The other day I went to a concert at Wheaton featuring the musical talent of the Salvation Army Staff Band (first time for me to hear them!) and one of my favorite musicians, Sara Groves. She sang a few of
To Be With You… But Who?
come, little brother, et sing again
plaque by the door reads, “CRETUM ET FLORERE“ one step inside et you taste the air fills your lungs, clouds of flora fragrance sticks to your teeth, a gummy residue with every step, senses flooded again et again hues, humidity,
Motivational Babies #5
I created these a few years, combining the “aww” of babies and the “awesome” of motivational quotes. Some are funny, some are serious, and some are just awe inspiring. And some are just stupid. More at http://motivationalbabies.blogspot.com.
Fun Ideas for a Dream Home- Part 2
Welp, it’s time for Part 2. A typical house has four walls, a ceiling and at least one floor, a yard or two and some storage. Within that space, anything can happen if you let yourself dream. What would you
What’s In My Pocket? – December 2013
Pocket is a Google Chrome extension (also available for other browsers) that allows you to save interesting links, videos, articles, etc. that you come across over time but don’t have time to read at the moment. It’s better than simply a bookmark, because
Traveling Companions
It’s Amazing It’s amazing what a difference some time with friends and just a little sleep can make. I am realizing for the millionth time that I need people. I can’t do this alone. I know this to be true,
The Odd Liturgy, Part 4
One of these days, I’m going to show y’all the art of the Odd Liturgy, the little book in which I’ve been inscribing these prayers. The prayer is as much the image as the words… But for now, the words
In Christ You Are…
I have a vision for next year. I honestly want to launch this right now, but there’s this little thing called school– plus work and church and friends and family and home and… Anyway… 2014 January 2014 Get ready. (This
I am like a Tree
A song written ages ago… “I will pour out my spirit on your children and my blessing on your descendants. They will thrive like well-watered grass, like willows by streams of running water.” Isaiah 44 ~:~ I am like a
i could…
my days are motivated By Ambition For Sainthood let me think I’ve made it… “I’m In Joy Of Christ! Grace Reigns Over All.” i could… …with the gifts of the right time and special days… …excited by your prayers
The Box
“Think Outside the Box.” This axiom is an accusation for all who are lost in apathy and acedia. When all I see is wall, wall, ceiling, floor, wall and wall… How can I escape? How can I get out? While
Random Art- November 2013
I have a problem creating pieces that I feel are worthy of posting online. But sometimes it’s good to just throw your hands up in the air sometimes, say “Hey Oh” and post some random art. Made this MSPaint picture
Expectations, Contentment, and This Present Beauty
There is this wonderful new thing going around the interwebs– “What Would I Say?” This Facebook app is hilarious, captivating, and might teach us something about creativity as well. Now, I don’t use many Facebook apps, if any. Words with
A Line of Grace and Faith
I drew this quite a few years back, while I was studying at Baylor. I think it was partially in response to some of my classes, but it was also just something I was thinking about in in my daily
How Long the Dying Days
How strong the winds do blow How great the ebb and flow How sharp the flames that burn within my soul How thick the black of night How rough the rocks do smite How loud the locusts swarming in this
What’s in My Pocket? – November 2013
No, I’m not talking about lint. Silly people. That’s what I’m writing about next week. No, Pocket is a Google Chrome extension (also available for other browsers) that allows you to save interesting links, videos, articles, etc. that you come across over time
Reminders for Times When You Feel like Giving Up
(Excuse me for a minute. This is Evan speaking to Evan; however, if this encourages you in any way, grace and peace be with you. And also with you.) 1. You have someone that relies on you. 2. These challenges
Passing It On
I am because you were. I do because you did. I hope to be what you were and do what you did, because it meant the world to me and I hope it might mean the world to someone else.
What Can Be Said?
What can be said of the love of the Father who gave His own son to die for the world? What can be said of the grace and the mercy Our Abba Father pours out on us all? What
I Saw it on the App, Vine!
Yes, it’s cheesy. “I heard it thru the grapevine…” I like wordplay. Sue me. (Please don’t sue me.) So there’s this thing called “Vine.” It’s a phone app that was introduced this year and has grown and blossomed into a
“…But I Still Love You.”
So I have a confession to make. I’ve told others before, and it’s certainly not something I still struggle with, but for a long time it kept me in shame, guilt, and isolation. You ready? Alright, here it comes. I
Litter the Fields
In the Fall of life leaves will fall, as they might, and you dot the ground with little specks of you. Just look- look around, at the trees, round their roots. Vivid hues resemble crowns from which they fell. And
Just Keep Swimming
I love Finding Nemo. The story, the emotion, the funny moments and inspirational messages. This one in particular has always gripped me. I’ve constantly searched these videos on YouTube, for a loop of Dory saying “Just Keep Swimming” over and