On Paths Less Taken

Our creative endeavors require the use of creative technique. Taking the skills, talents, and abilities that we each have to shape our unique artistically creative expression. Our intentional practice and a commitment...

Collaboration in all areas of our lives, but especially in our creative endeavors, helps us develop our artistic skills, expand our creative potential, and grow in ways that are difficult to achieve alone. By learning...

All creative growth starts with communication. And communication builds understanding, making it possible to learn, teach, and strengthen our creative skills, talents, and abilities. Effective creative communication...

True unity has nothing to do with sameness or everyone thinking the same way. Our individuality is not a barrier to unity — it is part of what makes unity strong and meaningful. Unity that is built on respect for...

People often only see the results of creative work without understanding the struggles behind it. And even though results do matter, our struggles matter as well. And those struggles play a powerful role in shaping each...

Our creative potential grows with consistent practice, not the pursuit of perfection. That intentional repetition strengthens our skills, develops our talents, and helps us become the creators we were all created to be...

Creative growth very rarely happens inside our own comfort zones. But by overcoming complacency, taking action, and balancing work with rest, we can move closer to the life we want for ourselves… AND to the potential we...

We often say things like “hard work always pays off” or “you can be anything you want” without stopping to think about whether they actually hold up. But there is a saying that continues to hold up and reveal a hard...

Part one of a six-part series, all about saying that really rings true in life. Some common sayings fall apart when we really think about them, but “Once is a mistake. Twice is a choice.” is one that reveals an...

Every human being has the capacity to create, yet much of the world’s greatest creative potential has likely gone unseen and unrecognized throughout history. Maybe lost history, limited opportunity, or self-doubt have...

Success and failure shape every creative journey, but it’s often failure that leaves the deepest lessons and fuels future growth. Join us in this conversation with Jordan West—a skilled storyteller and screenwriter—to...

This world rewards busyness, but that often breeds complacency. What does it really mean to thrive in life, work, relationships, faith, and creativity? Well, it is something that demands overcoming our complacency and...

Necessity is the mother of invention! When we learn new things, we build those new ideas on existing foundations rather than from nothing. Creativity is built the same way - layer by layer - developing our God-given...

Music truly is the soundtrack of our lives! But what if we only had two artists we could listen to for the rest of our lives? Do we really love our favorite artists from their first album to last? We invite you to share...

What does it really mean to “ask for the difficult things” in life, faith, and creativity? Sometimes, when we do ask those questions, we learn so much by waiting, listening, and letting go of control. As our faith...