Leaning into the Holy Spirit
The Spirit is our helper, our guide, and our comforter.
Contemplating Fellowship with God
Following God's lead and experiencing the world around us with a posture of wonder and delight.
Pursuing Excellence
What does a life modeled after excellence look like?
Love Without Conditions
āGod is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.ā
Music in Our Lives of Faith
There is something inherently spiritual about music.
Spiritual DisciplinesāOn Simplicity
In a simple life, we tend to find connections to God that we desire.
Easter: Stepping Into New Beginnings
The arrival of Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, reminds us of how life can be.
The Image of Good Friday
Ruminating on human nature and the divine invitation for who we might be.
Embodying the Imago Dei
Our bodies are an essential part of the expression of who we are.
On Lent: Preparing Our Hearts For Easter
As we anticipate the joy of Easter, we take this time to pause and reflect on our lives and the growth God is inviting us into.
Faith Like a Child
Embracing a childlike posture in our relationship with Jesus.
Humility and Transformation
The Invitation of Ash Wednesday.
Celebrating Diversity
Diversification is one of the cornerstones of Godās creation of all life.
The Transformative Nature of Mercy
Mercy moves us to see the world and our relationship with one another through a different lens.
Promises of God
A reflection on God's assurances and care for all of humanity.
Rhythms of Rest
Embracing the gift of rest given to us by our Creator.
Epiphany Reflections
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
Contemplating Christās Divinity in Infancy
Approaching the Christ child with wonder.
Experiencing Art as Worship
Let us engage in our making with a worshipful heart, following the example set for us by God, and living into the gifts, skills, and talents we have been given.
Coming to the Table
Embracing the invitation of Luke 14.
Thanksgiving Reflections
Exploring the season of gratitude through the lens of Acts 4.
Spiritual DisciplinesāOn Hospitality
Certain spaces and people hold the ability to welcome others into rest. We call this trait hospitality and it comes from a place of love.
Living Out of Shalom
What does it look like to live out of God's vision of peace in our daily lives?
Practicing Patience
āRejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.ā ā Romans 12:12
On Restoration and Renewal
Discovering an encouraging and hopeful narrative for the future.
Embracing Peace
Tracing the threads of God's peace through every aspect of our lives.
Hope As Resistance
To hope is to resist giving in or giving up. To hope is to believe this world is not the way itās supposed to beāthat this world is not yet all that it shall become.
Seeking Beauty
For as long as humans have tried to seek beauty, God has been pouring it out in love.
On Spiritual Mindfulness
Moments of quiet contemplation, of slowing down allow us to rest in the company of our Creator as we move through the situations around us.
Stewarding Grace
Exploring the wonder of God's grace and its implications for our daily lives.
The Goodness of God
What does āgoodā actually mean? Ultimately, what defines the criteria for goodness?
Basking in the Love of God
The love of God is infused into all of creation; the wonder and beauty of our world are born directly out of the Lordās delight and joy.
Stewarding Creation
Creation care is respecting and celebrating the beauty and bounty of the world in which we share and, in so doing, rightly honoring and worshiping the Creator of all.
Spiritual DisciplinesāOn Lament
Bringing our pains and griefs to our Creator in the midst of a fractured world.
Reflecting on Discipleship
Discipleship is merging our brokenness with the willingness to seek Jesus even in the messiest tangles of imperfections and failures. It is accepting that no fault is unseen and yet grace is given.
On Lectio Divina | Attuning Ourselves to Godās Wisdom
We explore this age-old spiritual practice and cultivate an intentional space for reading Scripture.
Silencing Our Fears
Ruminating on the perfect peace of Jesus.
Moving Forward Through Forgiveness
Reflecting on the healing and restoration of forgiveness through the lens of Ephesians 4.
The Beauty of Easter
Easter offers us the ability to envision a better, renewed, beautiful world. It encourages us to embrace hope, not as a figment of our imagination, but as a tangible goal we can strive for.
