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 Disciplines—On 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.
Easter: Experiencing the Resurrection
Jesus is Risen! We reflect on the promise of Easter and the experience of the Resurrection.
The Balance of Good Friday
Reflections on the Church Practice of Good Friday, and its invitations for our lives of faith.
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 Disciplines—On 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 God’s unending commitment to humanity.
The Integrated Life
Connecting our physical lives to our spiritual lives—exploring what it means to live an integrated life.
Devotionals
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 Disciplines—On 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.
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.
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.
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.
Letting the Psalms Shape our Spirituality
A guide for integrating the Psalms into our daily spiritual practices.
Creativity as Devotional Practice
A reflection on how we can approach the creative process as a devotional practice.
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.
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.
Finding God in Mystery and Wonder
How mystery and wonder invites us to seek God in newer and deeper ways.
Our Lives As Clay Pots
A devotional to help creatives find Jesus in the ordinary.
Spiritual Disciplines—On Silence and Solitude
Practicing silence and solitude, reflections mediated through Luke 5:16.
Lenten Reflections on Noah, the Flood, and God's Universal Covenant
A meditation on Genesis 9:1-17, and God’s unending commitment to humanity.
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.
The Integrated Life
Connecting our physical lives to our spiritual lives—exploring what it means to live an integrated life.
Easter: Experiencing the Resurrection
Jesus is Risen! We reflect on the promise of Easter and the experience of the Resurrection.
The Balance of Good Friday
Reflections on the Church Practice of Good Friday, and its invitations for our lives of faith.
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.
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
Creativity and Work
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 years—and 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.
Letting Jesus Sustain Our Hustle
A reflection on the ways that we can invite Jesus into our work.
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.
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.
The Art of Journaling in an Age of Noise
A place to keep our thoughts, faith, and relationships grounded.
Interviews
Anh Lin: Girl and The Word
An interview with Anh Lin—founder of Girl and The Word—on the YouTube space, the filmmaking process, and why everything starts with 'why'.
Kae King: In Case I'm Next
An interview with the writer, poet, and spoken word artist—on 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, “showing up”, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Jae Jin Music
An interview with the musician, and his new song, "Heart Smiles".
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 Creative Nomad—Jonathan Martin
We discuss the evolution of Martin's creative career and the importance of talking about mental health as an artist.
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.
Places
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 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 years—and 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
Anh Lin: Girl and The Word
An interview with Anh Lin—founder of Girl and The Word—on the YouTube space, the filmmaking process, and why everything starts with 'why'.
Kae King: In Case I'm Next
An interview with the writer, poet, and spoken word artist—on 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, “showing up”, 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.
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 Nomad—Jonathan 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
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.