Words aren’t nearly enough to capture the wonder, joy, and work of all that happened at Creative Missions 2016. Hence, a video. It gives a brief glimpse into what it happens when twenty-five creative missionaries come together to glorify the great and glorious King and serve his church. [Read more…] about Video: Creative Missions 2016
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On Excellence
Excellence is a subject never far from my thoughts, but it’s a higher priority one at the moment due to the Gospel and Work seminar I attended on Saturday and the excellence module I’m studying in The Austin Stone Worship Foundations course. I’m still pondering what to say about the subject–I’ve written about it previously and need to figure out a new angle–but I won’t leave people bereft of anything. I’ll share some of the thoughts found in my REAP journal, as well as some handlettering.
Your Great Name
“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” – Exodus 20:7
Is It Important or is It Urgent?
Important: (adj.) marked by or indicative of significant worth or consequence: valuable in content or relationship
Urgent: (adj.) calling for immediate attention: pressing
This is My Soli Deo Gloria
When I started publishing—first the journal, then the coloring book—I made a conscious decision: I would sign each work with my version of a Soli Deo Gloria. I wanted my life and the work of my hands to give praise to God and to acknowledge that I couldn’t and can’t do anything without him.
The Only One
My church, The Austin Stone, has asked artists to share work inspired by its series on the Ten Commandments. I, of course, couldn’t resist taking part. For the next ten weeks or so, I’ll be sharing the results of my work here. Enjoy! [Read more…] about The Only One