Every year, I ask God if he has a unique word or scripture to help me navigate the next twelve months.  

When it comes to artificial intelligence and Chat GPT, I’m astonished at how many people are overeager to embrace the technology, unaware of the dangers, and overconfident in their ability to use it for good. 

Keep creating.
Even if no one is asking for it.
Even if the applause never comes.
Even if most don’t understand why.
Do it anyway. 

Who would you be if the world didn’t tell you who you are? 

In this life, we encounter speed bumps and dead-ends. But only one is inevitable.  

The world indoctrinates us from childhood to believe we can be and do whatever we want. We’re at the center of our story and self-doubt is bad—because it stands in the way of self realization. 

If you’re creating in your own strength or seeking validation from success, then you’ve placed yourself at the center of your creativity.  

I recently drove by an outdoor church sign that had this interesting message: 

If you’re creating in your own strength or seeking validation from success, then you’ve placed yourself at the center of your creativity.

The Eden Option reveals how we’re either living life in Story 1 or Story 2. 

Story 1: the original, true story we were made for. A way of life with God at the epicenter. 

Story 2: the default narrative we’re born into. A way of life with us at the center.

A creative weakness is the temptation to over-stretch our ideas…whether a too-long speech or book or the continuing to churn out endless variations of the same repetitive art. 

Our stories, songs, paintings, and ideas aren’t just works of art. They are also holy weapons that help topple the world’s Babel pretense.

Just how gullible are believers when it comes to A.I.? A contender for most oblivious is a church in Texas that recently held a service written entirely by artificial intelligence.   

I’m going to share something, knowing it may not be for you. That’s okay. Because maybe it is. 

Getting through the day is hard enough. But often the biggest doubts, fears, and questions hit us in the middle of the night.  

When Jesus encounters two brothers on the shore, he makes them an incredible offer. If these fishermen will follow him, he will make them more true to who they were always meant to be.

If you’re not impressed with the ways of this world, you’re in good company. Neither is God. 

Yes, today’s title sounds a bit Yoda-like. It came from advice I offered a writer friend struggling with her longing to create in a season where she has little energy, time, or focus.

When a person, pet, or job that once filled your day with purpose and meaning is suddenly gone, there is a major void. It changes things around—and within— us.  

The best way to be proactive is to stop reacting to the reactions of others.