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God has put it in our hearts to propel creatives forward spiritually, biblically, financially, and artistically. We are here to provide a space to rest, grow, and equip artists in their craft, so that the name of Jesus may be glorified. We believe the next revival will be birthed from the deep waters of artistic expression- e.g... photography, videography, songwriting, dance, creative writing, etc... We desire to not only be a part of this awakening, but we also want to come alongside others in ushering in the glory of God. We want young and old, every tribe, tongue, and nation to experience the Lord's presence and to see the face of God through each of our gifts and talents. We believe that there will be an expansion of the Kingdom as we use these unique gifts that the Lord has given each and every one of us.
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In giving, you are not only supporting the greater vision for Arise and Rest, but you will be supporting our family as we are being equipped at Upperroom in Dallas. We believe this is the first step in following the Lord's leading for Arise and Rest.
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We are the Martins! As a family of five we deeply value the Presence of the Lord. We have a passion on serving others and welcoming people into our home and lives. We love adventuring with the Lord and seeing His kingdom reign here on earth. We have a deep desire to speak God's identity over His children.
I have been a believer since I was eleven years old. Even though there where times I tried to run from Jesus, He never let me get very far.
Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved the art of story telling. Whether it be through a song, a movie, or dance, a good story would always make my heart long for more. I knew deep down in my bones that this is what I was made for... I wanted to tell people's stories. I wanted to tell God’s stories. Twenty some years later and that’s what I do through films and photos.
I grew up as a dancer, started a photography business when I was in my twenties, and ended up falling in love with videography in the last few years. I have always had a passion for the arts. I am so excited to play a part in bringing creativity back to the ones who have either lost it, never thought that they had it, or have put it on the back burner. It is never too late for God to restore and bring forth His plan for you! I know this first hand.
-Zechariah 9:12 Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope;
today I declare that I will restore to you double.
A few years back, after leading a prayer room worship set with some dear friends, one of those friends honored me with one of the highest compliments I’ve ever received. She told me that as I was worshiping, she could see that I had a rich history and deep friendship with the Lord. I never could’ve articulated it that way on my own, but it connected so many dots for me.
Over the years, I have been able to write many songs, play many shows, tour with music, had the privilege of leading others in worship and along the way, I’ve learned how to tell my story and speak about my journey of faith. Throughout that time span, my life has been far from perfect, a complete wreck at times, but Jesus…
Jesus has been an ever present friend and a gracious teacher. He has taught me the power of relationship and connection. How to sit across the table from someone and look them in the eyes while they share their victories, wounds, regrets, questions, and everything in between. How to laugh with them and weep with them. How to listen to someone’s story and then sing the truest parts of their song back over them. This has become one of my passions. How to help others find their song. The power of our testimony is real and if I can, in some way, help others find or strengthen their voice, in whatever art form, then I believe that is contagious! And before you know it, there are a myriad of artists who are walking in the freedom and confidence that they were created for, for the glory of our Creator.
But when you strip everything back, if there is only one thing that I would hope that others see in me, it would be that I am a friend of Jesus
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Aaron Lee Martin
Jessica Noelle Martin
Arise, Lord, and come to your resting place,
you and the ark of your might.
May your priests be clothed with your righteousness;
may your faithful people sing for joy.
Psalm 132:8-9
Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.
By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
Genesis 2:1-3
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Arise, Lord, and come to your resting place,
you and the ark of your might.
May your priests be clothed with your righteousness;
may your faithful people sing for joy.
Psalm 132:8-9
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But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.
Isaiah 64:8
Verses That inspire The mission
Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.
By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
Genesis 2:1-3
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And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship, to design artistic works, to work in gold and silver and bronze, in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of artistic workmanship.
Exodus 35:31-33
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Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
