Ready Is a Lie: A Case for Moving Through Uncertainty

“Ready Is A Lie!”

The first time I came across this phrase, I felt a piercing in my heart. The weight of the words left me stunned with a sense of knowing. Even though I had not summarized the reason for my stagnation in achieving my goals as a desperate need to feel ready when I saw the words, there was a sense of confirmation that “readiness” was precisely the feeling I’d been longing for; yet, Continue reading

Put Some Respect on YOUR Creativity

Creativity is a spiritual issue. Any progress is made by leaps of faith, some small, some large.— Julia Cameron

You are creative.

I can confidently declare this even if I’ve never experienced your art! You were designed to be a Creator before you picked up a pen, paintbrush, instrument, camera, or script. Well before you welcomed the critiques and opinions of outsiders, your identity was established as a Creator. And your task, and mine, is Continue reading

You Were Created For This: Just Remember…

Creativity is a spiritual issue. Any progress is made by leaps of faith, some small, some large.— Julia Cameron

You are creative. I know you didn’t ask for my opinion on this, and most likely I’ve never experienced your art. Yet, it is important for me to remind you that before you ever picked up that pen, paintbrush, instrument, camera, or script, you were destined to be a Creator. Yes, well before you Continue reading

All You Have, Is All You Need

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All of your experiences, all of your pain, all of your disappointments, all of your victories, everything about you is necessary for your Purpose. There is not one thing that you have, tangible or intangible, that is unnecessary. It is the sum total of it all that God will maximize, and allow you to thrive in your Calling, Continue reading