“7” Virtual Art-Walk: The Last Words of Jesus in Art, Poetry & Song (Create-A-Day #59)

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7 bannersSeveral years ago our church creative arts ministry offered an event called “7” — a self-directed art-walk focusing on the last seven words of Christ spoken from the cross. Similar to a prayer-walk, an art-work utilizes art to help you prayerfully meditate while walking through a series of stations. There were seven stations and at each was a banner with the words of Christ, a poem by author and poet Sarah M. Wells, and a painting by artist Matt Durbin.

We will be re-creating a “virtual” version of “7” through the Create-A-Day posts with poetry by Sarah and artwork by Matt paired with songs. Our hope is that these posts will prepare your hearts for Resurrection Sunday, help you consider the cost of Christ’s priceless gift, and worship Jesus more deeply during this blessed season. Continue reading

Create-A-Day: your daily dose of creativity #52 — Same Skin as Him

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Let this spoken word piece by Oraia deepen your devotion, inspire your week, and remind you of His amazing grace!

“Death Could Not Exist in the Same Skin as Him”

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Create-A-Day: your daily dose of creativity #36 — PSALM Facebook Page

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imagesIt’s another Facebook Friday! A great way to network with like-minded artists, bloggers & creatives!

PSALM (Prophetic Society of Art, Literature, & Music) is a Facebook group that describes itself as: Continue reading

Create-A-Day: your daily dose of creativity #26 — Benefits of Journaling

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by Louis crartist FlickrWe’ve spent the week exploring journaling. Hopefully as a creative you understand why this is important for you. If not, here’s two last articles on the benefits of journaling.

The first is an article by Rachel Grate from Art.Mic on the physical and emotional benefits of expressive writing: Continue reading

Create-A-Day: your daily dose of creativity #25 — Write to Done

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by Louis crartist Flickr This week we are focusing on journaling. Today’s post is geared specifically towards writers and shows how journaling can help you with your writing process.

Mary Jaksch on Write to Done has two articles to help encourage the writer in you: Continue reading

Create-A-Day: your daily dose of creativity #24 — Prayer Journals

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by Louis crartist FlickrNot only do I love how creatively this blog is designed, but the author Eren McKay gives lots of great ideas and practical resources for your journaling journey, as she discusses how to keep a prayer journal. She offers free printables and discusses why journaling is important for your life as a Christian and your study of God’s Word! Continue reading

Create-A-Day: your daily dose of creativity #23 — Journals for Creativity

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by Louis crartist FlickrContinuing our look into journaling this week, posting two articles today which reveal a different look at journaling. If yesterday’s ideas of journaling were a little too “loosey-goosey” for you, today’s are a bit more structured and organized. Ultimately, you have to find the style that works best for you, your ministry, and your creativity! Continue reading

Create-A-Day: your daily dose of creativity #22 — Morning Pages

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by Louis crartist FlickrWe’ll spend the week looking at expressive writing, specifically through journaling. Perhaps you’ve thought about keeping a journal but never got around to it. Hopefully this week will inspire you to do so! Journals are good for artists of ALL genres!

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Create-A-Day: your daily dose of creativity #16 — Authors, Bloggers FB Page

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imagesIt’s Facebook Friday!! Facebook is a great way to network with like-minded creatives and artists!

Authors, Bloggers, Writers, Readers and Books is a Facebook group with over 10,000 members. Their description reads: Continue reading

Create-A-Day: your daily dose of creativity #11 — Resisting Temptation

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Today’s post is a perfect example of how an artist (in this case a writer of prose and poetry) can use his or her gift to help bring restoration, redemption and healing to others through their art form. In her piece entitled “Field Guide for Resisting Temptation,” Sarah Wells risks exposure of her own faults and failures to explore the fine line between flirtation and affair.

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