Politics and the bride of Christ.
Every once in a while you run across an article where all you can you is node approvingly and say “Amen.” 7 Things Christians Need to Remember About Politics by Bryan Roberts is one such article. …
A Terrible, Wonderful Journey
So, it has finally happened. This was my first week back in school and I am both excited and terrified. When I was working on my MFA/MS in painting and art history at Pratt Institute, …
John Fea: Shot by Culture Warriors
I ran across this story about John Fea this morning and I find it truly disturbing. Fea is a history professor and Department Chair at Messiah College who recently made the cardinal sin of saying …
Tell the truth, even if your voice shakes!
I saw this picture on the Christian Left blog. It really struck a chord with me. This last year has been a hard year for me. Without going into detail (my wife has told part …
The Development of an Artistic Voice, Part 2… The Polychrome Series
If you have not read Part 1 of this series you may want to do so prior to reading this installment. When I first sketched out the idea for the Societal Portraits, it was my …
Are We Voting Away Our Witness?
For good or ill, the evangelical community has been highly politicized for the last 30 years. The Religious Right has become a political force that has the power to sway elections and the very direction …
This is Our Country… Well More Mine than Yours.
I do not often listen to the radio when I am in the car. Typically, I listen to lectures or music from my iPod and when I do listen to the radio it is generally …
Where is the gospel in our politics?
I know a guy who is a really nice college student. He is personable, gentle, and loving. However, like so many Christians today his political rhetoric seems devoid of the compassion he exhibits in his …
The Development of an Artistic Voice, Part 1
After several years of teaching college students, it occurred to me that it may be helpful for me to discuss the development of my art. One does not just emerge doing highly metaphoric abstract work. …
My Monkey Could do That!
The images above are from Psychology Today: “My monkey could have painted that.” Really?: Can monkeys match humans at abstract art? by Matthew Hutson in Psyched! Maybe, maybe not. I think that every artist who works …