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Summary: Going for the Gold
Review: Joy Sawyer has given us a book of meditations on the creative soul. However, it is more than a book of meditations. It is a book which lays out in simple and inspiring lessons a theology of creativity. Sawyer has insightful comments on the majesty and the grace of a loving God. She leaves us appreciating the imago dei in each of us. She challenges us to go for the gold -- to reach for the highest by taking simple steps. The book is lavish with quotes from literary masters and other luminaries. It is rich with a play on cultural illusions and slogans which reveal a writer who is not only in touch with permanent things but those of our transitory times. Seldom do we see a merger of insight, intelligence, humor, faith, love and the joy of life that we find in this book. Sawyer demonstrates that those who believe in God are not stupid but have tapped into a resource out-of-the-ordinary.
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Summary: Going for the Gold
Review: Joy Sawyer has given us a book of meditations on the creative soul. However, it is more than a book of meditations. It is a book which lays out in simple and inspiring lessons a theology of creativity. Sawyer has insightful comments on the majesty and the grace of a loving God. She leaves us appreciating the imago dei in each of us. She challenges us to go for the gold -- to reach for the highest by taking simple steps. The book is lavish with quotes from literary masters and other luminaries. It is rich with a play on cultural illusions and slogans which reveal a writer who is not only in touch with permanent things but those of our transitory times. Seldom do we see a merger of insight, intelligence, humor, faith, love and the joy of life that we find in this book. Sawyer demonstrates that those who believe in God are not stupid but have tapped into a resource out-of-the-ordinary.
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Summary: a staple for the Creative Christian's library
Review: Ms. Sawyer's "Meditations for the Creative Spirit" is not only inspiring and up-lifting, but thought provoking as well. The short "chapters" are just the right note to start or close a day. My only regret is that I didn't discover this gem sooner!
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Summary: a staple for the Creative Christian's library
Review: Ms. Sawyer's "Meditations for the Creative Spirit" is not only inspiring and up-lifting, but thought provoking as well. The short "chapters" are just the right note to start or close a day. My only regret is that I didn't discover this gem sooner!
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Summary: Delightfully Inspiring
Review: What Joy has so uniquely presented has turned my perspective upside down. Her conversational tone draws me in. The freedom she offers to artists using all canvasses is liberating and motivational. She has masterfully combined wit, wisdom and inspiration from a wide range of sources--including her own--with a refreshing spiritual perspective. She gives the pursuit of desire permission and a playground. Her practical suggestions along the way are perfect for anyone doubting his or her true artist self. This is a far cry from some otherwise stuffy, typical books of meditation. I feel Joy has truly tapped the art of my soul as I sit nodding with affirmation and understanding while reading each chapter. She has found a delightfully inspiring way to praise imagination and talent that God has already provided but until now may have gone unnoticed. Anyone second guessing the artist within should read this book for rebirth of their creativity and to stimulate hope in their potential. Joy's reminders of God's masterpiece creations in each of us--and His purpose that we in turn create--are deeply encouraging. Joy seems to have captured what the true art of her own soul is. What better example? Thank you for sharing with the rest of us!
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Summary: Delightfully Inspiring
Review: What Joy has so uniquely presented has turned my perspective upside down. Her conversational tone draws me in. The freedom she offers to artists using all canvasses is liberating and motivational. She has masterfully combined wit, wisdom and inspiration from a wide range of sources--including her own--with a refreshing spiritual perspective. She gives the pursuit of desire permission and a playground. Her practical suggestions along the way are perfect for anyone doubting his or her true artist self. This is a far cry from some otherwise stuffy, typical books of meditation. I feel Joy has truly tapped the art of my soul as I sit nodding with affirmation and understanding while reading each chapter. She has found a delightfully inspiring way to praise imagination and talent that God has already provided but until now may have gone unnoticed. Anyone second guessing the artist within should read this book for rebirth of their creativity and to stimulate hope in their potential. Joy's reminders of God's masterpiece creations in each of us--and His purpose that we in turn create--are deeply encouraging. Joy seems to have captured what the true art of her own soul is. What better example? Thank you for sharing with the rest of us!
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