Nothing is more frustrating than something you can't do. My journey as an illustrator started when I was young. I loved the medium of pen and paper. However, painting was another story. I just could not control the medium in a way to communicate what I wanted to express. It was too ambiguous and...

On this Good Friday, as I read through the Scripture account of that dark day long ago, I am struck by the words of Jesus to his disciples who wanted to get a little reckless with their swords, fighting off the arrest. Jesus said, "Do you not think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once...

Yesterday we began the most significant week of the year for followers of Jesus - what we call Holy Week. From the many "Hosannas" sung in churches for Palm Sunday to the joyful songs celebrating the empty grave next weekend, those who claim the name of Christ will experience the entire gamut...

I've been reading lately in the book of Acts, and reflecting on the mysterious ways in which the Holy Spirit led those early believers. Today's passage in Acts l6 described how Paul and his companions tried to enter a place called Bithynia, "but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to...

The 1932 ‘Girl in Front of a Mirror” by Pablo Picasso, depicts a dilemna that we face as creative leaders. The beautiful girl is carefully scrutinizing herself. She is not taking a casual glance in hopes of making a quick improvement. Her desire is to look beyond her physical attributes and to gaze into...

I have a growing excitement with the rise of the amateur artists. With the introduction of Photoshop, Mac tech, hi-end cameras, blogs, and other resources, young artists are resourced more than ever. With that said, I also have a growing concern with the dependence on these tools- actually less like...

" This morning I saw the country from my window a long time before sunrise," Vincent wrote to his brother Theo, " with nothing but the morning star, which looked very big ." (1889) Vincent Van Gogh, one of the most celebrated artists of all time, lived a very troubled life. Estranged...

I went to Watchmen on opening weekend. It's very unlike your typical 'superhero' movie. Regardless if you liked the movie, it did bring up interesting (& controversial) ideas in regards to creative leadership. No, I am not going to talk about wearing spandex or having cool gadgets. But...

I get asked a lot how to start the creative process. How can I be more creative? My advice- A great place to start is buy a sketch/note book. Buy a cheap one for $5-10. It will be the best investment for your creative process. We all know that the creative process is a messy, chaotic, and unpredictable...

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of worshipping at Willow McHenry . The worship leader that morning was Matt Wright, the worship leader from Willow's North Shore regional. I am just getting to know Matt but each opportunity I have to spend time with him I am struck with his passion for God and...