Along with the gift of creativity and its fruits comes the gentle nudges from the "real world" to conform to the status quo. However, creativity by its very nature flourishes best when allowed to grow in new directions, away from static, fixed ways of doing things.In “The Artist's Devotional: Discovering God's Purposes for Your Creativity,” author Katharina Becker invites both veteran and fledgling artists to connect with the God of all creative gifts in a month-long series of devotional thoughts. From Genesis to Revelations, Becker opens the Scripture to the Spirit's touch, inviting the reader to create out of heaven's abundance. Katharina Becker was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio, where she continues to reside. She is a graduate of Ashland University with a B.A. in writing. She enjoys rug hooking and reading.