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This isn’t a contest but it’s a way to give a little attention to God through art and creativity and maybe explore for ourselves the meanings and purposes of grace (which should take a lifetime but we’ll settle for a few weeks).

Two things up front:

1. You are creative. You may not be an artist, but you are creative. Anyone designed by God has creativity in their soul. You have no choice. It’s there. How you are creative is what makes us all different (and amazing).

2. Here’s a quote from one of my favorite books, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield:

Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.

So here’s the idea. First read Romans 8. If you want a fuller picture read Romans 6-8, but at least read chapter 8 (in various versions). Then in your own way show me what it means to you. Write a poem, rewrite the chapter in your own words, sketch, paint, sing…whatever. Use all or part of the chapter. You have freedom in Christ and in this.

I’ll put a out a deadline of August 1 but if you need more time let me know. To submit an “entry” just send an email to b@holaway.com. If you wish to be anonymous be sure to tell me. If I get anything from anyone I’ll post them for the world to see. God will have already seen the work.

Let’s see what you can do!

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