One of the things I most struggle with as a pastor is the fact that the human mind is not only reluctant to be renewed but resistant. I not only deal with this in the lives of the people I pastor, but with my own mind too. The mind does not want to change. It wants to remain comfortable, secure and immune. I believe this is the natural bedrock of the human being. Psychologically, spiritually, religiously, even organically, the mind... Read more
I buried my friend, though ceremoniously. The music, words and prayers perfumed the grave event. I shall not see him again here, nor he me, I don’t believe. Still, I hold out for something. But at this time nothing reaches back. It’s a dim road with a dark end. Forgive me for saying… the higher my hope the deeper my sorrow. And I can’t seem to climb out of my own dank tomb. Where he was laid and where I... Read more
This is today’s submission to Illustration Friday’s theme, “sail”. I have paintings and drawings of sail themes, but I wanted to submit this one. It looks like a windy day, but too stormy for a sail. The girl stands on the stormy shore thinking about something rather serious. The wind is strong enough to turn her blanket into a sail and lift her off the rocks. But she intends to stay grounded. (Watercolor, 14″x22″) Read more
Tonight is Saint John’s gallery hop. I love these events. This is an opportunity to walk around the streets of Saint John visiting the several art galleries and going out for a meal and drinks or whatever. I have some new works showing at the gallery representing me, Klausens. I’m looking forward to meeting new people and seeing my friends there too (and maybe selling a few pieces). Here’s the schedule: SAINT JOHN GALLERY HOP 4 pm-6 pm Millennium Artplace,... Read more
I’ve been thinking about opposable thumbs. While I was on vacation Lisa and I were browsing through a Chapters in Ottawa. As I was walking slowly through the aisles I noticed a title out of the corner of my eye. I can’t remember the title now, but it had something to do with opposable thumbs. Opposable thumbs is something that humans and a few other mammals have, and that is a thumb that will oppose the other fingers on the... Read more
This is a picture of Mike McMackin, my friend and a faithful member of our community, doing what he loved to do: play percussion for worship. Mike passed away this morning. I’m ending my vacation early and heading home. It’s a very sad day. Read more
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