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Get the Most Out of Life by Prioritizing

Prioritizing doesn’t sound like fun, but it can be a real game changer when we face the fact that our days are limited.

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Problems Are Opportunities for Rewards

Problems are inevitable, but do they have to be a bad thing? What if we reverse our thinking and see them as opportunities?

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Easy and Free: Seek the Lord’s Help First

Asking for God’s help isn’t the only easy and free option when a problem arises, but it’s the only one guaranteed to work.

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Journal and Sketch Your Way to the Best Ideas

Each of us has an endless supply of ideas. All it takes is a little work to pull them out and transform them into gems.

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Why It’s Good to Start Fresh

Meister Eckhart once said, “Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.” What a beautiful, rewarding way to start fresh.

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The Best Advice for Perfectionists

As a perfectionist, the struggle is real. But there is one single piece of advice that has helped me more than anything else.

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Energize Your Creativity With a New Routine

Sometimes we just need to change things up to refresh our attitudes, experience life anew, and ultimately reignite our creativity.

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I Don’t Get It: The Pleasure of Making Art that Doesn’t Make Sense

Abstract art confuses some and intrigues others, but one thing is for sure, it’s fun to make! Let go and get weird!

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Look Beyond Your Troubles and Make Way for the Lord

2 Corinthians 4:18 tells us to fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen, but how do that and why will it help us?

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Make Every Day a Creative Journey

Each day is an opportunity to engage our creativity. Slow down, enjoy the process, and embrace your inner adventurer.

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Up Your Game With a 30-Day Challenge

Challenge yourself to accomplish in 30 days what may otherwise take you a year. It works and you can certainly do it!

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Help! I’ve Lost the Ability to Have Fun!

When we’re in a funk it’s critical to break through whatever is preventing us from experiencing fun. Our lives depend on it.

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To God be the Glory and Praise

Let us always remember that our accomplishments are not our own. We owe thanks and praise to the one responsible.

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What It Takes to Be An Artist

Henry Moore once said, “To be an artist is to believe in life.” This is a wonderful guiding concept for those seeking to be artists.

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Failure is the Only Way to Be the Best

In order to be successful, we must risk failure. Not only that, we must expect failure. Set aside your fears and get ready to fail.

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3 Reasons to Not Be So Serious

Are you guilty of taking life too seriously? Here are a few reminders why it isn’t such a good idea to be serious all the time.

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Kill Your Inner Critic and Make Wonderful Art

That nasty voice inside of you may think it’s harming your creativity, but it’s actually telling you what to do. Listen and let go.

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Is It Possible Not to Worry?

This is a real question. Can a person not worry? If nothing else, we can always be prepared to deal with our concerns.

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9 Ways to Get the Most Out Of Working From Home

Appreciate the efficiency of working from home and take advantage of the situation, both personally and professionally.

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Love is the Answer to All Things

It is the responsibility of every human to recognize and understand the power of love, and then put that power into practice.

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Nonsense is a Good Thing and We Need More of It

Forget what you think you know about being an adult. That’s boring. Rediscover your inner child and start living again.

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7 Ways to Create Positive Energy Each Day

We’re constantly creating and transferring energy. It’s important to be aware of our energy and work to make it positive.

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Get Creative and Conquer Your Fear of Change

Change can be difficult, but it’s an opportunity to grow. Use your creative powers to face change with hope and optimism.

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Connecting Prayer With Faith and Why It Matters

Mark 11:24 directly connects our faith with our prayers, saying we can get whatever we want as long as we believe.

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Find The Funny In Everything And Laugh More

Make it your goal today, tomorrow, or next Tuesday, to find the funny and spread it. It’s a challenge worth your while.

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How to Make the Most of COVID-19 Lockdown

It’s critical we maintain a sense of intention in this trying time. We cannot lose our way, despite losing our comfort.

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3 Things We Can All Learn From Aaron Draplin

Who’s Araon Draplin? He’s a really cool dude. He’s also a really cool designer that can teach us some good stuff.

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If Outlets Could Talk, What Would They Say?

Have you noticed outlets are always talking? Their mouths are open and if we stop and listen, we can hear their voices.

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Why Forgiveness Should Be a Habit For All

Psalms 130:4 says God makes forgiveness a habit. What if we did too? How would it impact our lives and the world?

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How to Start Journaling and Why it Will Change Your Life

Journaling is easy, fun, rewarding, and healthy. Here’s some info to help you get started on your own path of discovery.

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