Creativity keeps us from striving, grounds us in the value of present moments, and slows us down to appreciate art and beauty in all things, alive or dead.

Christians don’t understand why the people of Hollywood don’t have the same moral or ethical foundation and why they are (they non-Christians are tired of this, yes?) tired of being told how bad and wrong they are.

The mere walls of a church won’t protect someone in the pitfalls of the human experience, but when pressed by a world full of chaos and unbelief we sometimes see ourselves more clearly. Our light shines a bit brighter when darkness pervades and hopefully we have an answer to those who see something different in us.

The more enlightened are eager for whatever experience makes them more fully human, as that was God’s purpose for man from the beginning.

Perhaps the reason this process of releasing, receiving, and revising results in better art is because it creates better artists and disciples. As Christians, we are called to release our innermost thoughts and longings to God. We cry out for justice, for mercy, for peace. We may receive answers directly from God, but are most likely to receive

Art can add, enrich, beautify and inform culture and teach us more about ourselves, as well as degrade, stereotype, marginalize, confuse and offend.

Made in God’s image, we are restless until we ourselves make things.

Come rain or shine, the artist shuns all other distractions and faithfully shows up at the piano to practice, at the desk to write, or before the easel to paint, whether we feel like it or not.

The decision to trust that God’s creativity to continue to design my life is perfect in every respect is an amazing place of peace and rest where I find my best creative thoughts, most joyful execution, and a sense that God is smiling on my life.