Should A Pastor Be An Artist?

Should A Pastor Be An Artist?

Should a pastor be an artist? Can a pastor be a cartoonist (is cartooning even art)? Isn’t a pastor’s job to focus on the people and the business of a congregation? There are hurting people to visit in the hospital, a neighborhood to engage, meetings and staff to...
Calling All Artists! Join Us This Thursday

Calling All Artists! Join Us This Thursday

We started a group called the Art of Grace this past fall. It is a gathering of creative people for the purpose of celebrating and inspiring creativity. We recognize that creativity is a gift from God that reflects the very essence of the Creator. We seek ways to use...
What Happens When the Dam Breaks?

What Happens When the Dam Breaks?

I give thanks to God for two encouraging events this week. I needed it. The first event was a conversation with a friend. We met for lunch and talked for almost two hours. The mutual therapy was very helpful and generative for me. Here is a reconstruction of one part...

When Legos meet Academia

This fall I will be doing an independent study that explores the intersection of Christian Spirituality, Adult Religious Education, and Creative/Digital Media. My advisor for this class is Mary Hess. This morning I came across this video that I thought was really...

Week 5 Day 2 – Sfumato!

We are starting a new book today.  You may want to read the introduction to Leviticus Leviticus 1:1-17 It is a very rare and wonderful occasion when my wife and I are able to take an actual overnight get away alone, without the kids. On one such occasion we were...

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