• Religious Fervor Does Not Equal Kingdom Living

    Christians who aren’t experiencing fulfillment and joy in their walk with Jesus often complicate Kingdom living through religious pursuits.  The simplicity that Jesus offers in walking with the Father and responding to the Spirit in alignment with our design and assignment gets replaced with more “spiritual” activities.  I’ve met so many believers over the years…

  • Paul’s 5 Precepts for Kingdom Living

    Every person is called by God and entrusted with a part of His nature as an image bearer: one who reveals and reflects God to the world. Such a high calling, yet one we easily forget because of the mundane pressures of life. Our fleshly reactions often replace purposeful Spirit-led actions. Paul encourages believers to…

  • Creativity is How the Kingdom Works

    Creativity is not the exclusive realm of artists like Bach and Beethoven, Michelangelo or DaVinci. Nor is it reserved exclusively for Jesus in the working of miracles.​It is the birthright of every person who’s Father is Creator God. Creativity is how the Kingdom works. And while it carries inherent power on its own by virtue of being…

  • Jessie Nilo – An Artist’s Story of Financial Transformation

    Watch as Artist and Illustrator, Jessie Nilo, shares how she overcame her garbage-filled thinking about money and began to thrive as a creative because of what she’s learned from Matt Tommey and his Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program. You can find out all the details about this transformational program and join today at https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/artmentor 

  • Monica Foye’s Artistic Transformation: A Journey of Self-Discovery & Growth

    Monica Foye, a talented visual artist from Jacksonville, Florida, shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery and growth. Despite her passion for oil and acrylic painting, Monica faced a significant challenge: she struggled with her identity as an artist. For a long time, she painted and created without truly considering herself an artist, hindered by what…

  • Free & Low Cost Resources for Growing as a Christian Artist

    Looking for free and low-cost resources to grow as a Christian artist spiritually, creatively and in business? The Created to Thrive Foundations Course Book is the companion to the popular online course that’s helped thousands of Christian artists break through creative blocks, heal from limiting beliefs, and align their art with God’s purpose. Designed for artists in any…

  • Turning Your Art Hobby into a Business

    Has your art hobby grown large enough that you’re thinking about turning your passion into a business? In this article, I’ll share a few quick tips that will help you know when and how to get started on the road to business success as an artist. I know it will be a big help as…

  • Finding Balance In Your Calling as an Artist

    Have you ever wondered about the balance between God’s design for your life and your responsibility to actually walk that out? Well, I want to share what the Bible says about this balance and reveal the two things every believer must do if they’re going to find it. You know, I love talking about the…

  • Letting Go of the Past

    All of us have a past; it’s just a normal part of the human condition.  But have you ever wondered how to let go of the past so that you are free to do all the things God has called you to do in life? I’m going to share a really practical strategy for renewing…