Big Sea Small Boat

Last updated on: May 6, 2010 at 3:29 pm by David Hayward

Big Sea Small Boat 2010-05-06T15:29:54-04:00 David Hayward

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

I’m feeling disoriented. I feel like I am a singer who no longer sings with the choir. I’ve gone solo. And I’m scared.

How am I going to provide for my family? In spite of the readership, my blog doesn’t make any money. I will keep cartooning, but that doesn’t make any money either. I will continue painting and selling my art. But I tried being a full-time artist for a year a while ago. Not pretty. I know, from experience, that we have been provided for in the past. I trust. But we’ve really stepped out here and taken a huge risk. I have to tell you: I’m scared.

And my blog: I think I’ve already lost some readers because I’m no longer a pastor of a local church. Some people think I no longer have a valid voice. But I had coffee with a young woman today who says I’m still a pastor. She said, “If a doctor isn’t on staff, does it mean he’s no longer a doctor?” No. I am still a pastor. I still care for the greater flock. But I’m feeling bewildered. I’m not sure how this is going to turn out. I feel like a man without a country.

I just felt, in order to be fair and honest with you, that I had to tell you this. I am the nakedpastor I don’t have it all together. I remember the saying that President J. F. Kennedy had on a plaque on his desk: “Oh God thy sea is so great and my boat is so small.” And I have no motor, oars or sail.

Previous Post

May 6, 2010

cartoon: a bitter cup

Next Post

May 7, 2010 Freebie Friday: "Planted"

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category art cartoons cartoons 2 freebie music one minute message podcast Sophia teaching technology thought

Select a Month February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 December 2006 November 2006 October 2006 September 2006 August 2006 July 2006 June 2006 May 2006 March 2006 February 2006

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

What does "Apocalypse" mean in Greek?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Redemption Revelation or unveiling End of world Wrath