Have you ever wondered why you can’t create the way someone else does? Do you wish you could come up with your unique style, only to be frustrated at every attempt? If so, read on.  Your artistic style might just be defined by your basic personality traits. 

Most of us have had an occasion in which we were publicly ridiculed for being different in some way.  The feeling of embarrassment, humiliation, and shame that resulted taught us to avoid being different at all costs.  Our need for acceptance and approval may have even sacrificed our uniqueness to the point that we are now unable to fully express ourselves creatively.

Our true identity is expressed in our differences, not our conformity.

It was electric.  Over 1,000 people attended the School of Creativity here at Bethel Church in Redding, California, as well as many joining through Live Streaming from around the world watched as dancers, spoken word artists, filmmakers, artists, and an array of cutting edge speakers, who are impacting culture. Over 28 countries joined us plus so many Americans from different states nationwide.

It’s crazy how communities come together through celebration.  All of heaven is still celebrating and worshipping Jesus for His triumph over the enemy, death, and sin.

All of the Angels in heaven celebrate when one person turns to Jesus (Luke 15:10).

Our responsibility is to bring heaven to earth, so let the celebration begin!

Awareness of beauty is a powerful thing.  It can eradicate sadness, pain, and rejection.  Many people miss creating, or enjoying beautiful moments because they’re not aware of the many languages God speaks without words that elicits inexpressible appreciation deep within.

Most of us have a picture of what Jesus looks like, whether it is a painting we have seen, or an actor who played Jesus in a movie.

Obviously, Jesus didn’t walk around with an iPhone taking “selfies”, and publishing them on His Instagram account.

The view we have of Jesus will be determined by the way He reveals Himself to each one of us.

You are not some ordinary lump of clay, but you carry the breath and brand of Creator God, being from a Heavenly source — God, Himself.  

Not only has God breathed His life into you, He has also made you creatively unique, and is proud of the way you are created.

He has made you with dreams, desires, and gifts because you are His delight.  He doesn’t want you to try to fit into someone else’s mold or destiny, but wants you to be proud of the way He has created you.

I want to encourage you to let God in to your pain and let Him speak creatively to you through what others create and how you can create.  

Redemption and restoration is a promise you can creatively declare today for whatever traumas you are facing today or in the future, knowing that my testimony can be your testimony, no matter how dark your season is presently.

I believe it is time for Kingdom-minded believers, who follow the footsteps of Jesus, to bring our creativity into the forefront, so that people can see the Good News.  

If Jesus used parables to lead people to truth, if Paul’s handkerchiefs healed the sick, and if Moses’ bronze serpent staff brought people healing who looked at it, then what are we waiting for?