We’re drawn to movies and novels where the protagonist experiences great adventure, romance, and purpose. Our story can seem insignificant compared to that.

We all have our favorite place to be creative. And that’s good. The environment has an impact on our creativity.

But don’t limit this concept to earthly options.

What limits have you placed on your creativity? 

It’s helpful to remember those limits are from you rather than from God.

The creative process doesn’t begin with doing. The first step is simply being. 

When you’ve given it your best and it still isn’t enough, what then?

The best art simultaneously disrupts and invites. It helps people see something in a new way so they can then experience life in a new way.

“Hurry is an attitude which comes from an agreement with a lie that God is expecting more than you can do.”

Those words from a good friend rocked my world a decade ago.

All of life is spiritual. But that’s not how we tend to see our days. 

We’re not even halfway through the first month of 2026. And already, our resolutions are beginning to show signs of failure. Even if we’re faithfully keeping them, they are proving incapable of filling our hopes, longings, and empty places.

The process of creating requires many things, with time being near the top of the list. Because if we have no time to create, nothing will be created.

Ever wonder why God gave you an imagination? He didn’t have to. 

In these high-tech times, I’ve recently rediscovered the simple joy of puzzles. 

There’s a popular belief in creative circles that “we can do whatever we dream.” The sentiment sounds appealing but it’s actually a self-focused statement that leaves God completely out of the process. Plus it aims too low…because our dreams are too small.

The act of creating something—whether a loving home environment or a new Broadway musical—always involves our senses. 

We seek information. God desires intimacy.

January 6 is Epiphany, a Christian feast celebrating the manifestation of the divine nature of Jesus to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi, or “Wise Men.” 

We spend way too much time staring at the glass screen in our palm. Yep, I’m going there. 

God doesn’t go at our pace. We go at his pace. At least, we should. But that doesn’t always feel practical in our rapidly accelerating world. 

What’s the most common three-word phrase everyone says on January 1st?  Easy. “Happy New Year!”

How about the most popular four-word phrase?

Here at the close of 2025, it’s good to consider how you feel about your creative efforts this past year.