“I highly recommend this book if you are a Christian creative or you really long to be. I have been bible journaling for almost 4 years and also create faith based products for purchase, so to me, this book is a breath of fresh air! Being in the bible journaling community (and there IS a huge community on Instagram!) for so long, I have witnessed how hesitant people are to try and be creative or to say that they are creative and I have always wished I could explain to them it’s ok to create, even if it’s not ‘perfect' and to not be scared to try!
In All That Is Made, the authors explain why it’s okay to be creative, why we are actually MADE to create, and how that goes back to God and how He is the ultimate Creator. They encourage creativity as a time spent with God, not just something for fulfillment or something that eventually becomes a burden. It’s a way to add to God’s Kingdom, to help, inspire and encourage others, and use gifts He gave you and to always remember to give credit to God when you succeed. I honestly wish I had this book 4 years ago to hand to people to read when they asked me why I decided to start bible journaling and creating faith based art. I think the whole book explains exactly why in a much more eloquent way than I ever could. I have always believed creating, no matter what it is, is such an important part of being in the Kingdom and this book describes why perfectly. A perfect example of that is this quote, "What can we learn as creatives? We are called to bring the invisible, intangible qualities and attributes of the Kingdom into this visible world. We are called to purposefully create by the divine Spirit of God."
The book is split into 3 different parts and one of my favorite things was in part one. At the end of each reading, there was a prayer to the Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit.
It’s has a very clean, easy to read design and features beautiful images on each page alongside the text.
So in summary, I really think this book speaks not only to people who already create but to people who ‘wish they could’ create. It helps those who create keep perspective of why the started creating in the first place and it encourages and gives permission to those who want to create.
I was gifted a copy of All That Is Made through Alabaster Co's influencer program. This review is my completely honest opinion.”
“Wow. This book is everything I had no idea I needed to hear. I work as an illustrator for Christian children’s books and can get so bogged down in the literal work of it that I get distracted from the heart of what I’m doing. This book so beautifully draws out how important it is for creators to break away from that rush and paints such a clear vision for creating art for God’s glory and His kingdom. I love the prayers at the end of each page that draw out applications as well. I’m so excited to read this book again and again and plan to start reading a page each day before I sit down to create in order to remind myself who I am creating for. If you are an artist or writer or singer or crafter or any other type of creative, this is a must read. I received an early complimentary copy of this book through Alabaster’s Influencer Program but will be purchasing more for friends because y’all, it’s really that good.”
“Wow. This book is everything I had no idea I needed to hear. I work as an illustrator for Christian children’s books and can get so bogged down in the literal work of it that I get distracted from the heart of what I’m doing. This book so beautifully draws out how important it is for creators to break away from that rush and paints such a clear vision for creating art for God’s glory and His kingdom. I love the prayers at the end of each page that draw out applications as well. I’m so excited to read this book again and again and plan to start reading a page each day before I sit down to create in order to remind myself who I am creating for. If you are an artist or writer or singer or crafter or any other type of creative, this is a must read. I received an early complimentary copy of this book through Alabaster’s Influencer Program but will be purchasing more for friends because y’all, it’s really that good.”
“All that is made is a wonderful guide through times when creativity is at its peeks or lows in a world when technology is part of our every event. The three parts of the book talk openly about what it means to be an artist and believer in this century when social media platforms are becoming solid tools to share our craft.
All three chapters bring the reader ( believer or not) closer to the Act of Creation performed by God daily in our lives. Our contribution to bringing the consumer closer to God's magnificent creation and kingdom happens even when we aren't aware- may it be any sort of social media post that someone sees and they are moved by it. That specific reaction we generate in someone's heart and mind is the power we have as artists.
The book beautifully underlines how these days we are given the ability to reach communities ( people and places) throughout social media. Just as Jesus, we explore the unknown, knowing our God did the same before us. Remembering this is what keeps us focused as artists and gives us a vision for the future.
As a Christian who had a portrait and wedding photography business and now a small shop online , this book makes an impact teaching me about parallels and perspectives of my creative act. It reminds me that my gift of being creative comes from above. The desire to create and share the results with the world is a personal desire planted in my heart and mind by the ultimate Creator.
Specifications: My copy of the book was complimentary through Alabaster's Influencer Program. ”
“All that is made is a wonderful guide through times when creativity is at its peeks or lows in a world when technology is part of our every event. The three parts of the book talk openly about what it means to be an artist and believer in this century when social media platforms are becoming solid tools to share our craft.
All three chapters bring the reader ( believer or not) closer to the Act of Creation performed by God daily in our lives. Our contribution to bringing the consumer closer to God's magnificent creation and kingdom happens even when we aren't aware- may it be any sort of social media post that someone sees and they are moved by it. That specific reaction we generate in someone's heart and mind is the power we have as artists.
The book beautifully underlines how these days we are given the ability to reach communities ( people and places) throughout social media. Just as Jesus, we explore the unknown, knowing our God did the same before us. Remembering this is what keeps us focused as artists and gives us a vision for the future.
As a Christian who had a portrait and wedding photography business and now a small shop online , this book makes an impact teaching me about parallels and perspectives of my creative act. It reminds me that my gift of being creative comes from above. The desire to create and share the results with the world is a personal desire planted in my heart and mind by the ultimate Creator.
Specifications: My copy of the book was complimentary through Alabaster's Influencer Program. ”
“Every creative needs to read this book. Every artist, every musician, every writer, every architect—everyone who feels they have something within themselves to offer the world. It’s a timely project for a generation searching for more—a generation captivated with a constant pursuit to express ourselves through paintings, photographs, words, and music. As an editor, I can’t help but read with a critical eye—the writing is fantastic. Photos, beautiful. I love everything about Alabaster Co.
Grateful to have been gifted this gem as part of the Alabaster Influencer Program—can’t wait for the next project!”
“Every creative needs to read this book. Every artist, every musician, every writer, every architect—everyone who feels they have something within themselves to offer the world. It’s a timely project for a generation searching for more—a generation captivated with a constant pursuit to express ourselves through paintings, photographs, words, and music. As an editor, I can’t help but read with a critical eye—the writing is fantastic. Photos, beautiful. I love everything about Alabaster Co.
Grateful to have been gifted this gem as part of the Alabaster Influencer Program—can’t wait for the next project!”
“Every creative needs to read this book. Every artist, every musician, every writer, every architect—everyone who feels they have something within themselves to offer the world. It’s a timely project for a generation searching for more—a generation captivated with a constant pursuit to express ourselves through paintings, photographs, words, and music. As an editor, I can’t help but read with a critical eye—the writing is fantastic. Photos, beautiful. I love everything about Alabaster Co.
Grateful to have been gifted this gem as part of the Alabaster Influencer Program—can’t wait for the next project!”
