Caption reads: “Hi, Bob. Have you seen Frank? I need him to help in the nursery.”
My wife is a children’s director for our church. You would be right if you supposed I have heard similar words before. About ten years ago, I would be hiding like this guy. But now I realize it’s great to be in children’s ministry. I like to see the future. And I’m not scared when I see it. They have more potential than us grumpy, proper grown-ups!
It’s slushy and icy around here. I almost lost it on the ice this morning. But recovered. Let’s just hope the old back holds out.
We have a blizzard warning in Indiana today (February 13, 2007). Everyone is staying put and watching the snow pummel us. As soon as the wind and the snow dies down, I’m sure my kids will try to get out there and have some fun. After all, school is closed. I can just imagine this scene happening somewhere in the Midwestern US today.
If you live in colder, snowy climates, do you remember the time you transitioned from loving the snow because of all the fun things to do and dreading it because you would have to drive in it? I remember the first time I drove in freezing rain. I tapped the brakes and my car immediately made a 180 degree turn. It scared me to death. I wanted to leave the car where it was, grab a sled and forget the whole driving thing.
This week’s theme for Illustration Friday is “Sprout.” Yesterday, I heard Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow so we’ll have an early spring.
Can I believe Phil? As I’m writing this it’s snowing and sixteen degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of 0. Did I mention it’s snowing?
I’m ready for this little guy to sprout. It’s a plus if he doesn’t see his shadow.
Kevin
The Red Sea counts as “red,” right? Well here is good, old Moses parting the Red Sea. Charlton Heston is nowhere to be seen.
This is a cover illustration I did. It is a coloring book called “My Bible Heroes,” and it’s available through Warner Press.
The book has a profile on different heroes in the Bible.
Kevin