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Trials, Temptations, and the Arts

Trials, Temptations, and the Arts

It would seem that artists are particularly vulnerable to the temptation to stray from the path. Generations of artists have been told that their art and their creativity is intensely personal, not to be dictated or shaped by anything outside of themselves. Artists are told that the purpose of their gifts is to “find themselves,” to indulge in their own passions and desires.

The Artist as Storyteller

The Artist as Storyteller

Stories serve us on many levels. They invite us to consider situations by drawing us in, making us part of the story, making us feel like we are experiencing the struggles and challenges of the protagonist first hand. They may teach us small lessons about life or they may invite us to consider ourselves as part of the bigger picture of the story of our salvation.