Author: Lauren
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Envelopes with Valentine’s Day Vibes
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This week I did envelopes. Lots of envelopes with all the hearts and Valentine’s Day vibes. As I paint with watercolors, I really love how details and darker lines take the painting from its ugly stage to something with depth and interest. This week, I don’t have anything to say…
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A Fourth Grade Teacher’s Creative Wisdom
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This week, I focused on hearts. I could’ve just drawn hearts and painted those, but I thought it would be cute and fun to add in our goose, Gerty, and a chicken. I loved using anthropomorphism- making the little animals come to life with human characteristics. It was fun to…
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Quiet Evenings by Candlelight and the Space They Create
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This week, I painted candles and ended up focusing only on the candlelight, which looked like a pepper. I told myself I would still share it because this is a process where I’m learning and growing. That mini watercolor took the longest. It pushed my skills, and I learned how…
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How Immigration Policy is Affecting Adoption
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Update (as of 1/28/2026) The day I published this call to action is the day we found out that adoptions are exempt from the current immigration policy! We could not be more grateful. Our agency hosted an open forum video call where we were going to talk about what international…
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A Simply Act of Obedience
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I had been yearning to do more art. Use my gifting to create. I’ve been doing lots of inner healing work through listening prayer and Rockhouse. This year, I asked God what He called me, and He said, “Healer of Nations.” Immediately, I thought, “Surely not.” However, every time I’ve…
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What I Learned in 2025
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2025 was a significant year for Jordan and me. I started an intense counseling stint with Rockhouse in April and just finished this week. It was the best counseling I have ever been a part of. It focused on heart transformation rather than behavior because as our hearts transform, our…
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Christmas Card 2025
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I usually send a Christmas letter by mail, but this year and last, I didn’t get around to it. BUT, I did write a letter, and I still wanted to share it, so I’m using this platform instead. It’s a simple reflection on our year, what mattered most, and what…
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Announcing My New Children’s Book: Shine Bright, Little Light
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Today is a big day as my first book is officially here. I have always wanted to write a book, especially a children’s book; I didn’t know I would ever be able to make a dream a reality. I love children’s books. I have always enjoyed reading to kids, using…