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"Show Up For Yourself" | Free Printable Resources and 3 questions to consider the next time you need a rest and recovery day, but are struggling to accept that. Here's to becoming people whose worth is not wrapped up in what we produce but who live from rest, knowing we are loved simply because we're beloveds of God. | Nab your free printables to help you brainstorm a "menu of activities" for your next recovery day, solo retreat, or Sabbath day of rest! Via ThinkingCloset.com

For the One Struggling to Take a Rest & Recovery Day: FREE Printables

My Word of the Year for 2023: Space | This is my 11th year choosing a "word of the year" from which I set my intentions and priorities. Join me as I share the back-story behind discovering my “one word” for 2023 and how I'm hoping to create space, hold space, and take up space in the year ahead.... via thinkingcloset.com

My Word of the Year for 2023

How to start a fun family tradition of creating a summer bucket list. Glean inspiration from our lists with 65 unique family activities ideas. Get ready for a summer full of memory-making & quality time together! via thinkingcloset.com

Fun Family Summer Bucket List Ideas

My One Word for 2022: Faithful | This is my 10th year choosing a "word of the year" from which I set my intentions and priorities. Join me as I share the back-story behind discovering my “one word” for 2022, its two facets, & my prayer for the year ahead.... via thinkingcloset.com

My Word of the Year for 2022

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Beginner Watercolor Iceberg Entry | 2 Minute Bible Journaling Video Tutorial. Check out the process video and step by step tutorial for how to create a geometric iceberg with pen and watercolor! This is do-able for beginners. Join Lauren for the run-down, beginner tips, and supply list at thinkingcloset.com

Bible Journaling Video Tutorial: Watercolor Tips for Beginners

Brush Pen Doodle Entry | 2 Minute Bible Journaling Video Tutorial. Check out the quick n' easy process video on how to create a two-page spread with hand-lettering and brush pen doodles like this one from Matthew 23! Over at thinkingcloset.com

2 Minute Bible Journaling Video Tutorial: Brush Pen Doodle Entry

How to Create a “This Bible Belongs To” Page in Your Journaling Bible

How to Create a “This Bible Belongs To” Page in Your Journaling Bible

Permission Pages: Journaling Bible Process Video | Here's a glimpse at the NEW Permission Pages Digital Devotional Kit by Lauren Lanker in action! Designed to support you in creating your own set of permission pages where you can boldly declare the permission you’ve been granted by God to be free. Where you can boldly declare what "This Bible is for" (asking questions and making mistakes) and what "This Bible is not for" (proving my worth or giving in to fear). So inspired!

How to Create Permission Pages: Bible Journaling Process Video

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My Word of the Year for 2023: Space | This is my 11th year choosing a "word of the year" from which I set my intentions and priorities. Join me as I share the back-story behind discovering my “one word” for 2023 and how I'm hoping to create space, hold space, and take up space in the year ahead.... via thinkingcloset.com

My Word of the Year for 2023

My One Word for 2022: Faithful | This is my 10th year choosing a "word of the year" from which I set my intentions and priorities. Join me as I share the back-story behind discovering my “one word” for 2022, its two facets, & my prayer for the year ahead.... via thinkingcloset.com

My Word of the Year for 2022

One Word for 2021: Remember | Virtual coffee date with Lauren Lanker from ThinkingCloset.com

My One Word for 2021

One Second Everyday Video Diary: A Manifesto for the Never Enough-ians! The inside scoop on my favorite app for capturing those precious moments that go by in a flash...plus a special video message I spelled out in the month of January: 31 words in 31 seconds. May it be an encouragement to those who struggle to feel like they are ENOUGH as they are.

VIDEO: A Manifesto for the “Never Enough-ians”

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