Can we really be like God in our creativity?  In many ways we cannot even come close.  We cannot be perfect.  We cannot even come close to the immensity or intricate detail of God’s creation.  But yet, as I pointed out in my last blog on creativity, I believe God wants us to be creative.  […]

Much of worship revolves around the creative arts: music, drama, dance, visual arts and creative writing.  Yet so little is written about the theology of creativity.  Why should we be creative?  Is creativity important?  What part does creativity play in our worship of God? I believe the first step in developing a theology of creativity […]

I love heading “up north.” Here in Michigan this is a phrase that explains how many people spend parts of their summers, some weekends and other vacation opportunities. We leave the city and head “up north” to enjoy the slower pace of life, the fun that lakes and waterways offer and to find peace in […]

A few years ago I introduced a new worship song to our congregation titled “Great I Am” written by Jared Anderson. As a worship leader, this particular song for me personally remains in “the cream.” In other words, it has unique depth and richness that effectively draws one into passionate worship. However, in a departure […]