Bruce Van Patter
As a freelance illustrator, graphic recorder, and author, Bruce is on a lifelong journey to delight in the handiwork of the Creator. And he’s always ready for fellow travelers.
Longing for lighthouses
As I wander around this small, tourist town, I just keep thinking, “Why lighthouses?”
Ready to fly
It’s our fourth time and it isn’t getting any easier.
Breaking out of our personal spaces
I’m walking in downtown Houston when a sign gets all in my business.
Mushroom moments
My daughter and I are gawking at a mushroom that is small, shiny and gaudy purple.
Fish there
As the captain scans the watery expanse for feeding birds, I am distracted by thoughts of Simon Peter.
A new twist
The long balloon is quickly transforming in my brother’s hands.
Love beyond imagining
I have found a sure-fire way to connect to the greatness of God.
Fruit for the giving
The taste of the berries, each one a burst of sweetness, is an extravagance.