Irving Stone said, "But then, no artist is normal; if he were, he wouldn't be an artist. Normal men don't create great works of art. They eat, sleep, hold down routine jobs, and die. You are hypersensitive to life and nature; that's why you are able to interpret for the rest of us." Most people …
Archives for June 2010
Creating Works of Art
I started writing a new novel yesterday. I expect it will also become a musical--if you know me, you'll resonate when I ask, "How could I not?" This creative process got me thinking about how creating works of art mimics our Creator. He spoke and the things he imagined came into being. While we …
Worship Schools Needed?
In the last ten to fifteen years, a number of colleges and seminaries have responded to a perceived need for training worship leaders. Most of this effort is focused on contemporary leaders, where in the past the majority of church music programs were more traditional in nature. I'm not sure if the …
A sense of calling
I've been re-reading Os Guiness's book The Call. He asked a question that I would pass on, "Do you have a reason for being, a focused sense of purpose in your life? Or is your life the product of shifting resolutions and the myriad pulls of forces outside yourself?" He concludes, "Listen to Jesus of …