Do you enjoy painting, designing, drawing, writing, preaching, dancing, acting, crafting, sewing, photography, baking, cooking, etc.? In other words, do you like to CREATE, whether it be for a hobby or for a job? If so, there is a new book, Created for More by Jonathan Malm that you might want to check out. It is a short 30-day devotional that could be the spark you are looking for to help jump start your devotional life, as well as provide challenges for enhancing your creativity.Malm points out that we are all uniquely made by God, and we each see things differently in this world but, sometimes, when we are expressing our creativity, we make things too complicated. He writes, "Creativity isn't some excessively complicated thing. It's simple. Just show others what you see."
Each devotion has a Scripture reference, a short message, a prayer starter, a summary to help you change the way you think, and a challenge.
I did not do any of the challenges listed at the end of each devotion. They just didn't excite me. I guess I was looking for more specific ways to help me be more creative in my writing; but, to me, they were too vague and just didn't provide enough motivation. However, I read through everything else in the devotions. I enjoyed them because they were different than the usual devotions I have read, and they gave an interesting perspective on how creativity reflects our creative God.
If you are interested in reading this book, I would be happy to pass my copy along. Just leave a comment below with your contact info, or send me an e-mail. I will randomly choose the winner on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. CST. One entry per person. USA only.
NOTE: I recently joined the blog review team for Moody Publishers, and received this book free for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed are my own.
We have 6 children and as an outlet and something fun I make chocolates.The kids also help with the chocolates.I especially like making the ones that use creativity instead of the molded ones.I like using a lot of sprinkles and decorations on them.There is such joy when we use our gifts and talents to bless others.
ReplyDeleteBeing on the review team for Moody sounds awesome! I generally don't attempt the challenges in books like these either. But it does sound like an interesting devotional.
ReplyDeleteYou are the WINNER, Sylvia! I found your e-mail on your blog. Please check it and get back with me.
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