It's no great observation to note that we live in an incredibly polarized time
But all of the stories are told in the common language of the fairy tale
Tickle puts each day's prayers
'"-- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Max Lucado tells the story of Punchinello
For the Beauty of the Church: Casting a Vision for the Arts by W. David O. Taylor first aid It's no great observation toOnce upon a time, the church was deeply involved in the arts, leading the way in beauty, technical ability, and even funding. In many churches today the arts are an afterthought at best and forbidden at worst. This insightful book takes you beyond "how we've always done it," beyond fads, beyond mere imitation of the culture, and beyond utilitarianism to develop a robust, dynamic, and substantive vision for the place of the arts and artists in our