Comments on: God in Color

By: HeatherG

HeatherG — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:09:06 +0000

Lisa–I love stories like that! Too often we compartmentalize, the creative people and the logical people (for lack of a better term) instead of looking for how we’re all creative in different ways. I love that you challenged yourself to try new things!
And I bet that not only in those different pursuits are you creative but you use creativity in your engineering.

By: Lisa @ put-it-on-the-list

Lisa @ put-it-on-the-list — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:32:56 +0000

I blogged recently about how people’s words can change the course of your life. One example I gave was a pastor who told me that I wasn’t creative. I am an engineer, so in theory it’s a good assumption.

I went on from there to crochet, bead, lampwork (make glass beads) and write my way to the most creative time in my life, all thanks to that one offhand comment. I consider it worship to use the creative side of me, to utilize the creative forces that the creator God endowed me with. Definitely an improvement!

By: HeatherG

HeatherG — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:16:07 +0000

That’s so true!
God’s given us this beautiful vision of the future, of a restored, harmonious, beautiful earth.
I think working in God’s kingdom means sneaking in the beauty from the future to today in every way possible.

By: Karina

Karina — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:13:47 +0000

Heather,

Being a creative soul myself, your words absolutely resonated with me. I think all too often, when we’re being creative, we think we’re not being “productive” to the greater good. And that really couldn’t be further from the truth, could it?

I can’t wait to read what you’ll have for us next!

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:53:38 +0000

Wow Heather, thanks for sharing your story with us. I am defintely looking forward to where you will take us on this journey.

By: HeatherG

HeatherG — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:00:37 +0000

Most people asked if I wanted to do music ministry–natural outflowing, right? Except I never felt passionate about that. Sometimes now I play in church, but music ministry is not anything I ever wanted to go into. I’m also not involved in church ministry (outside of volunteer). I guess I never wanted to be on staff in a church.
So now I have two of the most “useless” degrees. And I wouldn’t trade either one of them.

By: peapodsquadmom

peapodsquadmom — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:32:13 +0000

This really resonated with me. I am forever trapped between my passions for music and theology. I was a double major in college and took a year afterwards, searching for the next clue about what should be. I almost went to seminary but rather at the last minute chose to pursue my Master of Music degree instead. At the time, I felt that a real “career” in any type of ministry was out-of-reach for me as a woman. I tried out music ministry as it seemed an obvious marriage of my two loves. No. Didn’t do it for me. (Ironically, my husband is a Minister of Music now.) Though my higher degree is in music and I make my money in music, I am still enthralled by the writings/thoughts of great theologians. I can’t wait to check out your blog. I feel you are a kindred soul!

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:59:52 +0000

Heather,

I’d have to say, you’ve been nearby as I rediscovered both a love for writing–prose and poetry; also, for seeing life with wonder. I’ve realized both feed my soul, and once in a while, I’m able to delight in other creative expressions I once passed by.

Sometimes we need “permission” to pursue creativity. Thanks for encouraging and “granting” it kinda sorta.

By: MichelleP

MichelleP — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:56:23 +0000

I gave up my creativity at one point in my life too. Now it’s like going from Kansas to Oz now that I’ve made the decision to make it an active part of my life.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:27:46 +0000

I stumbled on your post and completely agree. Being a “Brady Bunch” mom, working, trying to help at church, and still find time to write and take pictures…whoo…it is overwhelming!

I feel so much closer to God when I am doing the “creative” things in my life. I’m fulfilled, inspired and have a sense of well being. Your picture truly puts it all in perspective.

I will definitely be back!