Art isn’t neutral. It just isn’t possible, though it’s tempting to think it is.  We want to just enjoy a painting, song or movie. As if it just fell out of the sky, formed without the influence of any outside worldview or agenda.

It’s important to know your creative pace. 
But not in the typical ways we’ve measured it…like comparison to others or some perfect standard.

It’s human nature to try and bottle success. 

"Hey, this worked before. Let's just do it again and hope lightning strikes again…" 

Social media won't slow down. 

The news cycle won’t take a day off.

The binge-worthy series won't go away…

In Eden, the enemy's tactic was to distort reality. He offered Adam and Eve a new, untrue way to see God and their Story. They bought the lie then. And it’s still being bought today.

One of the biggest concerns I hear from Christian creatives is that they don’t want their art to be “preachy” or “cheesy.”
I get it. But honestly, it will never be an issue if you’re actively creating with God. 

The big idea or breakthrough solution we are waiting for is often closer than we think. 

Discovered truth is greater than delivered truth.

Knowing God is better than knowing about him.

The more accelerated our lives get, the more we’re tempted to measure who we are by what we do. Because, well, we’re doing a lot. 

You can enter each moment of your day with or without God. The contrast between the two couldn’t be more clear.

Every artist has a canvas—the place to bring ideas to life.

Don’t give your “yes” to a project before fully counting the cost. When it comes to big decisions, we tend to focus on the outcome rather than the process. We are the ultimate optimist on the front end.

The shallow end of the pool is popular but offers nothing for those eager to experience the ocean. Yes, the baby pool may be safer than the ocean but it’s overcrowded, impossible to surf, and the water is often warm…and yellow.

It’s good to remember everything isn’t equal in this world of endless options.
Artificial isn’t the same as Real.
Success isn’t the same as Meaning…

Our culture has fully embraced the mantra: "Fake it till you make it." But there are two big problems with that approach. 

When a new opportunity comes up, how do you decide whether to take it or not? If you pass, will you miss your one chance? But if you say yes, what if it turns out to be a costly mistake or time drain?

Beware the self-proclaimed experts who tell you there’s only one way to accomplish your goals or why your ideas will never work. 

A good gauge on whether we’re pursuing our creativity from our own strength or with God is whether we’re mostly expectant…or exhausted. Because God doesn't give us more than we can do in a day. We give ourselves that burden.

Have you ever considered that your creativity isn’t mostly something you do—but a relational journey you’re on? It doesn’t begin with you and a canvas, but you and God.

God is primarily a good Father who teaches his sons and daughters—not a teacher who occasionally fathers his students.  When we get that mixed up, it muddies our view of who God is and who we are.