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January 25, 2025

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Jon Clark

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Jon Clark lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with his wife and four children. He is an award-winning composer for TV, cartoonist and published children’s book author. His cartoons have appeared in the New Era, Sunstone, Highlights, and Mormon Times online. Honest Jon started out as an editorial cartoon for several local newspapers and is now primarily an LDS based comic panel (www.honestjoncomics.blogspot.com). He was recently interviewed on Mormon Channel Radio along with Pickles creator, Brian Crane and Arie Van De Graff. His children’s book series, Anna Hosanna, and others can be found at www.annahosanna.com.

Author's Published Articles

General Conference in Comics

2019-10-06

Editing my General Conference bingo card for next time...

Cartoon: Allergy Season

2019-08-19

Whatever gets the job done.

Cartoon: Pioneer Trek

2019-08-04

The upside...

Cartoon: Sunday School Changes

2018-11-04

Just thought I'd ask...

Cartoon: Rest in the Lord

2018-05-20

When you get it, you get it.

Cartoon: Why Mediocrity is No Laughing Matter

2018-04-30

When your aim is too low.

Cartoon: Fitbit Prompting

2018-04-22

Whatever gets you up there.

Cartoon: Fall Festival

2017-10-22

It's worth a try.

Cartoon: Messages from General Conference

2017-10-08

At least something stuck...

Cartoon: Welcome New Family

2017-09-10

A technology welcome.

Cartoon: Scroll Forth

2017-08-16

That's one way to put it.

Cartoon: Tolerance

2017-07-30

Hey, it's a start.

Cartoon: Spiritual GoPro

2017-07-16

Hey, it was worth a try.

Cartoon: Father’s Day Gift

2017-06-14

They'd probably be appreciated.

Cartoon: General Conference Counseling

2017-03-29

The one thing General Conference might make worse.

Cartoon: Texting in Church

2017-03-06

A creative approach.

Cartoon: Candy Hearts

2017-02-12

No one said it had to rhyme.

Cartoon: Mistletoe

2016-12-20

Anything to get them to mingle.

Cartoon: Holiday Blend

2016-11-20

They put the decorations up earlier every year.

Cartoon: Post Election

2016-11-13

And we thought we would all move on once the…

Cartoon: This Election

2016-11-06

Apparently it brings out the best in people...

Cartoon: Cursings

2016-10-30

Perspective is key.

Cartoon: No Pulpit Politics

2016-10-23

He was asked to keep it neutral...

Cartoon: Jerusalem Fast Food

2016-10-12

The options are telling.

Cartoon: Teleprompter

2016-10-02

Just trying to follow the prophet...

Cartoon: How do you Conference?

2016-09-25

That's one way to do it.

Cartoon: Urgent Message

2016-09-18

Concerned mothers will do what they will do.

Cartoon: Tithing Boxes

2016-09-11

The faith of a child.

Cartoon: The Quote

2016-08-28

That's one way to get everyone's attention...

Cartoon: Ways to Begin a Talk

2016-08-21

In case you were looking for inspiration.

Cartoon: Siri and School

2016-08-14

Technology takes over...

Cartoon: School Blessing

2016-08-07

It was worth a try...

Cartoon: Called to What?

2016-07-31

An honest mistake.

Cartoon: Tomatoes

2016-07-17

More of the same.

Cartoon: More FHE

2016-07-10

It is July after all...

Cartoon: YW Camp

2016-06-26

Young men left behind.

Cartoon: Social Media Fix

2016-06-19

Still need your fix...

Cartoon: Short Talk

2016-05-22

Free agency...

Cartoon: Fathers and Sons

2016-05-15

While the cats are away...

Cartoon: Not About Numbers

2016-05-09

Home teaching discussions.

Cartoon: Church Calling

2016-05-01

Always one step ahead.

Cartoon: It’s Official

2015-09-13

Doing what we've been doing.

Cartoon: Guitar Solo

2015-09-06

There is a time and place for these things.

Cartoon: Unfamiliar Hymn

2015-08-30

We've all been there.

Cartoon: Missionary Prep

2015-08-23

A lesser known preparation.

