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Gently Awakened: The Influence of Faith on Your Artistic Journey is for every creative Christian who has ever wondered how they could combine their faith with their creativity.
Sara:
Gently Awakened was written in response to the many
emails that I've received on this website. Artists wrote
from around the world longing to creatively engage in the arts as a response
to their faith. Yet they were plagued by all sorts of concerns. Real and
pressing worries crippled them and diluted much of their passion as artists.
While reading their emails, I found myself thinking, "I've been there! I understand. I know just
who can help walk you through to success." No, it's not me. It's God. I could
never be the sort of coach, mentor, strategist, creative director,
financier, or any other sort of resource that you, as a Christian artist,
will surely need to pursue your calling.
Aware of how testimonies always encouraged me, whether I heard them in
church or read them in a book, I wondered if perhaps my story would
encourage someone else. This book is part memoir interspersed with color images of art and poetry. It is an account of some of my
experiences as an artist and a testament to God's incredible
faithfulness. His unchanging character is reason enough for you to confidently pursue art as an expression of your faith.
Do you have a question about something in the book, or a comment? How about just sharing with me if Gently Awakened helped you better understand your calling? Any comment is welcome.
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Letter to Author
Dear Sara,
Here’s how I went about reading your book. Every day I would carve out 30 minutes to sit with a cup of coffee, a stack of colorful flags, …