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Final Reflections on ARISE
I enjoyed a gorgeous weekend here in the Chicago area following the Arts Conference, with a chance to feel the warm sun in my back yard, walk into town for a movie with my husband at the 100-year-old theatre (we saw Ironman , which was quite entertaining...
Arise Arts Conference Begins Tomorrow
I am staring out my office window at the sparkling lake on our church campus, so very excited about the thousands of church artists and teachers who will make their way here in the morning for the Arise conference. Even if you haven’t registered by now...
The Joy of Jersey Boys
I recently learned that the Chicago run of the hit show, Jersey Boys , has been extended indefinitely because of such booming business. I’m really not surprised. I have had the blessing of seeing the show twice already – once with my husband and friends...
Early Bird Deadline
First, a belated Happy Mothers Day to any moms who are reading. We had a wonderful service this weekend honoring moms, and I felt so privileged to be a part of it. We don’t always get that service right, but this year, we’re hearing from so many moms...
Arts Conference Planning Meetings
Every Friday a group of creative folks meet for a couple hours to design and craft this year’s Arts Conference. We carefully look at each session and try to imagine how we can best harness the arts to inspire, lift, stretch, and impact all those who attend...
A Psalm for Artists and Teachers in the Church
A friend and teammate sent me some verses this morning from Psalm 40. He was highlighting verses 2 and 3, but the more I read the entire Psalm, the more I realized how penetrating all its words are for artists and teachers. Of course, David was an incredible...


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