Cartoon: Stake Dance

2015-08-16

The classic miscommunication.

Cartoon: Back to School

2015-08-09

That's one way of looking at it.

Cartoon: BSA Policy Change

2015-08-04

Why one category of people may not be sorry.

Cartoon: Like the Pioneers

2015-07-19

You can't choose your challenges...

Cartoon: Mosquito Church

2015-07-05

Another way of looking at it.

Cartoon: Prayer Posture

2015-06-28

One extra step...

Cartoon: Broken Bow

2015-06-21

If only...

Cartoon: Coupon Book for Father’s Day

2015-06-17

Well, it's a start.

Cartoon: Head Above Water

2015-06-14

It's a bit of a struggle.

Cartoon: Swimsuit Shopping

2015-06-07

The epic search.

Cartoon: Follow the Prophet

2015-05-31

There's a big difference.

Cartoon: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

2015-05-03

My point exactly

Cartoon: Getting Serious

2015-04-26

That explains a lot.

Cartoon: Talk More

2015-04-12

#whatdidyousay?

Cartoon: Easter Fast Offering

2015-04-05

No need to limit to 10%.

Cartoon: Ward Hopping

2015-03-29

No exceptions.

Cartoon: Home Teaching

2015-03-22

Not quite what I had in mind...

Cartoon: Bombarded

2015-03-15

Point taken.

Cartoon: Releasing Jack Frost

2015-03-09

Show by the uplifted hand.

Cartoon: Poem for Singles

2015-02-15

What singles hear in every talk.

Cartoon: Opening Exercises

2015-02-08

It is called opening EXERCISES after all.

Cartoon: Release Mitt

2015-02-02

Please indicate with the uplifted hand.

Cartoon: New Meaning for Hastening the Work

2015-01-26

Watch out Young Single Adults!

Cartoon: The Hastening

2015-01-11

A slight revision.

Cartoon: Return and Report

2015-01-04

Not quite what I meant...

Cartoon: Two Front Teeth

2014-12-28

Santa's mistake.

Cartoon: Cyber Monday

2014-11-30

A decent alternative?

Cartoon: Teach a Man to Fish

2013-09-16

Teaching a man to fish may be more complicated than…

Cartoon: Willy Nilly

2013-09-09

Just when did you write that talk?

Cartoon: Medical Condition

2013-09-02

This is sick?

Cartoon: New Job

2013-08-28

Unemployment in the near future?

Cartoons: Same Ten People

2013-08-21

You know who you are.

Cartoon: Looking for Someone

2013-08-19

Needle in a haystack.

Cartoon: Is the Doctor in?

2013-08-14

Thanks, bishop.

Cartoon: Gift Card

2013-08-12

A little short of understanding.

Cartoon: Huge

2013-08-07

Overwhelmed by your calling?

Cartoon: This is the Place

2013-08-05

How was your trip?

Cartoon: Trek

2013-07-31

Readiness interrupted.

Cartoon: In Vain

2013-07-29

So this is what they sacrificed for?

Honest Jon: Willy Nilly

2013-07-22

We appreciate it all!

Honest Jon: Fishers of Men

2013-07-15

Come and I will make you fishers of men!

Cartoon: Lethal Scout Camp

2013-07-10

Surviving in the wilderness.

Cartoon: The Bishop’s Firework

2013-07-08

Don't let him do it.

Cartoon: Sunday before the 4th

2013-07-03

Short fuse.

Cartoon: Disguised

2013-07-01

This may look like a vacation, but who are we…

Cartoons: Talk Assignments

2013-06-27

Is this pointed?

Cartoons: Fitting in

2013-06-23

A new mission worry.

Cartoons: Emeritus Status

2013-06-17

A new designation.

Cartoons: Law of Consecration

2013-06-09

Want a discount?

Cartoons: Reactivated

2013-06-03

What became of your husband?

Cartoon: Bullseye

2013-05-29

A new way to assign callings.

Cartoon: How to Get Priesthood Volunteers

2013-05-27

Try this one next time someone in your ward moves…

Honest Jon: Get the Picture?

