Create: Transforming Stories of Art, Life & Faith: 21 Essays by Leading Artists
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Create: Transforming Stories of Art, Life & Faith: 21 Essays by Leading Artists
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.
It is easy to lose focus and begin to think that the world revolves around our art, when, in fact, the real creation is the work that God is doing in us to make us more like Him.
God is redeeming Hollywood-land, one heart at a time.
He is the author and finisher of our faith as much as He is our creativity—regardless of medium.
And this is what I’ve learned: If we stay away from the people who need the love of Jesus, just mailing in hate letters and organizing boycotts, Hollywood’s professionals are going to continue hating the church and God!
As for the love-hate relationship most of us have with critique, God is the ultimate critic of our work.
So forcing people to show their stuff, to truly reveal themselves to an audience is a necessary and often painful part of the artistic process.
All He asks is that you stand ready to serve. If you listen with open ears, see with pure eyes, and speak with honesty and graciousness, then opportunities will abound. And, There will be Miracles When You Believe.
Made in God’s image, we are restless until we ourselves make things.