LeAnne: Have you faced challenges from the world because of your faith?
Randall: Surely at times, but that is to be expected and rejoiced over. For the most part I have found that when we are true and comfortable and "real" in our own skin as Believers working in the arts, and when we have something significant to contribute that is not propaganda for our cause, we then gain many listening ears and hearts. And the applause ain't bad either!
LM: Have you faced challenges from the church because of your art?
RF: Would you be shocked if I told you sometimes this is the greatest warfare of all--where we strain at gnats and swallow camels? Praise God for those churches and pastors and Christian leaders who "get it" when it comes to the arts as good gifts of God to be celebrated and stewarded and offered not only to the "holy house" but also to those in the outer court.
LM: What would you say to encourage other artists who are trying to live their faith and their art in the world?
RF: Don't stop. Pray, weep, persevere. He who began a good work is faithful to complete it!
And network--not for vanity or self-promotion but for the life-giving fellowship of other Believers who are wired just the way you are! The Lord still needs His Joseph in Egypt and His Esther in Persia and all the Daniels in Babylon He can get. No, it's not the church or missions organization--it's the world, but you can still be God's priest and servant and wash many feet in that very place.
Remember, there is a mighty spirit and He dances with us and over us. Here is my offering on that truth.
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