Although Life Creative is a book primarily intended to encourage women to flourish in the creativity God has given them, it is also uplifting in other ways. Each woman's individual worth as one of God's creations and one of His daughters (for those who have accepted His gift of salvation) is repeatedly affirmed. We are all God's poeima - His workmanship, His masterpiece, His poem. Each type of creative gift is recognized and valued, and women are encouraged to embrace their creative gifts and worship through them. Worship is explained as being avodah - work, worship, and service - all combined together.
Every single chapter of Life Creative spoke to me and encouraged me. I was encouraged to value my creativity, to nurture it, and to use it to bless others - first in my home, then in my community, and maybe someday in the world. In His timing, led by Him, and used by Him. This was particularly meaningful to me, since I've been struggling with feeling stifled. I've felt as if my creative side has been left behind and I have no time to indulge in those gifts right now. I've wondered if my voice was heard, if God had any use for me. Life Creative reassured me that my voice, my art has value. That even pouring out my art in my home has value. God sees, my family sees, and it is my act of worship. Every day.
I completely recommend Life Creative for every mom who either feels as if her creativity MUST find a release, or feels as if she isn't creative at all. Wendy and Kelli have written such an uplifting book for every mom.
April E.