Experiencing Quiet Connection, A Good Friday Reflection
Finding community and common understanding in the midst of our pain.
On Courage and Resilience
Relying on God in the midst of the chaos of our world.
Ash Wednesday Reflections
Remembering our beginnings as well as what can become our destiny.
Listening with Intention
Adapting our daily rhythms to hear where the Spirit is leading.
Discovering True Love
Reflecting on the unabashed love of God.
Spiritual DisciplinesāOn Community and Fellowship
Exploring what it means to intentionally cultivate and grow our communities.
The Unexpected Beauty of Brokenness
Rediscovering the beauty of our lives in the midst of pain and struggle.
Love in the Unexpected | Advent Week Four
For all our preparation, the love made manifest through Christmas is unexpected. Love leads us into the restoration and renewal that is to come; it welcomes us into this rebirth as we are.
Joyful and Triumphant | Advent Week Three
We are all invited to embrace joy, celebrating the beauty and goodness that our Creator intends and enacts for all the earth.
The Path of Peace | Advent Week Two
Meditating on the Advent invitation to enter into God's vision of peace for all the world.
The Thrill of Hope | Advent Week One
Entering into the Advent season through a reflection on John 1:1-5.
On Gratitude and Generosity
A reflection on what it means to give thanks and to give back.
Adopting a Posture of Thankfulness
Pausing in the midst of our busyness to ruminate on God's faithfulness.
Giving Ourselves Over to the Holy Spirit
Letting go of our need for control and allowing the Spirit to guide us.
Running the Race with Endurance | Reflecting on the Olympics Through the Book of James
A reflection on the 2020 Olympics in the midst of a challenging season.
Waking Up in the Word | Intentional Morning Rhythms
Morning time can set the tone for our whole day. Take this morning space to be intentional, to be present.
Be At Peace - Bedtime Meditation | Psalm 121
Readying ourselves for rest. A reflection on Psalm 121 and a reminder of God's providence.
Practicing Gratitude
God has offered a path to a more full and present experience of living: the path of gratitude. We meditate on gratitude through Psalm 100:4-5.
Psalm 23 | A Reflection on Coronavirus, The Bible, and Our Response
A reflection on Psalm 23 and how it can inform our response to COVID-19
On Experiencing God's Grace in Weakness and Imperfection
Seeing our weakness and imperfection as a beautiful avenue towards God's grace for our lives.
On Relinquishing Control, A Prayer for Anxiety
Reflective thoughts and study of Philippians 4:6-7 on how God is in control in the midst of anxiety.
Creativity as Devotional Practice
A reflection on how we can approach the creative process as a devotional practice.
Morning Practices to Cultivate Creativity
Two lessons in keeping the morning sacred and why this matters for our creating.
Afternoon Practices to Cultivate Creativity
Faith practices for creativity during the afternoon, "midday" slump.
Evening Practices to Cultivate Creativity
Thoughts and lessons on how to finish your day well.
Spiritual DisciplinesāOn Silence and Solitude
Practicing silence and solitude, reflections mediated through Luke 5:16.
Recovering The Garden Experience In Our Creative Calling
In the midst of a culture of speed and efficiency, we are invited to courageously advance creativity by reaching back to its simple origins.
Finding God in Mystery and Wonder
How mystery and wonder invites us to seek God in newer and deeper ways.
Letting the Psalms Shape our Spirituality
A guide for integrating the Psalms into our daily spiritual practices.
Our Lives As Clay Pots
A devotional to help creatives find Jesus in the ordinary.
Lenten Reflections on Noah, the Flood, and God's Universal Covenant
A meditation on Genesis 9:1-17, and Godās unending commitment to humanity.
The Integrated Life
Connecting our physical lives to our spiritual livesāexploring what it means to live an integrated life.
Devotionals
Leaning into the Holy Spirit
The Spirit is our helper, our guide, and our comforter.
Contemplating Fellowship with God
Following God's lead and experiencing the world around us with a posture of wonder and delight.
Pursuing Excellence
What does a life modeled after excellence look like?
