Dear reader, I try to be as vulnerable as possible... ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Hi John! What a week! I just launched my first ever print set and I'm feeling so proud. I've been working hard with a brilliant printer in Wisconsin, USA to make this my best art offering yet. I'll tell you more about it in a moment. Cartoon: Which way? 👈👉 Dad Joke: My unwritten rules ✍️ Post: A selfie 👀 Quote: About questions ⁉️
Artwork: My new print set 🖼️
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| The church walks to the right while Jesus walks to the left. |
| I have 2 unwritten rules: 1. 2. |
| Sometimes Instagram doesn't show my posts. I took a selfie with my new Fearless Trilogy Set and no one has seen it! Have a look here and leave a comment if you can. It helps with engagement! |
| “The more overtly unshakable someone’s beliefs are, the more diminished they seem to become, because they have stopped questioning, and the not-questioning can sometimes be accompanied by an attitude of moral superiority” This is from Nick Cave's Faith, Hope, and Carnage. |
| What Do I Call Myself? What Do I Do? |
| In these weekly letters to you, dear reader, I try to be as vulnerable as possible. I do this not for entertainment, but because I feel your support, and even your love. And for me, love means honesty. I hope you receive these letters with love. Like this one. Because I want to share with you something I’ve been going through. I had a dream the other night that got me wondering. Here it is: I am talking with a young, beautiful woman with dark hair. I think she asks me about my background, and I tell her that I studied theology, and was a pastor for 30 years. She immediately loses interest in talking with me. I’m embarrassed, so I try to fix it by telling her, “But now I’m an artist!” The dream seems to suggest that there is still this weird dynamic going on within me that is embarrassed by my religious past. Theological education. Pastoral career. There’s something more acceptable about being an artist. I’ve always struggled with this. But, I’m getting invited to more and more Christian events, organizations, seminaries, podcasts, and churches, etc. What’s up with that??? On the one hand, it still surprises me that anyone, especially Christians, would want to bring me in for an event. On the other hand, I’m very grateful and enjoy it very much. I love hanging out with such people. It feels good and I always receive so much love and affirmation. Ten years ago this wouldn’t have happened. I think it’s because I was too “out there” back then. Now, what I’ve been talking about has become more normalized. And some people even see what I do as helpful. I’m happy about that. Even the dispute over my name, NakedPastor… some are like, “But you’re not a pastor anymore. Drop it!” And others are like, “You are very much MY pastor!” I don’t know what to do with this except just see it. I’m very much on the outside of the official church. But I’m very much involved in the spiritual lives of so many people. Maybe even you! So… I’m not just an artist. I’m also a spiritual friend to many people. What do I call myself? What is what I do called? What do I even do? What is the thread that binds all that I do together? Why am I confused and embarrassed by these questions? I suspect I will go to my grave wrestling with this. Okay… thanks for listening. |
| Art Feature: Fearless Trilogy Set |
| This is my brand new set of three artworks that tell a story of bravery and fearlessness. It features 3 meaningful art prints: Sophia Fearless (11x7): You are braver, bigger, and stronger than you know I Can Walk In Darkness (5x6): You don't have to surrender during dark times We Grew Through Storms (6x6): You are stronger because of the storms you've faced |
| Thanks for being here, for reading my letters, and for supporting my art. The year is moving quickly and so much has happened but you've supported me every step of the way. I hope you know that I support you too 🧡 Much love my friend, David |
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