From Stale Trends to Where is the Madness?
Explore a life of creativity and prayer
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Where is the madness?
There's this story about the artist Roseanne Cash, working on a book, trying hard to get it finished. Her editor sits with her over lunch, reads the script, and after a long pause looks her in the eye and asks: “But where is the madness?”
The writing was correct. She was doing the right things, ticking the technical boxes. But there was no fire, no risk, no danger. Although it was good, the writing wasn't going to have a transforming effect on the reader.
This idea of looking for the madness - the creative fire, the transforming part - it's a big part of life. Every one of us has the capability of tapping into it. But accessing that fierce creativity that awakens life is by far the narrower path.
It's so easy in life just to follow along with the crowd, to take the easy route, to play it safe. But that's no way to live...
Discussion Questions
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Creative Expression
- • What's your favourite outfit and why?
- • When did you last do something creative, just for fun?
- • Where is the madness in your own life?
Prayer & Faith
- • What are your thoughts on the link between prayer and creativity?
- • Is there anything about prayer you'd love to know more about?
- • How can Jesus help you create a new trend for your own life?
Biblical Foundation
This episode explores authentic prayer and spiritual depth
Matthew 6:5-15
The Lord's Prayer & Authentic Faith
Jesus advocates for praying humbly, simply, and authentically - in contrast to the cultural trends of his day. You don't need to make a big show of prayer or use complex words. The Lord's Prayer creates a foundation for authentic relationship with God.
When Jesus comes in with this teaching, he heads off in a new direction. Jesus was moving against the prayer trend of his day, pioneering a different and truer way of connecting with God that cuts away the non-essentials and focuses on the heart of the matter.
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