Art is a task like building bridges and fixing meals; it takes intelligence, sensitivity to needs, and specialized knowledge. (Calvin Seerveld) In his book For the Beauty of the Church, David O. Taylor asserts that merely adding art to our worship services is not the point. Art that serves the church must be good art, and serve the purposes of the church. And that, Taylor … [Read more...] about Beauty, art and the Kingdom Part 5: The dangers of art making in church
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
Discovering what is significant
Have you noticed how much time we spend in trivial activities, things that really do not have any lasting value? Many of us can waste away hours in front of the television, others search endlessly on the internet practically lost as they skip from one site to another. There are those people who love to shop and will spend an entire day looking for an appliance or article of … [Read more...] about Discovering what is significant
Beauty art and the kingdom, part 4 the artist
The artist uncovers possibilities we may never discover on our own. They offer us glimpses of reality, of hope, and help us in our longing for deeper connections with God, with ourselves, and with the world. They are prophets and priests for the masses in the beauty of art in the kingdom. Calling of the artist In her essay The Artist: what exactly is an artist and how do … [Read more...] about Beauty art and the kingdom, part 4 the artist
Faith Matters: Being rescued from bad habits
A few years ago, our family moved to a home with a central vacuum system which was luxurious after lugging a heavy vacuum up and down stairs at our old place. One nice feature of the central vacuum was an outlet in the garage which was perfect for cleaning our cars. As the designated car maintenance-person, I soon discovered the convenience of using the system and I frequently … [Read more...] about Faith Matters: Being rescued from bad habits
Beauty art kingdom: part 3 Beauty and art in worship
Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. (Westminster Catechism) Our God is infinitely more worthy of any praise and worship that we could possibly offer. It seems right, then, that we employ our best imagination, gifts and skills to help one another worship well, to help us see increasingly more of God’s beauty. Over the course of history, … [Read more...] about Beauty art kingdom: part 3 Beauty and art in worship