Artists are forerunners in their specific area of creative gifting—bringing something new into existence that changes the atmosphere for all who encounter it.  

God-given creativity threatens elite group-think. 

God gave us a memory and an imagination. When they work together according to his design, we see our story more clearly. When they don’t, we find ourselves stuck in the wrong story. 

What limits do you place on your creativity?  

We all have our favorite place to be creative.  

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

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

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. 

When we don’t create margin in our lives, we inevitably fall into a schedule of scarcity. 

In 2011, at a gathering in the redwoods of California, God rocked my world by speaking these words over me: “Your new mission is going after the hearts of creatives.”

As the world becomes more chaotic, we spend less time smiling and laughing. That’s a shame, because laughter is good for the soul. God doesn’t just have a sense of humor. He created humor.

Having a vivid imagination is necessary for original works of creativity. But when it comes to the unknown, our imagination can work against us. 

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

The act of making something beautiful—whether a loving home environment or a high school musical—is a sensory experience. As the creator, we must first see, hear, and taste what could be—long before it actually is. Then, once it’s a reality, others experience the creation through their senses.  

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

What God invites you into is beyond you, for you, and never up to you. 

God didn’t have to infuse us with an imagination. 

Trying to achieve success by chasing the latest trend isn't wise. Because it requires you to sound like what already is rather than what could be. 

When we find something that works, the temptation is to grab hold of it. 

A lot of things are opposed in this world.