As a Christian artist, I must remember that my gifts and talents are not for myself. They are to glorify God and serve others. [Read more…] about Art is for Service
Archives for August 2016
What to Do when You’re about to Burnout
When you’re about to burnout, you have one option: rest. Rest, or die. You will succumb to the latter—perhaps not physically, but mentally and emotionally.
Thorny Blessings
“…to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself!
“Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me.
Write Right Goes under the Sea
The Beauty of Rest
I discovered how tired I was when I spent a week resting in Portland. I knew I needed a break; I’d been looking forward to the time away from Austin and work for over a month. However, the full extent of my weariness only hit when I ceased from all activity.
Beauty of the Gospel
It’s easy to become accustomed to the glory of the gospel, particularly if you’ve been a believer for a long time. It’s equally tempting to add “things” to make the gospel more attractive. The gospel, though, needs no visual aids or other help. It is sufficient unto to itself. Its purity makes it all the more beautiful. [Read more…] about Beauty of the Gospel