(This post was published at RelevantMagazine.com) Every once in a while a truth about God and his designs will come to light for me like a neon sign suddenly flickering on in the middle of a dark desert night. God flips a switch and reveals to the bleary eyes of my spirit some luminous concept buzzing and pulsating with color. … Read More
During a recent doctor’s visit my friend Bunnie was given 9 months to live. Most people would be devastated, but Bunnie went home, put on her glitter eyebrows and rabbit face paint, and went to work. Bunnie is a professional clown. She delights in bringing joy to anyone she meets. The ominous diagnosis from the doctors (lung cancer, round two; … Read More
(Note: This article also appeared at RelevantMagazine.com ) Jonah may be one of the oddest books in the Bible. A man lives in the stomach of a fish for days, humongous vegetation grows overnight, a whole city repents simultaneously. But this verse always struck me as especially strange: “Meanwhile Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel … Read More
We’ve just experienced a national tragedy in Orlando, the worst of its kind to date; another confirmation that violence and terrorism seem to be on the rise worldwide. For most of us this is at least mildly distressing, even though we may be thousands of miles away. How should a creative Christian respond? I work with artists and churches to … Read More
I think it may be human nature to take beauty for granted after we’ve seen it a few times. At least that’s the case for me. Take sunsets for example. These live-painted masterpieces in the sky can become just another barely noticed moment in a busy day. But when I make an effort to pause and watch—even for a few … Read More