With thoughtful stories, powerful reflections, hand lettering, and beautiful original artwork, Jena Holliday invites you to discover how you uniquely reflect the heart of a creative God. Using the lessons she's learned along the way and creative prompts throughout, Jena encourages readers to overcome the pressure to perform, face the fears of failure and imposter syndrome, believe in the gifts that God has given, step forward in creativity, and delight in the fruit that comes from freely creating as an act of worship.
Each section provides space to digest what you've read with thoughtful questions to respond to in words or drawings, an affirmation to encourage you, and a prayer to guide you. With suggested songs to listen to as well, Sacred Creativity is the ultimate invitation to offer your God-given gifts back to the Creator in joyful worship. To yield to the One who Created all, and allow your art, creativity, and life to be a love offering.
In this gorgeous and inspiring book, the beloved artist behind Spoonful of Faith shows you how to overcome your fears and harness your own creative gifts as an act of worship.
With thoughtful stories, powerful reflections, hand lettering, and beautiful original artwork, Jena Holliday invites you to discover how you uniquely reflect the heart of a creative God. Using the lessons she's learned along the way and creative prompts throughout, Jena encourages readers to overcome the pressure to perform, face the fears of failure and imposter syndrome, believe in the gifts that God has given, step forward in creativity, and delight in the fruit that comes from freely creating as an act of worship.
Each section provides space to digest what you've read with thoughtful questions to respond to in words or drawings, an affirmation to encourage you, and a prayer to guide you. With suggested songs to listen to as well, Sacred Creativity is the ultimate invitation to offer your God-given gifts back to the Creator in joyful worship. To yield to the One who Created all, and allow your art, creativity, and life to be a love offering.
Industry Reviews
"Sacred Creativity . . . delivers a right now message for those of us ready to answer our God-given creative call and embark on an honest adventure into new beginnings. Indeed, there is abundant joy in this journey, and with just 'a spoonful of faith', Sacred Creativity reminds us that our own unique discovery can commence today."-Shayla Owodunni, founder & creative director of The Plant Penthouse
"Filled with equal parts beauty and encouragement, Sacred Creativity reminds us why we create at all: to glorify our Creator. It's hard to see where Jena's art ends and her storytelling begins, for her visual and written artistry are woven together beautifully in this book. Between the prose, gorgeous illustrations, and journaling prompts, readers will be left inspired not just to create, but to create as worship."-Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee + Crumbs and author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood
"After reading Sacred Creativity, I feel affirmed in my calling to create, strengthened in my fight against perfectionism, and inspired to maintain a deeply rooted connectedness to the Father through it all. As an artist, I'm holding Jena Holliday's beautiful words and illustrations close to me, and I plan to read them again and again as my creative journey continues to unfold."-Danielle Coke Balfour, illustrator, activist, and author of A Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbors Well
"Sacred Creativity . . . sparks a fire, urging us to rekindle that fearless, unrestrained inner creative child that sculpted wonders with abundant joy and absolute freedom. Jena has created a beautiful ensemble of work with affirmations, resources, and space for reflection that without a trace of doubt, will touch lives and soothe creative souls."-Melarie Odelusi, visual artist and host of The Rough Concept Podcast
"A poignant page turner-Jena's journey is one of perseverance, creativity, and faith! Sacred Creativity serves as an example of what happens when you believe in your purpose! Left feeling inspired to create! Get this book!"-Charlotte Betts, create director and founder of Pintsizefaith
"In a world where we often neglect our own unique creativity, Jena Holliday's Sacred Creativity stands out as a beacon of inspiration and guidance to not only pursue our God-given gifts but to also challenge ourselves to grow in them. Every chapter, practical exercise, prompt, and prayer inspires and motivates us to stretch our creative muscles and explore the depths of our own imagination while nurturing our faith in Jesus."-Meghan Joy Yancy, creator at meghanjoytoday and author of Reckless: The risk. The grind. The reward.
"In Sacred Creativity, Jena Holliday gently encourages us to use our God-given gifts with confidence as joyful worship to our Creator. Join Jena in living an authentic life where joy and abundance are present in our creative process."-Rachael Wade, founder of Olive Us, encourager, writer, and Bible teacher
