There is a danger in contemporary culture's heightened levels of obsession with movies and TV shows. While fiction and fantasy can be great signposts to truth and forms of delight in God’s creation, but they can never substitute for reality.
Read MoreAn interview with Bryan Chung and Brian Chung (who, despite the last name, are not actually related), photographers behind the Alabaster Bible, exquisitely designed editions of the Gospels.
Read MoreToday's the day! We're excited to officially release "Little Francis Falls Asleep," the very first kids book written and illustrated by Pip Craighead.
Read MorePatrol had the pleasure of participating in the 2017 Canvas Conference, August 11-12 at Imago Dei Church in Portland, OR. Canvas focuses on theology and the arts—here are some images and takeaways from the topics discussed at this encouraging event.
Read MoreThere’s something about a happy ending that can bring a lump to your throat, even if the movie is corny and cloying. And while some decry happy endings as simplistic and unrealistic, the fact is that the happy ending persists throughout human culture.
Read MoreTurn off the news for a while. Especially the political segments. Unsubscribe from that current events podcast, and maybe take the News app off your phone if you find it tempting to check it first thing in the morning (I did).
Read MoreReally, the title of this post should be "How God Taught Me a Lesson Through Little Francis." It’s funny—I wrote the story of Little Francis Falls Asleep years ago, but through the process of updating the text and drawing new illustrations for it, I really felt the message of the book affect me anew. What message is that, you may ask? Well, you might call it a message of self-forgetfulness.
Read MoreA lot goes on at Patrol that people outside the studio team never get to see—the product roadmaps, strategy meetings, and discussions about design news, recent movie releases, and dog hairdos.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you need to prove yourself?I, like many creative people — and human beings in general, it’s worth noting — struggle with feeling like I need to prove myself somehow.
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of art within the church? Well, it depends who you ask. If you ask many pastors, they may mention art as a potential tool for evangelism. If you ask artists, they’ll likely respond with a wide variety of answers. And your average person might not necessarily have an opinion.
Read MoreAs the philosopher-poet Billy Joel once sang, “We didn’t start the fire; it was always burning since the world’s been turning.” The world being filled with trouble and sorrow is nothing new. But certainly, the last two years have felt particularly troubled in the West — from an increasingly vitriolic cultural and political landscape to terrorism and the Syrian genocide to fears of war and global warming.
Read MoreDoes your child have trouble going to sleep? Do you... struggle with finding rest? Well, Patrol is really excited to announce its latest release: Little Francis Falls Asleep.
Read MoreArtists in the church. For many, that’s an emotionally loaded topic. I’ve talked to a lot of creatives who work at churches and feel frustrated, and I think there are a variety of reasons for that. Sometimes it’s because of practical issues (like pay), and at other times it may be because some staff members (including pastors) unintentionally devalue what the artist has to offer.
Read MoreFor centuries, the Church has been known favorably as an agent of good throughout society. The Church’s reputation of kindness, love, and good will toward fellow man went forth powerfully and widely, all in the name of Jesus. However, today’s postmodern, western Church finds itself in a very different situation.
Read MoreAs we venture into another aspect of this historical man’s life, it is absolutely critical to understand Martin Luther’s utter hatred for anything that would hinder the truth of the doctrine of justification by grace alone through faith alone and how he rightly recognized that any type of works righteousness was (and still is) Satan’s calling card.
Read MoreThat was my first thought when Stephen McCaskell pitched me on the idea of writing the follow-up to Through The Eyes of Spurgeon. Now, don’t get me wrong: Luther fascinates me. But he frustrates me, too.
Read MoreEvery new project is exciting for artists and we always seem to be attracted to new challenges. However when LUTHER’s director of animation, Jorge R. Canedo Estrada, first asked me to collaborate with him in the art direction and illustrations for LUTHER, I was excited and terrified.
Read MoreMartin Luther has certainly left an indelible mark. However, you might be surprised to hear how it all began for young Martin. Take a quick look
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