No I don’t currently feel this way, nor are the people depicted in this comic targets for this strip (both are wonderful friends, actually). I HAVE felt isolated as I’ve pursued the pastoral vocation in the past, however, and far too many pastors I meet are in this situation. They are isolated not out of desire for spiritual solitude but because they are more like spiritual vending machines than friends and guides. This is unhealthy.
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Seriously, you are good. Really good man. Treat topic and love the color choices in each frame.
Thanks man. It’s funny, but folks on Facebook think I’m bummed out – given the nature of the comics. I’m really not, these are a blast to do.