Your Creativity and The Story of Christmas Your creativity is anchored in the story of Christmas. No matter the medium. It doesn’t even matter whether you are aware of this truth. Your creativity is an echo of the creativity of God. It could not be otherwise. God created all of life. Then God created you, […]
The Anti-Hero and the Gospel Anti-heroes abound in all types of literature, TV and Film in our present culture. This tells us something profound about our culture. But how does this connect with the gospel? The truth is both traditional heroes and anti-heroes emanate from Biblical models and storytelling. When the hero saves the day […]
Thanksgiving Prayer for Artists Gratitude is good for the soul. Why? Because it is how we were designed. Today, mentors and coaches recommend keeping gratitude journals, as if it is some new idea. But, it is not new. It is an ancient idea, modeled for us over the centuries and millennia. The writers of Scripture […]
What is beautiful about the cross, is not the physicality, the design, or the aesthetic. It isn’t the method by which Christ was killed which we focus on here. What is beautiful, is the love-compelled desire of Christ to sacrifice his own life, willingly, for you and me. Sacrificial love satisfies the soul in a […]
A Christian Manifesto for the Arts What are the core principles all Christians can agree on when it comes to creating art, film, video games, etc? Join us to begin learning about these principles. Today, we start with principles from the Ten Commandments, with a few additional caveats and considerations. Tell us your […]
Creative Freedom in Christ Your freedom in Christ is the fuel God intended to fire up your creativity, and your creative freedom. Why? Because Jesus did not come to save us only from our sins, but also to breathe into us new life, new hope, and a new sense of purpose. He came not only […]
Creative Partnerships: Who to Trust? Creative partnerships can be powerful and life giving, but they can also be devastating because it can be hard to know who to trust. The truth is, far too many creative partnerships fail. This results in projects that never get finished as well as emotional and vocational collateral damage. So […]
8 Reasons Why Artists and Creative Professionals Need a Coach or Mentor Artists of faith begin their creative journey armed with a passion for honoring God, a desire for excellence and the desire to share their art with the world. Yet, while talent and dedication are essential components of artistic success, there’s another crucial element […]
Think Like An Entrepreneur & Live Authentically as a Christian Creative Creative Professionals and artists need to become entrepreneurs and see themselves as entrepreneurs if they are going to be successful. Talent is not enough. You need a business model and the right mindset in order to succeed. And, as a man or woman of […]
Ignite Your Creative Career Instead of waiting for someone else to recognize your talent and skill, it’s time to ignite your creative career! You need more than just purpose, and passion. It is essential that you are proactive. Too many creatives spend time waiting to be discovered, when there are practical steps they can take […]