This past week, we studied the second command to not create a carved image. The heart of this command is worship; if the first command is about worshipping the true God, the second is about worshipping the true God in a true way. Because of that, I turned to the story of the woman at the well. Jesus tells her that worshipers of God will worship in spirit and truth. [Read more…] about True Worship
Archives for May 2016
Learning to Say No (Again)
I struggle to say no. Part of it’s a temptation to do “all the things”; the other is a crippling need for people’s approval. Whatever the root cause, it’s devastating. I wear out, often quickly. Work becomes drudgery instead of a delight. Friendships sour.
This is My Soli Deo Gloria
When I started publishing—first the journal, then the coloring book—I made a conscious decision: I would sign each work with my version of a Soli Deo Gloria. I wanted my life and the work of my hands to give praise to God and to acknowledge that I couldn’t and can’t do anything without him.
The Only One
My church, The Austin Stone, has asked artists to share work inspired by its series on the Ten Commandments. I, of course, couldn’t resist taking part. For the next ten weeks or so, I’ll be sharing the results of my work here. Enjoy! [Read more…] about The Only One
Write Right Escapes a Tower
How to Get Kids Excited about Shakespeare
Unless a kid has theatrical or literature leanings, most don’t care all that much about Shakespeare. It’s required reading to muddle through in junior high and high school. Cue the cliff notes! The kids might enjoy it if they have a good literature teacher who explores the language and imagery, but even then, the end result is much like the one faced by poor Emily Dickinson: something to be read and promptly forgotten.
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