Love Without Conditions
āGod is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.ā
Music in Our Lives of Faith
There is something inherently spiritual about music.
Easter: Stepping Into New Beginnings
The arrival of Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, reminds us of how life can be.
The Image of Good Friday
Ruminating on human nature and the divine invitation for who we might be.
Rhythms of Rest
Embracing the gift of rest given to us by our Creator.
Spiritual DisciplinesāOn Simplicity
In a simple life, we tend to find connections to God that we desire.
On Lent: Preparing Our Hearts For Easter
As we anticipate the joy of Easter, we take this time to pause and reflect on our lives and the growth God is inviting us into.
Embodying the Imago Dei
Our bodies are an essential part of the expression of who we are.
Humility and Transformation
The Invitation of Ash Wednesday.
Celebrating Diversity
Diversification is one of the cornerstones of Godās creation of all life.
Epiphany Reflections
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
Experiencing Art as Worship
Let us engage in our making with a worshipful heart, following the example set for us by God, and living into the gifts, skills, and talents we have been given.
On Spiritual Practices: Examen
Allow for Godās presence to awaken in your thoughts.
Morning Practices to Cultivate Creativity
Two lessons in keeping the morning sacred and why this matters for our creating.
Afternoon Practices to Cultivate Creativity
Faith practices for creativity during the afternoon, "midday" slump.
Evening Practices to Cultivate Creativity
Thoughts and lessons on how to finish your day well.
Living Out of Shalom
What does it look like to live out of God's vision of peace in our daily lives?
Seeking Beauty
For as long as humans have tried to seek beauty, God has been pouring it out in love.
The Transformative Nature of Mercy
Mercy moves us to see the world and our relationship with one another through a different lens.
Promises of God
A reflection on God's assurances and care for all of humanity.
Basking in the Love of God
The love of God is infused into all of creation; the wonder and beauty of our world are born directly out of the Lordās delight and joy.
Contemplating Christās Divinity in Infancy
Approaching the Christ child with wonder.
On Lectio Divina | Attuning Ourselves to Godās Wisdom
We explore this age-old spiritual practice and cultivate an intentional space for reading Scripture.
Faith Like a Child
Embracing a childlike posture in our relationship with Jesus.
Moving Forward Through Forgiveness
Reflecting on the healing and restoration of forgiveness through the lens of Ephesians 4.
The Goodness of God
What does āgoodā actually mean? Ultimately, what defines the criteria for goodness?
Embracing Peace
Tracing the threads of God's peace through every aspect of our lives.
Stewarding Grace
Exploring the wonder of God's grace and its implications for our daily lives.
On Restoration and Renewal
Discovering an encouraging and hopeful narrative for the future.
Spiritual DisciplinesāOn Hospitality
Certain spaces and people hold the ability to welcome others into rest. We call this trait hospitality and it comes from a place of love.
Practicing Patience
āRejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.ā ā Romans 12:12
Reflecting on Discipleship
Discipleship is merging our brokenness with the willingness to seek Jesus even in the messiest tangles of imperfections and failures. It is accepting that no fault is unseen and yet grace is given.
Spiritual DisciplinesāOn Community and Fellowship
Exploring what it means to intentionally cultivate and grow our communities.
Hope As Resistance
To hope is to resist giving in or giving up. To hope is to believe this world is not the way itās supposed to beāthat this world is not yet all that it shall become.
Listening with Intention
Adapting our daily rhythms to hear where the Spirit is leading.
Waking Up in the Word | Intentional Morning Rhythms
Morning time can set the tone for our whole day. Take this morning space to be intentional, to be present.
On Courage and Resilience
Relying on God in the midst of the chaos of our world.
Giving Ourselves Over to the Holy Spirit
Letting go of our need for control and allowing the Spirit to guide us.
Discovering True Love
Reflecting on the unabashed love of God.
On Relinquishing Control, A Prayer for Anxiety
Reflective thoughts and study of Philippians 4:6-7 on how God is in control in the midst of anxiety.
