03-27-25

ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
March 27, 2025
A known author by the name of John Maxwell said, “You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” Personally, I find his observation to be correct. I love it when I’m with a group of people and the creativity begins to inspire creativity; one person’s words are a catalyst for someone else’s imagination. What was discovered and formed in those moments was not something that one person could conjure up alone. Oh sure, there are a few artists who lock themselves away and fashion something amazing. Yet most artists will point to other artists who inspired them or a mentor who challenged them. I heard an author explain how he is always in conversation with dozens of other authors, and a few of them are still alive. This Sunday is Youth Sunday, and sticking with our theme of Awaken, the youth will explore the idea of Awaken Creativity. There is no better group to do it! Remember, it is a One Service Sunday in the Centrum, with worship beginning at 10:25 a.m.

For all those who have encouraged us to think outside the box, nudged us to let go of those things that appear to hinder our creativity, and have inspired us with their own creativity, we give you thanks, Great God of the Universe. The world is a better place because of creative people, whether we are talking about the arts, science, or any other area of life. Amen.