Creativity is healthy

A bit of creativity goes a long way folks.  Wether you are a small group leader, a teacher, blogger, or in whatever you do, using a bit of creativity helps anything and everything.  Deciding to teach in a different way, utilizing new methods and ways, can engage those people in your group, congregation, etc that usually arent engaged and those that have become bored.  Seriously.  I know, especially in teaching our highschool class “link,” that I have to change-up the ways in which I teach our students.  Between using music, videos, group activities, etc, I can’t rely on one example or idea to rule my class.  I have to engage those that are readers, those that learn visually, and those that are intrigued by competition.  So, in the spirit of creativity, enjoy how the city of Stockholm used creativity to encourage people to take the stairs.. literally…enjoy

article from Freakonomics inside the NY TIMES

What’s in Your Eye? Spotlight:redeyeinc.org

Artist? Musician? Designer? Surf? Do you like to do anything? Our generation is filled with students, leaders, and creatives that are willing and ready to be a part of something bigger than themselves.  See how young people are making a difference and creating change, all while doing something they love.  Be inspired by those that are making a difference within their daily routines, and setting time a side to do so as well. 

Check out today’s spotlight and how to be apart of the movement here.

raw.thought

Here is a raw thought straight from my note pad… No tweaks, no edits..  I hope it is some inspiration for today. Enjoi

why do i be creative? why do i music, why do i preach? 
Jesus said “if i be lifted up, i will draw all men unto me” what a reminder of why i do what i do.  Im my constant pursuit of creativity and progression i need to keep it in perspective of why im doing what im doing in the first place.  Why do I want to produce better and better quality.. It is all to lift up Jesus…. Why do you do what you do?
*God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, whereby the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.”

re:painting worship pt.3

Ok.  This certainly isn’t everyones cup of tea (may I just say I think it is genius), but this is truly a great way of involving creativity and worship.  I hope this sparks someones mind into doing something different at their church.