Today I’m giving away another miniature. This one is called “Snowy Return”. It measures 2.5″x3.5″, and is watercolor and ink on heavy acid-free paper. It is an original! Many of my paintings evoke feelings of serenity and solitude. These are things I often experience, but also often long for. All you have to do to enter the contest is: Join my free newsletter. Comment on this blog post. The contest ends midnight tonight Atlantic Time. Have fun! You can acquire... Read more
This is my daughter. I love her. Her name is Casile. When she marries, I want her to marry a man who respects her and treats her with dignity, as I have. Research indicates that the first sign of a failure in marriage is a lack of respect between the two parties. Disrespect is the first yellow flag that the end is in sight and that the relationship will break. I’ve seen this during my many years of pastoral care.... Read more
You can acquire a fine art print of this cartoon here. My originals are available ($100 for b&w; $150 for color). Please contact me. I’m offering my services for dream work. One of my clients said, “At first I was a skeptic. But I’m impressed!” Email me and we can arrange it: haywardart at gmail dot com (read more…) Read more
You didn’t realize that when you gave your heart to Jesus and committed to the church that it was going to tear your heart out, did you? (Get a fine art print of this cartoon here.) Need to talk with someone to help repair your heart? Email me and we can arrange it: haywardart at gmail dot com (read more…) Read more
Here are 5 steps to recovering from abuse. I am focusing on spiritual abuse in particular: Admit that it happened. What I find with many people who’ve experienced abuse is that they can’t believe that such a thing happened to them in the church. It is repugnant to them that an organization that boasts about grace and love can be so mean and hateful. They can’t comprehend or acknowledge that people who are in the people-helping business are actually in... Read more
Caution: Based on true events! This exact scenario has never happened to me. Fortunately my last separation from a church was cordial. Although in 2002 I was “dismissed” from a church the same week my wife’s dad died in our home. We never heard from anyone except literally a few people. These people are still friends. The rest… we never existed. But I’ve heard similar stories from pastors where this cartoon’s depiction actually happened. I mean, there wasn’t a responsive... Read more
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Today I’m selling everything in my store… originals, fine art prints, cards… everything! for 50% off! All you have to do is enter the code “HEART” in the coupon box to redeem your deep discount! CLICK HERE! I call this one “Wisdom”. Our young woman continues her journey. She is finding wisdom, confirmed by the sudden and mysterious appearance of the owls. You can buy this at 50% off! CLICK HERE! I’m calling her Sophia. Need to... Read more
I finally pulled my guitar out after about a year. My playing and my voice are rusty. But here you go. This is a song I wrote a while ago in which I tried to convey the paradoxical power of the cross in my life. I’m offering my services for pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, dream work, etc… Email me and we can arrange it: haywardart at gmail dot com (read more…) Read more
I love to listen. I love to help. Email me and we can arrange a conversation together. haywardart at gmail dot com (read more…) Read more
I am available for pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, dream work, etc… Email me and we can arrange it: haywardart at gmail dot com (read more…) Read more
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