Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “General Thoughts”
Every few months, a high-profile artist makes a political statement of some kind. Immediately there’s a public outcry from those who disagree: “Artists should stick to their art. Let’s not mix politics and art!” Then comes the bold, enlightened response from the artist and his/her fans: “All art is political.” Suddenly, the conversation halts. We all pause to feel the …
Perhaps you’ve heard of the most recent installment of the Star Wars saga. I have seen The Last Jedi three times now, and it gets better each time. I was speechless after the first viewing, overwhelmed by a flurry of excitement, joy, and disappointment. After two more viewings, I collected my thoughts and–aside from a few minor qualms–I have grown …
In today’s world of social action and hypersensitivity (righteous and otherwise) to championing the forgotten and underrepresented, we are still neglecting our perhaps most undervalued group – anyone who isn’t between the ages of 15 and 29.
“O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth.” Psalm 8:1, 9“O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth.” -Psalm 8:1, 9 The familiar passage from Psalms always brings to mind the worship chorus. I remember hearing it over and over as a child. I can hear the arrangement in my …
I’m writing this on May 29th, which marks exactly one month since Forefront 2017. If you weren’t able to make it, Forefront 2017 was the festival and conference where we combined workshops and learning with some of the most amazing art and performances I have ever experienced. I walked away feeling more full and inspired than I could have hoped …
The best stories share a unique characteristic. It’s not a specific type of plot or a certain set of characters; what sets these excellent stories apart is their mastery of the bittersweet ending. This applies to more than just monuments of classical literature. Les Miserables and War and Peace leave the reader drifting in emotional limbo for days afterwards, but …
As a Christian and a creative — someone who must be producing something original (often multiple things at once) in order to feel purposed — I often take time to consider my place, both in Christianity and in the arts community. Even though I surely consider myself first a follower of Christ and second a creator, I find myself often …
