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
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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
Losing Things
I had hoped to find a title with more pizzazz, but it is what it is. I almost titled it “Lost,” but then many of you would assume I was writing about the TV show, which wouldn’t be surprising. (Hmm…
The Monsters Lie in Wait
The monsters lie in wait. The monsters lie and wait. The monstrous lies, I wait for them to leave. The light appalls them; for When light falls on them, the Light, it fells them, For I’ve beheld them And
Happy 13th Birthday Goldie!
As I grew up, I had multiple fish, a couple hamsters, and I wish I could add a third item to the list to make it feel more complete, but that was pretty much it… lizards! I liked to find
Lifedays
Sometimes our younger selves are smarter than we are. The truth is, wisdom comes in waves– sometimes it crashes against our shore and we are utterly changed, sometimes it sways in the slightest ways. There are times that my life
The Father’s Love
So I watched this video about a boy who was failing math, but had just received a C and was so excited to tell his dad, he recorded the moment on video. As my tears welled up in my eyes
25 Things I am “Too Old For” …But I Love All the Same
One of the benefits of working in children’s and youth ministry is that you have an “in” into the world of childhood. I listen to VeggieTales– I ain’t ashamed. I like crayons– who doesn’t? I am fortunate, because I get
The Odd Liturgy, Part 3
Weeeell, it’s been about seven months since I last posted pieces from my prayer book, The Odd Liturgy. To read earlier prayers, check out these two links. But to new readers, or readers who hadn’t seen the previous posts, The
Truth Window
Utterly fascinating. A Truth Window. “A truth window (or truth wall) is an opening in a wall surface, created to reveal the layers or components within the wall.” Taken from http://goo.gl/R6stCQ “In a straw bale house, a truth window is often used to show the walls are
Link of the Day: Depression in Comics
Hey friends- The past couple of days have been frustrating, a little overwhelming, and very tiring. It’s hard to put into words– so click this link for comics that illustrate the struggle some experience day to day. 21 Comics That