Did you ever hear of Chick Tracts? Jack T. Chick was a cartoonist who penned evangelical tracts. I came in on the tail end of hippie generation. Yep. I was a flower child. Chick Tracts were the thing back then, along with the Hollywood Free Paper. You needed something edgy back then to reach the street people. I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior at a Teen Challenge rally when I was 15 years old. I quit drugs cold turkey, turned my back on the counter culture and followed Him. I remember going places like Sacramento and San Francisco handing out Chick Tracts. Never underestimate the power of a cartoon
Hey Joanne—I HAVE heard of Chick Tracts, but I’ve never actually looked at one. Btw I love this story. And will spend time tonight researching the tracts <3
Some think they’re kind of corny. They were small booklets you could stick in your shirt pocket. Jack passed away, but I think his family might still be reprinting them. I have very fond memories of receiving my first Chick tract round about 1971. It was a cartoon based on John 3:16. At the end it had Bible verses for you to study and instructions on how to pray and accept Jesus Christ as your Savior. I can’t tell you how many people I met during my teen years that were influenced by these little booklets to change their lives.
I think you have the genius to be another Jack Chick. I’m not kidding. Of course you’re not Jack. You are EKO, and you are unique. You have your own unique style and approach to the Message. Lil Pup is part of that unique approach. Jack Chick had to be edgy to appeal to hippies, flower children, bikers and street people back in the 60’s and 70’s. Today his work sounds corny to some. I really think Lil Pup might be your key to unlocking a multigenerational audience. Who doesn’t love a Lil Pup? The character tugs at your heartstrings. Lil Pup has what the world is sadly lacking—innocence and wonder. Even the lost still recognize innocence and wonder when they see it, and sometimes it makes them feel strangely nostalgic for a better time before they started their descent into hell. Sometimes that remembrance of what is good stops them in their tracks, and they turn around. May you pen the inspiration that causes one person to turn around.
Hey Joanne - I’ve been offline a bit so took me awhile to respond. Earlier in the week I went deep into the work of Jack Chick and his enormous contribution to The Great Commission. While the art and tonality may be out of style, the format and distribution of the works are genius—and stand as an interruption from our addiction to digital screens.
And while I have my issues with the fear-mongering basis of its witnessing I can see how it was effective for many generations worldwide. But I agree with you—my lil pup can be a fresh approach with a fresh perspective of the Gospel. Innocence and wonder pointed toward the One True God, a God who is our Father, who loves us and forgives us as any good father does their child.
I haven’t been able to sleep these past few nights and last night, my stomach burning, at 4am, I said to myself,
“ekotoons will carry on the legacy of chicktracts—my time has come”
God bless you, EKO. You and I are here for a reason. Innocence and wonder. You have no idea what it was like back then to hand some grizzled old biker a Chick Tract, have him tear up, and tell you how his mama used to sing “Jesus Loves Me”. He thanks you, and before he walks away he says, “I gotta pray”. We need childlike innocence and wonder more than ever.
So glad to have found you EKO, I call those vibrations, Truth Vibes! Needed this music, for my family and myself. Bless you, can’t wait to see what doors may open! ❤️🙏🏻💫
Did you ever hear of Chick Tracts? Jack T. Chick was a cartoonist who penned evangelical tracts. I came in on the tail end of hippie generation. Yep. I was a flower child. Chick Tracts were the thing back then, along with the Hollywood Free Paper. You needed something edgy back then to reach the street people. I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior at a Teen Challenge rally when I was 15 years old. I quit drugs cold turkey, turned my back on the counter culture and followed Him. I remember going places like Sacramento and San Francisco handing out Chick Tracts. Never underestimate the power of a cartoon
Hey Joanne—I HAVE heard of Chick Tracts, but I’ve never actually looked at one. Btw I love this story. And will spend time tonight researching the tracts <3
Some think they’re kind of corny. They were small booklets you could stick in your shirt pocket. Jack passed away, but I think his family might still be reprinting them. I have very fond memories of receiving my first Chick tract round about 1971. It was a cartoon based on John 3:16. At the end it had Bible verses for you to study and instructions on how to pray and accept Jesus Christ as your Savior. I can’t tell you how many people I met during my teen years that were influenced by these little booklets to change their lives.
Wow the design and artwork is really incredible. Man was a genius. Thank you, Joanne.
https://www.chick.com/products/tract?stk=30
I think you have the genius to be another Jack Chick. I’m not kidding. Of course you’re not Jack. You are EKO, and you are unique. You have your own unique style and approach to the Message. Lil Pup is part of that unique approach. Jack Chick had to be edgy to appeal to hippies, flower children, bikers and street people back in the 60’s and 70’s. Today his work sounds corny to some. I really think Lil Pup might be your key to unlocking a multigenerational audience. Who doesn’t love a Lil Pup? The character tugs at your heartstrings. Lil Pup has what the world is sadly lacking—innocence and wonder. Even the lost still recognize innocence and wonder when they see it, and sometimes it makes them feel strangely nostalgic for a better time before they started their descent into hell. Sometimes that remembrance of what is good stops them in their tracks, and they turn around. May you pen the inspiration that causes one person to turn around.
Hey Joanne - I’ve been offline a bit so took me awhile to respond. Earlier in the week I went deep into the work of Jack Chick and his enormous contribution to The Great Commission. While the art and tonality may be out of style, the format and distribution of the works are genius—and stand as an interruption from our addiction to digital screens.
And while I have my issues with the fear-mongering basis of its witnessing I can see how it was effective for many generations worldwide. But I agree with you—my lil pup can be a fresh approach with a fresh perspective of the Gospel. Innocence and wonder pointed toward the One True God, a God who is our Father, who loves us and forgives us as any good father does their child.
I haven’t been able to sleep these past few nights and last night, my stomach burning, at 4am, I said to myself,
“ekotoons will carry on the legacy of chicktracts—my time has come”
God bless you, EKO. You and I are here for a reason. Innocence and wonder. You have no idea what it was like back then to hand some grizzled old biker a Chick Tract, have him tear up, and tell you how his mama used to sing “Jesus Loves Me”. He thanks you, and before he walks away he says, “I gotta pray”. We need childlike innocence and wonder more than ever.
Thank you!
You are most welcome - appreciate you being here!
So glad to have found you EKO, I call those vibrations, Truth Vibes! Needed this music, for my family and myself. Bless you, can’t wait to see what doors may open! ❤️🙏🏻💫
TRUTH VIBES—i love it. Enjoy the music. Next up for me is Solar by *EZEKIEL* ARIAS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeUAlaJx2Ns