Creativity Archives

A view of the installation 'The Floating Piers' on the Iseo Lake by the Bulgarian artist Christo

Christo’s Art Helps Us See Hidden Wonders

The “Floating Piers” art installation by Christo in Lake Iseo, Italy, was full of miracles and wonder, like walking on water.

What Is Your Special Calling?

By Michelle Cox2 min read

How to trust God and let go of fear in fulfilling your life purpose and special calling.

The Light That Fights Crime in South Philly

By Adam Hunter2 min read

How a creative collaboration of light transformed a dark, crime-ridden alley in South Philadelphia.

How an improv class helped open up the wonders of going with the flow and not over-thinking.

The Benefit of Going with the Flow

By Diana Aydin2 min read

How improvisation in life can be a wondrous thing when you tend to over-think and over-plan.

Detail of birds from the painting, The Garden of Earthly Delights, by Hieronymus Bosch, Museo del Prado.

Heaven, Hell and ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’

By Adam Hunter1 min read

Guideposts blogger Adam Hunter explores the hidden wonders in the masterpiece “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by the Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch.

Learning to Trust God

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox on learning to trust God when you think you’ve hit the wall.

Guideposts: A cross sculpture by Catherine Partain Shamblin

After a contentious divorce, Catherine Partain Shamblin found herself feeling alone and without direction. A mysterious voice told her to make a cross with whatever materials she could find, and now, her beautifully crafted crosses serve as healing agents for Catherine and the people who purchase them.

Do your job with passion, energy and enthusiasm. God will notice.

Working with Passion Every Day

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz uses the great Italian artist Michelangelo as a reminder to work with passion. God will see.

8 Inspirational Easter Eggs

By Sabra Ciancanelli1 min read

Discover the beautiful and ancient art of pysanky.

Celebrating typewriter artist Paul Smith and his inspirational story.

Typewriter Artist: The Inspiring Story of Paul Smith

By Edward Grinnan1 min read

Guideposts Editor in Chief marvels at the typewriter artist Paul Smith who rises above serious limitations to express his creativity and thrive.

Guideposts: Misty Copeland, principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre

Misty Copeland on Pursuing Your Dreams

Misty Copeland, Guideposts’ February 2016 cover star, is the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer for the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Watch our video interview with Misty as she reflects on the pursuit of her dreams, the importance of mentors, and what she’d like her legacy to be. –Brooke Obie

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Learn how to make a Quick 'n' Crafty Christmas Ribbon Wreath.

Quick ‘n’ Crafty: DIY Christmas Wreaths

Watch how easy it is to make a holly-jolly wreath out of leftover Christmas ribbons!