Cartoons
Thirst for Wisdom
Character, patience, and which tool to reach for.
The drawings are 1400 pixels wide and the writing inside the panels is small on a screen. Click any cartoon to open it full size.
Still Beautiful — The Pasture“That’s not a meadow, young lady. That’s a pasture.” Life is like a pasture field. It’s still beautiful, but every pasture has a few piles in it.See it full size 
A Foundation Of FaithThe foundation, the testing, and the fruit of faith. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 28:19.See it full size 
The Sideways MagnetIf that magnet is sideways, one of us needs to talk to the other. “When we were younger, Grandpa turned it a whole lot more.”See it full size 
Be A Protector“If she was drunk and said it was okay, does that make it okay?” “Follow your heart, not the crowd. Be a protector, not a predator.”See it full size 
The Door For The Lady“How do I know who would be a good man to marry?” “I think I’d pick the one who opened the door for the lady.”See it full size 
The First Step“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” “I’m going to take the first step.”See it full size 
Stay Smart“A little alcohol can drain your wisdom. A whole lot of alcohol can make you downright stupid.”See it full size 
Predators And Protectors“Protectors may pay a price today, but doing what’s right brings blessings from the Lord.”See it full size 
Disappointed In Me“The only thing that would truly disappoint me is a bad attitude, being defiant, or not making effort.”See it full size 
A Good Name Is Earned“Take it with careless words, and you steal her dignity. That makes the speaker a thief.”See it full size 
Ask Your GrandmaThe greatest piece of advice: ask your grandma what girls like to do, then ask if she’ll teach you.See it full size 
Who’s A Communist?“Son, never follow someone who tells you to follow them without giving you proof.”See it full size 
Behind The Wall“Maybe nobody else will see it.” “I’ll know it’s right.” Character is what you build when no one’s looking.See it full size 
You Did The Right ThingHe saw her home safe and left a note. “You fool!” “I’m proud of you, son. You did the right thing.”See it full size 
Forever Wasn’t That LongPlanting tomatoes with Grandpa, and praying years later for a mate. “See? Forever really wasn’t that long, was it?”See it full size 
When We Lay Down the Book“I don’t need to read it. The screen told me what to believe.” When we lay down the book, we become easy to lead.See it full size 
Technology and Moral CharacterTechnology has benefits, but who safeguards our moral character?See it full size 
Relationships Are Not Used CarsYou don’t trade them in when they need work. You invest in them until two lives become one.See it full size 
The Weight of a PromiseEveryone has the same amount of time. What makes it painful is the promise that we are going to spend that time with someone.See it full size 
Honesty Begins in the MirrorUntil you can be honest with yourself, you’ll never be able to be completely honest with someone else.See it full size 
Small Steps, Big Things“Do you need Facebook to make that decision, or have you finally learned to tie your shoes?”See it full size 
Twenty Rows Is Impossible“I remember when you thought tying your shoes was impossible.”See it full size 
Words Can DestroyIs this what we taught her a good man looks like?See it full size 
Right Now You’re Teaching Him How To CareHe will learn about church. Right now you’re teaching him how to care.See it full size 
It’s Never Too Early To Start InvestingGrandpa, how will I know when I meet the right man to marry? — When it’s the right one, you will know.See it full size 
Keep Praying For HerKeep praying for her. She’s listening and learning.See it full size 
Anything Worth Growing Takes WorkBecause anything worth growing takes work. As you get older, you’ll learn that includes investing in people.See it full size 
Still BeautifulLife is like a meadow. It’s still beautiful, but every meadow has a few thorns in it.See it full size 
What Johnny Does For YouTake this to Johnny. Along the way, think about what Johnny does for you.See it full size 
Check The FactsResearch is a good thing. Don’t trust influencers without checking the facts.See it full size 
The Lion’s DenBeware of dog. Walk up the path anyway.See it full size 
Every Generation Deserves A VoiceSelfishness, bitterness, pride and anger in one bowl. Grace, mercy, wisdom and compassion in the other.See it full size 
Why Do They Call You The Dipper?The merit of an argument may have merit — but the cost of separation will become the outcome.See it full size 
I’m Afraid You’ll Be Disappointed In Me“The only thing that would truly disappoint me is a bad attitude.”See it full size 
Which One Builds, Which One DestroysHumility, strength, patience, truth, forgiveness — or defiance, selfishness and stubbornness.See it full size 
How Do I Stop An Argument?“I’ve got a couple of tools, sweetheart. This is the one I recommend.” Humility.See it full size 
Which One Grows The Fastest?“The one you water every day.” Character grows the same way a garden does.See it full size