Bold Faith

A Newsletter for Bold Artists seeking the Kingdom first. It's time to take our creative gifts beyond the studio and into the world. Art is the way we carry the Kingdom to the world. It is our communication tool—you have stories to tell and hope to give.

The Uncomfortable Question of Losing my Creative Gift.

How passion for creativity quietly became an idol. Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do no...

Jan 28, 2025 art idols spiritual adultery

Nudity and The Artist

Nudity and the artist have a long entangled history. And attempting to unravel this discussion in one newsletter is a tall task. As an art school founder I get asked a lot by christian artists in our community, 'Is it ok to paint nudes? Should I be painting nudes?" Why Paint Nudes? A. Some wil...

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When Creativity Becomes Distraction: Make Haste!

LUKE 2:8-20 The Angels Announce Jesus to the Shepherds8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. ...

Dec 18, 2024 art calling christmas eternal eternity rest shepherds

I'm Letting My Calling Take a Backseat.

God’s Creativity Beyond Art God is undeniably creative, but what does that mean? Does He paint or compose music? Or, since He made the world, is He still creating today? Absolutely. Before the world existed, God had a plan—and it’s still unfolding. I like to picture God as the Great Producer, not...

Dec 01, 2024 art calling christmas eternal eternity rest shepherds

Q3. What Comes After?

What Comes After? After art? After life? This is the second letter is a three-part series where we explore: Q 1. Why are we here? Q 2. Why is it so hard to be here (and make art)? Q 3. And what comes after? (The Antidote to Hard) In the last letter, we confronted the challenges of life and ar...

Oct 31, 2024 art calling eternal eternity purpose race

Q2. Why Is It So Hard?

This is the second letter is a three part series that asks these questions: Q 1. Why are we here? Q 2. Why is it so hard to be here (and make art)? Q 3. And what comes after? Today we are on Question #2. Why is it so hard to just get the work done? After all, we love creating! In my ideal world...

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God Made You - Now What?

I believe we’re created beings, and because we’re made in the image of our Creator, we’re wired to create. It’s in us. Sure, that sounds nice—"Let’s make art!" But hold up. Before I get all artsy on you, let’s talk about something bigger. Real talk. Stuff not many people, especially believers, se...

Oct 02, 2024

Have You Been Called?

Have you ever considered who gave you permission to call yourself an artist? Do you even call yourself an artist? Who are you, really? If everything you had was taken away, if you were alone and stripped bare in a desert, who would you be? Would you still be you? Would I still be a parent? An a...

Oct 02, 2024

What an Apple Pie Taught Me About Creative Purpose

Did you know that the earth points to its Creator? Imagine walking into a room and being greeted by the irresistible scent of a freshly baked apple pie. What’s the first thought that fills your mind? “Mmm, I need to try this! Who made it? Who do I ask for a slice?” One thing I didn’t think was...

Oct 02, 2024

What Do Carry?

It’s storytime. Do you like stories? I do. They are so helpful in getting ideas across. These aren’t my stories, but you may have heard them. They are about people in unchangeable circumstances who used what they had been given to do mighty things. And if you’re wondering where I’m going wi...

Oct 02, 2024 art artist bold creativity faith hope truth

The One Thing To Stand Against.

Do you ever feel stifled? Like you just don’t know how to move forward with your art? What to do next? How to overcome the next roadblock? 🙌 I do! These thoughts lead to questioning the very act of making art. Should you even continue if you're feeling this stuck? I've experienced it myself—some...

Oct 02, 2024 artist bold creativity faith god negativity stand

Your talent is speaking - are you listening?

The secret language you didn’t know you speak - talent. And yes, you have it! Talent is a natural aptitude—something we’re born with. Some describe it as a gift that exists apart from effort. But does that mean some have talent and others don’t? Yes and no. Everyone has a talent, but talents var...

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Bold Faith

A Newsletter for Bold Artists seeking the Kingdom first. It's time to take our creative gifts beyond the studio and into the world. Art is the way we carry the Kingdom to the world. It is our communication tool—you have stories to tell and hope to give.