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This Easter, Tell Yourself "In Christ Alone!"

For Easter Week 2012, I want to share one of the most beautiful Good Friday and Easter songs I've ever heard–In Christ Alone. Written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty, the lyrics of In Christ Alone are packed with amazing, life-changing Truth and deep theological thought.  Focused on the life of Jesus Christ from cradle to grave to resurrection, this song offers hope, comfort and perspective to the challenges of life. It offers so many wonderful insights into the benefits of walking with...

Top Art, Life & Faith Posts for March 2012

Here are the Top 10 Posts from my Art, Life & Faith blog for March 2012. In writing about the arts, creativity, spiritual growth, writing and relationships, my goal is provide you with relevant, practical and inspirational content. In case you're wondering where I found this cool infographic, visit Wordle! See what people enjoyed reading here on Art, Life & Faith…

The Monkey, the Banana, & the Bamboo Cage (March 3)Can Joseph O'Connor Catch Joseph Kony? (March 8.)Do It Anyway! Thoughts from...

The Monkey, the Banana, & the Bamboo Cage

Once upon a time, there was a monkey, a banana and a bamboo cage. One afternoon after a long nap, the monkey was hungry and wanted something to eat. So he set off for a nearby banana plantation that he and his monkey troop would frequently raid. Walking along a dense jungle trail, the monkey suddenly eyed a banana. But this banana was in a sort of contraption that the monkey couldn't quite name because monkeys have a very limited monkey vocabulary. Suffice to say, the banana was in a small...

Can Joseph O’Connor Catch Joseph Kony?

Can Joseph O’Connor, a 15 year old teenager from San Clemente, California catch Joseph Kony? Watch the new Invisible Children Kony 2012 video and you just might find yourself voting for Joseph O and the millions of other teenagers just like him. But really, can a 15 year old really catch Joseph Kony? I say, “Why not?” David slew Goliath, who I’m sure was much taller than Joseph Kony. Just two days ago, Joseph watched the Invisible Children video and now he’s on a freaking manhunt. This powerf...

Can Joseph O'Connor Catch Joseph Kony?

Can Joseph O'Connor, a 15 year old teenager from San Clemente, California catch Joseph Kony? Watch the new Invisible Children Kony 2012 video and you just might find yourself voting for Joseph O and the millions of other teenagers just like him. But really, can a 15 year old really catch Joseph Kony? I say, "Why not?" David slew Goliath, who I'm sure was much taller than Joseph Kony. Just two days ago, Joseph watched the Invisible Children video and now he's on a freaking manhunt. This...

A Dangerous Prayer from a Courageous Friend

A couple weeks ago, I received the most remarkable prayer from a friend asking me to pray for him. When I read his words, I was blown away at his courage. Blown away at what a truly dangerous prayer he had just written. His words are so real, honest and authentic, I believe they capture the hearts of many people I know who desire real change in their lives and in their relationship with God. My friend wrote about the debilitating impact of paralysis, depression, fear, failure and regret...

Your #1 Dad Decision

I don't know about you, but as a dad, there are days when I feel absolutely overwhelmed by all the decisions I have to make. Do you ever feel like you've been nailed by a two-hundred pound spitball trying to juggle your roles as a dad, a husband, and a work-guy? I mean, you're the man. Your wife and your kids are looking to you for leadership, direction, wisdom, and a compass for how to navigate this life. Your decisions, good and bad, have everything to do with who you are and who they...

Top 10 Art, Life & Faith Posts January 2012

Here are the Top 10 Posts from my Art, Life & Faith blog for January 2012. In writing about the arts, creativity, spiritual growth, writing and relationships, my goal is provide you with relevant, practical and inspirational content. I've just finished publishing a brand new dynamic video ebook entitled: Sound of A Spine-Poetry and Performance of Nick Macedo. Nick is an amazing spoken word poet and you'll hear about him more in the coming weeks. I'll be giving away a free copy to my top 10...

Build Your Artist Platform with Twylah.com

If you're an action-oriented artist interested in building your platform with a website, blog, Twitter and Facebook, if there is nothing else you do today, get on Twylah.com! If you "consistently create and curate valuable content," you simply must see how Twylah can build your personal and creative brand. It is a rare find to discover a brilliant social media tool designed to enhance your SEO efforts and Google rankings. If you've read any of my previous posts that emphasize taking artists span

Is Your True Identity in Christ? Part 1

In working with artists and creatives, I've spent a lot of time talking with others about our true identify in Christ. (I wrote about this in another post, That Insatiable Longing) Asking myself where my true identity lies is a key question for my heart that needs constant attention and cultivating. Why do I ask myself this? The simple answer is that I want to have "a well-kept heart." How we see ourselves and who we believe ourselves to be is a core matter of the heart because scripture...