Stewarding Creation
Creation care is respecting and celebrating the beauty and bounty of the world in which we share and, in so doing, rightly honoring and worshiping the Creator of all.
Finding God in Mystery and Wonder
How mystery and wonder invites us to seek God in newer and deeper ways.
Thanksgiving Reflections
Exploring the season of gratitude through the lens of Acts 4.
Coming to the Table
Embracing the invitation of Luke 14.
Spiritual DisciplinesāOn Lament
Bringing our pains and griefs to our Creator in the midst of a fractured world.
Ash Wednesday Reflections
Remembering our beginnings as well as what can become our destiny.
The Unexpected Beauty of Brokenness
Rediscovering the beauty of our lives in the midst of pain and struggle.
Silencing Our Fears
Ruminating on the perfect peace of Jesus.
Creativity as Devotional Practice
A reflection on how we can approach the creative process as a devotional practice.
The Integrated Life
Connecting our physical lives to our spiritual livesāexploring what it means to live an integrated life.
Spiritual DisciplinesāOn Silence and Solitude
Practicing silence and solitude, reflections mediated through Luke 5:16.
On Spiritual Mindfulness
Moments of quiet contemplation, of slowing down allow us to rest in the company of our Creator as we move through the situations around us.
On Gratitude and Generosity
A reflection on what it means to give thanks and to give back.
Adopting a Posture of Thankfulness
Pausing in the midst of our busyness to ruminate on God's faithfulness.
Our Lives As Clay Pots
A devotional to help creatives find Jesus in the ordinary.
On Experiencing God's Grace in Weakness and Imperfection
Seeing our weakness and imperfection as a beautiful avenue towards God's grace for our lives.
Practicing Gratitude
God has offered a path to a more full and present experience of living: the path of gratitude. We meditate on gratitude through Psalm 100:4-5.
Lenten Reflections on Noah, the Flood, and God's Universal Covenant
A meditation on Genesis 9:1-17, and Godās unending commitment to humanity.
Be At Peace - Bedtime Meditation | Psalm 121
Readying ourselves for rest. A reflection on Psalm 121 and a reminder of God's providence.
Letting the Psalms Shape our Spirituality
A guide for integrating the Psalms into our daily spiritual practices.
Running the Race with Endurance | Reflecting on the Olympics Through the Book of James
A reflection on the 2020 Olympics in the midst of a challenging season.
Psalm 23 | A Reflection on Coronavirus, The Bible, and Our Response
A reflection on Psalm 23 and how it can inform our response to COVID-19
Recovering The Garden Experience In Our Creative Calling
In the midst of a culture of speed and efficiency, we are invited to courageously advance creativity by reaching back to its simple origins.
Creativity and Work
On New Beginnings, Creativity, & Faith
As we reflect on the past season, we remember the highs and the lows, the joys and sorrows.
On Imagination and Inspiration
Embracing our spiritual imagination to unlock creative inspiration.
Creativity, Faith, and Cooking
What if we reimagined cooking's purpose? Our daily routines of food-making would not merely serve purposes of utility or quick-fixes, but involve an exploration of our creative and spiritual lives."
On Becoming Creative: Practical Tips from Alabaster's Co-Founders
We talk with Bryan Ye-Chung and Brian Chung about their tips for cultivating a life of creativity.
Belonging to a Community of Creatives: Shared Ownership over God's Creative Mission
An invitation to know that as creatives we are not alone. We are part of a collective that has spanned thousands of yearsāand it is good. Amen.
When You Get There, Remember That You Were Carried By The Spirit
We reflect on what it means to remember God's role in our creative lives.
The Creative's Role in God's Invisible Kingdom
On bringing the invisible, intangible qualities and attributes of the Kingdom into this visible world.
Overcoming Barriers to Creating: Lessons in Beginning Again and Again and Again
A reflection on the necessity of creatives trying again and again in the face of failure.
Letting Jesus Sustain Our Hustle
A reflection on the ways that we can invite Jesus into our work.
