The Timeless Moment: Creativity and the Christian Faith

"Christian Art" -- an oxymoron? Too often, this seems to be the case. Although we worship the God who created the universe, evangelicals tend to be wary of anything that is not tried and true -- and tired and trite. In this book, the author makes the case that all beauty and art is a reflection of the ultimate artist -- our creator. Therefore, art is always a service to Him. Anything less than that quickly degenerates into a self-serving indulgence. Therefore, Christian artists, and that includes anyone who "makes" something, from the touches on a creatively decorated home to the putting together of a homemade go-cart, should do her very best to honour the Creator. Christians, he claims, need to take back art and claim it for their master. This book was a relief to read -- because it acknowledged the paucity of encouragement to Christians to be innovative and the frusturating tendecy for them to trust so in the status quo. It was inspiring and motivating to read about the need and the importance of being an artist, wherever you are. Of taking risks, and not simply following worn conventions.