Category Archives: creativity

whats been keeping me up at night…

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Abs

Months ago I found myself in one of those seasons where I couldn’t sleep… couldn’t eat… couldn’t think of anything except a crazy dream God was putting in my heart. Do you ever have moments like that? Where a dream … Continue reading →

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2 things i hope will happen at #recreate11

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Abs

19 days until Recreate! This event changed my life last year… I had heard of this conference for several years before I decided to take the plunge and go myself and I am so glad I did. I left provoked … Continue reading →

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too many or none at all…

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Abs

I have a feeling that all artistically bent people, at some point in the their lives, suffer through the place I find myself in right now. I love to create. I love to dream and then find a way to … Continue reading →

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The Story Collective

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Abs

I have been absolutely overcome with a new project… dreaming, planning, talking and dreaming some more… watching it organically take shape more quickly than I ever thought possible. This has kept me up at night more than I prefer and … Continue reading →

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Inspiration…

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Abs

I am surrounded by so many amazing people that inspire me… the video above is from one of them. Laura Valentine joined the GAFA staff in 2009 and she blew in here like a tornado of creativity. Just being around … Continue reading →

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Help us win a $50,000 hiring grant!

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Abs

So… you all know that I’m the director of THE most amazing place, ever… Glory Academy of Fine Arts. Seriously, some days I can’t even believe that I get to do this everyday! We are a non-profit, 501 C-3 organization … Continue reading →

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Commit…

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Abs

to something… something besides mediocrity. I’m tired of so many of us just getting by and being satisfied with that. Want to know something else I’m tired of? The lack of respect and honor that “the church” has given to … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Weekend

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Abs

This past weekend was GAFA’s production of “Psalms”. Sooooooooo much work went into putting this together and everything was just perfect! I seriously have the best staff on the planet and I am so proud of them for all of … Continue reading →

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Josh Wilson

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Abs

Amazing….

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Sunday Afternoon Thoughts

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Abs

This morning we woke up early so we could go have father’s day breakfast at Causeway Cafe – yummy! I stuffed myself on pancakes, bacon, cheese grits and fresh orange juice! We had a great time but it was really … Continue reading →

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