Lately I've been noticing also that Christian art doesn't usually seem very "real." Especially CCM. And I think it's because reality is so complicated and sometimes dark that it's impossible to only sing songs about how everything is happy and pretty and bright ~because God~ and always mean what you're saying. We're not willing to "get naked" and write music/make art as ourselves in the Christian setting because we're not willing to admit to the doubts and the things we don't understand or struggle to believe. We don't believe that those parts of ourselves can be lifted up in worship. But the best Christian art opens up to the stuff that we like to pretend "true believers" don't experience and trusts that God is honored by our honesty. I've been loving some Christian indie artists for music like this, such as the Grey Havens!
Thanks for sharing that. I will check out Grey Havens. You make some good points. Wouldn’t it be good if we all felt allowed to say out loud what God already knows is going on inside us?
Slept 3 hours straight after your kind prayer on Zoom! Thx💕
Self expression puts anyone in a vulnerable position…no one can deny themselves as the author!!!
The AMAZING element is acceptance of everyone’s uniqueness
builds super-strong communities!
THATS a possibility with your class…if each person has a regular opportunity to share!… (I wonder if Angie can take older women…an Abiligail younger? on Tuesday?)
YOU Pray n TEACH then break into small groups.
DID Not expect to write so much
Your Fan, Sis Sara
Did you know the AI Critques were included in your post?
I only skimmed Claude's version, but I liked yours better! Claude's was "polished" but bland and formulaic. In my experience AI never really adds meaning, just a pretty structure.
The entire Bible is self-expression. God's Word expressed through human beings who sought to be genuine. Each writer's personality is the vehicle.
Lately I've been noticing also that Christian art doesn't usually seem very "real." Especially CCM. And I think it's because reality is so complicated and sometimes dark that it's impossible to only sing songs about how everything is happy and pretty and bright ~because God~ and always mean what you're saying. We're not willing to "get naked" and write music/make art as ourselves in the Christian setting because we're not willing to admit to the doubts and the things we don't understand or struggle to believe. We don't believe that those parts of ourselves can be lifted up in worship. But the best Christian art opens up to the stuff that we like to pretend "true believers" don't experience and trusts that God is honored by our honesty. I've been loving some Christian indie artists for music like this, such as the Grey Havens!
Thanks for sharing that. I will check out Grey Havens. You make some good points. Wouldn’t it be good if we all felt allowed to say out loud what God already knows is going on inside us?
Bro Coach
Slept 3 hours straight after your kind prayer on Zoom! Thx💕
Self expression puts anyone in a vulnerable position…no one can deny themselves as the author!!!
The AMAZING element is acceptance of everyone’s uniqueness
builds super-strong communities!
THATS a possibility with your class…if each person has a regular opportunity to share!… (I wonder if Angie can take older women…an Abiligail younger? on Tuesday?)
YOU Pray n TEACH then break into small groups.
DID Not expect to write so much
Your Fan, Sis Sara
Did you know the AI Critques were included in your post?
Ha ha! Yes! I included on purpose!
I only skimmed Claude's version, but I liked yours better! Claude's was "polished" but bland and formulaic. In my experience AI never really adds meaning, just a pretty structure.