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When I first started writing this book, it was called Citizens of Heaven. I wanted to tell stories of healings and prophetic moments-those unbelievable encounters with God that are undeniable. I also wanted to teach on the whole idea of Pentecost and spiritual gifts. Halfway through the book, I realized the same patterns of belief that kept Christians from entering the miraculous were the same lies artists believed when they were stuck with their work of art. Satan comes to us as an Intruder and steals our attention away from our creative work. We’ll talk about how. Satan comes to us as Accuser with lies of shame, causing us to think that we can’t create something useful, something beautiful, something that helps others. We’ll talk about the Artist, the Spirit of God, who is bringing color and light and beauty to this world through open and diligent believers who have learned the art of being a co-laborer with God. When I read Ephesians again a few years ago, I was struck by two things. First, Paul’s ability to create a thesis of such profound magnitude, letters of clarity and compassion while being strapped to cold chains in a dark, Roman prison! How? How was he able to be productive and creative despite his terrible circumstances? Second, what did God really mean when He inspired Paul to say that God is able to do “more than we could ever ask, think, or imagine?” This book became a beautiful combination of two things: THEOLOGY and a HOW-TO-GUIDE FOR ARTISTS. Pastors who are ready to see their congregation step out in faith and develop a servant’s heart, fueled by the Spirit’s power, can pre-order the Pastor’s Discipleship Resource Kit and receive 10 Workbooks, 10 Books, and a Deck of Conversation Cards by CLICKING HERE If you want 2027 to be more productive, creative, and meaningful, then grab the Kindle ebook using the button below or keep an eye out for Oct. 16th to order the book!
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