Help your kids view work with God-ordained purpose, enthusiasm, and joy!
Help your kids view work with God-ordained purpose, enthusiasm, and joy!
The “sixth day” wasn’t the end of creation
In the words of the pages below, it was only “just the beginning.” It’s when God passed the baton to us—kids and adults alike—and called us to create in His image!
“Because while in six days God created a lot, there are so many things that He simply did not— like bridges and baseballs, sandcastles and s’mores. God asked us to create and fill the planet with more.”
That’s the message of The Creator in You. I wrote this book because I was tired of reading children’s books to my kids that buried the lead of Genesis 1 and 2. When our kids understand that God creates and calls them to create as his image-bearers, they will view everything—crafts, homework, chores and their future careers—with God-ordained purpose, enthusiasm, and joy. That’s my prayer for the kids in your life as they read this book!
Original Painting Giveaway
The Creator in You is currently SOLD OUT on Amazon. But I’m giving you an amazing incentive to stock-up on copies while we’re out-of-stock: I’m giving away this original painting to someone who orders The Creator in You before June 15 (when Amazon is expected to be back in-stock)!
Here’s a bit more about this epic piece:
- One-of-a-kind: This is the original painting of the cover of the book, before it was colored digitally. Yes, that means this is the only copy in the world!
- Signed by me and Jonathan David: Before we ship it to the winner, the illustrator and I will be adding our signatures to the top-left corner.
- Dimensions: 12” x 22.5”
Here’s how to enter to win ⬇️
Step 1: Get your book(s)
I’ll give you 1 entry into the giveaway for every copy you purchase (maximum of 10 entries)! Please note that Amazon will not charge your card until they ship your book.
Endorsed By
“We love the message of The Creator in You. Regardless of how your family interprets the ‘days’ of Genesis 1, your kids will walk away with an appreciation for how God’s creativity connects to their own. We can’t wait to read this with our grandchildren!”
—Tim and Kathy Keller, bestselling authors of The Meaning of Marriage
“Wow! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book and the illustrations! This absolutely would have been the kind of book I’d have picked up when my kids were younger. The illustrations are gorgeous and the message even better!”
— Candace Cameron Bure, Actress, Producer, New York Times Bestselling Author
“As an artist, I love Jordan’s encouragement to kids to ‘create with their hands’ and paint with their ‘very own brush!’ The Creator in You will help you point your children to deep truths about who God is and who they are — what a gift for them to see themselves as the imago Dei of our Creator God!”
— Ruth Chou Simons, mom to 6 boys, Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and founder of gracelaced.com
“Beautiful! The Creator in You will help your kids view everything from artwork to homework to their future careers with purpose, enthusiasm, and joy.”
— Mark Batterson, New York Times best-selling author of The Circle Maker and lead pastor of National Community Church
“There are a very small handful of books I purchase for each of my children so they can read them to future generations. The Creator in You is one of those books that leaves me in awe of our Creator. What a treasure! Jordan has written a new children’s classic. It’s so beautiful and poignant; I want to buy it for all the adults in my life as well!”
— Lara Casey, author of Cultivate and Gracie’s Garden
“I love what Jordan has created with The Creator in You. This beautifully illustrated story will serve as a powerful tool for parents to share the wonder of God’s creation and the uniqueness of God’s creation on display through all of us.”
— Matthew West, singer/songwriter
“In his gorgeous new picture book, Jordan Raynor reminds us that we were all created to create. Whenever we write a story, paint a picture or build with blocks, we are reflecting the very heart of God.”
— JJ Heller, singer/songwriter
“The Creator in You captures the natural wonder and creativity of children everywhere. Oh, how my boys would have been glued to these pages if they had it when they were young! Hurry and get this book into the hands of young people now, so they might make the connection between their innate curiosity and God’s awesome design!”
— Monica Swanson, author of Boy Mom: What your Son Needs Most from You and host of The Boy Mom Podcast
“I’m trying to endorse a book that left me speechless, with tearful hope and inspiration. The Creator In You is a must-read for every child and adult. It is Genesis 1 & 2 in masterful poetry and a clear, compelling conclusion.”
