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Flannery O'Connor: A Heart that Burned to be God’s Instrument
About eight years ago a friend gifted me a collection of her prayers called A Prayer Journal. The book is brief, only forty pages long–and it is not because she prayed only a few pages worth. No, the words reveal a woman whose heart burned for God.
May 44 min read
An Illustrated Devotion: The Calling and Creativity of Lilias Trotter
Trotter considered John Ruskin's proposal, and decided she could not pour her life into artwork and “seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness” at the same time. So, she chose the latter.
May 44 min read
The Michelangelo Principle
What can the story behind Michelangelo's sculpture of David teach us about creativity and life? A great deal. The idea is simple: constraint
Mar 19, 20237 min read
The Horse and Gavel: A Charge and Reminder
On my desk, a horse and gavel sits. Together, they are a charge and reminder for Kingdom work.
Jan 22, 20232 min read
Unqualified, Insufficient, and in Good Company
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to writing–whether it’s in a journal or for the stage. I see it as part of my calling to...
Nov 7, 20226 min read
Bezalel and the Beauty of God’s Temple
God considers beauty to be an integral part of our relationship with him. The artist is no mere hobbyist but a tool in the hand of God.
Jul 22, 20216 min read
Two Videos to Consider Your Calling
Today, I still think about the question of my calling or vocation. What am I here on earth to do?
Oct 15, 20203 min read