I walked into the classroom. No books on the shelves. Linoleum floor, cracked. No area rugs. Crayons, paper, glue, scissors, blocks? Nope. Well, at least there were desks and a blackboard. The principal was cheery when I asked about curriculum. “This!” she said, sweeping her arm towards the window and the river beyond....

In August, Managing Editor L.L. Barkat published Rumors of Water: Thoughts on Creativity & Writing. It is extraordinary, and not the usual book you find about writing....

I spent several days last week surrounded by writers, artists, musicians and poets. It was the Writer’s Retreat at Laity Lodge, in Texas, my second year attending. This is a stark contrast from my routine as a business executive. I am usually immersed in the business of running things, of analysis and decisions....

"As one who speaks and writes regularly, I find it critical to find space to think and create. When I am not doing this, I see and feel the difference," says network-member and pastor Jim Martin. Read his ideas on how to be more creative!