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Creativity and Beauty: Divine Gifts to Transform Us

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Creativity and Beauty: Divine Gifts to Transform Us

What if creativity and beauty aren’t just for artists. What if they’re callings for every one of us? I’m excited to share some thoughts with you today, thanks to George’s invitation to speak at Garden City Church about these Christian virtues. Creativity isn’t optional—it’s woven into our DNA. Genesis 1:1 declares, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

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Tuning Our Souls: Why Worship is More Than Karaoke

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Tuning Our Souls: Why Worship is More Than Karaoke

Worship is different. It’s this beautiful practice that invites our whole selves—yes, even our bodies—into the mix. Science backs this up in wild ways. Did you know our bodies pick up on danger before our brains do? Or that trauma lingers in our muscles, not just our minds? There’s even research showing organ transplant recipients sometimes inherit memories from their donors. Crazy, right? (Side note: I’m ADHD, so tangents like this are my jam—bear with me!) The point is, worship isn’t just a mental or spiritual exercise. It’s physical. It’s holistic. It’s us showing up fully human to meet a fully present God.

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