Rebirth

I have two daughters who are themselves very artistic. E.B., 11, even wants to be an illustrator like me. A.J., 8, is naturally good with colors. These gifts are apparent and strong. I was encouraged to begin drawing again and not just discussing the abstracts of art and faith but experiencing the joys and trials of the creative process. For the next few postings I will attempt to chronicle my personal experiences and reflections as I take a journey of rediscovery. Hopefully by doing so I can more passionately communicate the importance of the creative endeavor the life of the individual and community at large. Jesus is the giver of gifts and in His wisdom he often gives families a certain leaning or bent. It's almost as if our family history will be viewed by coming generations as a work in progress and the testimony of modeling artistic integrity and christian character can be seen as the Spirit's "body of work" as coming generations walk through the gallery of our lives.

In the words of Paul, "Forgeting the past and pressing forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and recieve the heavenly prize to which God through Christ Jesus is calling me." (Phil. 3:13-14)

Chris