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Inktober David And Goliath

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Inktober The Bull Whip

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We hope you enjoy the bull whip, patterned after John Wayne, for Inktober 3.

Inktober Day 2

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I hope you like this second day of Inktober sketch of a little country Church. #PruittWrites #inktober #inktober2017

Inktober Starts

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For artists, any excuse to draw is great, so here is my first Inktober, yes it’s a thing, drawing.

iPainting North American Gray Fox

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We hope you enjoy this iPainting of the “North American Gray Fox”.

Eddington The Coffee Grinder

“What did he hit me with? How much blood did I lose?” I asked when I came too. Sam frowned and looked at me, then Otecko, “A Bag Of Coffee. You were right. I thought he’d put it together faster.”

Otecko laughed. “Growing up, He always mountain, and not the mole hill.” I looked down, but couldn’t see any bandages. Michael laughed too. “You weren’t shot cousin. You were outsmarted.”

“How did the Professor poison me? I took Sam’s suggestion and ate stuff I bought.” They all laughed. Otecko explained. “The professor didn’t poison you, we drugged you. Who do you think sent you to that market? Who do you think the person who ground your coffee works for?”

Why? We had a plan?” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Sam explained. “No, you had a death wish, Otecko had a plan. He knew he couldn’t stop you from trying, unless you thought I was helping you. Drugging you kept you from getting killed the instant you walked passed the museum security, who are the Professor’s guys.”

“So you let me go to all this trouble for nothing? How did you know when the drugs would work? Now the Professor is still out there, and threatening our family. It never ends.”

Otecko sat on the edge of my bed. “Wrong, it’s over. The Professor is under arrest, and the treasure is safe, while a fake sits on display now, do not ask. All is resolved.”

I leaned up, with my head spinning in confusion? “How?” Otecko held up a finger. “You are still woozy, Rest. I’ll explain in the morning.” I protested that I couldn’t sleep not knowing, that I’d be up all night. They told me the next morning I was out in five minutes.

Next week, the conclusion of Eddington.

Happy Birthday Pastor

Song of Songs 1:8

8 If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds’ tents.

Today our Pastor and my best friend celebrates his birthday. Pastor Denny Livingston is a man who I love, cherish, admire, respect, am honored to follow, and love being around. He has taught me so many things, more than I could put into words.

I mentioned the verse above to illustrate this. You see, it basically says, if there’s something you don’t know, follow the footsteps of the flock, and bring up your children by the shepherd’s tents. First, the only footprints in a flock are the Shepherd’s, the rest are hoof prints. Second, if you bring up your family near the life of the Shepherd, you know they’re going to turn out right.

Pastor has been my friend, even longer than he has been my Pastor. He’s always been a mentor, a big brother, and an inspiration to me. For several years now, he has also been my Pastor.

Just a quick word here, no matter the relationship, even if there is a blood connection between two individuals, the office of Pastor must be respected. They have been called by God to watch for your soul. That relationship supersedes best friends, cousins, or father and child.

At the best, and worst stages of my life, He has been there for me. I trust him with my life, my soul, and my family’s future. When I was lonely he listened to me. He’s the one that caused me to talk to the woman I love.

The night I proposed, he was there. All the nights that led up to it, he helped me not to mess it up. He is also the one who married us, and made it personal, and special.

Pastor and Sis, Sister Alonna Livingston, have been an incredible example to us in our marriage. They’ve taught us what matters, showed us as they lived it, and loved us as we learned. They’ve also brought up wonderful children of their own that love God, each other, and are amazing, talented people.

Finally, he understands me, and that’s no easy task. He knows every emotion in my face, because he’s waked with me through them. The footprints of a Shepherd always lead higher, and I’m honored that he allows me to follow.

About that, the Apostle Paul said, “Follow us, as we follow The Lord.” Pastor always makes it plain that, while called to lead, we are all following Jesus together. I’ve spent my life in the Study of heroes, and I’m honored to call my hero, Pastor, Friend, and Family!

National Coffee Day 2017

Celebrate National Coffee Day with one of our caffeinated mysteries. Coffee Happenstance is about a man who was named after it, while Eddington is about a family who sells it while solving a roller coaster mystery. We hope you enjoy your coffee with a good story, as you read what PruittWrites.

At the Office

I’m sitting in my office, looking at some of the blessings that God has given me. My Bibles, my books, a picture of my Wife, Patches, my iPad, my paintings and art stuff, my Batman collectibles. Along with my desk, a guitar from Dad, a violin, and a clarinet. Mementos, which are tangible reminders of moments with loved ones.

I am truly a blessed man. Life isn’t about things, but they do reflect life. I don’t know how productive this afternoon will be, but this is definitely one of my favorite moments of it. I pray you all have a place that gives you comfort, perspective, and opportunity, like this place does for me.

Sketch Traveling Man

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I hope you like this little sketch, “Traveling Man”.