Coloring Your Way Back to Childlike Faith: The Story Behind “Good News” The Coloring Book
PTtheGospelSpitter has given us more than a coloring book. He’s given us a tool to remember who we’re called to be. Simple. Joyful. Open. Ready for the Kingdom.
You know those moments when life gets heavy and you wish you could just hit pause and see the world with fresh eyes again?
That’s exactly the feeling I got when I first heard about “Good News” The Coloring Book. It’s not your average coloring book filled with random patterns and mandalas. This one comes straight from the heart — and from the single “Good News” by gospel artist PTtheGospelSpitter, whose real name is Ashante PT Stokes.
The cover art of his powerful gospel track inspired every single page. Each illustration carries the same vibrant, hopeful energy as the song, and right there on every page is a scripture reference tied directly to the “Good News” message. It’s more than just something to color. It’s an invitation.
The core idea behind the book is beautiful in its simplicity: we all need to convert and become like little children so that we can see YHWH’s Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus said it Himself — unless we change and become like children, we will never enter the kingdom. But what does that really look like in 2026, when we’re scrolling, stressing, and adulting harder than ever?
I sat down with some colored pencils the other day (yes, as a grown adult) and started flipping through the pages. There’s something disarmingly powerful about slowing down, choosing colors, and letting your mind rest on a scripture while your hands are busy. It feels almost meditative, but in the best, most joyful way. No pressure to “get it right.” Just presence.
Ashante PT Stokes didn’t create this out of nowhere. He wrote the song “Good News” during a season of incarceration, where he leaned deeper into his faith in YHWH. That raw, real-life backdrop gives the whole project an authenticity you can feel. He’s known as the “Bad Boy of Gospel,” blending rhythm, energy, and unapologetic truth-telling. The coloring book extends that same spirit — making deep spiritual truths accessible and fun, especially for families, kids, and adults who want to reconnect with that wide-eyed wonder.
Here’s what I love most: it’s not preachy. It’s playful. Coloring forces you to slow down. You pick a shade of blue for the sky, and suddenly you’re thinking about the scripture on that page. Maybe it’s about joy, forgiveness, or new beginnings. Before you know it, you’re not just coloring — you’re reflecting.
In a world that pushes us to grow up fast and stay serious, this book gently pulls us back. Become like little children. Trust more freely. Wonder more openly. Laugh when something is beautiful. That’s the Kingdom mindset.
I’ve watched friends with young kids use it together — parents and children side by side, talking about the scriptures in simple terms. The conversations that come up are pure gold. “Why do you think Jesus said we need to be like kids?” One little girl answered, “Because kids aren’t scared to believe big things.” Out of the mouths of babes, right?
If you’ve been feeling distant from your faith, or even if you’re strong in it but craving a fresh way to engage, this coloring book might be the unexpected gift you need. It’s creative worship. It’s quiet time with color. It’s a reminder that the Good News is still good — and it’s for everyone.
Whether you’re coloring alone with worship music playing or gathered around the table with family, every stroke becomes a small act of returning to that childlike heart. And isn’t that what we all secretly long for sometimes? To lay down the weight of adulthood and just believe again with open hands.
PTtheGospelSpitter has given us more than a coloring book. He’s given us a tool to remember who we’re called to be. Simple. Joyful. Open. Ready for the Kingdom.
So go ahead — grab your pencils, find a cozy spot, and let the Good News color your heart as much as the pages.