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If you are lonely, fear not—you are not alone. Kate Gaston gives us her two cents on finding our way out of loneliness.
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Apr 10, 2017
Interview: Jennifer Trafton, author of Henry and the Chalk Dragon
Jennifer Trafton’s much-anticipated Henry and the Chalk Dragon is a romp through the “what ifs” of an imagination run wild. It’s a...
Apr 6, 2017
Common Trepidations Encountered in Collaborations
When you write a book it becomes somehow precious to you. Precious in the way that a child is precious. Kind of. Okay, not quite that...
Apr 4, 2017
Henry and the Chalk Dragon: Release Day Review
Besides being a student at La Muncha Elementary School, Henry Penwhistle is an artist and a knight-errant. Henry and the Chalk Dragon,...
Feb 23, 2017
The Sojourner’s Dilemma
Lately, I have been thinking about the theology of art. Almost certainly this is a bad use of my mind, as I am neither a theologian nor...
Feb 21, 2017
For All the Namers
Vincent and Theo: that was the example I was to present. How did Vincent Van Gogh and his brother Theo exemplify “the artist in the heart...
Feb 13, 2017
Conference: Your Imagination Redeemed
When you read a book that stirs your spirit and captures your imagination, what is it in that tale that makes you feel so awakened and...
Feb 6, 2017
On Being “Original”
This post is adapted from a talk given at Hutchmoot 2016. T. S. Eliot is one of the most iconic poets of modern times. In fact some would...
Feb 1, 2017
Children’s Books Live Illustration on the NYT
Word Of Mouse is co-written by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein, and illustrated by me. As part of the publicity for the book,...
Jan 16, 2017
Gifts of and for the Church (Pt. 2)
What does it look like when writers, artists, poets, musicians and storytellers choose to use their gifts for the glory of God? Have you...
Jan 12, 2017
Gifts of and for the Church
The church in Ephesus had a fascinating back-story. Made up of people from every social and cultural background imaginable, from those...
Dec 27, 2016
Adventures in Ink with Stephen Hesselman
If you were at Hutchmoot this year, I hope you had time to appreciate the wealth of talented illustrators in attendance. Every year there...
Dec 23, 2016
Advent Week Four: Love
We’re wrapping up our Advent series with a painting by Ben Schipper. Merry Christmas from the Rabbit Room! Rejoice – the Lord has come!
Dec 16, 2016
Advent Week Three: Joy!
Week three of Advent at The Rabbit Room pairs a sonnet by Lanier Ivester with visuals by Jonny Jimison. Don’t forget to share the advent...
Dec 15, 2016
(Re) Remembering What We Mean
Author’s Note: Last May (2016) I enlisted Jamin Still’s visual genius and together we launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring our...
Dec 8, 2016
Bunnicula Left Its Mark On Me
A few days ago in the mail, I received a teeshirt with the classic Bunnicula book cover on it. I’ll admit, I got a bit emotional....
Dec 6, 2016
Advent Week Two: Readiness
Week two of Rabbit Room Advent brings us a poem by Chris Yokel with an illustration by Stephen Hesselman. Don’t forget to share the story!
Nov 30, 2016
Advent Week One: Hope
Today we begin the Rabbit Room Advent Calendar 2016 with a verse by Jen Yokel and an image by John Hendrix. (Click the image to enlarge.)...
Nov 17, 2016
The Rabbit Room, Year 1 – Something Resembling a Community
Back in 2007, I got an email from Andrew Peterson asking me if I would like to be one of the contributors to a new blog he was going to...
Nov 16, 2016
Thank You!
Last night’s Rabbit Room LIVE event was a huge success. Allow me to give a sincere thank you to everyone who came out and also to...
Nov 3, 2016
Video: What’s Rabbit Room LIVE?
Rabbit Room LIVE is our first official event as a nonprofit ministry. We’ve invited a bunch of friends of the Rabbit Room, people who...
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