Creativity Archives

Jennifer Lopes and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas

‘Second Act’ Writer on Reinvention and Second Chances

By Alikay Wood3 min read

Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, writer of the movie ‘Second Act’, shares the personal inspiration behind the movie.

A Loving, Inexpensive Christmas Present

By colleen-hughes2 min read

How to make a Christmas gift truly special

Chewbacca Mom Now: Candace Payne Opens Up about Trusting God and Saying No

By Alikay Wood3 min read

“Chewbacca Mom” Candace Payne talks about joy, her latest project and what happened after her unexpected fame.

3 Ways to Focus on Progress, Not Perfection

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read

How the “growth mindset” makes change possible

Wax Buffalo candle creator Alicia with her kids [from left]: Navy, Oxley and Satchel

Her Grandmother’s Love of Candles Inspired Her to Launch a Business

By Alicia Reisinger8 min read

She lost her job just when her baby needed surgery, but her grandmother gave her hope.

God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee, to a virgin who was engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David's house. The virgin's name was Mary. When the angel came to her, he said, "Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you!" She was confused by these words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. The angel said, "Don't be afraid, Mary. God is honoring you. Look! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.

The Christmas Story Told in Quilts

By The Editors3 min read

Enjoy this read-aloud feature of The Christmas Story through beautiful, intricate quilts that illustrate the Holy nativity scenes.

Madeleine L’Engle’s ‘Relentless Faith’

By Alikay Wood4 min read

The author of a new book explores the writer’s faith and how she has influenced generations of readers

Erin and Ben Napier, hosts of HGTV's Home Town

Erin and Ben Napier Discuss Their Book, ‘Make Something Good Today’

The hosts of HGTV’s Home Town reveal how their shared interests inspired them to write and design their book, “Make Something Good Today.”

Erin and Ben Napier on How Their Faith Guides Them

The hosts of HGTV’s Home Town and authors of Make Something Good Today discuss how their faith allowed them to transition from their old jobs to the life they’re leading today.

Erin Napier Shares How She and Husband Ben Came to Be HGTV Stars

By Erin Napier8 min read

She was a designer; he was a woodworker. Together, the hosts of Home Town stepped out in faith to shine a spotlight on Erin’s hometown of Laurel, Mississippi.