Scribbling in the Sand, Michael Card
Scribbling in the Sand, Michael Card
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Scribbling in the Sand
Christ and Creativity

Author: Michael Card

Narrator: Michael Card

Abridged: 2 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/28/2007

Synopsis

"To this day we have not the slightest idea what it was Jesus twice scribbled in the sand. By and large the commentaries have asked the wrong question through the ages. They labor over the content, over what he might have written. They ask what, without ever realizing the real question is why? It was not the content that mattered but why he did it. Unexpected. Irritating. Creative." Singer, songwriter and diligent student of Scripture, Michael Card is well known for the depth of his lyrics and the artistry of his music. But far more significant than the songs he has penned is the source of his inspiration--the creativity embodied in Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word of God. In his book Scribbling in the Sand Card explores the biblical foundations of true Christian creativity. Whether we think of ourselves as creative or not, all of us are created in the image of our Creator God, and thus creativity is a vital expression of our discipleship. This companion study guide provides eight sessions to help individuals and groups interact with the themes of Michael Card’s book. With discussion questions, inductive Bible studies and creative exercises, each session provides opportunities for reflection, discovery and application. The user-friendly format makes this guide ideal for small groups, Sunday school classes or anyone who wants to enter into a life of Christian creativity

About Michael Card

Michael Card is an award-winning musician and performing artist. He earned a master's degree in biblical studies from Western Kentucky University under Dr. William Lane. His many books include Scribbling in the Sand, A Fragile Stone, Inexpressible, and the Biblical Imagination Series on the four Gospels.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Becka the on May 22, 2012

Best known as a singer/songwriter, Michael Card is also a gifted author and teacher. In Scribbling in the Sand, he looks at a familiar narrative from an imaginative perspective and highlights aspects of the story that we may not have seen before. A woman caught in adultery was brought before Jesus. “......more

Goodreads review by Chris on April 05, 2025

The best book of the year so far. I have always loved Michael Card's music, and this was just as good. He has thought so deeply about how Christians should think of and make art, and it was powerful and convicting. I hope you will add this to your want to read list. So, so good!......more

Goodreads review by Tim on August 25, 2015

In his excellent book Scribbling in the Sand: Christ and Creativity (InterVarsity Press), singer, songwriter and Biblical scholar Michael Card makes the connection between art and the biblical prophets, emphasizing the generally overlooked spiritual significance of the imagination. “Through the proph......more

Goodreads review by Allison on January 10, 2024

My main takeaways: Writings are meant to bless others and the Lord, write in community, and be open to criticism (it’s not where your identity is found). Helpful truths to cling to as I develop my song writing process.......more

Goodreads review by Catherine on February 02, 2015

I loved Michael Card’s Scribbling in the Sand: Christ and Creativity. An excellent and inspiring set of essays on how to be a Christian artist, this book gave me a lot to think about as a writer. While Card doesn’t think that Christians should use their art (music, writing, painting, what-have-you)......more

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