2013-05-20

Did you try Snapchat?

Honest Jon: Mother’s Day Talks

2013-05-13

My mother is the most wonderful woman in the world...

Honest Jon: Facetime Home Evening

2013-05-06

Welcome to F.H.E.

Honest Jon: Mitt Romney’s Home Teacher

2013-04-29

Please, pretty please?

Honest Jon: High Pollen

2013-04-22

God Bless You!

Honest Jon: Chuck Norris

2013-04-15

Chuck Norris knows no fear. Fear knows Chuck Norris.

Honest Jon: General Conference Bingo

2013-04-08

Bingo!

Honest Jon: Harlem Shake

2013-04-01

This just happened in our ward... okay, maybe not the…

Honest Jon: New Scriptures

2013-03-25

Not the sealed portion.

Honest Jon: Botched

2013-03-18

Starting over again in 3... 2... 1...

Honest Jon: Wrong Ward

2013-03-11

"... And that's when I realized I was in the…

Honest Jon: When CEO’s are Bishops

2013-03-04

Don't ask about the overtime pay.

Honest Jon: Just in Case

2013-02-25

Just in case...

Honest Jon: Date-me-a-mony

2013-02-18

Honest Jon: Remember, Remember

2013-02-11

Oh remember, remember!

Honest Jon: LOL VD

2013-02-03

Hppy VD, LOL! ;->

Honest Jon: Cell Phones and Church

2013-01-28

Honest Jon: Meetings

2013-01-21

Honest Jon: You’re Welcome

2013-01-14

Cartoons: New Year Something

2013-01-07

Make room for New Year regrets.

Honest Jon: New Year Grudges

2013-01-07

Make room for new year regrets!

Honest Jon: December Home Teaching

2012-12-31

Honest Jon: Christmas Shopping

2012-12-24

Honest Jon: Santa

2012-12-17

Honest Jon: Tithing Settlement

2012-12-10

Honest Jon: Days of the Week

2012-12-03

Honest Jon: Tithing Settlement

2012-11-26

Honest Jon: Bishop’s Pad

2012-11-18

Honest Jon: Peanut Butter

2012-11-12

Honest Jon: Presidential Election

2012-11-05

Honest Jon: World Series

2012-10-29

Honest Jon: Mitt Romney’s Home Teacher

2012-10-22

Honest Jon: Better Get Busy

2012-10-15

Honest Jon: Speaking in General Conference

2012-10-07

Honest Jon: 215 Different Directions

2012-10-01

Honest Jon: Facebook

2012-09-24

Honest Jon: Trending

2012-09-17

Honest Jon: Isn’t It About Time?

2012-09-10

Honest Jon: First Talk

2012-09-03

Honest Jon: Early Morning Seminary

2012-08-27

Honest Jon: Pinteresting

2012-08-20

Honest Jon: Hallelujah School Chorus

2012-08-13

Honest Jon: Summer Olympics

2012-08-06

Weaknesses Become Strengths

2012-07-30

Honest Jon: Tatooed on my Chest

2012-07-23

Follow Him

2012-07-16

Honest Jon: You Just Got Sunday Schooled

2012-07-09

Honest Jon

2012-07-02

In Observance of Father’s Day

2012-06-17

Honest Jon: A Father’s Duty

2012-06-10

Honest Jon

2012-06-03

Honest Jon: Three World Wars

2012-05-28

Honest Jon: Duh!

2012-05-21

Honest Jon: Bon Gones

2012-05-13

Honest Jon: First 3 Months Free

2012-05-06

Honest Jon: Election Made Sure

2012-04-30

Honest Jon: Expire

2012-04-23

iTalk

2012-04-16

Chocolate Easter Bunny

2012-04-09

Sustain the President

2012-04-02

Honest Jon: In-Kind

2012-03-26

Honest Jon: A tremendous price

2012-03-19

Honest Jon: Uchtdorf Hair

2012-03-12

Honest Jon: One Ring

2012-03-05

Tranquilizer Gun

2012-02-27

Honest Jon: George Albert Smith

2012-02-20

Honest Jon: Schnookums

2012-02-13

Be My Ward Valentine?

