Oh friends… God is so good. I can hardly sit still long enough to write this.

It all began with a post — Resisting the Algorithm — by Jane (Snap Dragon Life) about a week ago. Something in me leapt. I actually jumped up, went to my shelf, and pulled down my copy of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron — the very one that has been “marinating” there for a couple of years while I lived in that endless land of “when I get around to it.”

Or, if I’m honest, the phrase that tumbles out of my mouth far too often:
“Yeah… but what for?”

That question has been hanging around here a lot these past four months.

When Jane mentioned Morning Pages and Artist Dates, I had that little spark of recognition — the thrill of knowing what she meant — because I had once dipped a toe into the book when I first bought it. I also own The Artist’s Way Every Day: A Year of Creative Living, which I’ve been faithfully reading as a daily devotion.

But this time felt different.

I felt joy. Real joy. The kind that bubbles up from somewhere deeper than circumstances. I actually praised God out loud for it! By the end of the video, I knew I was ready to try — and honestly, since not much else is happening around here right now, it felt like a door opening.

Over the week, I began reading the first section, sitting with my own stories, reflecting deeply… and of course wondering, how on earth am I going to do these Artist Dates?

Then Monday came. I found and joined a Facebook group that seems active — a little community to walk alongside me through the 12-week journey. That alone felt like provision.

Tuesday morning, a friend sent me this video that had appeared in her Instagram feed. She had seen the photo I shared and thought of me — don’t you love how God nudges people like that? I watched it briefly before heading off to the Tuesday morning ladies’ Fireside Chat, a local women’s support gathering. My friend joined me there, and afterward we had one of those heartfelt conversations that leave you feeling seen, encouraged, and wrapped in grace.

We both sensed that God was at work. I thanked her for letting Him work through her — because truly, He did.

Later that day, I dove deeper into the world of Graham Wardle and discovered his community on Substack — a platform for writing, video, podcasts, and creator-centered communities. The more I explored, the more I felt the Spirit warming my heart. I tried to hold my hopes loosely… but honestly? It feels like exactly the kind of place I’ve been longing for — a space to share my art and creative journey.

I can hardly believe it. I am so thankful. So grateful. God is leading, and I’m trying to follow.

Through my friend’s kindness and generosity, I can join Graham Wardle’s community (Time Has Come), where he will be hosting Zoom meet-ups for The Artist’s Way beginning March 3rd. I’ve also ordered the workbook and added it to my “read immediately” pile (you know the one!).

What started as a simple post has turned into a cascade of grace, connection, creativity, and holy possibility.

Praise God for stirring sleepy dreams. Praise Him for community. Praise Him for new beginnings.

And praise Him for reminding me that it is never too late to begin. ✨

And would you look at that — this has stirred something awake in me. I’ve been writing again, drafting new posts, and sitting with Jesus, asking what this little blog is meant to be and how He wants me to use it. There has been a whole lot of prayerful wondering… asking God and the Spirit what on earth I’m to do with myself and where these nudges are leading.

So if you’ve found your way here, I’m truly grateful. Please consider following and sharing — it will help this little blog grow, and I would appreciate it more than you know. 💛