This past week has been fairly productive. I have recorded up to five chapters of “The Resurrection Incident.” I would likely be recording more today but my neighbor is having some trees trimmed and I don’t want to risk any of that background noise seeping into my audio.
That gave me a good reason to come to my blog and share a few updates on my journey. Everything feels like it going well and it seems like something new is emerging in my life – an unexpected, but fruitful path.
Something I have been working this past week are 2-page spreads for an illustrated version of my poem, “The Junkivore.”
When I say illustrated, I don’t mean that I am actually drawing characters or scenes. I thought that might be what I would do, but when I started to work on it, that seemed somewhat limiting. Instead, I ended up creating several surrealistic and abstract backgrounds that are evolving to, hopefully, reflect how the poem evolves as it goes along.
It has been a fun exercise in using various Procreate brushes and colors and effects. It also has me thinking about several other poems that I have in the works that I might want to do something similar with.
Other than that, I am enjoying taking care of the regular things of life – cooking new things, making small upgrades in our home, planning my garden, keeping my body active and strong.
In everything, a reaching and openness to God and His plan.
I have been quiet the past couple of weeks as I endeavor to make a practice of choosing God in each moment and determining what to do next. I was a little concerned that this seeming switch-up in future projects might confuse people. I also considered that some of my past writing might be encouraging or spreading “wrong” ideas because they stemmed from a confused understanding.
One thing I have noticed a lot lately is that many folks from various groups are becoming popular for sharing their testimonies and causing people in their groups to develop an interest in Jesus and God. I find it very uplifting and beautiful. It is almost as if God chose these people as ambassadors for their various tribes.
I wonder if that is what we (the folks that are getting nudged back to our Christian roots or discovering Christ for the first time-because there seems to be quite a bit of that at the moment) are now. Could our individual stories be what impacts those in our circle of similar-minded people?
I don’t feel particularly called to be an influencer on social media. And, while I have ideas for projects that are inline with my new mode of operation, I’m not going to disregard what I have already created. The type of people that enjoy my stories are my particular tribe and maybe they will be interested enough in my journey to take a peek at my personal writings here and decide to come along with me.
In the meantime, I am currently recording myself reading The Resurrection Incident and posting a chapter weekly on Substack, where I decided to share some of my creative works. My posts there go behind a paywall after eight months, but that is plenty of time for you to enjoy for free. You can also find the podcast of The Resurrection Incident chapters on:
