Joe Chiappetta's Blog, page 16

Lost in the Future or Anchored to the Ancient Book

A father and son lounge in their futuristic living room while the son opens up an old box. The father is surprised at what his son has discovered in the long-forgotten box. 




Glancing up from his virtual reality goggles, the father declares, "Wow that's a real authentic book! We should read it." The father is referring to the top book in the box which his son grabs in curiosity. The title of this rare and giant book evokes a sense of respect and awe: "The Holy Bible."




The son...

Silly Daddy and the Sound Mind

My first comic of the new year is about (big surprise) the funny things that kids say.




It may be a new year, but I can't escape the wacky kid conversations. "What's that chirping from above?" asked the father to his little child while they were exploring at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago.



"I see a bird sound," replied the child with certainty.



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Nevermind the Silly Daddy

Step into the mind of a surprisingly spiritual seven-year old, in all its glory. On a white Christmas morning, my daughter began to pray, "God please help us drive safely to Grandma's house in the snow."



Abruptly she was corrected by my wife, who explained, "Grandma is coming toourhouse."



At this new bit of information, my daughter closed with, "Oh, then God, nevermind. Amen."

Silent Silly Daddy

After drawing a nice sketch of my oldest daughter, I asked her what I should have her saying once I turn the artwork into a cartoon. Without much deliberation at all, she simply stated, "Sorry, I have nothing comic-worthy to say."

Disconcerted Daughter Down Under

Opening up my mail one afternoon, I noted that there were Australian stamps on the envelope and I exclaimed, "Cool, Igot a letter! It's from my new friend from down under."



Bewildered, my youngest daughter cried out, "Down under? Down under what?"

Facial Forecast

Actual statement by my oldest daughter.



Walking to an Ethiopian restaurant for some family time on an icy Chicago evening, Maria Chiappetta said something I never imagined anyone would ever have the imagination to say, yet I do understand what she means; "Brr. If I didn't have a face, I wouldn't be so cold."

Like Father Like Daughter?

"I'm so excited!" said my daughter. "I don't have to take a shower today!"

Yes, this is an actual statement of a child of mine.

Digital drawing by Joe Chiappetta 2012 on Google Nexus Tablet

Important Questions in Your Walk with God

Over the past 15 years, I have seen more and more how truly vital it is to have a great prayer life. I think of Jesus' words in Matthew 5:3, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." The more I become a "spiritual beggar" (poor in spirit), the more I will see my need for God. The more I see my need for God, the more I will be praying to him in humility, because I

I Dreamed a Dream of Quiet Times Gone By

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, I awoke and told my wife, "I just had the most helpful dream. I was reading the Bible and praying in my sleep! Hmm, I wonder: does that count as quality time with God?"

I believe such experiences do count, but I still chose to read and pray in the conscious hours of the day as well. As Psalm 1:2 declares, "...But his delight is in the law of the

Silly Daddy the Techno Dinosaur

In the mobile phone section of the electronics store, a pre-teen son says to his father, "Can I get a phone?"
The father replies, "I didn't get my own phone until I was 30."
With another question, the son responds, "Was it cool? I mean for the old days?"