Allen C. Paul's Blog, page 35
January 30, 2018
3 Connections that Matter to Creatives
In order to maintain an inspired and healthy creative life, relationships have to be prioritized
Have you ever had a cell phone call drop out in mid-sentence?
Surely you have, and you know the feeling. Instant annoyance, followed by checking to see how many bars you have. We like to make sure that our connection wasn’t the source of the drop.
The same is true in our daily lives. Connections matter. When you are looking for new opportunities in your career, you attempt to make strong connecti...
January 5, 2018
Our Newest Resource: A 21 Day Devotional for Artists and Creatives [Announcement]
Our Newest Resource: A 21 Day Devotional for Artists and Creatives [image error]We’re happy to let you know that our new resource devotional is soon to be available. “Your Art, God’s Heart” is a compact, powerful 21 day Bible-based devotional for artists and creatives that syncs up with the God and Gigs book and the Study Guide. This means you can combine all three resources into a complete study for any group or ministry. It also can be used separately by any creative artist that seeks a deep...
December 19, 2017
Make your New Year Great by Investing in Yourself (Steps 5-7 of the Seven Service Steps)
As we wrap up 2017, we share three concepts that can make 2018 your best creative year yet
How can you make 2018 your best creative year yet? In this final episode of 2017, Allen and CriStyle discuss the last three steps of the 7 Service Steps – Invest in Yourself, Challenge Yourself to Grow, and Evangelize through your Gift. Applying these steps to your life will help you start the new year with purpose and preparation.
You can learn more about the 7 Service Steps in detail in the book...
December 12, 2017
Joy to the World: Why we should be grateful for the music of the season [Encore Post]
Although Christmas repertoire can get repetitive, there's a deeper meaning behind the classic songs
“I did think I saw heaven open, and saw the very face of God”. – George Fredric Handel, spoken in tears as he finished composing the “Hallelujah” chorus of Messiah.
It’s not official until you hear it.
You may have been watching TV and the “Nutcracker” theme came on during a commercial. Or Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” popped up in your playlist.
When holiday music begins...
December 5, 2017
E-R-V: Three More Steps to Creative Success (Steps 2-4 of the 7 Service Steps)
Establishing priorities, respecting the business and visualizing goals are all essential to a rewarding creative career
What do the letters E-R-V stand for? (No, it’s not a new hybrid car.) In this informative episode of The God and Gigs Show, Allen and CriStyle continue their discussion of the “7 Service Steps”, a road-map to creative success for musicians and other artists. Previously in Episode 7, we explored Step 1, Staying Connected. As you might have guessed, E, R, and V are the ne...
December 1, 2017
A Pop-Up Holiday Sale on God and Gigs shirts! [Announcement]
A Pop-Up Holiday Sale on God and Gigs shirts! For a VERY limited time during this Christmas season, we’re accepting orders for T-shirts featuring the God and Gigs logo. These shirts come in black, purple, blue, and red and look great. Share the message of God and Gigs and show off your style as a creative artist! Order by December 4th to get yours in time for Christmas!
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The Spiritual Shed: Miami (Nov 2017) [Event]
“The Spiritual Shed” is an opportunity for musicians and artists to come and discuss how to strengthen their faith and improve their careers while working in church ministry and / or the music and entertainment industry, There will be a presentation by creative and artistic leaders in our community, as well as an open forum for musicians, ministry leaders and artists to connect and share. Afterward we’ll offer the chance for musicians and creatives to perform together and continue buil...
Six Reasons Why Artists Can Be Grateful in Today’s World
Despite our current challenges, there's a lot for creatives to be thankful for.
It’s natural, but it’s not healthy.
As artists dealing with the rollercoaster ride of emotions that this lifestyle can bring, it’s understandable that we sometimes lose sight of the blessings of doing what we love. Stories of the difficulties of making money, finding work, reaching audiences, and maintaining our life balance can become a running soundtrack in our minds. We continually face creative, social,...
November 14, 2017
Four Essential Connections Every Artist Needs (1st of the 7 Service Steps)
Co-hosts Allen and CriStyle dig deep into the connections that keep us fulfilled and balanced
Have you ever felt disconnected as an artist? Whether you’ve felt distant from your faith, your family, or your artistic friends, a disconnected artist is a frustrated artist. In this episode of The God and Gigs Show, Allen and CriStyle take a break from interviewing other guests and discuss the first of the 7 Service Steps, outlined in the book that inspired this podcast – God and Gigs: Succeed...
