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Making a Joyful Noise

When my youngest sister was still a toddler, I could tell she inherited our mother’s musical talent and proclivity. As soon as the worship music began, she was up and ready to belt it out! This led to my idea for this making a joyful noise cartoon.

Making a joyful noise: Cartoon of a boy and girl toddler at church. The girl is enthusiastic. The boy says, "That's quite a joyful noise you're making there."

The phrase, “joyful noise,” comes from the King James version of Psalm 100:1. It’s a short chapter that packs a powerful message of why worship music is an important part of a church service.

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

Psalm 100:1 (KJV)
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His Thoughts Are Not Our Thoughts

Close up of Spear Cartoon 4180: His thoughts are not our thoughts.

One of the factors I love about creativity is how it brings out the many unique perspectives in the world. I thought about that and Isaiah 55:8-9 when I drew this His thoughts are not our thoughts cartoon.

His thoughts are not our thoughts cartoon. Man says, "His thoughts are not our thoughts. Then again, your ideas are pretty unique too."
Published in the May 2022 CHOGNews

I like eccentric, non-conforming characters. When I was in art school, I admired those students with the courage to be unique. At least I thought they were unique. It turns out they got their cues from others too. It just wasn’t the characters or culture I was used to in the Midwest.

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Angry Birds Sermon

The Angry Birds phenomenon had been around long enough in 2011 to come up with a cartoon about an angry bird sermon. People love to give pastors ideas for sermons much like they love to give ideas to cartoonists!

Angry Birds sermon cartoon. A pastor says, "So you think I should base an entire sermon series on 'Any Birds?'"

Sermon Series and Pop Culture

So when I thought of this idea, I considered how technology has changed the church. If you walk into most churches today, you’ll at least see a projector on the wall. They have replaced hymn books with Powerpoint and lyrics projected on a wall. I see it as a good thing.

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Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed Alternative

I don’t consider myself a good cook. Like Charlie Brown, I can basically make popcorn and toast. So I was always searching for a Mother’s Day breakfast in bed alternative.

I think the two boys in this cartoon have a good idea!

Mother's Day Breakfast in bed alternative. A boy is on a phone and says, "Hello, Pizza Palace? For Mother's Day, would you deliver breakfast in bed?"

On the other hand, my son is an outstanding cook. He knows how to prepare a fantastic breakfast. I remember one Mother’s Day when he triumphantly prepared a breakfast fit for a queen. The only problem was that it was also fit for a king and several of their attendants. That was a BIG breakfast!

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Let Your Attitude Shine

Our demeanor can make or break us. It can affect our day goes as well as the people around us. Isn’t it any wonder we equate light with someone who is peaceful or happy? So let your attitude shine!

Let your attitude shine cartoon. A boy says to a girl, "How can I keep my bad attitude with you glowing like that?"

When someone is grumpy or sad, we say they are in a dark mood. But when we are in a good mood, others may say we are bright, or that we lighten up a room. Considering this, who wants to bring darkness and gloom wherever they go?

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