This book changed my life.

At the same time, this is the book I wanted to write, and here it is, already written, and making me feel a lot less alone. Fujimura speaks of things that have been trapped in my soul about Christianity and Art for aeons, but that I wasn't sure how to articulate or if I was crazy for trying to articulate them. Now I know I'm not. He also writes for artists and creatives AS an artist and creative himself. For some reason, this is a rare combination, so I'm thankful for him and the important work he's doing at Fuller. I hope I get to meet him someday.

I can't do justice to explaining this book: The premise is that creatives are 'border crossers' in the world, and that we have an opportunity to speak subversively in light of the conflicts in our cultures. Art/Creativity is exactly what we need in our current conflicts, and it seems to keep being pushed aside as not important when it's not only important, but pivotal. Fujimura also offers concrete advice for creatives to continue to be border crossers, we must recognize the generative, life-giving, aha! moments in our lives - the places where God is already at work.

Even though the language is Christian in nature, I think this would be helpful for any creative. His writing is delightful, clear, and prophetic in nature. He doesn't use the word "prophetic" but this book is prophetic as both a warning sign and a re-awakening of an exciting call. :)

I'm planning to purchase a copy to lend out, and am hoping to present it to my church leadership to read.