2010-06-22T08:04:19-04:00

Another one in the “Questions” series. Questions are dangerous. The gospels portray Jesus as a master of questions. Krishnamurti believed in the ultimate necessity and value of the question. Even Zen Buddhism recognizes the importance of the question, the koan. My own experience is that questions aren’t welcomed and are actually considered dangerous. It’s okay to have questions, as long as you keep them to yourself. Once they escape your keyboard, your pen or your mouth, all havoc breaks loose.... Read more

2010-06-21T15:11:16-04:00

I am amazed at how quiet things are. Serene. Silent. No one rebukes me or puts me in my place or questions my validity. Nobody cross-examines my efforts. At least to my face. I savor the absence of hand-to-hand combat in which I was daily engaged. Many days have gone by and I have not been insulted. I have not been treated rudely. I have not been summoned. I have not been scolded. I have not been treated with contempt.... Read more

2010-06-21T07:49:23-04:00

I generated this tombstone image. I remember at a very early age realizing the finality of death. I had seen a dog die that day. I couldn’t sleep that night. The concept of death to me as a small child was overwhelming. I think I would look back to that day as the initiation of my spiritual life. Anyway, this ‘cartoon’ is a look at the lighter side I suppose. You can join my newsletter by clicking HERE. Thank you! Read more

2010-06-20T17:26:52-04:00

I painted this small watercolor (4″x6″… 10 cm x 15cm) for my dad for Father’s Day. It is on a blank watercolor paper card. He loves it. It inspired him to want to get back to fishing again. Click on the image for a larger scale picture of it. Please join my newsletter by clicking HERE. Thank you! Read more

2010-06-20T06:40:05-04:00

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2010-06-19T08:48:50-04:00

I have the pleasure to announce yesterday’s FREEBIE FRIDAY winner: Endre Kormos in Budapest, Hungary. He fulfilled the two requirements: joined my newsletter (you can join my newsletter by clicking here); and he commented on the FREEBIE FRIDAY post. Congratulations Endre! It’ll be shipped out Monday. Read more

2010-06-18T11:14:48-04:00

I’m so glad I have this opportunity to give away another ORIGINAL painting of mine. This is one of my ink wash drawings. I took the time this morning to prepare it just for you. It measures 4?x10? (approximately 10cm x 25cm) and is drawn and painted with ink on the highest quality Arches acid-free cotton rag archival paper. I call it “Unto The Hills”. All you have to do is 2 things to be eligible: Join my newsletter CLICK... Read more

2010-06-18T06:12:06-04:00

Sorry that my site was down for a bit last night. Upgrading. Looks like we’re good to go now. Reminder: please join my newsletter. CLICK HERE TO JOIN. Once you do you are eligible to enter my FREEBIE FRIDAY contest later today for an ORIGINAL PAINTING of mine. Tell your friends. Thanks!! Read more

2010-06-17T14:49:47-04:00

A primary concern of mine as a pastor, and always has been, is encouraging people who feel spiritually disqualified. There are a lot of them. Religious communities are often very specific on what their members are to believe and how they are to behave. Conformity is usually the strongest dynamic at work. So when an individual finally realizes that her beliefs have been prescribed and her behavior censured, she has a choice. She either continues in her conformity or, usually... Read more

2010-06-17T08:30:48-04:00

Good morning everyone! I’m constantly upgrading my site to make it more user-friendly. One of the things I’ve launched is the “join newsletter” campaign (CLICK HERE TO JOIN). Please sign up. The benefits?: You will get my daily cartoon in your mailbox every morning; starting immediately you have to be on the mailing list to be eligible to enter the Freebie Friday contests where you could win an ORIGINAL PAINTING of mine; it will also make you eligible for more... Read more


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