How Can I Honor God in Every Season? You want to honor God, but you only have so many hours in a day or a week. Life is exciting and…full of surprises. But how can you know how to prioritize your art, your calling, your family, and all the other obligations? Especially when you are […]
How Can I Find Freedom in the Creative Process? Let’s cut to the chase: Creative Freedom is not found in the obsession with freedom. Freedom is only one part of the equation. Stravinsky knew this well as he described his philosophy that there is no freedom without boundaries. But what does that mean for creatives […]
How to Make a Difference for Christ Through Your Creativity Do you want to make a difference for Christ through your creativity? Do you want the movies, the plays, the graphic novels and the video games you create to truly have an aroma of Christ, that draws your fans and even your critics to see […]
How Can I Honor God with My Art? Every artist and creative has a desire to impact their audience, or even the world. But what does it take to do this in the way God has designed? Join us as we look at a 3-fold model for honoring God and impacting culture: Copyright […]
Stop Waiting to Create Stop waiting. Stop worrying about A.I. Stop procrastinating. Stop fearing the critics. Stop hesitating to take action. Your creativity is unique, given by God, and other humans want to experience the work created by another human. The creative life requires taking risks and facing your fears. It is not for the […]
Number One Reason We Know God Loves Art and Artists There isn’t a bible verse that says “Thus says the lord, ‘I love artists.’ ” There is no proverb stating, ‘A wise man creates great art, and insightful stories, but a foolish man fears creativity.” Though….I think that is a pretty good proverb, and I’m […]
How Can We Grow Creatively and Spiritually? God wants you to be 100% creative, making the most of your skills, your talent, your training and your opportunities. And at the same time, God wants you to be 100% alive in Christ, growing spiritually, living as salt and light, and learning to be an ambassador for […]
Why Creativity is an Act of Love The real purpose of creativity is not about expressing yourself. Every brushstroke, every melody, every story arc—at its core—is not about showcasing your talent. Naturally, talent is required, but the purpose of your creativity is to love others through your talents. This is the truth you won’t hear […]
Bad Theology=Bad Art All art is a form of theology, This is because all art is a form or expressing and exploring ideas about reality. So…if your theology is shallow, sentimental, or distorted, then your art will be shallow. Think about it. Art by Thomas Kinkade is not going to inspire leaders to fight against […]
Creative Freedom and the Christian Life As artists and creatives, we want freedom. That freedom is found in the moment when things just seem to come together without a struggle. That flow state where your skills, your training and your imagination work together effortlessly. You aren’t distracted, distressed, or afraid. You are still alert and […]