Honest Jon: Mute Newt

2012-02-06

The Church takes no official policy on political candidates.

Remember the Super Bowl Sabbath DVR

2012-01-30

Cartoon: Mixed Up

2012-01-23

Small problem.

Cartoon: Public Apology-monies

2012-01-16

I'm sorry.

Cartoon: Counting on the Mayans

2012-01-09

You guys can't pull through on anything.

Cartoon: One Hour of Meetings

2011-12-27

Time well spent?

Cartoon: Bee Released

2011-12-19

What????

Cartoon: Useful

2011-12-12

Especially at this time of year.

Cartoon / Too Hard

2011-12-05

Cartoon: Black Friday

2011-11-27

Health hazard.

Cartoon: Sister Muffet

2011-11-19

A nursery rhyme testimony.

Cartoon: Last Fast Sunday

2011-11-14

Famous last words.

Cartoon: Multiply

2011-11-07

Ward counsel.

Cartoon: Trick or Treat

2011-10-30

It's all in the costuming.

Cartoon: T’il the Conflict is O’er

2011-10-23

The song that keeps on giving.

Cartoon: Attention Levels

2011-10-03

Birds Descend on Sacrament Meeting.

2011-09-24

Has technology gotten out of hand?

and I’m a Mormon

2011-09-19

Cartoon: Echo Chamber

2011-09-12

Every bishop should have one.

Cartoon: Getting Used to Eternity

2011-09-05

Practice makes perfect.

Cartoon: Too Long?

2011-08-27

Cartoon: Turn Off Cell Phones

2011-08-21

If only we could.

Cartoon: When Busy Parents Help Write Primary Talks

2011-08-13

Is this what you meant?

Cartoon: Not Exactly Active

2011-08-08

Redefining things.

Cartoon: Comfortable

2011-08-01

We'll do anything to persuade you.

Cartoon: Pioneer Children

2011-07-25

How pioneer children kept busy.

Cartoon: Stuff

2011-07-17

A request to the bishop.

Cartoons: Ant Church

2011-07-11

Does this bug you?

Cartoon-Fourth of July

2011-07-01

Something to cheer about.

Cartoon: Playing Dead

2011-06-27

OK Fido. Your turn with the bishop.

Cartoon: Every Fiber

2011-06-18

Kids say the darndest things.

Cartoon: Father Appreciation

2011-06-12

Passing out.

Cartoon: Inspired Messages

2011-06-06

Another honest prayer.

Cartoon: The Absent Ones

2011-05-28

We always pray for you.

Cartoon: Botched

2011-05-22

Whoops!

Cartoon: Bad Hair Days

2011-05-15

Everybody has them.

Cartoon: Mother’s Day Remembrance

2011-05-09

A poignant remember.

Cartoon: Help Me Out!

2011-05-02

Growing into your calling.

Cartoon: Beating Yourself Up

2011-04-23

Some good advice.

Cartoon: I Can Only Promise

2011-04-18

New bishop, new promises.

Cartoon: Exemplary Family

2011-04-10

Everyone needs one.

Cartoon: Lowered Bar

2011-04-04

Find your niche.

Cartoon: From the Armchair

2011-03-28

Great suggestions-or not.

Cartoon: Efficiency

2011-03-21

The speaker has discovered something new.

Cartoon: “I’ll Be Brief”

2011-03-14

Heard from the speaker at the pulpit.

Cartoons: Primary Program

2011-03-07

Kids will be kids.

Cartoon: Bishop Only

2011-02-27

Interview with the "bishop".

Cartoon: Testimonies Only

2011-02-15

Every chapel should have one.

Cartoon: The Sunday of the Superbowl

2011-02-06

Separating the sheep from the pigskins.

Cartoon: Rest Hymn

2011-01-31

This hymn has to stay in your heart.

Cartoon: Never Judge

2011-01-24

That's the great thing, all right.

Cartoon: Lost and Found

2011-01-17

More things are lost and found than you'd think.

Cartoon: Bless that Food Storage!

2011-01-08

A saving sack of wheat.

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