“When we make, we invoke the abundance of God’s world into the reality of scarcity all about us.”
“If the opening chapters of Genesis portray God as a creative artist, then it only stands to reason that the people he made in his image will also be artists. Art is an imaginative activity, and in the act of creating, we reflect the mind of our Maker.”
“You have a masterpiece inside you, too, you know. One unlike any that has ever been created, or ever will be. And remember: If you go to your grave without painting your masterpiece, it will not get painted. No one else can paint it. Only you.”
“But unless we are creators we are not fully alive. What do I mean by creators? Not only artists, whose acts of creation are the obvious ones of working with paint or clay or words. Creativity is a way of living life, no matter our vocation or how we earn our living. Creativity is not limited to the arts, or having some kind of important career.”
“Since we were made to glorify God, worship happens when someone is doing exactly what he or she was made to do.”
“To get the right things done, choosing what to ignore is as important as choosing where to focus.”
“Your habits in the short term impact your calling in the long term.”
“What do you think is the biggest waste of time?” “Comparing yourself to others”, said the mole.”
“You’re valid. Step up. Bring what you’ve got. Don’t you dare hold back. Not cringing back, not with arrogant pride, with sane humility bring your stuff. Other people need it.”
“Change might not be fast and it isn’t always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped.”
