Sacred Muse

12/01/2016

Wow. Just WWWWWOOOOOOWWW!

“Your job here is to make us look good.” It was my first week on staff at a large church when I heard these words from my new boss. The words were delivered with a smile, half-jokingly, but with an…

11/29/2016

TODAY IS and we're asking you to join us in our mission to encourage, inspire and equip creatives. Put your tax deductible donation to work in helping us take what we're doing here locally in Charlotte and make it accessible on a global level. We've got God-sized dreams that we're hoping to turn into plans...with key city gatherings, a web-based community and online resources...so every dollar counts. Send us some love by clicking here to give: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10081

11/22/2016

We're just ONE WEEK away from ! Reaching our end-of-year goal of $10,000 would allow us to apply for national foundation grants and help us to start 2017 strong. Every single dollar you contribute gets us closer to that goal. Click here to give: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10081

11/18/2016

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11/16/2016

Just one cup o' joe...that's all we're asking. Simply invest the cost of ONE cup of coffee to help fuel the future of SacredMuse. Challenge your friends and coworkers...or bravely give up a week's worth of black brew all on your own. HOW you do it is up to you. We're just inviting you to join us in making 2017 the best it can be by giving here: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10081

11/15/2016

We've got BIG dreams for LITTLE creatives...help us reach the underserved and marginalized by giving to our 2017 campaign...every dollar counts! is coming up on Nov. 29th.
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11/14/2016

Before you do all your GETTING on Black Friday and Cyber Monday...set some aside for GIVING on . Help us start 2017 strong!
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11/10/2016

Precisely what our Fireside Chat was about!

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11/04/2016

Whatever your creative medium, use your "voice" to CREATE MORE! Let's lift some hearts and remind the world of their courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion!

"I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance. The poet's, the writer's, duty is to write about these things. It is his privilege to help man endure by lifting his heart, by reminding him of the courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion and pity and sacrifice which have been the glory of his past. The poet's voice need not merely be the record of man, it can be one of the props, the pillars to help him endure and prevail." William Faulkner

11/02/2016

We had an amazing night together on October 22nd...as creatives, disciples and friends. We were led into a powerful time of worship by Keith Dudley and then heard from 3 inspiring people (Jonathan Stone - Pastor of Renovatus Church, Dawn Nicole Anthony - Vocalist/Mentor, and Jasmine Lloyd - Singer/Songwriter). They challenged us to build bridges and make intentional impact with our creative voices. We talked about the difficult things...the things that don't make sense and can isolate us...and we left with the realization that we all belong to each other...that we were meant to bring beauty and hope into the ugliness of the world...and that we're simply better together.

Favorite holy moment of the night: singing "I'm no longer a slave to fear" together. What POWERFUL solidarity.
Favorite quote of the night: "It sounds like what it sounds like, because it is what it is." (Jonathan Stone) He challenged us to let God rattle our comfort zones and to be the ones to step over the issues of prejudice and injustice that divide.
Favorite floor-me creativity of the night: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" sung in 12 part harmony by 1 person. (Dawn Anthony)...I know...riiiiight?!?!
Favorite God story of the night: from slave to worship leader (Jasmine Lloyd) He has brought you SO far, sweet friend!
Favorite realization of the night: Sometimes God lets us experience pain, because it's about what's on the OTHER side of the pain.
Favorite beverage of the night: hot apple cider wassail. Ranked by some (Carrie Givens) as "the glory of God in a cup". :)

Thanks so much to all involved. It was a sober, yet magical night. Your transparency and honesty made it a night we will never forget. We look forward to the next time!

10/30/2016

10/18/2016

CHARLOTTE CREATIVES: Come be a child of GOD with us. SacredMuse: Fireside Chats - "The Role of Artists in Turbulent Times", Saturday, October 22nd, 6:30-9pm.
https://youtu.be/XxkNj5hcy5E

Jonathan David Helser and Melissa Helser bring a powerful message of freedom and restoration through “No Longer Slaves.” Here’s the full video from “We Will ...