— Jonathan Pokluda, pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church, host of The Becoming Something Podcast, and best-selling author
“This is more than a children’s book. It’s a tool to help you invite your kids into God’s bigger story of redemption. Every parent who is trying to raise children who love Jesus must add this to their collection.”
— Jerrad Lopes, founder of Dad Tired and host of the Dad Tired podcast
“This gorgeous book reminds us that creativity is not a fringe thing. It is of infinite worth because it comes from the Creator God. I can’t wait to read this book to my kids!”
— Jessica Honegger, founder of Noonday Collection and author of Imperfect Courage
“I love this positive message about the privilege of work as we follow in God’s example. I’m hopeful many children, including my own, will gain an early vision for how their work can honor God and serve their neighbors.”
— Collin Hansen, host of the Gospelbound podcast and editor-in-chief of The Gospel Coalition
“A delightful book with a message that will inspire parents just as much as their children!”
— Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, senior writer for The Gospel Coalition
“With fascinating illustrations and a message that is both engaging and profound, this book will be a great addition to any family bookshelf or church library.”
— Carl Laferton, best-selling author of The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross and The God Contest
“Beautifully crafted text with deeply engaging illustrations that will capture the reader’s imagination and excite them about the beautiful mandate of creation from our loving Creator. I really hope it reaches many homes and blesses them as they read it!”
— Catalina Echeverri, illustrator of The God Contest and The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross
“Imagine the impact of our children discovering the important truths that they are created in the image of God and they are also creators that can help God do redemptive work in this life. This message is a treasure to future generations.”
— Cheryl Bachelder, author of Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others and former CEO of Popeyes
“It is exciting to see the creation story applied to the work of children. Helping children see that the things they create can be part of God’s unfolding story for the world is bold and radical and Biblical. What if every child in the world believes this? How might they emerge as creators, artists, entrepreneurs of the future? Kudos to Jordan for taking a key message of faith and work to the bedtime story.”
— Missy Wallace, Executive Director for the Global Faith and Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City
“The best part about The Creator In You isn’t simply the powerful truth it illustrates—that our creations matter — but that, with its bouncing rhythms and gorgeously radiant artwork, it might just inspire us to create as well.”
— Mike Maihack, cartoonist and creator of Cleopatra in Space
“What a blessing and encouragement for young creatives and their supportive parents! I’ll be gifting this to friends and to our church library!”
— Sheryl J. Anderson, showrunner of Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias
“The Creator in You helps kids (and adults alike) see how God chooses to partner with us to bring his plans to life. What a beautiful story with a profound message!”
— Alli Worthington, author, speaker, and entrepreneur
“This book is special. Every child needs to know that God is creative and that God made us to be creative like He is. This truth is transformational for everyone, especially for our children!”
— Daniel Fusco, pastor, TV & radio host and author of Crazy Happy
“The Creator in You is inspiring on every level, from its gorgeous illustrations to its exuberant message. There is joy leaping off every page, and as the mother of a multicultural family, I especially appreciate the representation present in the drawings of the children. It is a wonderful book that is truly full of wonder!”
— Kara Holden, Writer of Disney’s Clouds
“A beautifully illustrated tribute to God’s boundless creativity. This book will inspire your child (and you!) to build, create and dream for God’s glory. We loved reading it, and look forward to sharing it with our daughter.”
— Jason & Laura van Dyk, artists and founders of God’s fingerprints
“As a parent, I’m always looking for good help in training my kids. I want them to know that being made in God’s image means they’re bursting with creativity. Which makes Jordan Raynor’s new book, The Creator in You, the perfect companion for parents. It’s vivid and playful and fun and beautifully done. Get this book in front of your kids!”
— Daniel Grothe, author of The Power of Place
“I love the message of The Creator in You! It illustrates to kids and adults that their creativity and imagination is infinite and purposeful by God’s design to spark joy and delight in the world!”
