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5 things worth sharing this week
Hey Crashers,
We’ve been talking to several people this week who said they wished they had a little more money for an “inspiration fund.” They need inspiration and want to take their teams to see some things that would spark their creativity.
Sounds like a dream, right? But you don’t need a fund to spark inspiration. Whether it’s for your next big church creative moment or that side project you’ve been working on, there’s free inspiration everywhere!!
We’ve found five mind-blowing online adventures to make you see the world around you a little differently. As you read below, we encourage you to see past the visuals to the themes, technology, creativity, and ideas behind the ideas.
With eyes to see, you’ll be able to riff off these five things for weeks to come!!
Grace and Peace,
Cass & Rich
5 things worth sharing this week.
TOUR THE SISTINE CHAPEL
…from the comfort of your computer screen.
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel between 1508 and 1512. He is a grand master of art, and his work is breathtaking!
Usually, it would take a trip to Italy to behold the awesome-ness of the Sistine Chapel (and to be honest, who doesn’t want to do that….think of the gelati and granitas), but if the time or finances don’t stretch that far and your imagination needs it … click here to take a virtual tour. Watch this 7-minute video explaining the story behind the masterpiece.
EXPERIENCE THE BLUE MAN GROUP
…they’re wild but incredibly intriguing!
There are clips, moments, and memories on YouTube that let you go behind the scenes and get your imagination working overtime…. imagine a moment like the one at 3.05 seconds in your next Christmas Service!! Woah!! What could you do with out-of-the-box ideas like these?
FROM THE MEGA TO THE MICRO
Who knew Nikon had microscopic film awards?
Be prepared to be astounded by the world we rarely see…. the images, designs, and patterns may inspire your next creation. The seemingly invisible world that God is constantly creating and maintaining is beyond words!!
Taking the desperation out of inspiration.
EXPLORE THE FAR REACHES OF THE UNIVERSE
Follow the Curiosity Rover on Mars.
Imagine creation beyond the borders of the earth. Now, you can do more than imagine. The Curiosity Rover on Mars has been exploring since 2012 and sending images back to Nasa. Curiosity is currently exploring Mount Sharp. They write that what they saw in this panorama surprised them! Watch the video, and you’re sure to be surprised, too. The beauty, majesty, and vastness will astound. It's interesting in itself but also a fascinating color study. Could this spark the next “How great is our God”?
PERSPECTIVE IS EVERYTHING!!
Dive off a hot air balloon in 360 degrees.
We’ve always talked about going on a hot air balloon, but never diving off one!! People do the craziest things!! But as you watch, don’t miss the ability to pan left and right, up and down. Imagine what you could do with this in your world!