“If we are ever going to create anything beautiful, lasting, and worthwhile, it’s going to come from who we are when we are stripped of all our striving.”
“The bigger the change we hope for, the longer we must be willing to invest, work for, and wait for it.”
“The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.”
“What do you think is the biggest waste of time?” “Comparing yourself to others”, said the mole.”
“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.”
“…human creativity is supremely about sharing through the Spirit in the creative purpose of the Father as he draws all things to himself through his Son”
“Let’s start seeing creativity as an investment rather than a cost.”
“When Christians criticize, carp, and complain but offer no alternatives, the world rolls its eyes, snickers, and moves on. It is really only when we offer a ‘more excellent way’ that we command or deserve much attention.”
“When we make, we invoke the abundance of God’s world into the reality of scarcity all about us.”
“To get the right things done, choosing what to ignore is as important as choosing where to focus.”