— Anita Corsini, Host of HGTV’s Flip or Flop Atlanta
“This book is beautiful and elegant in its truth and approachability. Oh, how I wish this book had been written when my boys were younger….but it’s not too late, I’m going to read it to them anyway as I read and re-read it to myself as well.”
— Henry Kaestner, co-founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur
“Such a powerful way to help kids see creativity for what it really is: reflecting our Creator. Will be reading this over and over with my kids!”
— Michelle Myers, author, founder of She Works His Way, and mom of 3
“Jordan does an incredible job of explaining the creative nature of God and how that nature has been given to us to use in our lifetime to bring hope to the world. Our creativity is a gift from God and can be used in and through our work. The Creator in You will be one of the greatest messages you could instill in your child. Even more, you’ll find that it speaks to you as an adult and the kid in you! May this book fan the flame of your child’s creativity and work as they reflect his glory!”
— Noah Elias, artist/author/mentor, and creator of The Kid in Me™
“Simply delightful! This is a book I’ll be reading with my kids over and over again.”
— Asheritah Ciuciu, author, speaker, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries
“The Creator In You is one of those rare children’s books that ultimately isn’t just for children. It is a reminder for all of us that we have some things inside of us that God has out there for us to create, not because he needs us to, but because he wants to create with us. Sometimes the most profound thinking comes through in stories for children. Jordan’s book does this in spades!”
— Luke LeFevre, Chief Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions
“We are made in the image of a Maker and created in the image of a Creator. The Creator in You will help young readers tap into their own creative talents and reimagine their work as students, children, and budding entrepreneurs. I can’t wait to read it to my own kids before bed.”
— Jeff Haanen, founder & CEO of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work, father of four daughters
“I can’t wait to share this book with our community at Praxis, which is chock-full of entrepreneurial parents. What better way to explain to our kids that active, creative energy and ambition that is inside of all of us than to point to God the Creator as the one that made us as image bearers.”
— Dave Blanchard, CEO & Co-Founder of Praxis
“What a message for kids today — what a message for us all, everyday! Jordan Raynor’s words and Jonathan David’s illustrations are sure to inspire the imaginations of creative boys and girls growing up in our homes. I encourage you to grab a copy of The Creator in You for the child you love — and the child in you.”
— Wendy Speake, author and actress
God is at work in our work. Sadly, most people grow up never knowing that. That’s why I love this book. As I read The Creator In You to my kids, I found myself praying that God would help them see their unique gifts and passions as divine invitations to participate in His creative work.
— Mike Kelsey, Lead Pastor at McLean Bible Church
Tim and Kathy Keller
Candace Cameron Bure
Ruth Chou Simons
Mark Batterson
Lara Casey
Matthew West
JJ Heller
Monica Swanson
Jonathan Pokluda
Jerrad Lopes
Jessica Honegger
Collin Hansen
Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
Carl Laferton
Catalina Echeverri
Cheryl Bachelder
Missy Wallace
Mike Maihack
Sheryl J. Anderson
Alli Worthington
Daniel Fusco
Kara Holden
Jason & Laura van Dyk
Daniel Grothe
Anita Corsini
Henry Kaestner
Michelle Myers
Noah Elias
Asheritah Ciuciu
Luke LeFevre
Jeff Haanen
Dave Blanchard
Wendy Speake
Mike Kelsey
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Early Reviews
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About the Author
Hey there! I’m Jordan Raynor—bestselling author of Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create and 7-time recipient of the “World’s Best Dad” award from Ellison, Kate, and Emery.
My mission is to help Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that your work—and the work of your kids— matters for eternity. I do this through my books, podcast (The Call to Mastery), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)—content that by God’s grace has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth.
In addition to my writing, I serve as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which I previously ran as CEO. Before that, I had the privilege of being selected as a Google Fellow two times and serving in The White House under President George W. Bush.
My wife Kara and I live in Tampa, Florida with our three wonderful little girls, Ellison (7), Kate (5), and Emery (2).
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