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 […]
Artists are Theologians Bad theology damages people and cultures. It leads to abuse, legalism, traditionalism, and countless problems. We all agree we should be aware, and resist buying into bad theology. But what about good theology? Do you consider what theology fosters healthy creativity, inspires your imagination, and builds a culture of human flourishing? This […]
The Importance of the Artist’s Elevator Pitch The Disaster One evening, I was at an art event where visual artists were able to share their work with a prominent art gallery owner and dealer who had discovered some very important American artists. Let’s call her Fran. The event was orchestrated by one of my Catalyst […]
Is Perfectionism Killing Your Creativity? In today’s performance-driven culture, it’s easy to believe that if it’s not perfect, it’s not worth doing. We strive to be the best, and long to create work that is as perfect as possible. But the pursuit of perfection, while sounding idealistic, is toxic, damaging your creative network. Whether you […]
Reenchantment: From Prometheus to Jesus Reenchantment has been a growing topic of conversation in recent years. There is a longing for more than the modern and post-modern eras offered us. Christians and non-Christians alike are expressing a longing for transcendent beauty and mystery. Science cannot deliver on its promise to explain everything. We know there […]
Disney versus Tolkien: Why Tolkien Hated Disney Tolkien hated Disney? Did you realize that Tolkien’s novel, The Hobbit was published only a few months before Disney’s original Snow White movie came out in 1937? Tolkien watched it with his friend C.S. Lewis, and insisted that Disney never adapt his works! He saw how Disney removed […]
Slaying the Dragon of Sentimentality: Why Aesthetic Maturity Matters What’s On Your Wall? The Capital One commercial provokes you, “What’s in your wallet?” because your wallet symbolizes who you are, how you spend your money, and what you value. Maybe you’re a successful leader with a fancy credit card, a gym membership, crisp 100-dollar bills, […]