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Our Gift to Create & Reflect God

There have been two recent, moving art experiences at different churches that I feel compelled to write/share about, and spread the love and light I was blessed to receive by attending these events. 


On Palm Sunday, artist and pastor Paul Oman did a live painting during worship at Hope Luthern Church.

The most fascinating part about watching this painting come to life (while loving all the colors, but wondering what he was trying to depict) was when he actually flipped the canvas over halfway through, only to reveal he'd been painting upside down!

The image he was painting then became clearer— it just took a different perspective to see it. 

Every brush stroke flowed as Paul’s talent took shape onto the canvas and into a visual we could all understand— Jesus Christ, our savior.


Today, at Unity Church, mental health coach Dawn Bower hosted a “Release Challenges with Neurographic Art Workshop;” where we learned how the creative process of Neurographic Art can help transform inner tension into clarity and possibility.

We first meditated and prayed on a challenge we’re currently faced with; inviting God into our hearts, we set our intentions on releasing fear/judgment and stepping into love.

Dawn guided us through each step of the art project, reminding us to not focus on perfection, but to be soft and curious by letting our minds freely create with the challenge at our forefront. 

Everyone’s art was unique and special, representing a personal battle that feels difficult— yet the artistic results were so beautiful.


God gives us the gift to create: in the act of creation, we reflect God— and connect with him.


“I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.”

~ Exodus 31:3


Thank you, Paul and Dawn, for sharing your art and creativity with others. To learn more about them:

Paul Oman painting on Palm Sunday

Dawn Bower's "Neurographic Art Workshop"








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