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In: Bible Journaling, Recess with Jesus, Retreat

I’m excited to be partnering with my friends at Roxbury Holiness Camp again for our fourth Bible Journaling Retreat! Join me for a whole weekend of colorful, creative praise at Roxbury Holiness Camp — November 4-6, 2022.  You’ll experience wonderful fellowship, eat some great food, and learn some new ways to be creative in your time with Jesus in the written Word. The cost is $165 for the weekend in a double room and includes instruction, meals, and a great time. You bring something to journal in and I’ll provide all the supplies you’ll need for the sessions. You can also bring any of your own supplies you’d like toRead More →

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In: Bible Journaling, Recess with Jesus

It was a fun surprise earlier this year to receive a message from Bible Journaling Jumpstart that they wanted to feature me on their website. And it is finally here for the month of May. It feels a bit out of body. THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ARTIST: TESS CRAWFORD | Bible Journaling Jump Start Remember that happy, colorful book I got to contribute to a whole five years ago already? Bible Journaling Jumpstart is the author’s website. You can get your own copy of the book by clicking on the photo or visiting Amazon, you pick. Though since this book was published five years ago thereRead More →

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In: Taking After My Father, Workshop

In April, I had the privilege of coming up with a creative team building project for the BIC U.S. World Missions office staff of which I am a part. “A church for every people; The gospel to every person;A mission from every church; Jesus worshipped in the nations.” BIC U.S. World Missions vision When each member brings their unique individuality to the team and to the work we do together, it’s a very beautiful thing.Read More →

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In: Bible Journaling, Recess with Jesus, Workshop

Have you added ribbons and sparkles to your Bible art journal or hymn journal? Create a ribbon bookmark with beads and charms and make it meaningful by choosing charms and colors that symbolize something that God has done or is doing in your life. It’s a fun and relaxing project that can be full of praise or is conducive to simply thinking or meditating on a verse. And then the charms jingle and sparkle every time you pick up your journal. I don’t know about you, but sparkly things make me smile. Watch this tutorial by Praise Girl and be inspired to make a bookmarkRead More →

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In: Bible Journaling, Recess with Jesus

Have you discovered the crafty treasure trove at your local Dollar Tree? Whole YouTube accounts are focused on the fun things you can do for $1.25 from Dollar Tree. I just have one tip for you. Pick up a Sassy+Chic brand contour/blending makeup brush at Dollar Tree to use for ink blending. At $1.25 it’s a super economical inking tool that you could pay anywhere from $7.99 to $25 for elsewhere. Not worth it! But $1.25 is a whole different ballpark! Just a hint though… these brushes are a very popular find, so you might need to visit more than one Dollar Tree to findRead More →