today, i felt Life again. the most fulfilling moments come unexpected. it calls for moving myself into things that provoke initial resistance. resistance is familiar to me. resistance to let go. resistance to giving up my selfishness. resistance to releasing my belief that i am right. resistance to myself, my own creativity. resistance to wisdom…

this is the first piece that has ever been semi-“commissioned” from me. actually, make that the second. but both were from the same person. this piece, and hopefully a few others (which are yet to be inspired) will be sold (fingers-crossed!) at an International Justice Mission benefit art show. IJM is an organization that i…

update to last night’s post: “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;your love, O Lord, endures forever-do not abandon the works of your hands.” Psalm 138:8

i don’t know how to hope when it feels like my life is going nowhere. i’m not saying i’m right. i just don’t know how. i’ve tried not to worry about the economy, but it is hard not to when i feel like my dreams are dying with it. i probably can’t be a vagabond…