A celebration of motherhood, creativity, and the faith that binds them
In our Pinterest age of handcrafted children’s parties, artistic Instagram photos, tutorials for renovating old furniture into new treasures, and blogs filled with poetry, prose, and other creative expression, it is clear that a brand-new generation of creative women is rising up. It is a renaissance born not in Italian cathedrals or Harlem jazz clubs but in kitchens and nurseries and living rooms around the world. But when Christian women become mothers, they often feel expected to lay down their creative pursuits in order to properly parent.
Wendy Speake and Kelli Stuart know that struggle. While they acknowledge that some seasons of mothering require setting artistic pursuits aside, they also argue that these seasons don’t have to last until empty nest time. Instead, mothers with creative gifts are called to actively use them in order to bless their families, their communities, and everyone they encounter.
Inspiring and encouraging, Life Creative celebrates the ways mothers can live their art in the midst of their mothering. They tell the stories of women such as author and speaker Angie Smith, recording artist Ellie Holcomb, and jewelry designer Lisa Leonard who do just that. By following God’s leading to embrace His gifts, renaissance moms can model the joy of obedience for their families.
Perfect for moms of littles What a treasure! I feel as though the authors have totally tuned into my heart. So amazing to see my thoughts in the written word.
Inspirational and encouraging Life Creative is inspirational and full of encouragement, most especially for moms of young children. If you are a mom who feels like your creative juices are lying dormant right now, take the time to check out this book.
I’m getting back to music because of this book! What an encouraging book this was! As a mother of 2 boys – I truly felt my creativity whither because I felt like now that I’m a mother – I have to say no to myself in order to make time for my little family. That was such a big mistake – I wish this book was available when I first became a mother because Wendy and Keli give me the permission (not that I need it – but you know) to go back to my creative, God given talents and create with my boys! Before I became a mother I played the piano and…