One of my dad’s go-to expressions in the face of what he sensed was inevitable was: “It is what it is.” 

I hate that phrase. The words convey a sense of insurmountable inevitability.

In our excitement to make things happen, we can futurecast. That’s defined as the practice of envisioning and forecasting potential future scenarios to inform today’s decisions. I would take away the positive spin. Without God, it’s never wise to presume what will happen in the future.

What’s the main thing standing in the way of your creative goals? It’s important to know what the hurdle is. Yet naming it is never enough. Because the goal is breakthrough…not simply awareness.

I’m always surprised when my plans don’t go as planned. 

It’s on the verge of working out...but then life happens. 

We regularly wish people good luck on an upcoming test or project. The question is…why?

Are you waiting to feel qualified before taking on the project that God’s stirred in you? If so, ask yourself what’s behind the hesitation.

Those determined to create with God will, by design, become good friends with mystery, wonder, and faith. 

That’s because God invites us on a journey where the only guarantee is his presence.

It’s essential we pursue excellence in our creativity. And that requires us to be students who master the craft of our art form. 

But craft is never enough.

I’m a big fan of vinyl albums. With real records, it matters where you drop the needle. Set it in the wrong place and you get the wrong song. 

The same is true in all aspects of our lives. If we drop the needle in the wrong place, we’ll miss the meaning of what’s really going on.

During an interview, best-selling author Neil Gaiman was asked where his ideas come from. He responded, “From daydreaming. You get ideas from being bored.”

When God invites us to create, we have a choice. We can say yes and create it with God. Or we can be conditional creators, proceeding only if perceived limits are first removed.

The offer of a good, safe life can be alluring. But is that the story we were created for?

During Easter week, a major network morning show ran a faith segment featuring representatives from three different religions. The conversation that followed was revealing…and disheartening. 

We often think the most successful people are the ones who make it to the pinnacle of their particular field or industry. Yet in later years, many of these super wealthy, powerful, often lonely people would trade it all for peace, love, and joy. 

One of the most insightful books about modern technology was written almost 120 years before any of our current technology existed.

If you’re in need of soul care and replenishment, you’re going to savor this offering. In this chaotic world, we often lose sight of how to rest, reset, and restore.

Popularity and influence aren't the same thing. It’s crucial not to confuse them.

When you think of Jesus, what’s the first image that comes to mind? Is he a thirty-year old man in a robe and sandals…or the eternal creator of everything?

How do you interpret the rejection of your creative efforts?

We’re days away from the end of this year’s first quarter. Which is why now is a particularly good moment to pause and reflect on your hopes and dreams for 2026.