I’ve begun living a radical life since moving to Dallas. I look for every opportunity and say “yes” to them all. I’ve done so many things already that aren’t “me”…but they were opportunities and I decided I would seize them. This started because I had no friends or connections up in Dallas. But I’m determined…
I’m writing a book. A devotional for creatives. I have so much great info I want to share, that sometimes I forget I need to make this thing enjoyable to read. Novel concept, right? I think that’s a syndrome of how seriously artist take themselves. We have such conviction for our craft, that we take…
I’m writing a book. Well, to be fair, I’ve been writing about three books. But I’m ready to announce the first that will be released. I’m working on a devotional for creatives. It’s a 31-day exploration of spirituality and creativity – those two concepts aren’t mutually exclusive. Each day will start with a spiritual principle.…
There’s one thing I’d like to see happen to my creative friends. I’d love to help them get those voices out of their heads. I’m talking about that voice that says: You aren’t good enough. And your identity rests on whether or not you can become good enough. That’s a lie. And it’s that same…
Yes, you will. You will die. Probably not at my hands. But some day your ticker will stop ticking and the lights will go out. Then what’s left? A lifeless sack of meat and bone – then your spirit departs. Everything that represents you is either given away or shoved into a box and sunk…
“I don’t need inspiration…I make it.” That’s what my buddy Joe Cavazos said. I love it! He may have said it jokingly but I think there is such truth in that statement. Too many artists sit around waiting for inspiration to strike. They wander through Pinterest or Dribbble, looking for something to get the creative juices…
“But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: (1) Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, (2) be compassionate and loyal in your love, (3) And don’t take yourself too seriously – take God seriously.” I love…
I’m a people pleaser. *gasp* I can’t stand it when people dislike me or are mad at me. Last week I royally ticked someone off. They were throwing some strong words my general direction. It hurt. So for the next few hours I obsessed over it. “How will I make this right? How will I…
“Forget the world. Let’s make the world a better place.” I’m convinced this should be the approach of an artist. Here’s the deal: A great artist wants to make the world a better place. Our love for beauty and truth make us want to make a lasting impact. And a lasting impact requires breaking the status…
So, lately, folks have been hating on my blog. It’s not like they leave a trollish comment or anything like that. They just criticized me by posting something on their timelines. Mind you, they’re my “friends”. So I see them hating on my blog posts. But they don’t have the decency to tag me in…