Worship is Not a Show

When it comes to our worship, our whole life is meant to be an offering before God. Colossians 3:17  (NIV) says, “Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Consider where you could be offering worship to […]

Who We Worship

A revelation of who God is will impact your worship of Him in incredible ways. The greater you know Him, the more you will worship Him. There’s an incredible moment in the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus asked his disciples who people thought he was and what was being said about Him. The conversation continued […]

Comparison

Comparison will do nothing to inspire your art, it will only wreck your heart. Hebrews 12:1 (ESV) says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before […]

A Living Sacrifice

There’s so much that could be said about a life of worship, or the unique calling that each of us has, but one thing Scripture affirms is that we are called to be living sacrifices. Romans 12:1 (NIV) says, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies […]

The Greatest Competitor to Devotion

Never let your love for the gift outgrow your love for the Giver. It can be easy to put all of our attention on what we are called to do that we forget about the one who has called us in the process. Take a moment and consider if you’ve ever done this before… SELAH […]

Humility Brings Wonder

When there is a continual intentionality in putting others first, something special happens in our families, churches, friend groups, frisbee-golf communities, and local dog walking groups…  OK, those last two were a little specific, and slightly a joke, but only slightly… You get the idea. Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV) says, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition […]

The Spotlight

The spotlight you encounter will do nothing to grow or enhance your character or identity; it will only expose it. Proverbs 10:9 (ESV) says, “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.”  Character is never built in the spotlight, but rather, before the spotlight. So why […]

Living Open Handed

In many ways, how we act reveals how we view God. If we truly believe what Scripture says, we will live by it and trust that God’s Word will prove true in our lives.  With that said, Proverbs 11:25 (NIV) says, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” What keeps you […]

A Living Legacy

The world is filled with memorials and monuments. We might think of different wonders of the ancient world, like the Pyramids of Giza or the Great Wall of China. Yet, different as they may be, all monuments have one thing in common. They exist to remind and teach us. 1 Chronicles 16:8-9 (NIV) says, “Give […]

Small Changes

Zechariah 4:10a (NLT) says, “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin…”  We might think of making changes in disciplines (like starting a diet or building healthy creative habits) as something to do at the start of a year, not toward the end, but what if making these […]

A Life of Prayer

How often are you in conversation with the Lord? Does the thought of prayer ever seem difficult to you? If we’re honest with ourselves, sometimes the idea of waking up early, or carving out time in the middle of the day, or even getting a quick prayer in before bed can seem like such a […]

Courage to Create

Creativity requires courage. Psalm 31:24 (NLT) says, “So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!” Creativity and courage go together because they are both tied to vulnerability. To choose to do something creative or courageous is to be vulnerable.  Are you fearful when you create?  Do you worry about […]

Good Fruit

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