They check in...

Noah was a brave man among the prophets. Not only did he have to take care of the cute and fuzzy animals, he had to keep an eye out for the creepy bugs and reptiles as well.
 

Sketchbook: Good pitching

There's so much symbolism to uncover in the story of Noah's Ark! Not the least of which is that good pitching wins games.
 

The big one?

It's easy to lose touch of the outside world when you're serving a mission. 
 

I hope I'll be ready to reach and teach

It's true. You can't get in a door if you can't get it open.
 

For your benefit and learning

I'm sure everyone has a subject that just doesn't make as much sense to them as they would like. I liked algebra because we got to make pictures. Well, line drawings and Battleship and Utah addresses. And I loved geometry because we went from lines to shapes. But beyond that, I don't think even a Urim and Thummim could have helped me! 
 

Wibbly-wobbly

Time takes on a different meaning during a crisis or an emergency situation. Ten minutes in the dentist's chair, for example, is a lot longer than ten minutes in the ice cream parlor!

Maybe that explains why my one-transfer stay in Chinju seemed sooooo long!
 

Sketchbook: More or less

This quote from Elder Kearon's fireside stood out for me. Hope scrolling beats doomscrolling any day!
 

City boy

Apparently they just fly off the shelves. 
 

Size matters

 

We're coming for you

Sometimes finding feels like a game of hide and seek, missionaries vs. the area.
 

Car Wars: To boldly go

It's hyperspace if you're in the Star Wars universe, warp speed if you're in the Star Trek universe. Either way, is there anyone who has driven in a snow storm who hasn't thought this?

And, by the way, Tiwi (the device that monitors missionaries' driving) doesn't care which one it is, as long as you're not driving aggressively. To paraphrase Han Solo's words, "Drive casual." 
 

Sketchbook: A rough road

One of the more difficult things cartoonists experience is the challenge of trying to come up with something that's funny, witty, clever or even thought-provoking no matter what is going on in your personal life. If you're sick, on vacation, or reading the headline news, there's always that obligation you have to your readers to bring a little more light or a little more joy to their day.

There's a strip from Zarahemla Times that comes to my mind. It doesn't say everything I'd like to say, but it's a start.

Let's be kind to our sibs, okay?

Watch your step

Doing service was consistently one of the most fun and rewarding activities as a missionary. Whether it was helping someone move or building a new chapel, it was good to be out helping others.
 

That's chill

More inspiration from the Psalms. These verses do a great job of describing the cold!
 

That's pretty slick

Sometimes when you read the scriptures, a verse just pops out at you and gives you guidance or inspiration. Like this one did for me.
 

A long time ago

We've had a couple from our ward who have been out in the mission field for what feels like ten years now.
 

Sketchbook: Super double-secret

Sometimes I have the strangest things go through my head while we're singing hymns.
 

Keeping open tabs

I love it when stuff from the general leadership of the Church comes into my feed. Their content certainly helps beat back the doom and gloom of other sources!
 

Laying on of hands

It's not always testimonies that burn bright in the mission field!
 

Celebrating the call

Some days it's good to remember your blessings.
 

Family lines

I hope I'm not opening up a new telemarketing scheme with this idea!
 

Sketchbook: A time to laugh, a time to cry

What’s sad is when these ideas are based on real life events. 
 

Harvest time is chill

Here in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, the field is wet.
 

The best books

I have to confess, I still prefer books with pictures.
 

Keeping tabs

My mom would have sent one, but Korea was too far out of range!
 

Courage!

It does take a special kind of courage to enter into the waters of baptism!
 

Sketchbook: The kit

The good news is that it comes with a manual.  

2025 Top Ten: The Top Five

 And now for the rest of the 2025 Top Ten! Happy NewYear!

5. This one kind of snuck in there. Stealthily.

4. One inspired by Pres. Nelson.

3. So many layers of white!

2. Turning hearts.

1. The favorite cartoon of the year, and one we can all relate to!

Thank you for your your readership over the years. Here's to a happy 2026!