If you are an artist who happens to use his art in the church, then you may be introspective, unfocused, full of fears, a daydreamer, disorganized, susceptible to erratic mood swings, lacking in self-confidence, a people pleaser, a perfectionist, and a procrastinator – just to name a few. If that describes you and, to top it off, you are discouraged trying to be an artist in the church, make sure you pick up “Pursuing Christ. Creating Art” by Gary Molander.
Gary understands us. He knows the daily struggle we have in trying to maintain a strong vital faith in Christ while also making visible the invisible God through our creations.
This is not a book full of practical ideas. This is a book that will refresh you at your deepest level. It will help you embrace the person that God made you to be. It will encourage you to just create art because you have to – not as a tool to impress others or to feel good about yourself. You need to create art because that’s what God made you to do. That is a beautiful and life-giving place.
I met Gary a few years back during my Master’s degree program. At first his transparency put me on alert, but that was just God’s way of telling me Gary was farther down the road of not caring what others thought about himself than I was. Gary just lays it all out there – both in person and in this book. The chapters are short – perfect for us ADHD types, filled with stories, and beaming with hope.
Do yourself a favor and pick up this little gem soon.
