At the time I was barely going to church. If I went, I was going in the most reluctant way. I'd fuss and screw around like a crazy teen, just like I used to with my buddy French - back in my youth. Most of the time I'd sit and draw cartoons about what I heard. This would, maybe, be "charming" if I were 15 - I was 35.
When I was in church it felt like some sort of museum, or a social club for the over 50 set. It was a stagnant place, at least for me and my family.
I pondered what JD was doing and started to think about my stupid sinful attitude. I took on the task of making a step to rectify this situation. I looked for a new church online (modern man). If some of my Christian friends of mine are planting churches I thought that I should at least be going to one. My wife agreed that we needed to move on as Christians and a build a better home/family life grounded in faith. The theme song of hell is "I did it my way"...we needed to be part of a Christian Community.
I chose Redeemer Alliance Church.
On the downside I 've done way less cartooning.
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12 comments:
Your stories always leave me wanting more. :)
i think that we all do need that community...and glad you found yours...
Glad you have found a better church home for your family. May God bless them to you and vice versa.
Thanks for the kind comment on my site, as well.
Wait. I'm almost 23 and I still draw in church... what age will that stop being okay? Or did it already happen?
Glad about the church. Sorry about the cartoons.
Does Rose go to your church?
I Did it my Way is the theme song of Hell. I need to find church, too. Still struggling and found your story so near to me. And, yet, I'm IN the over 50 crowd. *sigh*
and the world has lost another great art talent to an engaging, life-giving energy filled community of God. So, so sad. ;)
you remind me so much of my hubby in this post that i feel compelled to edit it... and you did miss a few things. oh well. perfect. we love ya.
yep.
I think the cartooning is perfectly fine! In fact, I'm impressed the cartoons were of things discussed in church. I don't really know how people sit still and pay attention, ever, really.
your heart is gold, ollie. i want this kind of community. i crave it. and i doodle too... at nearly 31... and i think it's charming :)
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