Go Jump In The Mississippi River

I am convinced that the following is an absolute truth; the further any human is disconnected from actual earth, fire, air, water and humans the less life they have.  Also if you are mostly connected with humans who are disconnected from actual earth, fire, air, and water you are compounded less alive.  The truth, I believe, is you have to be dirty with earth, you have to see by, and be warmed by fire, you have to feel the wind and be submerged in streams, rivers and lakes and be intimate with other humans that are.  The most important part of this absolute truth that I believe, you must be grateful to Whom invented, earth, fire, air, water and humans.  My suggestion, go jump in the Mississippi River, take a friend along and have a praise service afterwards.  Seriously!   

Union Art Students and the Mississippi River

One Reason For Making Art

Have you ever been so wronged in a situation that a large part of your understanding of your world is called into question?  How could something so wrong be portrayed as so right?  Much of modern art was created because of this one truth.  It is hard for the world to go through two World Wars, kill 100 million people and not experience a massive shift in worldview.  This absurd world, manifested in cynicism and skepticism, was reflected in art in two ways, nothing makes sense not even art, or clinging to the elements of art as the only pure constants on earth.  One vital part was left out, God.  I have found that when I am in one of these situations, as an artist, God will allow me making art to bring His peace and understanding to my situation.

"I Get By With A Little Help From My Friend...Art Collaboration
with God"

Even Legends Die

People die.  Legends live a little longer.  But eventually all humans disappear from the public consciousness.  One great goal of every human should be to try and change things for the better.  It helps to believe that someone, Someone with absolute accuracy and total goodness, is keeping score.  Eternity is a long time to have ones deeds remembered.  I look forward to remembering hers forever.  

On a purely personal note; I am so glad she is one of ours, Go Vols, Go GOD!!!

Making God's Hike Easier

You will be given, free of charge, 24 hours today.  Do not let it slip through your hands in work or sloth.  Life is not given to you for production or pleasure but for purpose.  Find your purpose and you will live; your purpose, to make God’s hike to everyone easier.

‘Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming!  Clear the road for him!  The valleys will be filled, and the mountains and hills made level.  The curves will be straightened, and the rough places made smooth.  And then all people will see the salvation sent from God.”’