on homosexuality. It seems that gay and Christian is the new monasticism. Read more
True story: Many years ago I went to hear a famous Christian musician at a local church. During his performance, he asked if anyone was going through a really difficult time right now. I certainly was. We had just gone through a church split and I was really hurting. He asked us to just raise a hand so that we could be prayed for. I raised my hand. Then he invited those who raised a hand to just stand. Well,... Read more
Ha! How many times have I been in this situation? Countless. I have some stories! In fact, I might tell you one later today. I’m sure you have stories of your own. Read more
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