The soul talk BLOG
A collection of thoughts and reflections on faith, life and creativity.
Lead With Humble Boldness
When Jesus’ disciples came back from ministry, successful as it was, He gave them a very important reminder.
The True Cost of Doubt
Take a lesson from the Israelites to understand why faith is extremely important to God.
When Words Fail: The Humility of Music
Knowledge can be wonderful, but also a source of pride. Darla shares some insight in the humbling power of song.
Feelings Won’t Fuel Your Faith
Are you still waiting to “feel” something before taking that step?
Gifted But Lost: Darla Baltazar’s Story
Many talented creatives struggle with loneliness, and Darla was one of them – until God redeemed her! Listen to her humbling story.
God Won’t Coddle the Faithful
Are we waiting for the right timing, or making excuses? Steps of faith like sharing the gospel can be daunting task. How does God deal with doubts?
Resisting Personal Glory: The True Purpose of our Gifts
How can Christian creatives escape the strong temptation to seek personal glory?
4 Lessons I Learned from Tim Keller’s Life
Timothy Keller encouraged me to live my life for the glory of Christ.
Christian Habits: Action Informs Our Desires
Greg Gifford posits that “what we want is usually because of what we do”. How does this affect our Christian identity?
Is Success About Convenience or Obedience?
Everyone has a standard for success. But that makes me think: shouldn’t true success have just one definition?
How I Manage Time as a Christian Musician (Q&A)
In a recent vlog, I answered a few questions about myself as a Christian artist.
What God Really Wants Us To Do With Money
Greed is the invisible sin that haunts most people living comfortable lives. How does God want His children to be holy in their finances?
4 Christian Retro Indie Worship Songs that Feel Nostalgic
Need new Christian music on your chill worship playlist? You might wanna give these a listen!
It’s Not About Getting Things Done: Integrity Over Productivity
In a world that respects you when you produce the most output, Christians need to be careful. Our fruitfulness cannot come apart from integrity.
Creative Work is Meaningless
If everything is a chasing after the wind, then what does that mean for us creatives who spend hours upon hours working on our dear projects? The treasure isn’t in the work.
Greatness is Not That Great: A Note to the Ambitious
Everyone wants to be and feel important. But Christians ought to have a Jesus-centered concept of greatness, and it’s one that defies the world’s assumptions.
Jesus Washes Me
Would you clean your car before taking it to the carwash? Why do many Christians think that feeling like a mess disqualifies them from coming to God?
God Loves to Do us Good
A short devotion on the selfless and gracious heart of God, who causes in us what He requires.
The Service of the Weak Pleases God
When emotional strength is a rare occurrence for us, how can we be assured that God can still use us?
Worthless Without Grace
Human strength is empty outside the context of grace. The promise in 2 Corinthians 9:8 is crucial in understanding how we can accomplish God’s purpose for us.