Art Is The Symbol That Moves Us Towards Restoration
We explore the prophetic edge of art and how it points towards renewal.
A Reflection on Poetry in Scripture
Thoughts on how God reveals Himself through poetry.
The Art of Journaling in an Age of Noise
A place to keep our thoughts, faith, and relationships grounded.
A Theology of Making
A primer in developing a theology of creativity.
Interviews
Embracing Playful Art with Echo Yun Chen
In conversation with illustrator and photographer, Echo Yun Chen, exploring the importance of playfulness in artistic expression.
Discussing Creativity and Healing with Anh Lin
We sit down with Anh Lin ahead of the release of her new book to discuss creativity and the role that art and making can play in our journeys of healing.
Josh Buck: Conversation Moves Us
An interview with author Josh (J.W.) Buck discussing the power of conversation and its ability to be an agent for change.
Kae King: In Case I'm Next
An interview with the writer, poet, and spoken word artistāon experiencing writing as a gift from God, creativity as a means to humanize justice movements, and her newest film: In Case I'm Next
Jonathan Ogden: Worship as Process
We talk with Jonathan on notions of calling, creativity, and an expansive, wide-ranging view on worship.
Jon Collins Explains Everything: An Interview with the Co-Founder of The Bible Project
We discuss the Portland-based studio, Jon's creative process, and why he doesn't think of himself as a storyteller.
The Flow of Jonni Cheatwood
A visit to the studio of the internationally renowned painter-sewer. We discuss Cheatwood's creative practice, his thoughts on "calling", and why he always paints on six canvases at a time.
Adaobi Ugoagu Is On A Mission
We talk with fashion blogger/model Adaobi Ugoagu about the intersection of fashion, art and justice.
Victoria Park Explores the Connection Between Acting and Reflecting God's Image
We talk with Victoria about her start in Hollywood, her acting methodology, and trusting God in the highs and lows of the creative journey.
Artificial Christian
A sit-down with hip-hop group Artificial Christian.
Natalie Shaw: Painting, Art, and Intermingling With God
In conversation with the abstract artist, exploring the intersection of painting, āshowing upā, and what makes her art intrinsically God.
Kathy Khang Teaches Us How To Raise Our Voice
Author Kathy Khang discusses her latest book and the role that Christian artists can play in activism and community engagement.
Anh Lin: Girl and The Word
An interview with Anh Lināfounder of Girl and The Wordāon the YouTube space, the filmmaking process, and why everything starts with 'why'.
The Creative Tension of Darren & Trisha Inouye
We interview creative couple Darren & Trisha Inouye about their creative process and what it takes to run an art school.
Jae Jin Music
An interview with the musician, and his new song, "Heart Smiles".
Finding Purpose on Concrete: Jonathan Todryk
In conversation with the concrete-painter on optimism, the intersection of God and creative materials, and why he never throws away a canvas.
The Creative NomadāJonathan Martin
We discuss the evolution of Martin's creative career and the importance of talking about mental health as an artist.
Places
Thorncrown Chapel
Exploring a chapel nestled in the forests of Eureka Springs, AR.
A Chapel in the Earth
A creative reflection on our visit to Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, AZ.
Grundtvig's Church
The monumental church, constructed by
Reflecting a City
We visit the Los Angeles Cathedral, and discuss its relationship to the city.
Creativity & Work
On New Beginnings, Creativity, & Faith
As we reflect on the past season, we remember the highs and the lows, the joys and sorrows.
On Imagination and Inspiration
Embracing our spiritual imagination to unlock creative inspiration.
Creativity, Faith, and Cooking
What if we reimagined cooking's purpose? Our daily routines of food-making would not merely serve purposes of utility or quick-fixes, but involve an exploration of our creative and spiritual lives."
Belonging to a Community of Creatives: Shared Ownership over God's Creative Mission
An invitation to know that as creatives we are not alone. We are part of a collective that has spanned thousands of yearsāand it is good. Amen.
