Welcome to the Shivoo
About the Book Welcome to the Shivoo
Book: Welcome to the Shivoo
Author: Laura Bartnick
Genre: Inspiration/Christian Living/Education
Release Date: January 1, 2020
In the beginning, God created. Should this matter?
Do you find incredible value in your creativity, that is, a reason for being and doing that you could never imagine giving up? Okay then. This book will inspire you to join a spiritual party like no other.
My Thoughts on Welcome to the Shivoo:
I have to start off by saying that I really don’t see myself as a creative person. Maybe it’s just because I don’t seem to have time to do a lot of creating, or maybe because I just don’t seem to be artistic. So, I wondered how this book would affect me. Would it just make me go, oh that’s a nice read or would I get something out of it?
First, this is a wonderful book. Second, maybe I am more creative than I thought! That being said, you don’t have to see yourself as creative to get something out of this book! Just give it a read and see how it impacts you.
When you read Welcome to the Shivoo you need to read it slowly and with the intention of learning and interacting with the book. I don’t agree with every point she makes but it is a good read. Maybe people who are more creative will get more out of it than I did.
The main point of the book seems to be that creative came before salvation and we all need to reach out to others through our own creativity and influence them for God.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
About the Author of Welcome to the Shivoo
More from Laura
ARE YOU A WRITER OR PART OF THE MAKER CULTURE?
This beloved book explains why it matters that “In the beginning, God created.”
A reader coined this title, “The Creator’s Manifesto.”
When you need to find the place of belonging as a creative, look no further than the heart of God. He’s the One Who formed you to be creative in talent, and adventurous in the wild unknown.
Welcome to the Shivoo! This party belongs to Someone bigger than you. Because you are created in God’s image and given specific creative gifts and a life of purpose, you are very special to Him.
Many creatives feel that there is a monkey on their backs, and sometimes that nagging feeling includes the doubt that maybe the terrible distraction is God Himself not wanting them to succeed as a writer or artist. Nothing is further from the truth.
This book is a party and a prayer for the creatives in town.
In Welcome to the Shivoo! creativity begins with the priorities of the greatest Creator, and in that sense of wonder, it moves us into a place of gratitude and thanksgiving. Creativity always begins with a sense of wonder and awe, even a sense of meekness, “Can I do this? I have to try…” In Welcome to the Shivoo!, I try to show that God is the center of a creative’s world, and because of His love and goodness, we have a home and a place to belong. Creativity erupts from that place.
From there, the book shows how there is a Biblical theology for being creative and a means to thrive in creativity. It challenges Christians to be authentic, to focus, to communicate, and to transform. It explains how there is a kingdom language we are charged to learn, as believers, and to use not in a sloppy way, but responsibly. And, it sends us off with an exuberant blessing to go create something and enjoy the process!
Blog Stops for Welcome to the Shivoo
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 5
Texas Book-aholic, March 6
For the Love of Literature, March 7
Simple Harvest Reads, March 8 (Author Interview)
Stephanie’s life of Determination , March 8
For Him and My Family, March 9
Inklings and notions, March 10
deb’s Book Review, March 11
CarpeDiem, March 12
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 13
Emily Yager, March 14
Artistic Nobody, March 15 (Author Interview)
Create! Teach! Inspire!, March 16
Moments, March 17
Godly Book Reviews, March 18
Giveaway for Welcome to the Shivoo
To celebrate her tour, Laura is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift certificate!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!
Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/f80f/welcome-to-the-shivoo-celebration-tour-giveaway
James Robert
Congrats on this tour and thank for the opportunity to read about another great book out there to read. It helps out so I can find books I know my family will enjoy reading. Thanks as well for the giveaway.
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
Rita Wray
Sounds like a great book.
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
Firebranding Love
Thanks, Erin! You are created in God’s image and that makes you more creative than you know. I like your blog, by the way. Also, you have His resources to tap into as His beloved child. One thing, I’d like to ask is whether you think the main point of this book is that creativity came before salvation or that the plan of salvation and Christ’s work is part of the flow of God’s ongoing creativity? Isn’t it wonderful to consider that God’s rescue is an ongoing source of creativity and that is why it is absolutely dependable? How I long to stay in the flow of this kind of creative influence. God is so good.
Erin S.
I think God’s creativity is ongoing and that we won’t see the vast extent of it until we get to heaven someday.
Melissa Wenger
Such a unique title!
Erin S.
Yes! I was very intrigued by the title.
Emma
I don’t see myself as particularly creative, either–maybe I should read this book!
Erin S.
You might really enjoy it.