Category: create

Find Your Passion and Move Forward

I had the honor of working with today's guest post author for six brief years when he was a recently ordained pastor and we were young marrieds with Baby #1, playing the see-saw game of ministry-life balance. Neal was gracious in so many ways, asked hard questions that led to meaningful conversations, encouraged us at every turn, … Continue reading Find Your Passion and Move Forward

Once a Musician…

I played piano from the time I was five years old until nerves exploded in my fingers and caused me to bomb my first college piano recital. I have only ever been able to play notes on the page, carefully studied and ingrained into muscle memory. Which gives me all the more appreciation for friends … Continue reading Once a Musician…

Fighting for Creative Space

[My blog went dark last week due to computer complications, so you get a bonus Create Challenge post this week--lucky you!] Today's post comes from a woman who grew up around the corner from my childhood home and yet I've never known her well. I'm a smidge older and, as kids tend to group up by age/grade, … Continue reading Fighting for Creative Space

Sharing Creativity and Time

Some days I consider that I need a creative pastime that doesn't involve words or, specifically, my computer. And on those days I think of my friend Jen, who quietly, humbly, and persistently creates works of whimsical beauty with her hands. Jen is always good for a smile, a laugh, a story, a listening ear, and … Continue reading Sharing Creativity and Time

Daydream Painter

Today's guest post comes from a friend I met when he was in a high school youth group we led. He and his friends formed this motley crew of fantastic off-beat guys who to this day lovingly remind me of The Outsiders. They made me laugh, asked the best questions, and kept me on my toes … Continue reading Daydream Painter

Unicorns & Rainbows

I met today's guest author about a year ago, at the gym through a mutual friend. We met again--and I hope she'd agree we struck up a friendship--the day this generous act of kindness took place. And I appreciate her post today because my adolescent boys absolutely preferred Dora to Diego when they were small and both had something … Continue reading Unicorns & Rainbows

Creatively Connecting People to Great People

You know what I mean: some people just light up the world. Not just the room, but the hearts and faces and lives of everyone she encounters. Tori is one of those people. The last time I saw her, she arrived on my doorstep with a delightful squeal, an armful of flowers, and a story about … Continue reading Creatively Connecting People to Great People

Thankful Thursday – Middle School Music

When my kids were in elementary school, I’m not sure I could have predicted how much I would enjoy middle school band concerts. Teen skipped school music altogether, but Tween got bit by the band bug, particularly the trumpet. He loves it, he seems to have aptitude for it, and he’s got two pretty incredible … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Middle School Music

Love as Creative Energy

I don't dance well but, when the music and mood strike, watch out! And I have danced with today's guest post author; together, we have joyfully boogied at a friend's wedding celebration and at concerts in the park. She danced with my kiddo first, though...she was one of his fabulous PreK teachers and, though I … Continue reading Love as Creative Energy

Empowered for Creative Investment

During a job transition for us, we were privileged for a short time to attend a small church with the loveliest people. Among them were Scott Sabin and family. Humble and unassuming, it took us a bit (but not that long) to realize that Scott is a world-changer. His work with Plant With Purpose changes lives around the world and … Continue reading Empowered for Creative Investment