Flames, Flight, and Faith: Marking Milestones in Ministry and Creativity
Twenty-one years ago, Carrot Top Studio was a quiet idea that began in the back of a church. A faith community welcomed me as an artist and said, “Yes, we want your creativity here.” That simple act of encouragement bloomed into banners, then stoles, and eventually, a full studio built on the belief that visual art and spiritual life belong together.
As we move toward Pentecost this month—a season marked by wind, fire, and holy movement—I can’t help but see the parallels. The Holy Spirit rushes in, stirs us up, and sends us out. That’s how creativity feels too. It whispers an idea, invites us to trust it, and then says “Go”—to the sketchbook, the sewing machine, or the blank canvas. Or, sometimes, to the unknown.
This anniversary is a good time to say thank you. Thank you to the clergy who wear our stoles as symbols of their own calling. Thank you to the note-writers, the tea towel gifters, the journalers, the art lovers. You’ve made this more than a studio. You’ve helped build a space where artistry and faith meet in the everyday.
As Pentecost draws near, maybe you too feel a calling stirring. A nudge to create, to lead, to notice beauty more often, or to offer your gifts in new ways. May this season—and every season—be a chance to say yes again.
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LASTLY, keep your eye out for updates from our new studio space in Wisconsin—we can’t wait to show you what’s next! And if you're curious about the behind-the-scenes of this creative move (and everything else!), I’m sharing reflections, process notes, and inspiration over on Substack. Come join the journey there too.
