Art Is How God Loves Us

Let’s be honest: the first thing that catches you is the cover. It is, without exaggeration, absolutely stunning. It’s one of those books you want to leave face-up on your coffee table just so people ask you about it. But as the old adage goes, you can’t judge a book by its cover. Thankfully, what’s inside Art Is How God Loves Us largely lives up to the gorgeous jacket.

For anyone who has ever felt a divine spark while creating, this book feels like a warm, deeply needed validation.

What makes this book stand out is its incredible inclusivity toward the definition of "art." If you’re like me, you might open a book with this title and think, “Well, I don't paint landscapes or sculpt marble, so is this really for me?” The answer is a resounding yes. The author does a masterful job of reaching all creators, no matter their style, medium, or skill level. Whether you are a professional graphic designer, a hobbyist knitter, a backyard gardener, or someone who just rearranges their living room to feel a sense of balance, she welcomes you to the table. She deconstructs the elitism often tied to the art world and rebuilds it as an inherent human trait.

The beating heart of this book is its exploration of art as worship and art as therapy.

[Expression] ───► Art as Worship ───► Divine Connection

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Human Creator

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[Process] ───► Art as Therapy ───► Internal Healing

She beautifully unpacks the idea that creating isn’t just a human pastime; it’s a form of prayer. When we create, we mimic the ultimate Creator. But she doesn’t just leave it in the spiritual clouds; she grounds it in the deeply therapeutic reality of the creative process. She addresses how making things helps us process grief, anxiety, and the quiet aches of being alive. It’s about the process, not just the product.

If the core message is so beautiful, why drop a star?

Looking at the broader consensus among readers, a common theme emerges: the book can occasionally feel a bit academic and dense. There are chapters where the prose gets bogged down in heavy theological or philosophical theory, which can pull you out of the intuitive, emotional experience of creating. It requires a bit of mental heavy lifting at times, and a few sections feel like they are repeating the same core thesis in slightly different vocabulary.

Despite a few moments of dense reading, Art Is How God Loves Us is a profound breath of fresh air. It's a book to be read slowly, perhaps with a highlighter in one hand and a cup of tea in the other. If you are a creator suffering from burnout, or a believer trying to figure out why a song, a poem, or a painting makes you feel closer to eternity than a sermon ever could, pick this up. It will heal something in you.

Favorite Quote: > "We do not create to prove our worth to the Creator; we create because we are already loved by Him, and our making is the echo of His breath in our lungs."