On Becoming Creative: Practical Tips from Alabaster's Co-Founders
We talk with Bryan Ye-Chung and Brian Chung about their tips for cultivating a life of creativity.
Creativity as Devotional Practice
A reflection on how we can approach the creative process as a devotional practice.
When You Get There, Remember That You Were Carried By The Spirit
We reflect on what it means to remember God's role in our creative lives.
The Creative's Role in God's Invisible Kingdom
On bringing the invisible, intangible qualities and attributes of the Kingdom into this visible world.
The Art of Journaling in an Age of Noise
A place to keep our thoughts, faith, and relationships grounded.
Overcoming Barriers to Creating: Lessons in Beginning Again and Again and Again
A reflection on the necessity of creatives trying again and again in the face of failure.
A Theology of Making
A primer in developing a theology of creativity.
Art Is The Symbol That Moves Us Towards Restoration
We explore the prophetic edge of art and how it points towards renewal.
A Reflection on Poetry in Scripture
Thoughts on how God reveals Himself through poetry.
Interviews
Embracing Playful Art with Echo Yun Chen
In conversation with illustrator and photographer, Echo Yun Chen, exploring the importance of playfulness in artistic expression.
Discussing Creativity and Healing with Anh Lin
We sit down with Anh Lin ahead of the release of her new book to discuss creativity and the role that art and making can play in our journeys of healing.
Josh Buck: Conversation Moves Us
An interview with author Josh (J.W.) Buck discussing the power of conversation and its ability to be an agent for change.
Kae King: In Case I'm Next
An interview with the writer, poet, and spoken word artistāon experiencing writing as a gift from God, creativity as a means to humanize justice movements, and her newest film: In Case I'm Next
Natalie Shaw: Painting, Art, and Intermingling With God
In conversation with the abstract artist, exploring the intersection of painting, āshowing upā, and what makes her art intrinsically God.
Jonathan Ogden: Worship as Process
We talk with Jonathan on notions of calling, creativity, and an expansive, wide-ranging view on worship.
Anh Lin: Girl and The Word
An interview with Anh Lināfounder of Girl and The Wordāon the YouTube space, the filmmaking process, and why everything starts with 'why'.
Finding Purpose on Concrete: Jonathan Todryk
In conversation with the concrete-painter on optimism, the intersection of God and creative materials, and why he never throws away a canvas.
Jon Collins Explains Everything: An Interview with the Co-Founder of The Bible Project
We discuss the Portland-based studio, Jon's creative process, and why he doesn't think of himself as a storyteller.
Victoria Park Explores the Connection Between Acting and Reflecting God's Image
We talk with Victoria about her start in Hollywood, her acting methodology, and trusting God in the highs and lows of the creative journey.
Adaobi Ugoagu Is On A Mission
We talk with fashion blogger/model Adaobi Ugoagu about the intersection of fashion, art and justice.
Kathy Khang Teaches Us How To Raise Our Voice
Author Kathy Khang discusses her latest book and the role that Christian artists can play in activism and community engagement.
The Flow of Jonni Cheatwood
A visit to the studio of the internationally renowned painter-sewer. We discuss Cheatwood's creative practice, his thoughts on "calling", and why he always paints on six canvases at a time.
Jae Jin Music
An interview with the musician, and his new song, "Heart Smiles".
The Creative Tension of Darren & Trisha Inouye
We interview creative couple Darren & Trisha Inouye about their creative process and what it takes to run an art school.
The Creative NomadāJonathan Martin
We discuss the evolution of Martin's creative career and the importance of talking about mental health as an artist.
Artificial Christian
A sit-down with hip-hop group Artificial Christian.
Places
Thorncrown Chapel
Exploring a chapel nestled in the forests of Eureka Springs, AR.
A Chapel in the Earth
A creative reflection on our visit to Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, AZ.
Grundtvig's Church
The monumental church, constructed by
Reflecting a City
We visit the Los Angeles Cathedral, and discuss its relationship to the city.