When you’re unsure what to do next, don’t give into the pressure to make a quick decision based on human wisdom.

When we’re young, life is all about this moment. Right now. There’s little patience for later. Our focus is limited to whatever’s in front of us. 

“Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something.” 

There’s nothing quite like the frustration of spending endless hours trying to resolve an unfair situation and getting nowhere.

We long for God to bring clarity to the events in our lives, but get tangled up when we bring our interpretation to God's revelation. For instance, we may sense God is saying "now," but now...what?

As new creations, we have no reason to keep pursuing our creativity in old, formulaic ways.

People often talk about God as if he’s way up there, somewhere in the clouds, and we’re way down here, left to our own means. Or that if we want to find God, we need to search for him or wait until church on Sunday morning. 

It’s important to own physical copies of the books that matter most to you. This is especially true for your personal Bible. Here are three reasons why. 

One of my good friends is a sage that reminds me of a modern day Gandalf.

A close friend recently gave me a gift that rekindled my spirit after a long season of pouring into others.

When hard times hit, we lose perspective if we focus on the wrong thing…the problem. 

C. S. Lewis made a fascinating observation about how all cultures have specific blind spots unique to their specific moment. Ours certainly does. Thankfully, Lewis doesn’t just state the problem but proposes an intriguing solution. 

One of the best ways to grow your creativity is to become more curious.

We’ve all had those awkward moments when—while listening to a song or watching a scene in a show—we’re suddenly overcome with unexpected emotion.    

Sooner or later, everyone hits a sticking point in the creative process. Momentum slows and doubt grows. And soon, the dream begins to fade.  

Ever notice how most new movies, shows, and music lack any true creativity or imagination? It’s like they all come from the same giant factory. And from a spiritual perspective, perhaps they do. 

The core issue in our walk with God is always the battle for intimacy. Will we choose God to fill all our desires…or look to someone or something else? 

To navigate this broken world, it’s essential to recognize the times we’re living in. That may sound obvious…but it isn’t our normal practice.  

My youngest son graduates high school today. There’s a lot to celebrate in his story. I’m so proud of him.

Writers often try to measure their creativity by the wrong metric—the number of words written that day. It’s about as helpful as evaluating your last vacation based on the number of steps taken while there.