Comments on: CAN HOBBIES BE A SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE? https://www.newidentitymagazine.com/live/culture-and-creativity/can-hobbies-be-a-spiritual-discipline/ God in focus. World in scope. Tue, 16 Feb 2016 08:40:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Clarann Bjers https://www.newidentitymagazine.com/live/culture-and-creativity/can-hobbies-be-a-spiritual-discipline/#comment-2346 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 08:40:15 +0000 http://www.newidentitymagazine.com/?p=2651#comment-2346 Beautiful and biblical insight!!!!!! I’m a glass artist. I have a studio I work in. During that time I worship, pray , listen to books, messages, or whatever the Lord provides that day… He meets me in this place as he meets me where ever I take time to spend with him! I see a rest, releas and renewal in myself when this happens… As matter of fact my BFF sees the blessing God has bestowed on me in the studio as I draw near to Him the fruit grows! Often I can have one on one with people teaching, mentoring or encouraging. Yes this is Gods studio, creative talent and so much more. Sadly I have experienced the negative criticism from some I respected as spiritual leaders (not all but few) saying its “frivolous endeavors…with no eternal purpose” or that it takes away from ministry or the latest edition that I need to use for the church more. I feel sorry for their small view of the Creator who made us in his image as creative beings. And nothing is farther from the truth than those negative comments. Thank You!! This was recommended to me by a mutual friend and it blessed me!

]]> By: Lindsey https://www.newidentitymagazine.com/live/culture-and-creativity/can-hobbies-be-a-spiritual-discipline/#comment-2343 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 20:21:07 +0000 http://www.newidentitymagazine.com/?p=2651#comment-2343 In reply to Kate Traylor.

Thanks, Kate!

]]> By: Kate Traylor https://www.newidentitymagazine.com/live/culture-and-creativity/can-hobbies-be-a-spiritual-discipline/#comment-2342 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:49:17 +0000 http://www.newidentitymagazine.com/?p=2651#comment-2342 Nice work Lindsey!

Every moment is filled with God’s presence if we tune into His Love and deep abiding care.

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