‘Only Small Things Are Good’: An Interview with Author Micah Harris
What makes an endeavor meaningful? How can we make a difference in this world—or in the lives of those around…
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The Flash Mob as a Portrait of Grace
Think about the gifts of Grace this Christmas. Although I have a strong preference for books over all kinds of screens, I have…
Stop Saving the World (A Defense of Small Stories)
Too many stories about saving the world can cause us to lose sight of the individual people and communities that…
Fatherhood, Priorities, and the Habit of Writing
How can you maintain the habit of writing in the midst of the duties and priorities of life? A recent essay…
Sharing Beauty and Celebrating Excellence in the Age of Instagram
The story behind one of Instagram’s hidden gems: Hopeshare The first meeting for the Instagram project now known as “Hopeshare”…
My Accidental Craft
The Art of Crochet, in Photos. I learned to crochet almost by accident. My mom had asked a lady from…
Can I Be Creative and Married?
A look into how you can be happily married and still be creative. That morning I had read John Kenney’s depressing…
Music Is Breathing: An Interview with Composer Ola Gjeilo
Renowned composer Ola Gjeilo expounds on his creativity, from his inspiring improvisation to his carefully selected lyrics. Ola Gjeilo is…
Creativity Isn’t Just for Artists
We need to realize that creativity isn’t just a material “product,” but a mindset.
Feasting as an Act of War
Commit to the slow work of shaping the world around you so that it looks like your best guess at…
Feeling Stuck? 10 Inspiring Quotes to Get You Creating
Even the best artists have experienced creative drought. Here are their words of encouragement
Should the Artist Be a Rebel?
Contrasting the perspectives of Albert Camus and Fyodor Dostoyevsky on art and rebellion
The Role of Netflix in a Good Life
Netflix and guilt? It doesn’t have to mean throwing the HD out with the habit.
Love the Process, Or You’ll Miss Half the Beauty
In art, to skip the journey is to skip the creation.
Gathering Inspiration by Wasting Time
Sometimes being creative means driving 500 aimless miles.
Recovering What Was Lost
Artist extraordinaire Carl Fougerousse shares insight into his multimedia art approach.
Creativity Begets: How Story Inspires
Creativity begets creativity. Beauty calls out to beauty. Jody ByrkettJody Byrkett is the editor of the Pray channel. She lives…
Happy Anniversary and Desire (Two Poems)
Two original poems by Joseph Cunningham
What Is the Value of Beauty?
When we reduce things to transactional value, we essentially make them worthless.
The Muse: Fact or Fiction?
The point of the muse is not only her creative capacity. Sometimes you’re not even aware that you’re being affected by one.
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